Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...During my gap year, I've tutored several local high school students, and while I was in high school, I regularly volunteered as 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...

...know that each person has their strengths so I play to that. I find fun, quirky ways to keep the subject interesting and if my methods don't work for you, let me know and I'll find another way that may work better for you! I'm graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and after I will be going on to do my masters in Biotechnology at John Hopkin's University.... I try to...

...the School of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University (2015). I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the VCU School of Business. I've been a mentor for the past four years and am very active in my method of tutoring. I have helped several students with official tests and homework assignments. My strengths are in Math and Science courses. I am also very...

...of my upbringing and who I am today, so tutoring seems like a good way to give others the same support I received. Few experiences have been as rewarding as sharing my passion for science and tech with kids as a robotics camp counselor. Seeing children get excited to learn about programming, design, and problem solving the same way I did at their age with my old legos was amazing. Right now I'm looking to...

...B.A in Economics from the University of Virginia in 2013. I received a Certificate in Graduate Health Sciences from VCU School of Medicine. I will be attending VCU SOM as a medical student in Fall 2015. Currently I work for VCU and VCUHS when I am not tutoring. I have been tutoring in different capacities since 2005 and continue to do so because I really enjoy helping others understand how exciting learning can be.

...math subjects as well as general engineering and physics subjects. I tutor Basic mathematics, Algebra, PreCalculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, and Physics both Mechanical and Electrical. My favorite subject to tutor is Physics because what is better than learning how the world works. My teaching style is personalized to each student. No one person learns the same way and at the same speed. I am patient and fun to learn with. In my spare time I...

...the classroom environment must be such that students feel that their questions are welcome, their opinions valued, and ideas encouraged. On a personal note, some of my favorite on-campus experiences have included occasions when I played music with students in an informal setting, or joined them in a game of hackey-sack on the lawn during lunchtime. Why did I spend most of my adult life in as a teacher? Simply put, I love the energy...

I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2014 with a degree in elementary education, special education and math. Since graduating, I have been teaching math in Virginia. Last year I taught 6th grade math and this year I teach algebra 1 and pre-calculus. I have been tutoring for the past 5 years. I enjoy tutoring middle school and high school math students.

...enjoy the sciences, I have always had a love for numbers! I have been successfully tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics for over 8 years, helping students from elementary school to college make great academic advancements. I am a highly motivated and energetic tutor who personalizes my tutoring style based on the learning style and personality of the student. I fully dedicate myself to the student by ensuring that they have confidence in completely understanding...

...a 4th grade student and a kindergartner student, focusing on reading and writing. Working with a different aged group of children one on one was a total different experience. Teaching these kids and learning from their enthusiasm was a big life lesson. I realized how different it was tutoring a young child vs. an older one and how teaching needs to be adapted to meet those ways. For example, including a fun activity for elementary...

Hi my name is Cara and I am a rising Senior at William and Mary studying Mathematics and Government. I have been tutoring for more than eight years now and love to help students discover how math can be fun!

...passion for tutoring mathematics and computer science. I am a self-driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of students. My tutoring experience starts from way back in college days where I was actively involved in a tutoring program and tutored students in Mathematics (Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Applied Mathematics etc.) and Computer Science (Java/PHP/Perl/JEE/C/C++/HTML/CSS/Android etc.). My daughter is currently in International Baccalaureate (IB) program and I have been her...

...Thomas Jacobs, I have a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a M.S. in Applied Economics from East Carolina University. I have taught and tutored intro and intermediary economics and mathematics classes for several years at the university level. I am new to Varsity Tutors; but am looking forward to meeting many new students and helping to instill in them the importance of economics and mathematics in the world today.

...professors who were willing to accept feedback, learn from students, and adapt accordingly. This is something I try to incorporate into my own teaching practices. I believe that all students are unique, and one single method of teaching will not be effective for all students. My teaching approach centers around understanding where students are in their learning process and using the tools and practices at my disposal to cater to their specific learning needs. I...

I love tutoring as it an opportunity for me not only make a positive impact by imparting knowledge on others but also an opportunity for me to engage with the subject matter in a new way to gain insight about the content, and different learning styles of people.

I am currently a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. I enjoy meeting new people and helping them out. I have tutored students in Math, Reading, and English. I love working a problem out with a student and seeing the lightbulb go off in their eyes.

I have a wide range of experience, reflecting my interest in many fields of knowledge. I believe life is an opportunity to come to know oneself. Studying the universe around us broadens our perspective and grants us insight into ourselves. Temet nosce.

...Medicine at VCU, and I am majoring in Biology with a minor in Business and a minor in Dance. I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona and I have a passion for teaching. I have had lots of experience with tutoring and also in a large variety of subjects. I worked at a place called "The Tutoring Center" for 8 months where I had the opportunity to teach students aged 5 through 18 in varying levels...

...to ensure that my students understand the basic concepts of the material as well as real world examples where this math would be valuable. I work to ensure that they have the best techniques and practical skills to perform well on tests and to be able to do the homework on their own after our sessions are over. I take pride in the accomplishments and skills my students gain through our tutoring sessions.... I want students...

...I love. I excel in multidisciplinary projects and have a passion for relating the math and science to the real world. I believe there is always an opportunity to learn surprising things from their class. There are no dumb questions and no job is too small :^) I believe that everyone has different ways to learn. My job as a tutor is to find what is missing from your "toolkit" and to frame it in...