Award-Winning Tutors serving Midlothian, VA

...and helped native English speakers command the language through experiential learning and exercises. I am a firm proponent of technology in education, believing it to be absolutely necessary as a tool (not a teacher) for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. With technology in education Standards of Learning becoming more challenging with every successive academic year, I see the use of technology as a...

...while I was continuing my education. While being a nanny I helped the children with their homework if they needed additional assistance. Since teaching kindergarten I do a lot of tutoring before and after school. I have tutored students kindergarten to 5th grade. I tutor all subjects at an elementary level but I am passionate about teaching phonics, reading, math, study skills, and organization. Helping students to understand and gain the knowledge and confidence is...

...in early childhood settings. I was also a tutor for Huntington Learning Centers while I was searching for a full time teaching position. During my tutoring there I worked with elementary students as well as with middle school students for math and science. I was also an SAT and test prep tutor. I decided to look into Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and I was looking for additional income. My love of teaching goes...

...help my students excel and I know that each person has their strengths so I play to that. I find fun, quirky ways to keep the subject interesting and if my methods don't work for you, let me know and I'll find another way that may work better for you! I'm graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and after I will be going on to do my masters in Biotechnology...

...taught college-level finance classes to acclaim and CFA exam classes. I currently mentor several professionals and am tutoring one for the CFA Level 1 exam. I am also an expert in all aspects of the GMAT. I enjoy teaching the most when I see the light of understanding turn on in the student and not just academically but with real-world applicability whenever possible (especially regarding investing). I listen to the student's needs within the context...

...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 they are then confident in. I love listening to the students, tackling the subject based on their terms and needs, and seeing progress over the sessions. I prioritize attainable goals, positive attitudes, and respect during each and...

...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 see it that way as well. I taught Martial Arts for five years, which actually taught me a great deal, including...

...a year and a half early. I became interested in teaching and tutoring others in high school. I would always help my friends that were struggling in similar classes that I took or had taken by meeting with them at lunchtime and reinforcing concepts taught to them in class. I continued that in college, which made me want to share my knowledge to even more people. I am very easy to talk to and can...

...together! I hold a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Master's of Education and a Reading Specialist Certification (PK-12th). I have spent the last seven years as a classroom teacher, teaching hundreds students a variety of subjects & ages. My years of experience come from a variety of backgrounds; private school, public school, online and tutoring! I value getting to know each student, their learning styles, likes and dislikes and being able to create lessons that best...

...My education was a major part of my upbringing and who I am today, so tutoring seems like a good way to give others the same support I received. Few experiences have been as rewarding as sharing my passion for science and tech with kids as a robotics camp counselor. Seeing children get excited to learn about programming, design, and problem solving the same way I did at their age with my old legos was...

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. As an educator, I believe it is my responsibility to help them get there. Every child has a different learning style, whether that be verbal, visual, or hands-on, and with their learning style comes the opportunity to help them specifically meet their learning need. ... Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. As an educator, I believe it is my responsibility to help them get there. Every child has...

...Mathematics at Christopher Newport University. As a student myself, I understand the struggle of learning difficult concepts. It is because of great teachers and tutors that I have found a passion for mathematics. I don't expect others to have the same experience I have had, but it is my goal as a tutor is to best help others achieve their academic goals. Apart from tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis for the club tennis team at...

...Science in Environmental Science with a minor in International Social Justice. Since high school, I have tutored students of all levels in Japanese, reading, and essay writing. During the pandemic, I worked for a private school teaching core subjects and specialized interest topics to students with Autism. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Environmental Science, Japanese, and Math. In my experience, students have more retention in a subject...

...working on a Pre-Health degree. I enjoy working with students to better understand subjects because I am definitely the type of student who learns better outside of the classroom and I know that it sometimes it takes different approaches and perspectives to make ideas click. My tutoring is focused on GRE prep & subjects relating to psychology. I firmly believe in understanding the importance of what you are learning in order to make it more...

...Science. Since graduation, I have been involved in research and medical school preparation - as I hope to pursue a career as a physician. While I tutor a variety of subjects in addition to sections on Standardized Tests, I am most passionate about Biochemistry. It provides the basis for many advances in medicine and knowledge is applicable to personal anecdotes. I look forward to tutoring others because I have seen firsthand how catering to diverse...

...conducting polymers and dinosaur bones with lasers. During my studies, I have been privileged to lecture at a university, guide students through hands-on labs, facilitate group work, and provide personalized, in-home tutoring. I've also taught virtual courses since the start of COVID-19. I am excited to teach students how to attack difficult problems with math, so that the student can be confident using math techniques on a variety of problems. Generally speaking, students usually find...

...the past 6 years. Prior to this, I worked in R&D in the pharmaceutical industry for 35 years. Through this experience, I have kept up-to-date in the scientific fields of my Ph.D. dissertation, Biology (Microbiology) and Biochemistry. I enjoy working with students and realize that not all students learn in the same way. So, my first task as a teacher is to make the material that I am teaching relevant and interesting to the student....

...I have been teaching French to a neighbor who is doing work in Niger next spring. Whether it's in French or any other subject, I believe that hands-on exercise and repetition are key for ingraining a concept the mind. I like to present and discuss topics, but after that I think that the student had to get their hands a little dirty. I also believe that many people know way more than they think they...

...always been important to me; I have steadily held peer-tutoring positions at every stage in my own schooling since middle school. At Washington and Lee I became the first ever teaching assistant for an Introductory Biology lecture course, helping students to think critically and develop research grant proposals. I was also a teaching assistant for Introductory Biology laboratory courses. In addition, I mentored struggling local middle school students during an after school program created to...

I strive to completely dedicate myself to being an educator of the highest quality, and to aggressively pursue continuous improvement in curriculum writing, classroom management, instructional differentiation, and effective use of technology in inquiry methods of instruction.