Call now: (757) 689-7080
Varsity Tutors for Schools
Become a Tutor
Need help? Call now (800) 803-4058
Get Started

Connect with hundreds of tutors like Melissa

Who needs tutoring?
What prompted you to seek tutoring?

I am very happy with our experience so far with Varsity Tutors. They matched my daughter with reading specialist Mary and she is wonderful! My 10 year old daughter feels happy after her sessions and believes her tutor has already helped her.

— Allison K

What prompted you to seek tutoring?

Varsity Tutors really helped me understand the concepts during my Calculus 2 class. My tutor has such amazing patience and is open to many questions! Lastly, was always on time and very prompt. Highly suggest Varsity Tutors.

— Joey T

How soon would you like to get started?
Did you know?

Understanding your timeframe helps us to develop a tailor-made learning plan just for you.

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:
Did you know?

stars

We have a 4.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating.

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

Found me a great Python, C Programming, and MatLab tutor for a Engineering Computation course.

— Charles C

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

The best tutoring service period. The customer service is beyond impeccable. They provide options that are perfectly suited to your needs. They've done such a wonderful job with my daughter in high school, I plan to use their services when she attends college. I highly recommend Varsity Tutors.

— Yvette

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

We know every student is unique. And they deserve a tutoring experience as unique as their needs. With thousands of tutors available, we're confident to find the one best for you.

Trustpilot
A photo of Melissa, a tutor from Northeastern Illinois University

Melissa: Portsmouth tutor

Certified Tutor

Call Now

I am Melissa Swanson, a dedicated educator with a Master's degree in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University and over 10 years of experience teaching diverse student populations across elementary, middle, and high school levels. My passion lies in teaching English and history, particularly through tailored approaches that meet individual learning styles, whether auditory, visual, or kinesthetic. For the past four years, I have focused on online instruction, allowing me to effectively engage students through interactive lessons and technology. I am certified to teach in Illinois and specialize in Adult ESL/ELL, Adult Literacy, and English Grammar and Syntax. My commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment drives my motivation to help all students succeed in their academic journeys.

Connect with a tutor like Melissa

Melissa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Graduate Degree: Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

I am married and have 4 children that I love spending time with. I have 2 golden retrievers. I love cooking, reading, learning new things, and traveling!

Tutoring Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing
Elementary Social Studies
English
English Grammar and Syntax
English Language Arts Substitute
ESL/ELL
Executive Functioning
High School English
High School Reading
Learning Differences
Math
Middle School
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Phonics
Reading
Science
Social Studies
Substitute
Writing
Call us today to connect with a tutor like Melissa
(757) 689-7080
Call Now