Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...diverse range of students, encouraged me to explore more creative tutoring methods in order to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning; a style that is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad...

...homework if they needed additional assistance. Since teaching kindergarten I do a lot of tutoring before and after school. I have tutored students kindergarten to 5th grade. I tutor all subjects at an elementary level but I am passionate about teaching phonics, reading, math, study skills, and organization. Helping students to understand and gain the knowledge and confidence is what makes me love what I do. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a child...

...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 "style" is as...

...to the Teacher Preparation Program, along with, the Graduate Program for Secondary English Education with Virginia Commonwealth University. After I started the Graduate Program at VCU, I worked with middle and high school students which widened my variety of knowledge within the classroom. The hands-on experience I've gained from classroom teaching has taken my mentor-ship and leadership skills to the next level while allowing me to witness and feel the sense of community offered by...

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,...

...of technology as a must. I am an educator by inheritance. My mother, grandmother, sisters and a host of relatives are or were all teachers. I continued to teach throughout my career as a teacher for the US Peace Corps, for various charities that offered English as a second language, as a professor of journalism in the Caribbean and as a private tutor for business owners who wanted to understand marketing communications well enough to...

...a good tutor. Hi! I'm a 2014 graduate of Regent University's excellent Communications and English programs and excited to work with students developing skills and abilities they will need to successfully navigate college and the waters beyond it. Teaching has always been my passion, especially one on one, and together we can develop an game plan to help you not only learn the material you need to know, but how to retain information more effectively...

...prepare them to thrive in the classroom. I work hard to empower my students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, while encouraging them to develop the intrinsic motivation that is critical to becoming a lifelong learner. In my free time, I like to be outside, whether it's hiking in the mountains or sunbathing at the beach in my hometown! I also love to bake cookies, breads, and all sorts of sweet treats!

...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 to helping every student find the strategies and help that will help them...

...and learning." Sally Clarkson I love learning and I love to inspire kids to get excited about learning! I have a degree in Psychology and I am certified to teach both English and English as a Second Language. I have been teaching for fourteen years. I taught middle school English, Reading, and Creative Writing in the public school system for eight years and I have been homeschooling my two daughters for six years. My writing...

...liscensed K-6 educator 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.

...in a full-time career capacity. My instructional style is open, compassionate, and ethical. Outside of the language arts, my interests and specialties are wide. I love yoga (and am hoping to become a certified instructor someday), music and all other performing arts, blogging, and health/wellness advocacy. I also love to read as often as possible. I value making genuine, honest, and meaningful connections with everyone I meet, especially my students. Because of this, I aim...

...After graduating in 2011, I have taught a broad range of subjects, mostly math and language arts for fourth through sixth grade 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...

I am excited to use my knowledge as an experienced classroom teacher to work to enhance your child's skills. I love working one on one with students and being able to customize lessons to meet each student's individual needs. I enjoy working with a diverse range of students and try to make my lessons fun and engaging for each of them. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your child!

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. As an educator, I believe it is my responsibility to help them get there. Every child has a different learning style, whether that be verbal, visual, or hands-on, and with their learning style comes the opportunity to help them specifically meet their learning need. ... Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. As an educator, I believe it is my responsibility to help them get there. Every child has...

...almost all my life. My love of teaching began at age eight when I taught my four year old sister to read and do math, up to multiplication before kindergarten. I have also tutored in after school programs in the Richmond area and I often teach other medical students in the hospital. My teaching style very flexible. I approach learning as a fun experiment; where we work as a team to find the answer, not...

...imagination, and creative thought as well as the responsibility of instilling self-confidence in these young minds. One of the most important roles of a school teacher is to guide young students through many new experiences and realities with a positive attitude and an open heart; every child deserves this. I think children should not miss out on using and appreciating their own imagination and exploring their world with valuable curiosity. Inquiry is the best way...

...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 needed to meet a most desirable level of mastery.

...tutoring experience and am confident that together we can reach your goals. A little bit about me: I am a first year graduate student studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2019. I majored in Speech Language Hearing Sciences and minoring in 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...

...Gifted Education at the College of William & Mary. This fall, I will begin my Ph.D. in Art Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have experience providing individualized instruction in a variety of public, private, and nonprofit settings with students from grades 3 12, including the East Baton Rouge Parish Credit Recovery Program. I believe that my training in Gifted Education has prepared me to provide highly effective interventions and/or acceleration for students starting at...