Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Hampton, VA

...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 classes, 6th-8th grade English classes and even some work in summer school with 3rd-5th grade content. My point: I have a broad range of...

...of experience in educational settings. My teaching experience ranges from teaching college sociology courses to TESL in West Africa. I believe in working to help children of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential and some of my best experiences have come from in-home counseling clients and residential behavioral health counseling. I hold a Master's degree in sociology, am a qualified mental health counselor (child), and will be certified for Middle School English...

...in ACT preparation and college essay writing, having previously tutored AP Physics in high school. My approach focuses on understanding each student's learning style and adapting accordingly. With college essays, I help students find their authentic voice while maintaining academic rigor. For ACT prep, I combine strategic test-taking techniques with thorough content review. I believe effective teaching isn't just about knowing the materialit's about communicating it in a way that resonates with each student. Outside...

...B.A. in English and secondary education, and from the University of Louisville with an M.A. in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I taught high school English for nine years and know the need to be flexible and understanding to best teach a student. I enjoy helping students develop their writing and am very passionate about helping students prepare for the ACT. My goal is to encourage life-long learning and encouraging my students to...

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.

...geography, human geography (and labs), marine geography, environmental science, Caribbean geography, globalization, political ecology, writing for the sciences, writing and research, and communication. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects and like to discover ways to personalize lessons. My first focus is to build trust and communication with the student, and give them the skills to feel independent and sure of how to succeed in the desired subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods...

...level since 1990. I have taught 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...

...As a TA, I worked with hundreds of students in both large classes and small group environments. This helped me appreciate how student abilities range from individual to individual and the importance of building an honest and respectful relationship with clients. I am currently taking a gap year before hopefully attending medical school next fall, so my schedule is extremely flexible. I am happy to meet students at a public location or at their own...

...Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. I was admitted to this highly competitive BS/MD program on a full scholarship directly from high school. I am passionate about academic success and very knowledgeable in college and medical school preparation. My primary tutoring experience includes admissions coaching, standardized test tutoring, and essay revisions. I value mentorship and forming lasting relationships with my students. Outside academia, you will most likely find me playing soccer on all surfaces spanning grass,...

...is to break concepts down to make things easier to understand. In other words, I don't want to make things harder than they need to be. I use technology as much as possible and like to find resources that I can provide to my students to make their academic careers more enjoyable and manageable. I retired from the US Navy in 2015 after serving for 22 years on active duty. I am enjoying my retirement...

Dedicated to helping your student realize their strengths and achieve academic excellence.

...Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively present new and dense information to a variety of audiences. I also have experience educating students who have learning disabilities and require accommodations as a result of IEPs, Section 504s, etc. I would love...

...five years. I have three years of experience tutoring students one-on-one in college-level writing and French. I have also tutored friends and family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in addition to helping students complete individual assignments,...

...proofreading, and editing are among my strongest academic skills. To me, good writing is about good communication both receiving information (e.g. reading comprehension) and giving information. Critical thinking, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis are key ingredients to good communication, as well as skills that are crucial to test performance. I have experience tutoring both high school and undergrad students in Spanish, English, grammar, reading comprehension, essay writing, and lower level math; as well as academic and...

...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 needs of every...

...high school and in college. I have always received outstanding feedback from my tutoring services and I expect nothing less from myself. I graduated from High school as the valedictorian and I graduated from Hampden Sydney College cum laude, so I know how to work hard in school and know how much work it takes to be successful. Since I have plans for becoming a doctor, I have studied for multiple tests including the SAT...

...works in Taxation at Cherry Bekaert and I'm finishing my bachelors in accounting this December. I've been in the business of education since I was in 6th grade and finally started getting paid for it nearly 3 years ago. I'm big on empowerment and not making short term fixes but instead long term fixes so that on test day you won't need me. I'm super excited to be getting the chance to work with as...

Throughout my academic journey, I have encountered the transformative power of personalized guidance. I understand that every learner is unique, with distinct strengths and challenges. My motivation to tutor stems from the belief that education is a shared journey, and by offering my knowledge and support, I can contribute to the success of others.

Hello! I am Logan Mann, and I am a tutor for Varsity Tutors. I am an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the University of Virginia, and I am looking to minor in computer science and engineering business. I am passionate about anything math and science-related and have begun to dip into the business realm. Let me know how I can help you, and I look forward to meeting you!

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.