Top English Tutors serving Richmond
Kahan: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...a half early. I became interested in teaching and tutoring others in high school. I would always help my friends that were struggling in similar classes that I took or had taken by meeting with them at lunchtime and reinforcing concepts taught to them in class. I continued that in college, which made me want to share my knowledge to even more people. I am very easy to talk to and can pertain to any...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Nicholas: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...a double major in computer science and biology. Early on in high school (Maggie L. Walker Governor's School graduate), I discovered a passion for helping others and I now have had hundreds of hours of tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects including chess, computer programming, math, and SAT prep. In addition to the subjects previously listed, I would also tutor Spanish and chemistry as they are subjects I am comfortable with. Outside of...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790
Dallin: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
I'm a local government professional with teaching experience at two top-tier universities (Brigham Young and Arizona State) and a continued interest in teaching, tutoring and promoting education in everything I do. I'm a published author, a proud father of 3 kids, and a lifelong learner. I have a BA degree in economics and business, an MPA degree in public administration, and I'm happy to help with business, political science, math, English, economics, German, statistics, Microsoft...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Arizona State University - Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Colleen: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...Science and Leadership Studies, with a minor in Latin American and Iberian Studies, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I am currently pursuing my teacher's license, through the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. I also work in the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at University of Richmond, as a Fellow for Educational Programming and Mentoring. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, from my own siblings and fiends to...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, Leadership Studies & Political Science
SAT Writing: 710
Joshua: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature and am very excited to be working as a tutor in my home city of RVA.
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
Andrew: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...in English in 2008 and a master's degree in secondary education in 2009. Since graduation, I have worked teaching high school English and coaching wrestling 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...
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelors, English
James Madison University - Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 770
Amber: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...working towards a graduate degree in Linguistics and Playwriting. I love the English language and focus my tutoring on those areas. I think that communication is key in the learning process and that the most important part of learning is getting the student to retain that knowledge for other areas of his or her life. I am to find ways that make the concepts easy to understand, and as such, easy to remember in the...
Education & Certification
Christopher Newport University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Jacqueline: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...child to be original in their own way. As expressed by Jean Piaget, "The principle goal of education is to create men who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what other generations have done men who are creative, inventive and discoverers." (Swiss Psychologist, 1896-1980) I am a teacher and a student of education, open to change and accepting of different views and concepts. I have studied in Rhode Island, taking education...
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Roger Williams University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Elementary Education
CUNY Queens College - Masters, Literacy and Special Education
Lisa: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
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!
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelors, Early Childhood Education
CUNY Hunter College - Masters, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Ashleigh: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...I hold a B.S. in Architectural Engineering and a Master of Architecture respectively. Currently I am in the process of obtaining my license in architecture. While completing my undergraduate degree I tutored small groups of elementary school students in reading comprehension and math. While I tutor several subjects to include various math, science and reading courses, the subject I enjoy most is math. I am passionate about providing students with the help they need because...
Education & Certification
North Carolina A & T State University - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Masters, Architecture
Allison: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...a minor in Philosophy. I am currently applying to medical schools in hopes of attending in the Fall of 2015. Helping my younger brother manage his genetic disorder, in addition to years of teaching special needs students at summer camp, has inspired me to pursue a career as a Pediatrician with a focus in Medical Genetics. Helping others through education has always been important to me; I have steadily held peer-tutoring positions at every stage...
Education & Certification
Washington and Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
Megan: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...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 learning styles, likes and dislikes and being able to create lessons that best fit the needs...
Education & Certification
Liberty University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Liberty University - Masters, Reading Specialist
Paul: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...of Phoenix with an MAED in Curriculum, Instruction, and ESL. I have taught/tutored students from age five years to pre-graduate level-primarily in English-to both native and non-native speakers. My music/theater background also equips me to assist with oral presentation and public speaking. Learning is a life-long process. Students' goals, interests, and strengths should be integral parts of his or her education. I believe that the tutor/student relationship is a partnership that affords the student opportunity...
Education & Certification
Berry College - Bachelor in Arts, Music/Theater
Emma: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...the pain that comes with writing. Having learned a great deal from some of the greatest writing professors, I know how to connect with other writers, relate to a topic at hand, and mold a piece into the best it can be. I have collaborated with fellow writers in peer reviews so much that I know and care about the work of others. I take joy in learning from the criticism of those at the...
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelors, Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communications
Alisa: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...I traveled to Bangkok, Thailand where I taught kindergarten in a bilingual school for one year. Then, I returned to the US and attended the Teacher Licensure Program at the University of Richmond. I hold a Virginia state teaching license in elementary education and in the 2014-2015 school year I will be teaching first grade. My tutoring experience includes volunteering with a program for middle school students who were English language learners preparing for state...
Education & Certification
Christopher Newport University - Bachelor in Arts, Fine Art
University of Richmond - Unknown, Teacher Licensure Preparation
Elizabeth: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
I am a sophomore at the College of William and Mary majoring in Government with a potential minor in Sociology. I've always been eager to help others learn, whether that was helping my classmates in high school work through assignments they were struggling with or my younger brother succeed during virtual school. I am always committed to maintaining a positive attitude, and my main goal is to see students succeed!
Education & Certification
College of William and Mary - Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Antonio: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
Education is very important and I have a passion for helping students out in their journey through academia.
