Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Henrico County, VA

...been in the business world. I often find my experience outside of education has helped my students relate to me and what they can and need to do to be ready for life and academic challenges. I often make comparisons to things students may relate to so they can understand how getting better in one...

...sciences who has earned a 4.0 in all my undergraduate classes. I will be a medical student this year. I have tutored many biology and chemistry courses and was a teaching assistant for cellular biology. I was a director of a medical science internship for high schoolers where I reviewed applications which provides me with...

...combination of formal coursework and hands-on teaching experience. I hold my bachelor's in political science. I tutor a variety of subjects, including a specialty in Math and English. My favorite subject to tutor is math and writing because it allows students to develop problem-solving skills and creative thinking, both of which are applicable across many...

...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 element of learning real-life skills. Seeing...

...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...

I love tutoring as it an opportunity for me not only make a positive impact by imparting knowledge on others but also an opportunity for me to engage with the subject matter in a new way to gain insight about the content, and different learning styles of people.

...to find ways for students to form personal connections to the material to provide relevance, excitement, and meaning for them individually. I am adept in creating and implementing curriculum, igniting educational excitement in children, and fostering a love for learning. "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -Yeats

...students to thrive in. A main focus in my ESL teaching philosophy is to allow the transition from my sessions to a new environment, such as their school classroom, as easy as possible. Providing students with comfort in the language, speaking skills, and range of motivating activities will prepare them for this transition. The same...

...teaching British literature and the writing process. There is no better feeling to me than seeing the gratitude in a student's face when he or she exceeds expectations and can go on to complete the next step in his or her educational journey. Outside of teaching, I am a rabid baseball fan (Let's go, Mets!),...

...am certified in CMP (Commemorative Museum Pedagogy), which trains educators to handle difficult history topics with tact, recognize the various reactions that students will have and respond to these reactions in specific ways according to which reaction the student has. My experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University, where I have taught...

...English Education. I graduated from John Tyler Community College with my associate's degree. I have worked with many students over the years, and tutoring and teaching is what I love doing. I have tutored various subjects, but English is my specialty. I have always been passionate about teaching, and specifically teaching English. I love all...

...a B.Sc. in Biology and a Ph.D in Biology. I worked as a Fisheries Biologist and, for many years, as a Senior Statistician. I've also written a novel and a lot of poetry! I have tutored or coached people from ages 11 to 60. I particularly enjoy tutoring middle school and high school Math, Statistics,...

...I assist fourth graders in math and science, and working as a private Spanish tutor for two elementary school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science and writing. I find that students have different learning styles, so I try to incorporate that into my tutoring. It's important...

...models for others. I have worked with students one on one as well as Kumon and Eyelevel tutoring centers. I have my Associates degree from Jsargeant Reynolds Community College and I am currently working towards a degree in Elementary Education. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, English, and science. My teaching philosophy is that...

...elementary aged children for nearly 7 years, two being with AmeriCorps. I am a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where I took extensive Elementary Education courses and earned a Bachelor's degree in Urban Psychology. Upon graduation I joined Teach For America and taught middle school English Language Arts for two years. Since then I have...

...a tutor comes from my ability to understand the material through the student's point of view and construct metaphors to help them 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...

...a generous history of improving student learning and academic success. With my deep understanding of educational trends and ability to thoroughly evaluate academic strengths, weaknesses, and needs, I am able to create a coaching relationship that allows students to develop a toolkit of strategies that support them to reach their boundless individual potential!

...also in Theatre, at UCLA. As part of my dissertation research, I studied in England and was offered a job after graduation in a secondary school in England. I went from there to teaching at one of the colleges of the University of London. When a position opened up at the College of William &...

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.

...in wet lab and molecular research. The skills developed in my scientific research equipped me with knowledge and experience that I implement regularly in teaching general biology to college students. I believe that a basic understanding of how life works is vital because we are confronted with scientific events every day. The interest and appreciation...