Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Chesapeake, 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!

Second-year at William and Mary history major focusing on the 20th century, specifically experiences of non-westerners and otherwise marginalized voices. I believe that community and connection are essential to the human experience. I aspire to share stories with others through poetry and prose to contribute to a more cohesive society. Tutoring is a way to connect on an individual basis in order to facilitate the spread of knowledge.

...teach beginning to advanced English learners. Although I am an ESL teacher, I am also certified to teach middle and high school English as well. I have collaborated in mainstream English classrooms as part of my teaching load, so I am familiar with the curriculum and expectations for all students in an English class. In my four years of teaching, I have worked with elementary, middle and high school students, including 12th grade AP English...

I like to help students get prepared for university. I do this by simplifying the material they are struggling with, and re-presenting fundamental concepts in my own terms.

...completed high school at sixteen years old with a 4.11 GPA and a certification as a Medical Assistant. I have been tutoring all throughout high school and into my college years. I have tutored peers in preparation for exams, and I have served as a mentor for multiple students in elementary and middle school. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, specifically precalculus and chemistry. Besides this, some of my hobbies include chess,...

...for grades 7-12. I earned a bachelors degree in Secondary Education English through Arizona State University (summa cum laude) and am confident and comfortable tutoring any areas of English including writing, reading, and standardized test prep. I believe that students can achieve any learning goal through organization and understand that sometimes it takes a little extra academic support to reach maximum potential. I am more than willing to take the time to discover the individual...

...courses in English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience with test prep, including the SAT/ACT and entrance exams for post-college study.

...and online tutoring. I have worked with elementary through college-aged students, at remedial to advanced levels. I have a B.A. in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington(2006) and an M.A.Ed. in Secondary English Education from the College of William and Mary(2009). I tutor math and history, but my primary focus is on English Language Arts--the subject about which I am the most passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the...

...time, I taught 7th and 8th grade math, algebra, high school geometry with common-core aligned curriculum. I earned the highest value-added score (5/5) by the State of Tennessee for each year I taught. I also coached and managed other math teachers for 1 year. I am passionate about helping students understand math in a clear and conceptual manner! Currently pursuing a master's degree in business analytics at the College of William and Mary. I earned...

...comprehension and writing. I have over 10 years experience working with ESL students, but have helped elementary students with their reading as well. I have taught in the USA and abroad and have ease working with people from different cultural backgrounds. Maybe you have a big test coming up you need help studying for, I can help you prepare. Struggling on a writing assignment...no problem. Allow me to assist you so you can feel confident!

...in International Affairs with a concentration in public administration/emergency management and a degree in Chinese Language and Culture with a minor in English. I started tutoring in high school through National Honors Society and by working as a volunteer tutoring low-scoring FCAT students in academics and test prep. My university had a large foreign student population and outreach program, and I had the opportunity to make close friendships helping my peers who were studying English...

...and computer science. I have a lot of experience in all types of writing (technical, academic, creative) and reading. I was a tutor for four years prior to going to college, where I tutored mostly high school and middle school math (specifically pre-algebra, Algebra I, and geometry), as well as reading comprehension for elementary school students. Given my background, my favorite subject to tutor is English, specifically in essay writing (all kinds) and English comprehension....

...I have always had a passion for helping and teaching others. More recently, I have been a research assistant for an epidemiologist, and I am also a teaching assistant for a college biology class. I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in biology and plan to obtain a Master's degree in public health. One of my favorite ways to teach is by having an interactive presentation with lots of visual components, where I am...

...and Mary. I am pursuing a degree in psychology and music, but also have many strengths in mathematics. I have tutored elementary and middle school students in all subjects such as geometry, algebra 1, pre- algebra, algebra 2, social studies, biology, and writing/reading for about 4 years. During junior year of high school, I tutored fellow classmates in test prep (SAT/ACT) for 2 years. I also have experience teaching piano for about 1.5 years. I...

...it! It has always been very gratifying for me to help students develop academically and improve their performances on important tests like the LSAT and SAT. I have an excellent academic record and have done very well on standardized tests such as the SAT and the LSAT. I understand the skills and strategies needed to succeed on these tests, and how to present them to students in a way that is helpful.

...master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of...

...had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable....

...I am an artist and a teacher-- these are my two passions! I'm also a translator, linguistics nerd, avid reader, and fabulous teacher. I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized...

...to help students become independent, comfortable, and confident in the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects I teach.

...University of Washington. As a tutor, I believe that test preparation is a solvable problem, and I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many...