Award-Winning Tutors in Midlothian, VA

...school (Maggie L. Walker Governor's School graduate), I discovered a passion for helping others and I now have had hundreds of hours of tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects including chess, computer programming, math, and SAT prep. In addition to the subjects previously listed, I would also tutor Spanish and chemistry as they are subjects I am comfortable with. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing chess (rated 2013 USCF) and tennis.

I just finished my 12th year in public education! I've taught grades 2nd through 10th in various academic areas. Educating all students is my passion.

...life. There is always something I can help with. I have found that people all respond and learn differently and that teachers are not always the best communicators. I am of the opinion that any subject a person really wants to learn about, they can become proficient in. However, advice, teaching and tutoring are all a gift and should presented as such. If I take a five dollar bill, place it in a thank you...

...language and understand the difficulties of the language that some may struggle to grasp. I also tutor History and have excessive experience in European and Art history in particular. My tutoring strategy consists of breaking subject material down into smaller steps and working with the student to create small goals, making it easier for them to see their progress and the direction they are heading in. In my spare time I love to read, paint,...

...to motivate and make learning fun to you. I have a BArch in Architecture and BA French from Rice University 2000 and a MS in Architecture from MIT 2004. I currently am a Doctoral Student of Physical Therapy at VCU, Class of 2020. I have previously been an Architect for 15+ years and I am a lifelong francophile who has lived in Paris, France for almost a year. I am also an avid NCAA men's...

...a teaching environment that promotes learning. I think this can best be accomplished in a classroom in which the children feel at home and are unafraid of mistakes. Each child should feel part of a team supported by their teacher and by their classmates. I have had felt the greatest satisfaction watching with pride, a child making strides in his academic growth and social development and knowing that I had a role in contributing to...

...have been a Spanish tutor for 4 years and I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals academically. I find that expanding vocabulary helps students to express themselves more clearly, breaking down grammar helps the students correctly insert verbs and conjugations into their sentences, and introducing common phrases or greetings helps students understand the cultural values of different Spanish speaking countries. It is my personal goal to always continue improving my Spanish tutoring skills and...

...In addition to my educational experience, I have nearly five years of work experience in the biomedical field. My expertise lies in the life sciences and standardized testing. I have tutored the MCAT, SAT, ACT, and GRE. I understand the importance of attaining high scores on standardized exams, as these often can open up many great educational and professional opportunities. In my spare time I love to play basketball and travel. I truly enjoy reading...

...is almost indispensable! I enjoy very much teaching Spanish/Romanian because teaching is one of my passions. I have a BA in Spanish and English from the University of Michigan and I have a MAT in Spanish from Wayne State University. I have traveled to Spain in order to learn more about the Spanish Culture. I also studied abroad in 2003 in Oaxaca, Mexico, in 2005 in Valencia, Spain, and in 2009, I finished my Master...

...7 years I have been given the opportunity to explore this passion in multiple ways. I have coached thousands of cheerleaders across the United States with various backgrounds, working with children from 5 years of age, to young adults. I watched them progress physically, mentally, and socially over a week to sometimes years. Coaching helped me to develop and master the time management, organizational, and communicative skills needed to efficiently stay on task and help...

...6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy getting to know them. My hobbies are reading, cross-stitch, knitting,...

...Mathematical Studies. For a year and half, I worked as a peer tutor at my university. As part of a university club, I volunteered at local low-income pre-schools. I planned lessons that my club members and I used to teach pre-school classes. The topics included historical events and science. Working with preschoolers was interesting as you could see the curiosity in their eyes. These lessons gave them a spark, and the importance of this spark...

...Studies, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I am currently pursuing my teacher's license, through the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. I also work in the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at University of Richmond, as a Fellow for Educational Programming and Mentoring. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, from my own siblings and fiends to clients in school-based settings. I am currently a reading tutor for two...

...from the Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. During my time at VCU, I had the privilege of serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, which allowed me the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses. Among my responsibilities as a TA, my favorite tasks involved my ability to work one-on-one with students and see them improve their grades over the course of the semester with my help. These days I am most...

...master's degree in business from Middlesex University, London (UK) and continuing education at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA (USA), I have witnessed and experienced that education makes communities - and myself - stronger. I am passionate in sharing knowledge with generosity, positivity, and empathy as well as in keeping abreast of new and improved approaches to teaching/tutoring. I started tutoring Math, Physics, and Chemistry for high school students during college, then worked as a Development...

...Spanish tutor. I was born in Mexico and have lived in the United States almost half my life now, so I am fully fluent in both Spanish and English. I also studied Spanish in college and got a certificate in translation and interpretation, all from Virginia Commonwealth University. Two years after my graduation, I have achieved my dream of becoming a state certified court interpreter in the state of Virginia. I'm also an assistant teacher...

...range of subjects, mostly math and language arts for fourth through sixth grade students. I am taking a break from teaching in a formal classroom setting to raise a family and pursue writing. Tutoring has become a perfect fit for this time in my life because I still get to work with students on a regular basis. One of my favorite things about tutoring is working one on one with each student, making each session...

...make sure that I can provide my student with a variety of resources such as online notes, videos, or creative analogies to help explain any topic. It is imperative to understand the different learning methods and teach the student in their optimal style. I have had numerous tutoring experiences throughout my life. My biggest experience has been being an older sister. Throughout our lives, one of my priorities is to make sure that she has...

...in all facets of management and my favorite aspect was the interaction with people. When my schedule stopped providing a good quality of life outside of my career, I chose to pursue education. I received by undergraduate and graduate degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. My Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts are both in History. I have been teaching at the college level for almost six years and once again I get to spend...

...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 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....