Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...language, learning, and discovering the world through literature and science. Coming from a Home Schooled background myself, I have enjoyed numerous benefits from having individualized, one-on-one learning relationships with my teachers (in my case, my parents) all through my K-12 experience. The personalized instruction that I received has continued to be of great value to me as I have pursued and achieved high honors in my Bachelor's of Arts in English, and it is my...

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.

I am a Virginia state-licensed English teacher with thirteen years of experience in classroom teaching 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...

I am a recent graduate of Rice University, where I studied neuroscience, humanities, and Spanish. I am currently applying to medical school, but I have experience in strategy consulting, research, and teaching. Over the last few years, I have dedicated myself to tutoring, working with both adults and children as an ESL instructor. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am particularly passionate about helping students with college applications and STEM subjects. My...

Hello there! I am Mrs.Peoples, a dedicated 5th-grade teacher specializing in English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies. I bring a wealth of expertise in the comprehensive and engaging Wit and Wisdom curriculum, which I have successfully implemented in my classroom. During my university years, I not only excelled academically but also had the privilege of assisting my fellow students in refining their papers, managing projects, and completing capstone projects. One of my key strengths...

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.

...right support. I'm here to help you: Build confidence in your abilities Express yourself clearly Overcome writing anxieties Achieve seemingly impossible goals Whether you're struggling with learning differences, feeling overwhelmed, or uncertain about your abilities, I see you, support you, and believe in you. Your challenges don't define your potential. You belong here, and you can absolutely do this. I'm your advocate and guide. When you're stuck, we'll work through it together. When you succeed,...

...a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play to explore theme,...

My greatest passion in life is helping others learn and understand. I love learning new things myself, but nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At...

...test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning bits of new languages for fun or writing....