Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...a math tutor for Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society. I've tutored everything from math to history, but my favorites are the STEM fields, like algebra, physics, and computer science. My favorite part of tutoring is getting students to that "click" moment where a weird concept suddenly makes sense, and STEM is where it happens the most. To get there, we work through a problem until we figure out a way to solve it...

...students. I am taking a break from teaching in a formal classroom setting to raise a family and pursue writing. Tutoring has become a perfect fit for this time in my life because I still get to work with students on a regular basis. One of my favorite things about tutoring is working one on one with each student, making each session fit their individual needs. My goal is to strengthen a student's knowledge foundation....

...6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, 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-stitching, knitting,...

...lived in Beijing, China, I enjoyed traveling to famous landmarks such as the Great Wall and Summer Palace. In addition to teaching at an international school, I spent my time tutoring English to elementary students at a private academy. My expertise teaching English includes grammar, writing, and speaking. I also enjoy teaching math because I can make the subject interesting by using real-life examples. As a graduate student, I value education and I believe good...

...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 elementary subjects, from phonics to algebraic reasoning. My English...

...learn challenging content. I am a National Board Certified teacher with more than 20 years of state certified classroom teaching experience. I have expertise working with elementary students as well as supporting the professional growth of aspiring teachers. I am patient and encouraging and can help students progress to the next level of their learning journeys. I have earned degrees from some of the best schools in the country, including UCLA, Harvard, and MIT.

I am passionate about education, reading, literacy development, and math. I enjoy motivating students to enjoy learning and participating in achieving academic success. All students can learn and it is an honor to help them become confident, independent learners prepared to reach academic goals. I look forward to making learning fun with you!... Learning should be fun, and I strive to include creative ways that students can learn and retain new material. I incorporate a song,...

...and Talented students. I am in my fifth year teaching and currently teaching in a private Kindergarten. In the afternoons I also help with homework help for K-5 students. I have previously taught 4th grade and in early childhood settings. I was also a tutor for Huntington Learning Centers while I was searching for a full time teaching position. During my tutoring there I worked with elementary students as well as with middle school students...

...in a relatively poor and rural district just south of Richmond. Though I am fully qualified and capable of tutoring any subject related to English, one of the things I have enjoyed the most success with as a teacher is preparation for standardized tests. I also very much enjoy 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...

...University part time for my Master's Degree in Reading in order to be a Reading Specialist for grades Pre-K to 12th. As you can see, I am completely devoted to the education of children, and am therefore continuing my education to be the best teacher possible. I am completely devoted to the children I tutor and teach, and work hard to help them establish the love for learning that I have. My complete dedication to...

...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 is key in working with children. In order to foster that feeling of early success, I use the explicit instruction model of...

...elementary school, where 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 to me that students come out of tutoring sessions understanding the material and if I find that...

...Luckily, I get to I use math everyday in my job in the psychology field. Tutoring helps me keep my math skills sharp and in return I can show students the real world uses for the math skills they are learning. In math, you have to use a specific set of rules in order to come to a solution,its kind of like solving a mystery. I am passionate about teaching students and trying to inspire...

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!

...tests. While I was at the University of Richmond, I participated in their reading tutor program where I worked one-on-one a student developing his reading and writing skills. I enjoy teaching language arts and mathematics to students using research-based strategies to help them succeed. There is nothing more rewarding than guiding a student to that break through moment when a subject they never thought they would understand finally makes sense. I believe it is important...

...life-long endeavor. As an educator, I use my students' existing knowledge and interest to create a learning environment that is engaging, student-centered and challenging. Through the incorporation of higher order thinking (Blooms' Taxonomy), differentiated instruction and focusing on 21st Century skills, I am able to meet students' needs successfully. As a tutor, I will draw upon my 12 years of teaching experience to impart these ideals to those with whom I work to meet their...

...If you can read and comprehend it opens endless possibilities for other interests. I have taught or tutored at the elementary level for the past ten years. I have also tutored middle school students in writing and reading comprehension strategies. I have taught second, third, and fourth grades, and I am currently a first-grade teacher. I am a lifelong learner. Teaching is my second career. I am always learning and willing to share my knowledge....

I am a third year elementary school teacher for Richmond City. I teach in a title 1 school. I have seen wonderful gains in students reading and math throughout my years of teaching.

...be it trig problems or history essays. It's stressful, and just not fun. The good news: I've helped many students get past these kind of tough spots, and I can do the same for you. The bad news: You're going to have to work hard! But I'm confident that after we're finished you will be a master at whatever is troubling you and a better learner going forward. Shoot me a message and we start...

I am a high school English teacher and have taught middle school language arts as well. Before switching careers and becoming a teacher, I was also an attorney for 15 years. Through my varied background and education, I believe that I relate well to many different types of students and that I have the knowledge and experience to help them master any reading or writing-related difficulties that they may be experiencing.... I believe that a teacher...