Award-Winning Contract Law Tutors serving Suffolk, VA

I am Jonathan Starbuck. I am currenting going into my third year of law school and I have a Bachelor's in Government. I am passionate about educating people because I view education and learning as a continuous progress in life and as a form of self-improvement. As such, I want to help others progress in life to achieve their goals and to hopefully gain a life-long affinity to academics.

I'm a Virginia-licensed and experienced trial attorney; skilled in mediation, training, negotiations, legal research, legal writing, and organizational management.

After practicing law for 19 years, I left the legal field to spend more time with my daughter and to write. I love helping students learn and have a knack for breaking complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts. As one of my business mentors, Marie Forleo, says "Everything is figureoutable!"

...a teacher for two years in the New York City Department of Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array of learning needs, and have experience motivating students to enjoy learning and feel inspired to achieve their goals. I look forward...

...years, I taught English in Korea, and prepared students for the TOEFL standardized English exam. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In today's competitive environment, a successful education is of utmost importance to students. Every grade, every score, and every evaluation, could be a pivotal building block of a child's professional future. Knowing this is to understand the seriousness of the educators role in...

...Law and a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. I scored highly on the LSAT and succeeded in law school, where I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology. I also won awards on the Moot Court Board, where I served on the Executive Board. I look forward to helping you prepare for the LSAT, your law school classes, or any other subject in which you would like to...

...finance, international business, economics, legal research and writing, intellectual property, and several other courses. My favorite subject to teach is intellectual property. I believe that every student has what it takes to score the A, it is up to the tutor and teacher to bring those skills to the forefront! Success is more about commitment than any other skill; with dedication and commitment anything can be accomplished! Sometimes a student just needs a push, pull,...

...return until my early 20's. However, upon returning, I hit the ground running and never looked back. After graduating from Creighton Law, I received my Divorce Mediator certification, attended both the State and Federal Tax schools offered through the State of Iowa, and passed my Securities Industry Essentials examinations. I am a lifelong learner and am dedicated to being the best student, teacher, and mentor. I'm a father to three boys, and teaching my sons...

Teaching cannot simply be about the acquisition of knowledgeit must, in my opinion, demonstrate an appreciation for the value of the process which it belongs to and attempt to fulfill the obligation to which it is directed. No such obligation should ever be taken lightly, and no place in education can be properly deserved by any who would.

...the last 23 years teaching Latin on the secondary level. I can't imagine that any other career would provide as much passion and satisfaction. I have learned that the brightest and most capable students sometimes come across a concept that they cannot master. This is where an extra help session with a teacher or a tutor becomes necessary. When a person feels sick, s/he sees a doctor. The patient tells the doctor what symptoms s/he...

I have been teaching business students in higher education for the past 8 years. I have taught Personal Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, Business Law, Introduction to Business and Business English. I am a licensed attorney and have over 25 years of professional experience in business and law. I have a BA in Business Management/Marketing, a MBA in Finance and a Juris Doctor degree.

...reporting, gaining invaluable expertise in financial disclosure and regulatory compliance. As a Finance Manager at a global pharmaceutical firm, navigated complex budgeting across entities and currencies, managing P&L performance against forecasts, liquidity analysis, and strategic financial planning. Later, as Finance Director, in the same industry collaborated with clinical teams to steward budgets across therapeutic areas bridging fiscal discipline with innovation. Today, as a licensed corporate attorney in Massachusetts, New York, and D.C., I blend legal...

...help you break down complex texts and engage critically with literature. Writing Excellence From brainstorming to final drafts, I provide constructive feedback to enhance clarity, coherence, and creativity. Test Preparation Support for standardized tests, college essays, and advanced coursework. Interactive Learning Engaging discussions and activities that foster a deeper appreciation for literature and the written word. Whether you're a high school or college student, I am here to guide you toward academic growth and success. Let's...

My belief is that there is no student who cannot be taught even the most difficult subject matter without patience and caring.

...to help those who feel that they love the subject but can't seem to master it, they don't love the subject and want to successfully get through the class or test, or for those who just need some encouragement and outside counsel on a class for which they are not sure that they like or dislike. I am here to help students find the path of learning that they enjoy the most. I am here...

...as a deliberate pursuit of meaningful, lasting progress. That belief shapes everything I teach. Whether I'm leading a course in history, political science, constitutional law, or public speaking, my goal is always to make each subject come alive with relevance, clarity, and enthusiasm. I'm excited to bring my skills and experience to Varsity Tutors and would be honored to support your academic journey. Together, we can transform the way you understand the materialand the world...

...burning yourself out. But 1%...just try to make yourself 1% better today than you were yesterday...and by the end of the year you'll be over 365% better. It is the small steady changes and growth that make us great! I believe that each of us has the ability to exceed all our own expectations. That is why I tailor my teachings to the student's methods of learning to ensure the ability for them to grow!

...law to prosecutors and law students in the U.S. and overseas. I started off my career as a Navy JAG, serving in the Philippines. Not by plan, but by good fortune I ended up as a DOJ federal prosecutor, rising to become the Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney in New Orleans. Along the way, I served as lead prosecutor in a number of complex fraud, corruption, customs, and international drug trafficking investigations and trials. I was on...

...a wide variety of legal areas, most of which involve representing real people. These areas include: consumer and small business bankruptcy and all matter related to people suffering from debt problems, all types of civil litigation, criminal law (including my internship in law school and Court appointed representation of criminal defendants) Family Law, Court appointed Dependency work, wills, deeds act.; and collections, insurance defense and subrogation, My years of practice have taught me how to...

...of any kind. I am now fully licensed to practice in the State of New York. In terms of writing skills, not only is my undergraduate degree in Journalism, but I have also written legal opinions, pleadings before appellate courts, investigative reports, and Resolutions/Decisions in all of my 15-year practice. I have won cases before the Philippine Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. I can help you write better for the MEE/MPT. I love teaching...