Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Richmond, VA

I am a highly passionate, motivated and creative teacher with fifteen years of experience in multiple educational settings. It is of utmost importance to me 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...

I'm NC native, transplanted to Richmond, VA for medical school. Currently a fourth year student Ill be starting a residency in Urology this coming fall. With college experience in Biology, Literature, Scientific Publishing Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry with graduate work in Medicine Ive had the pleasure of working with a number of students and peers over the years and enjoyed helping them master material for courses and exams. I pride myself on my patience...

...mother of a child with dyslexia and ADHD I developed a special passion for teaching struggling readers. As someone who struggled with undiagnosed ADD for my entire childhood yet still went on to earn a PhD in history from the University of Notre Dame, I have a strong commitment to helping every student find the strategies and help that will help them excel. As a mother of four children I have patience and experience with...

...to them on a deeper level and support them in a variety of ways, both academically and personally. I have experience leading youth programs and teaching entrepreneurship, branding, and digital design. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Virginia State University known for its strong STEM and business programs. I also hold dual Masters Degrees from Strayer University-to include an MBA. My teaching style is flexible, supportive, and focused on making learning...

...would jump enthusiastically at the chance to work with students in the world of literature and creative writing. I believe that students learn best when they are invested, active participants in the learning process, and my job is to listen and guide rather than lecture. I come to our tutoring sessions with a virtual "sackful" of strategies to help you work through challenging material, and by listening, observing and motivating, I can help you access...

...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. In my tutoring sessions, I am patient, personable, and enthusiastic. I provide a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks. My collaborative approach helps students develop critical thinking...

I recently graduated from Georgetown University with a major in International Politics and a minor in French. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've cultivated a passion for exploring diverse perspectives, fostering cultural exchange, and engaging thoughtfully in international dialogue. My experiences, from consulting internships to study abroad in France, have honed my skills in communication, analysis, and critical thinking, all of which I'm eager to share in a tutoring capacity.

I am a liscensed K-6 educator with a passion for creating a positive learning environment and encouraging a love of learning. As an experienced teacher, I know the importance of personalized instruction to meeting educational goals and look forward to working with you to meet those educational goals. I strive to make learning enjoyable and relevant, using a variety of resources and techniques to keep students motivated and engaged. I am eager to helping students...

I am a graduate of California State University, Northridge and UCLA. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a focus on technical theatre and design. After graduation, I began working for Walt Disney Imagineering as a 'figure finisher,' working on the audio animatronic figures for EPCOT, Tokyo Disneyland and New Fantasyland at Disneyland in California. While I worked for Disney, I also worked toward a second BA degree...

My mission is to enrich the learning experience, making it fun, concise, and stress-free. Everyone has different desires and needs when it comes to academics and that is what makes this field extremely special. I believe that we are better learners when we can apply concepts to our daily lives and when we can find joy in learning.

Hello! My name is Dotty Smith, and I am a graduate of Swarthmore College, where I studied Quantitative Social Science and Education. I currently work in marketing analytics for higher education institutions. My skills range from writing/editing to data analysis. I would love to chat and make a plan to help you reach your goals!

...Rouge Parish School System. In 2011, I was a National Crew Leader with the Student Conservation Association. I recently completed my M.A.Ed. in Gifted Education at the College of William & Mary. This fall, I will begin my Ph.D. in Art Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have experience providing individualized instruction in a variety of public, private, and nonprofit settings with students from grades 3 12, including the East Baton Rouge Parish Credit Recovery...

I am a graduate of St.. Peter's University with a B.S. in Elementary. My Master's degree is in Educational Leadership and Management. I have teaching licenses in the states of New Jersey and Virginia. I have been teaching for 49 years. I have taught grades Pk to 8th. I am very interested in teaching and tutoring children the FUNdamentals of reading. Please note that the first three letter are in caps. I did that because...

...of my capability in clearly presenting complex material and my ability to grasp the diverse perspectives of my students. This ability to clarify complex ideas is important to tutoring, but what often gets overlooked is the other side of the equation: properly understanding the questions being asked. I have frequently encountered decent teachers who can effectively outline a subject in a lecture but who have trouble comprehending where their students might be confused, often because...

...peers in college in a host of different courses to better understand material. I tutor a wide range of subjects because I have always found a lot of joy in learning, but I am most passionate when it comes to math, science, and writing. I have experience working with students of different backgrounds and learning needs, including many with ADHD, anxiety, etc., and understand the extra difficulties that these can bring when trying to learn...

Accomplished degrees including Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration with specialization in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. I am a certified Reading Specialist and Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Certified Teacher. I am a published Author, Exhibitionist Artist, Community Poet, and Editor. I love to visit museums. I have managed school-based tutoring programs for Reading development and have led schools in reaching state accountability goals. I am passionate about English, and Language Arts,...

...as a voracious reader and writer myself, I understand the more intricate skills of style, tone, and voice. In Spanish, I have moved far beyond the basics of grammar and sentence structure to using the language in order to communicate and discuss complex ideas and theories in an academic setting. When it comes to my teaching style, I believe it is extremely important to get to know a student both personally and academically. Doing so...

...experience I can. I have many years of tutoring experience and am confident that together we can reach your goals. A little bit about me: I am a first year graduate student studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2019. I majored in Speech Language Hearing Sciences and minoring in Neuroscience and Art. I specialize in early education anywhere from helping children with learning to read and...

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...

...competent teacher who they trust. Students need to feel successful in order to engage in optimal learning experiences, so rapport building is key in working with children. In order to foster that feeling of early success, I use the explicit instruction model of I Do-We Do-You Do. I also borrow from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) by using errorless teaching when introducing something new. to a student in order to keep them from making mistakes and...