Award-Winning Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...variety of subjects. I worked at a place called "The Tutoring Center" for 8 months where I had the opportunity to teach students aged 5 through 18 in varying levels of Math, English, and Writing. I have also been now tutoring with Varsity for nearly 2 years. While I tutor in a large variety of subjects, I am especially passionate about teaching Math, Chemistry, Biology, and also tutoring in Standardized Test prep such as for...

I am passionate about helping students to reach their full potential in the subjects they want to master. I believe that interaction and engagement is more important than passive learning and seek to involve as many senses as possible in the learning experience.

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 :)

...huge factor as to why I decided to be an educator. I love working with students, engaging them in their learning, and showing them how to have positive roles in society. I have worked with students in first grade, second grade, third grade, and fifth grade. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Afterwards, I began my teaching career in second grade while I also began my Master's...

I'm a graduate of Vassar College with a major in Film and a minor in English. I started teaching at a summer camp in high school, and in college continued teaching and tutoring at an after-school program at a local elementary school. (I also did education coursework in college.) I've been published in newspapers, websites, and everything in between since I was 12 years old and I greatly enjoy trying to grow and encourage such...

I have been a teacher for over 20 years in the Public School System. I am currently an adjunct English and Communications Professor at two colleges. I am also writing a novel and working on my MFA in Creative Writing. I dedicate energy to creating a classroom in which students can seek and experience success at all levels. I design student-centered instruction that manifests into unique, engaging classroom activities. In each lesson, there is an...

In 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....

...World History and Geography, the latter of which I have my second Bachelor's in. I taught swim lessons to children for six years and that is the original basis for my tutoring knowledge. I will argue for in depth education in both my fields because the past and how we remember it matters and is part of the culture wars of today and where we are as a species and people determines so much of...

I am a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with dual degrees in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics and Financial Technology with a concentration in Actuarial Science. I have three years of experience teaching middle school and high school math (and one year of teaching science) at my church's Christian school. I also have experience tutoring high school, college, and adult students including other teachers. I believe a strong education is one of the great...

I am a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications. I have experience with tutoring 3rd, 4th, 6th and 9th grade students in Math and English. I am also an attendance officer with Richmond Public Schools. I tutor math starting with Elementary Math all the way up to Algebra 4. ... I want to give each student the opportunity to get the information they need to succeed. If this...

I received my B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, my M.A. in Medical Sciences from Boston University, and am currently a medical student in Virginia. 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...

Hello! I am Megan and I am thrilled about the possibility of working 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...

...use the target language in a way that encourages memory, as opposed to mechanical exercises. What I love most about foreign-language instruction in particular is that any particular student's interests can be incorporated into the practice itself. This helps to lower the affective filter (anxiety particular to second-language acquisition) and encourages more genuine interest in the subject matter, all while facilitating their education. Study of literature in general allows for deeper thinking, the formation of...

...personalizes my tutoring style based on the learning style and personality of the student. I fully dedicate myself to the student by ensuring that they have confidence in completely understanding the concepts behind the material that is being reviewed. I am a firm believer that anyone can excel in any subject depending on how the material is being presented. In my spare time, I love to dance, sew, play on my guitar, and work on...

My name is Thomas Jacobs, I have a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a M.S. in Applied Economics from East Carolina University. I have taught and tutored intro and intermediary economics and mathematics classes for several years at the university level. I am new to Varsity Tutors; but am looking forward to meeting many new students and helping to instill in them the importance of economics and mathematics in...

Hi! I'm a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Business Administration, and I bring over 10 years of industry experience using data to solve real business problems. My specialty is helping students and professionals master SQL- one of the most essential tools for working with data. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your SQL skills, I focus on making the language approachable, practical, and immediately useful. I'll teach you...

I taught math for the past 4 years at multiple schools in Tennessee. During that time, I taught 7th and 8th grade math, algebra, high school geometry with common-core aligned curriculum. I earned the highest value-added score (5/5) by the State of Tennessee for each year I taught. I also coached and managed other math teachers for 1 year. I am passionate about helping students understand math in a clear and conceptual manner! Currently pursuing...

...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 approach, as I believe the best way for students to learn is by finding the answer on their own. Instead of telling them what...

Originally from Manassas, I graduated from the University of Mary Washington, first with my bachelor's degree in English, and then with my master's in education. I have been teaching elementary school here in Richmond for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students with Varsity Tutors. I have always been a voracious reader, but I am also interested in science, math, and especially history. I'm very comfortable with all...

...wide range of students (elementary - adult), a wide range of subjects, and to develop strategies to teach and coach in each area successfully. I am passionate about education and fostering students who both love learning and become independent, life-long learners. Each student is uniquely gifted with talents and abilities and deserves to have the best possible learning experiences to foster development and achieve success. I am honored when I am able to be a...