Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...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 lighting of a fire." -Yeats

...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 and believe that, given the right...

...elementary school students in all subjects and composition and writing at the high school and college levels. I also have a PhD in history. As the 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...

...a substitute teacher in my local school district, which gives me firsthand insight into the challenges and needs students face every day. It allows me to relate 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...

...my time as a graduate student, I began teaching freshman composition classes and worked with small groups of beginning writers, many of whom were the first in their family to attend college. I stayed on as an adjunct instructor teaching courses that focused on expository writing, analytical reading, research, and oral communication skills. Over the course of my 15 year career, I have worked with students from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels, including...

...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. In my tutoring sessions, I am...

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.

...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 achieve their goals.

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!

...the Student Fine Arts Fund to make and exhibit art. I completed the Teach Baton Rouge alternative teacher certification program and obtained Louisiana L1 certification in Biology and K-12 Art. I also hold a Virginia SOE for those same subjects and grade levels. I have three years of teaching experience in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. In 2011, I was a National Crew Leader with the Student Conservation Association. I recently completed my...

...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 I believe that reading is fun....

...during the summer, and I currently am an adjunct professor of philosophy and an online course facilitator at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. In my free time, I enjoy reading, particularly history or science books; following various sports, especially college basketball; and playing computer games and board games with my wife and friends. I also enjoy a good coffee shop, whether to get work done or to socialize. I am currently preparing to begin a...

...students are in their learning process and using the tools and practices at my disposal to cater to their specific learning needs. I am always happy to adapt my approach! I have two years' worth of experience tutoring high school students in both one-on-one and group settings, as well as experience working with my peers in college in a host of different courses to better understand material. I tutor a wide range of subjects because...

...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, and supporting students with scaffolds as...

...I got involved with a tutoring and mentoring program that works with local middle schools. I was given a group of four girls and spent all semester working with them on any subjects in which they or their teachers thought they needed extra support. I have learned critical teaching skills from working with my elementary-aged sister, who was recently diagnosed with a learning disability. From my work with her, I have a greater understanding of...

...and Art. I specialize in early education anywhere from helping children with learning to read and write to helping older children academics and also with their study and organizational skills. I am a very visual person so my teaching style involves a lot of working through problems visually through drawings graphs or other images while talking through the problem. In addition to early education I also love tutoring math and science anywhere from algebra to...

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

...My education and degree are in Special Education and Psychology, and my career has been spent building individualized program plans and objectives for students that meet their needs and are built on their strengths and interests. I believe that every student can learn given appropriate, high -interest teaching methods and materials delivered by a competent teacher who they trust. Students need to feel successful in order to engage in optimal learning experiences, so rapport building...