Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Newport News, VA

...been in the classroom for three years but I have absolutely loved it! I am a graduate of Troy University where I struggled to pick a major but finally found my passion in academia after working at Walt Disney World and received my Bachelors in English. I believe that every student is different and deserves...

...your style...your learning style. I believe you are best helped and can succeed if I know whether you are an auditory or visual or hands-on learner (or any combination). I also enjoy giving an assessment based on your subject area(s) where you need the most assistance so I can determine your strengths and weaknesses. I...

...on the science fiction, biology, and food culture themes, which were always very well received by students. Prior to my time at JYF, I was an English teacher to ninth and tenth grade students at Tabb High School, in the esteemed York County School Division. During this time, I built lasting relationships with staff and...

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.

...school English and reading support classes for 10 years. I have a graduate degree in teaching English. I can work with all grade levels k-12 on reading and writing. I am passionate about helping students build comprehension, increase their vocabulary, and helping to fill the gaps in knowledge that might otherwise hold them back.

...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...

...a Master's in Education/Special Education (birth-grade 2), both from Touro College. I am licensed in Early Childhood Special Education in Virginia and recently completed certification in TEFL/TESOL. I have experience working in both general and special education in private and public school settings. I like to tutor with a student-centered approach using meta-cognition, or constant...

...place on the Virginia Volunteerism Honor Roll. While working, I volunteered with a local non-profit supporting students with dyslexia, which was one of my most rewarding experiences. After 2 years with an educational non-profit focused on providing literacy instruction for children in Title I schools, I returned to education as a classroom teacher. I served as...

...a love for both and had a career in each domain. My years as a business owner and mental health counselor gave me the inspiration to become certified as a Personal and Executive Coach for Business is an amalgam of Art, Psychology, and Entrepreneurial Acumen. The worldview of learning is derived from those with experience....

...and crafting plans for their tales and books. Currently, I am working towards obtaining a TESOL certification. I tutor in English, Portuguese, Literature, and Creative Writing, with a particular passion for Portuguese and Creative Writing. My experience with Portuguese tutoring allows me to help students communicate effectively with their loved ones, bridging gaps and fostering...

...Wildlife Biology. However, I have a high interest in languages, as I have been studying Japanese for 10 years, Chinese for 2, and Italian for the past year! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, my enormous black cat, and writing. Don't hesitate to contact me, I love meeting new people!

...in English, Theatre and Communications, and bring years of experience in roles that required strong critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal communication. I offer tutoring in reading, writing, English literature, study skills, executive functioning, and test preparation for verbal sections. My favorite subject to tutor is writingwhether it's crafting essays, college application responses, or persuasive argumentsbecause...

...Business Law and Marketing. I've had a career in international business and investment management working on market research, business plan drafting, financial valuations and project management for the development of energy projects in emerging markets, and before that had a brief career in commercial real estate project management working on office build-out projects. I now...

...on my Masters in Fine Arts and will graduate in May 2019. I currently have a 4.0 gpa. I have three short stories published. I currently work as an editor for a small editing company called Rothwell Affordable Editing Services. I am a fiction editor at the Marathon Literary Magazine at Arcadia University.

...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...

...but also that education is not one-size-fits-all. I therefore employ a wide range of instructional methods, understanding that a strategy that works well for one person might not work for someone else. I make it a priority to listen closely to my students in order to find the best tools for them. My goal is...

...graduate from Elizabeth City State University with a BA of Arts in English. I specialize in essay building, editorial needs, creative writing, and research-based assistance. I have previous experience as a peer tutor during undergrad helping adult learners with essays, research papers, etc. My tutees and faculty held a great relationship with me as they...

...in their writing and allow them to better formulate their sentences. I have worked with people from the ages of 14-19 and have worked with people who have IEPS as well. I got my high school diploma from Osbourn High School, and I am currently enrolled in Old Dominion University in pursuit of my bachelor's...

...critical and creative writing intensively during my college career, and I love sharing my passion and knowledge in my tutoring sessions. I've helped students with multiple types of assignments, including literary and rhetorical analysis, personal essays, lab reports, speeches, resumes and cover letters, outlines, and bibliographies. In my tutoring sessions, I am patient, personable, and...

...just two weeks in I switched my career path to pursue teaching English at the middle-high school level. I have a wide range of classroom experience with all ages (anywhere from three years old all the way to forty!), though I most enjoy making personal connections with students aged ten to eighteen. I am very...