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, History
Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, History
Jeff: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...Western Reserve Academy and at St. Catherine's School. In addition to my classroom duties, I had the opportunity to serve as an academic advisor, a dormitory housemaster, and an athletic coach. After briefly leaving teaching to help my parents through a series of health crises, I took a position with the Central Regional Middle School as a substitute teacher, where I have discovered a strong interest in working with younger students. Throughout my career I...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of Oxford - Master of Arts, Classics
Tina: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...have certifications in ESOL (ELL) and ESE. I was a teacher in Florida for eleven years. I taught separate ESE classes K-5, then self- contained ASD K-5, third grade and kindergarten regular ed. with inclusion. I also participated in the "homebound" program through my school district, which was tutoring for students who had medical issues which impaired their attendance at school. I love teaching and tutoring of most subjects, except fourth/ fifth grade math. My...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Ed
Samantha: Richmond English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Richmond, VA
...footsteps, I began working with children at a young age and have not stopped since. I attended Eastern Connecticut State University and received a Bachelor's in English along with a Secondary teaching certificate. I then went to George Mason University and received my Master's in Linguistics with a TESL certification. I have always loved school, which allows me to instill that joy in my students to get them motivated. I believe in a comfortable and...
Education & Certification
Eastern Connecticut State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
George Mason University - Master of Arts, Linguistics
Private English Tutoring in Richmond, VA
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If you or your student need additional help with your English course, Varsity Tutors can help you find Richmond English tutors. When a student struggles with English, it can be hard to get the necessary help in the classroom. Working with a private instructor means that your student can ask many questions as they need to understand the material at hand. We can help you find a skilled professional who can boost your student's confidence when it comes to learning English concepts.
How is Richmond English tutoring different from learning in the classroom?
When your student studies with Richmond English tutors, they get the undivided attention of an expert. In the classroom, your teacher is obligated to follow a set curriculum while still trying to meet the needs of an entire room of your peers. This doesn't allow your teacher much time to try to meet the needs of each student. It also doesn't allow your teacher to change their teaching style to meet the demand of every student. This can make it hard for you to get the help you need to keep up with your peers.
But, with the help of private Richmond English tutors, you can focus on the most challenging topics with a professional who can change their teaching methods to meet your preferred learning style. For instance, if you are a visual learner who is struggling with vocabulary words, your mentor can create flashcards to help you memorize key terms and their meanings. If you are the parent of an elementary student who is struggling to learn how to read, the instructor may use short lectures to help an auditory learner engage with the information. Richmond English tutors can use many different techniques to help students learn English topics, and a tutor can use multiple strategies until they find the technique that works the best for you or your student.
Private Richmond English tutoring also allows you to skip the material that you already know to address the concepts that you are trying to understand. This makes sessions more efficient. It is difficult enough learning new information, but you can make it easier by working with someone who can help you focus your energy where it matters the most.
What are some of the benefits of working with Richmond English tutors near me?
Richmond English tutors can assess your or your student's English skills and help put together a plan that is designed with your learning needs in mind. The customized learning plans are also flexible, so if your student quickly progresses in learning proper comma usage, the tutor can move directly to using correct verb tenses.
Richmond English tutoring is a great way to get personalized attention because your student's instructor can take time to get to know them. Personalized lesson plans and instructional methods that cater to your student's specific needs are just the beginning of the tutoring experience. Studying with a dedicated and qualified English professional can significantly impact your student's English skills and attitude towards school.
Learning English topics with the help of a supportive and friendly instructor allows your student to build a trusting relationship with their tutor. This support can help your student look at English from a whole new perspective. When they are facing confusing, complex English topics in class, they may not get the chance to have things explained to them thoroughly. Also, there may be a number of reasons why your student has trouble admitting that they are struggling. During private Richmond English tutoring sessions, your student can feel free to open up about their struggles with English, whether they are struggling to discriminate between transitive and intransitive verbs or with determining synonyms and antonyms.
Working with an instructor means that your student can get immediate feedback. Since English is a cumulative topic, your student will need to understand the concepts that are taught currently to make sure they can advance on to more complex concepts in the future. If they fall behind, it can quickly feel as if they will never catch up. When your student has the opportunity to work with an empathetic, experienced mentor who can answer questions right away, they can correct mistakes immediately so your student can learn those necessary topics in order to make progress in their future English courses.
As a parent of an English student, you can benefit too. If your student is learning English concepts that you do not remember, a private tutor can take some of the stress off of you. A tutor can help you learn methods to help your child with their English studies that you may not have thought of before, like keeping their index cards, markers, and other school supplies adequately stocked.
How can I fit Richmond English tutoring into my student's busy schedule?
Because of all of the benefits of Richmond English tutoring, you are probably wondering how to fit these sessions into your family's busy schedule. Don't worry, Varsity Tutors has you covered. We can help you find an instructor to meet either in-person or online who is available when you or your student are so that you can get the English support they deserve. English tutoring has never been easier.
If you decide to go with online sessions, you get access to an extra layer of convenience. The Live Learning Platform allows your student to make contact with their instructor from any location that has a stable internet connection. There are numerous features that add to the convenience and efficiency of each session, including a digital whiteboard, video chat, and a shared document editor.
Through video chat, your student can get additional explanations of any English topics that they are having difficulties with. They can also discuss different approaches to solving their problems with their instructor face-to-face. The shared document editor and digital whiteboard let your student observe as their mentor writes different grammar rules and examples on the board. Your student can also share their research paper drafts and get feedback right away. If your student has difficulties, the tutor can point the errors out and help them correct them, so they do not make the same mistakes in the future. This type of feedback is essential during the learning process.
The Live Learning Platform online sessions that are just as effective as meeting in person - but without the frustrating commute. All your student needs to get started with Richmond English tutoring is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, and they can log on anywhere. Whether they prefer to stay at home or go to the Libbie Mill Library to log on, they can attend sessions anywhere.
How do I get my student started with Richmond English tutors near me?
If you are ready to learn from some of the best Richmond English tutors around, reach out to Varsity Tutors today. Our team of educational consultants is ready to answer your questions and get you signed up to work with Richmond English tutors. We can get you started with a skilled professional in as little as one day. We are looking forward to meeting and working with you or your student.
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