Award-Winning Tutors serving Lakeside, VA

My name is Joshua Mullins, and I have a passion to see every child succeed and reach their full potential. My expertise is Theatre, English, and Basic Mathematics.

...a Master's degree in Information Technology. I also hold a second Master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, along with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management and an Advanced Project Management Certificate from Stanford University. Additionally, I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). With numerous years of hands-on experience...

...to make learning fun (as cheesy as that sounds, it's true!). My primary experience is with SAT prep, as one of my summer internships in college was to start an SAT tutoring company in my hometown of Ephrata, PA. My students improved their test scores an average of 200 points after meeting for 6-8 sessions...

...Latin. I will be attending a master's program in 2025 for library science! Learning about the world is so important to me, and I'm glad that I might have the opportunity to share that passion by using this platform. Academics and mental health go hand-in-hand, so it is crucial to note that I only wish...

...University of Kentucky (bachelors) I received my Bachelor degree in Education with a focus on math and science. Since graduation, I have served in the military, tutored around the world as well as in multiple states in the U.S., and taught full-time in Virginia. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most...

...(especially regarding investing). I listen to the student's needs within the context of the exam in question, explain the complex in easy-to-understand terms, and seek feedback. In my other time, I engage in reading (mostly sci-fi), writing/speaking (articles/books) and arithmetic (manage hedge fund strategy). I am also an officer in Mensa US and serve on...

...reading and writing, grammar/spelling), K-12 Mathematics, History, Spanish, and Psychology. I am also comfortable supporting in college-level essay writing and standardized test preparation including SAT, ACT, GRE, several AP Examinations, and MCAT. I consider myself to be kind, empathetic, culturally-sensitive, and patient, holding a soft spot for working with young children. I like to make...

...position, I discovered the joy of helping students appreciate the rich intricacies of mathematics, as well as witnessing their overall sense of achievement. I have been fortunate to teach in independent schools that stress the importance of students and teachers learning together, emphasizing the fact that a teachers responsibilities extend beyond the classroom. Indeed, I...

...Instructor through the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Mr. Fischer has ten years of medical and public safety experience, including positions within Pittsburgh and Richmond area hospitals, the Fire Department, EMS, and Federal Law Enforcement, where he not only served as a paramedic with an extended scope of practice, but also as a Federal...

...Studies. While in high school and through college I have taught music. I taught and continue to teach piano, guitar, and violin. In college I tutored my fellow students in English. I have also tutored children in learning English. I will be continuing on Varsity Tutors to tutor in English, reading, writing, and music. When...

...UVA with a Master of Teaching degree. I also hold a B.A. in Hispanic Studies from William & Mary. I have worked with students of all ages, from age 5 to 75, teaching both Spanish and ESL, the subjects I tutor. I take a student-centered and communicative approach to language teaching and always have a...

...the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a M.S. in Applied Economics from East Carolina University. I have taught and tutored intro and intermediary economics and mathematics classes for several years at the university level. I am new to Varsity Tutors; but am looking forward to meeting many new students and helping to instill in...

...their comprehension skills. It is hard to comprehend what is being read if the reader is struggling with decoding the words being read. I have worked with many students, including those diagnosed with ADHD, to help provide the strategies and motivation to turn struggling readers into successful readers! I will incorporate your child's interests into...

...have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture....

...to apply for graduate school in Engineering. I tutor in all math subjects from elementary math to advanced college courses such as multivariable calculus and differential equations. Having earned 800/800 in SAT math, 162/170 in GRE Quantitative, and 760/800 in SAT II for math, I am confident that I can help raise your exam scores and...

...identifying two important expectations: what the student expects of me, the tutor; and what the student's teacher/professor/standardized test expects of them. Establishing these expectations is, to me, crucial for the teacher-student relationship. Outside of my academic work, I enjoy playing music (mainly bass guitar, but I also play the guitar, mandolin, and the bouzouki, though...

I am passionate about helping students to reach their full potential in the subjects they want to master. I believe that interaction and engagement is more important than passive learning and seek to involve as many senses as possible in the learning experience.

...the skills they need to be successful in the world of mathematics. I know that everyone learns in their own style and at their own pace. I will do everything in my power to help you understand and enjoy learning as much as I do. In my free time, I like to hike, bike, fish,...

...the challenges and needs students face every day. It allows me to relate to them on a deeper level and support them in a variety of ways, both academically and personally. I have experience leading youth programs and teaching entrepreneurship, branding, and digital design. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Virginia...

...of Science in Biology. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University. During my time at Bridgewater College, I tutored many classes in the Biology department, but my favorites were Human Anatomy and Physiology. I find Biological Science to be exciting and important. I hope to help my students to...