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 :)

...graduated from the College of William and 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...

...recently completed my fourteen-week 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...

...am a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University where I earned by B.S. in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. Currently, I attend the University of Richmond, where I am working to become a licensed teacher. Over the past 6 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...

...addition to four years of writing center experience, I had the opportunity to teach several sections of freshman composition and poetry writing at Oregon State University. I've studied critical and creative writing intensively during my college career, and I 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 name is Evan, and I'm a 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...

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

...have taught English for over ten years and am a great teacher! My students enjoy my teaching sessions which not only help them gain new knowledge, but also help them to become life long learners. I believe that education 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...

...love to share my passion for learning 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...

...am a undergraduate at the University of Virginia, planning on majoring in Computer Science and Commerce. Growing up, I was blessed with great tutors who instilled me with valuable problem solving skills that aided me with not just math, 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...

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.

...am a National Merit/Presidential 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...

...am passionate about helping students because I believe that education can be a powerful tool for building confidence and opening doors to future opportunities. Watching a student grow from confusion to clarity is incredibly rewarding, and I find joy 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...

...most of my education while widening my perspective. These experiences have added to what I can bring to my classroom and students. I am also a firm believer in extra curricular activities. Children who are involved with school activities and teachers who can be seen outside the classroom, both enhance school spirit and pride. Such activities and interaction deepen the bonds between the school, faculty and students, and allow for each student to maximize their...

...based on their terms and needs, and seeing progress over the sessions. I prioritize attainable goals, positive attitudes, and respect during each and every tutoring session. Outside working with students, I love to read, be creative, and travel. I love getting into an extremely captivating book and being absorbed into that world. Making time to be creative is very important to me, whether its painting, sculpting, or doodling I need to let those creative juices...

...life-long learners, leaders and readers! Reading intervention is key to unlocking 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 my instruction so that they stay engaged and discover...

...am a graduate of 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...

...basic understanding of how life works is vital because we are confronted with scientific events every day. The interest and appreciation of science is enhanced when we can relate the concepts to our every day lives; and, this is what I try to instill in my students. I also have experience in scientific writing, having been published and engaged in multiple peer-reviewed articles. I, thus, feel confident in assisting in writing and reviewing written works....

...was born and raised in Argentina and moved to the United States in 2004. Nowadays, I enjoy being the mom a 15 month old baby girl and the wife of my loving husband. I am all about learning and 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...

...am a graduate of Maryville University of St. Louis where I received my Masters of Science in Software Development. As an Applications Systems Analyst, I have worked my way up to becoming a mentor for my team. As I 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...