Award-Winning Tutors serving Petersburg, VA

An educator for 17 years after working in commercial enterprises for 20 years. I love the outdoors, skiing, hiking and such; climbed Denali in 2008. Love Ragnar Running. Knowledge gain is a passion of mine.

...a Second Language (ESL) for adults, grammar and writing for young students to college students, and Arabic through my university. My goal for each student is to take something frustrating and working through it together to make it not only approachable for them but also something they are then confident in. I love listening to...

...trying to grow and encourage such an early love of language and the arts with young students. I am enthusiastic about grammar, sentence structure, and how to best convey ideas to an audience or counterpart. I'm here to help strengthen your writing, sharpen your grammatical instincts and provide efficient yet fun learning.

My name is Dr. BarnesRobinson, I am an Educator,mentor, and tutor. Keeping this in mind, I am willing to go the extra mile for each student I teach each student.

...Neuroscience 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...

...Virginia Tech with degrees in Economics and Psychology. I have a passion for learning - whether it entails academics or understanding more about the people around me - and I believe that this passion drives me to help others learn as well. While I realize that not everyone will share my natural enthusiasm for economics,...

...as a TA, my favorite tasks involved my ability to work one-on-one with students and see them improve their grades over the course of the semester with my help. These days I am most interested in improving the critical thinking and critical writing skills of students who will comprise the next generation of college graduates...

...School as a substitute teacher, where I have discovered a strong interest in working with younger students. Throughout my career I have been recognized and awarded for the skill with which I inspire students in several different disciplines, for the ease with which I build strong relationships, and for the innumerable ways I contribute to...

...During 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...

...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 lessons. And whenever my students...

...speaker. While living in Honduras I worked in two organizations for orphaned children. I taught religious studies and music. I was also a youth leader at my church. Personally, I feel that education is one of the best gifts you can receive. I'm currently a student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I'm working on getting my...

...a Second Language (ESL) teacher graduating from UVA with a Master of Teaching degree. I also hold a B.A. in Hispanic Studies from William & Mary. I have worked with students of all ages, from age 5 to 75, teaching both Spanish and ESL, the subjects I tutor. I take a student-centered and communicative approach...

...that way as well. I taught Martial Arts for five years, which actually taught me a great deal, including the importance of positivity and motivation in teaching and how fun it is to see a student get better at something. In my spare time I like reading and being active; especially running, hiking, and soccer.

...me want to share my knowledge to even more people. I am very easy to talk to and can pertain to any learning style needed. Outside of tutoring, I love to go hiking, play pickleball, socialize, and watch Netflix. I also love to volunteer at food banks and hospitals and do research at the Medical...

...improve significantly. I seek to not only develop a student's skills in a particular subject, but to foster a great appreciation for learning in general. My eclectic experience in manual labor, customer service, and writing has prepared me to work hard, adapt, and communicate effectively. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and playing...

...to 2nd grade reading level....and from a 1st to 4th grade math level. He is now an adult and friend. In November 1998, I began as a daily Substitute Teacher for Central High School (Prince George's Cty, MD). Since then, I've taught and mentored ages 4 to 23 years-old. For 20+ years, I've protected my...

...the intersection of theory and practice in political science, I am thrilled at the opportunity to tutor students in the complexities of political theories, institutions, and real-world applications. I have a Bachelor's in Political Science from the United States Air Force Academy. I tailor my sessions to student goals, whether that's an AP test, an...

...students I was working closely with turned his work ethic around and began to take his writing seriously. His teacher said it was because of me. That was an incredible feeling. I was very proud of the both of us. I tutor creative writing (creative nonfiction, poetry, fiction), I assist with editing essays (and having...

...into their sentences, and introducing common phrases or greetings helps students understand the cultural values of different Spanish speaking countries. It is my personal goal to always continue improving my Spanish tutoring skills and therefore, feedback is always welcome! I look forward to meeting you and sharing the Spanish language with you as well.... My teaching philosophy is that it takes time, patience, and practice to understand the language. I will provide structure, creativity, and positive...

...collegiate and highschool level Spanish, as well as English tutoring to Spanish speakers. I also have experience in teaching beginner to advanced clarinet lessons, as well as beginner piano. My personal belief is that learning and education helps individuals grow to achieve their highest potential. This mindset is what makes me a passionate teacher who...