Award-Winning Tutors serving Mechanicsville, VA

Hello! My name is Ashley Patterson, a career educator and learner for over 20 years. I live in Virginia with my family and love to help kids be the best learners they can be. Any subject from Latin to basic elementary reading or math can be easy for any person! I strive to help each learner unlock the potential in their brain :)

...Mary in May 2016, with a BA in History, a minor in Latin American Studies, and a minor in Linguistics. I have a International Baccalaureate degree from Oscar F. Smith high school. I love history and foreign languages, Spanish and French in particular, and am always excited to meet students. To me, tutoring is an enjoyable way to transmit a love of learning in a setting that is comfortable and helpful to the student. Please...

...student teaching internship in which I taught 9th grade and 12th grade Social Studies. I also worked as a tutor for the past year with a student with intellectual disabilities. In this position, I visited her twice a week after school to work on study skills, organizational habits, and her English and History homework. I am a great tutor because I have wonderful organizational skills, patience, and a good sense of humor. I am also...

...years I have had the pleasure of working with students as young as 2nd grade, all the way up to the college level. I prefer the sciences (biology, chemistry, Earth science) and math (elementary to algebra II). When tutoring, I encourage my students arrive at the solution by continuously asking questions, rather than directly giving answers. I also enjoy the use of manipulatives to speak to a wider range of learning styles, and to add...

...love sharing my passion and knowledge in my tutoring sessions. I've helped students with multiple types of assignments, including literary and rhetorical analysis, personal essays, lab reports, speeches, resumes and cover letters, outlines, and bibliographies. In my tutoring sessions, I am patient, personable, and enthusiastic. I provide a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks. My collaborative approach helps students develop critical thinking skills and become more confident and proficient writers.

...new tutor here at Varsity Tutors. I'm a pretty friendly guy, and I like to understand the concepts behind topics rather than memorizing formulas, so if you want a deeper, more conceptual understanding, I should be able to help :) Physics is my favorite to tutor, but I love biotechnology and related topics, and can tutor a wide range of subjects. I am currently enrolled in VCU's school of medicine where I am pursuing a...

I'm a registered nurse from Richmond Virginia. I love helping students conquer test taking and gain confidence in their subjects!

...should not be dull and routine but interesting and relevant. We live in a busy world with lots of things going on which can be incorporated into learning. Music, business, movies, books, technology--all have a place in learning English. I truly believe that a good foundation in English can help a person in any area of life he or she wants to pursue. It is my passion to see students grow, explore, and become independent...

...and strongly believe that everyone can reach their goals when provided instruction based on personal needs, building strong foundations of concepts, and effectively using resources. My favorite part of my day is seeing a student's "aha" moment and I'm very excited for the opportunity to help others outside of the classroom experience those moments as well! I am currently a full-time teacher, certified to teach elementary education and also have a bachelor's degree in mathematics....

...but learning in general, and I want to pass on what I've learned to help others. I've had years of tutoring experience, including 2 years at a local math tutoring company called Mathnasium, online programs like AcePrep, and nonprofits like SPEAKRVA. I specialize in teaching math, which is also my favorite subject as I love finding problems and knowing that there is a right answer that I can reach. My teaching philosophy is a guidance...

I have studied In Costa Rica for my Junior year of University. I lived and taught Spanish in Phoenix AZ. I traveled extensively throughout Spain for 2 months and I have also traveled in Mexico.... Positivity, creativity, and muscle memory. The art of teaching is beautiful, almost as beautiful as the art of learning.

...Scholar at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Guaranteed Medicine Program. I love to tutor SAT, PSAT and ACT. I am willing to help anyone out with anything they want besides that too such as any level of Math. I have tons of experience tutoring SAT/PSAT/ACT and would love to help anyone. I can tutor Math, English, Biology, Chemistry at elementary middle school, high school, college level as well. I am an active person and I...

...in being part of that transformation. My experience includes working with students from diverse backgrounds and age groups, both in one-on-one settings and in small group environments. I focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes as part of the learning process.I earned my education through a combination of formal coursework and hands-on teaching experience. I hold my bachelor's in political science. I tutor a variety of...

...capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what other generations have done men who are creative, inventive and discoverers." (Swiss Psychologist, 1896-1980) I am a teacher and a student of education, open to change and accepting of different views and concepts. I have studied in Rhode Island, taking education courses in Sicily and in my senior year of college I studied history in the Institute of Fine and Liberal Arts at Palazzo Rucellai...

...work that allows me to help people. I have fairly extensive tutoring experience with a variety of subjects, ages, and backgrounds. This includes tutoring middle school math, English as a Second Language (ESL) for adults, grammar and writing for young students to college students, and Arabic through my university. My goal for each student is to take something frustrating and working through it together to make it not only approachable for them but also something...

...(Aug 2023 through May 2024) completed coursework in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) through Lexia and a Graduate course from the American College of Education. I have eight years of experience as a classroom teacher (and on-line during the pandemic). But I have many more years of experience, including reading intervention through the public schools and private tutoring. I love to teach! It is my passion! It is my purpose! Therefore,...

...North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I received Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Electronics and Master of Science in Computer Science. Since graduation, I have worked as a Systems Engineer. During the last three years, I have been tutoring my son with his homeschooling studies, particularly in the area of Mathematics. I am most passionate about Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Mathematics. I am a strong advocate of lifetime...

...learn and implement various learning techniques designed for individual needs, and gain a deeper understanding of the subject material. I was raised in New Jersey, where I completed a Bachelor's of Chemistry and a Master's of Molecular Pathology and Immunology. Throughout my graduate career and immediately following completion of the program, I gained extensive experience in wet lab and molecular research. The skills developed in my scientific research equipped me with knowledge and experience that...

...exploring new disciplines of study. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with a special interest in web applications development. One of my biggest passions in life is to see others succeed and reach their goals. This is why I enjoy tutoring and helping in the community in one way or another. I hope I can make anyone's learning experience exciting, fun, and as personable as possible. We, all tutors, have been in...

...mentor, I help new analysts build further upon their technical skills. This has become my favorite part of my job as I see new analysts build up their confidence in these new skills. I am a firm believer that we need to be life long learners. I do not believe that we will ever know everything and should strive to continue to learn new skills. When I am not working, I enjoy expanding on my...