Award-Winning Tutors in Powhatan, VA

...test, so I can help bring any student's scores up. I know how important the SAT is for college admissions, and having just survived the process, I have lots of advice to share. When I'm not studying or doing work, I spend my time running (I was a cross-country captain in high school!), reading, programming,...

...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,...

...to also understand, and not just memorize, the material. I hope to teach my students critical thinking skills that will help them both to conquer Standardized Tests and to succeed in life. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering at free clinics in the Richmond area, running, learning to cook, and playing pickup games of...

...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...

...where I attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. I am passionate about the English 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...

...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.

...double major in Geology and Mathematics. After graduating I worked for the Colorado Geological Survey before moving on to pursue my PhD in Geosciences at Virginia Tech. I enjoy teaching science and mathematics and showing how these subjects profoundly influence people's everyday lives. Students that I work with usually show immediate improvement in their subject...

...in college. Even now when I am in graduate school and she is in undergraduate college, we have regular online sessions where I explain her the concepts as best as possible. Also at UVA, I was a personal one-on-one tutor for a few students for Organic Chemistry. This was a very difficult class for many...

...writing, grammar, and Italian; however, my favorite is Algebra. Many students come in hating numbers, and it's always a thrill to see that attitude change. My interactive tutoring style encourages not only learning comprehension, but also confidence in the material and the student's skills. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and making art.

I am a certified elementary school teacher with a bachelors in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I am an enthusiastic teacher with lots of experience! I would love the opportunity to help your child succeed!