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

I am a graduate of James Madison University. I double majored in English Literature and Arabic. In college, I started tutoring students of all ages. I assisted them in various areas of study, including essay and Arabic grammar. After college, I worked at a refugee center with children of immigrants. I helped them to adjust to a new environment, while simultaneously adapting to the public school curriculum. I am also a certified ESL/TESOL teacher and...

I am an empathy-first tutor with leagues of experience teaching children of all types and areas of learning. I am patient, kind, and willing to work with children who have difficulties staying focused.

...students who attended prestigious private schools such as Georgetown Prep and Sidwell Friends. I also have experience helping ESL students though I do not hold ESL certification. I believe it is not possible for a person to reach his or her potential without not only an education but also without having the skills and curiosity needed to become a life-long learner. I love helping students gain understanding and confidence. I am a life-long learner myself,...

...about foreign-language instruction in particular is that any particular student's interests can be incorporated into the practice itself. This helps to lower the affective filter (anxiety particular to second-language acquisition) and encourages more genuine interest in the subject matter, all while facilitating their education. Study of literature in general allows for deeper thinking, the formation of critical opinions, rather than simply consuming the information itself, which is imperative for AP and IB exams.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English Literature and Studio Art from the University of Virginia. In the coming year I will be attending the Art Institute of Chicago as a graduate student in the Film, Video, New Media, Animation department. Eventually I hope to teach at the university level. As a member of the community scholar program at UVa, I have mentored Studio Art students at the undergraduate...... I believe in holistic...

I am a graduate of both North Carolina A&T State University and North Carolina State University. I hold a B.S. in Architectural Engineering and a Master of Architecture respectively. Currently I am in the process of obtaining my license in architecture. While completing my undergraduate degree I tutored small groups of elementary school students in reading comprehension and math. While I tutor several subjects to include various math, science and reading courses, the subject I...

...in English Literature. I am passionate about the English language and understand the difficulties of the language that some may struggle to grasp. I also tutor History and have excessive experience in European and Art history in particular. My tutoring strategy consists of breaking subject material down into smaller steps and working with the student to create small goals, making it easier for them to see their progress and the direction they are heading in....

I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Studies and Psychology. Throughout college, I enjoyed having 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...

...Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy getting...

...students feel free to speak their mind and solve doubts. My job will be to guide, clarify and explain the topic to my tutee, using positive reinforcement; to listen carefully in order to understand what the tutee needs and be sure that he/she comprehend and learn. Besides tutoring, I have 4 kids from 7 to 18 years old and I love to spend time with my family, exercise, read, listen to music and watch movies.

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.

...standardized tests. I also very much enjoy teaching British literature and the writing process. There is no better feeling to me than seeing the gratitude in a student's face when he or she exceeds expectations and can go on to complete the next step in his or her educational journey. Outside of teaching, I am a rabid baseball fan (Let's go, Mets!), I love going to concerts, and I enjoy hanging out with my cats.

...students! I find it extremely rewarding to help students achieve their goals, gain confidence, develop skills, and learn subjects in a new way. I have over 5 years of experience teaching in public school classrooms and over 10 years experience homeschooling my own 4 children (some with their own unique learning needs). I believe every child has the capacity to learn; it is important to discover their individual learning styles, interests, and motivations to best...

I have been working with special needs students for over 25 years. Ever since I was asked by my 5th grade teacher to help other students in the classroom with their work I have enjoyed finding ways to increase understanding. Experiencing the "light bulb" moment with a student keeps the passion for teaching alive in my heart, and seeing students go on to succeed where they once struggled is amazing. My education and degree are...

...attends community college. I'm a great tutor because I have a comprehensive understanding of all subjects, and a extensive understanding of English and literature. I scored fives on my English Language and Literature AP exams, and have only continued my English abilities by studying English in college. I also communicate well and can explain material in a way students can understand. More than just teaching material, I encourage and build confidence in students who feel...

...language. I received my undergraduate degree in English, with concentrations in British and French Literature, from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. I then went on to complete an additional undergraduate degree in Spanish from VCU as well. I have studied grammar, syntax, and comparative literature for over a decade and I love nothing more than teaching students about language. I am very relaxed, open-minded, patient, and, above all else, supportive of students' abilities...

I have always been passionate about teaching. I am the oldest of 4. In the summer when I was young, we would play school, and I would be the teacher. At Boston University, I earned a BA in Latin/ French and Education. I then traveled to the University of Michigan where I held a teaching fellowship position in Latin while I worked on my MA in Latin. I am retired from a formal teaching position...

...I have had the life changing experience of studying abroad in Spain and being the assistant director of a tutoring company. I have years of experience teaching all levels of math from pre-k to Algebra 1, English and Spanish are my other passions and I love helping others grow and become more comfortable in those subjects. When I'm not studying or helping others, I'm usually trying stay physically active with recreational sports or a trip...

...English and Communications Professor at two colleges. I am also writing a novel and working on my MFA in Creative Writing. I dedicate energy to creating a classroom in which students can seek and experience success at all levels. I design student-centered instruction that manifests into unique, engaging classroom activities. In each lesson, there is an element of learning real-life skills. Seeing students succeed where they believed they could not confirms my ongoing passion for...

I recently graduated with honors from the University of Virginia with a degree in 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...