Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...or her education. I believe that the tutor/student relationship is a partnership that affords the student opportunity to take an active role in learning. Student success takes place in a safe, nurturing environment where the student feels free to experiment and take risks. Developing strengths while focusing on challenging areas is a hallmark of my...

...I was born in Mexico and have lived in the United States almost half my life now, so I am fully fluent in both Spanish and English. I also studied Spanish in college and got a certificate in translation and interpretation, all from Virginia Commonwealth University. Two years after my graduation, I have achieved my...

...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 "style" is as much hands-on as possible,as well as a lot of probing questions. I try to get a working knowledge of the students' background information, and ways...

...and tutoring in reading because I believe that literacy is a very important aspect in our every day life from the time we are children all the way into adulthood. It is critical that we can read and comprehend many things in order to be successful in life. Reading also can be used as an...

...education. For the past 15 years, I've been dedicated to tutoring students from 2nd grade to 12th grade in a variety of subjects, but my heart lies in social studies and K-5 math. I believe in making learning engaging and enjoyable for my students. In addition to academic pursuits, I also offer conversational English sessions....

I am a high school special education and english teacher. I am endorsed to teach ESL and am fluent in Spanish. All I want to do is help others and make a difference.

...and Guadalajara, Mexico before landing my dream job at a very nice primary and secondary academy in Mexico City, Mexico teaching English and History. Through these years, I've learned to put my students first and to take my time to better understand their needs rather than simply following the course of some book. I've noticed...

...a learning environment should be safe and caring where students feel free to speak their mind and solve doubts. My job will be to guide, clarify and explain the topic to my tutee, using positive reinforcement; to listen carefully in order to understand what the tutee needs and be sure that he/she comprehend and learn....

...consists of breaking subject material down into smaller steps and working with the student to create small goals, making it easier for them to see their progress and the direction they are heading in. In my spare time I love to read, paint, and cook; right now I am exploring traditional Spanish cuisine and attempting...

I am currently working on my Master's degree in Applied Linguistics. Ultimately, I want to teach college level Linguistics, but I have been tutoring for a long time. I enjoy teaching and helping people to better understand things.

...maximize their educational experiences. I have a Masters of Science in Literacy Education and a Post Masters Certificate in Special Education. Being that I have taught previously in Rhode Island, Washington DC, and New York, I have been able to develop an understanding on both individual state standards and Common Core Standards. I think you...

...many children in my care as a nanny. My passion for teaching this language comes from my love of learning as well as the cultural background it provides. Latin culture along with the language is bright, beautiful and very positive. I also believe it is extremely beneficial to learn a foreign language such as Spanish...

...world. This is specifically why I've chosen education and a doctorate degree in international business. Business and education both play key parts in our society and help to foster a balance of empowering the lives of us all. This is another reason I feel elated; especially after students show an increased amount of enthusiasm after...

...classroom each day refreshed by my time with students and truly excited by the prospect of re-engaging with them in the future. I get energy from interactions with adolescents and work hard to create classrooms and curricula that return the favor. Ultimately, I view the classroom experience as an opportunity for everyone involved to see...

...for the past 14 years. While I facilitated and taught many of their subjects through all grade levels, I am most passionate about Grammar, Reading, and Writing. In my tutoring experience, I can offer guidance in a fun environment. My goal is always for children to feel empowered and respected. Everyone learns best when they...

Creative, Engaging, Experienced, Easy Going, Compassionate and endless patience. I have 13 years of experience in teaching K-5 students. I am a certified ESL teacher with a master's degree from Old Dominion Universtiy in Early Childhood Education. I am adaptable to all styles of learning and enjoy teaching all subjects, because learning is fun!

...level. Over the past few years, I have tutored SOL prep in Biology, Math and Chemistry. In addition to my work with Varsity Tutors, I am also teaching Biology at a community college, and am tutoring in an after school program at an elementary school. Not only have I worked with a wide range of...

...reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers make gains in the areas of reading comprehension and decoding. I have also passed the Reading for Virginia Educators Praxis which covers a variety of reading topics and reading instruction strategies. I firmly believe...

...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....

...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 knowledge should be shared when possible. I am passionate about helping a wide...