Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...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 saw their grades greatly improve after each session. My only expectation is effort. If we work together, both of our needs can be easily achievable! I hope to work with you in the future!

...The Bangalore Review, Appalachian Review, and more. I also interned with a Richmond-based non-profit, The Podium Foundation, facilitating creative writing programs for inner-city middle and high school students. My programs focused 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...

...embracing the rich cultural diversity inherent in this field. Three years ago, I began volunteering with a non-profit organization, teaching Creative Writing. In this role, I have assisted students in developing characters 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...

Hi fellow learner! What makes me a great tutor is that I respect learning. I'm always interested in learning and creating my own fun ways to remember how to keep that knowledge freshly stored in your mind to refer to when needed. Do you remember PEMDAS from primary school? Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally! Join me and let's make learning fun and easy.

...start tutoring with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with an interest in 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!

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.

...my time helping my friends and family with essays starting in college and continuing on as we moved to writing original work. Because of this, my teaching philosophy is focusing on the person in front of me, working with them to understand where they're at in the learning journey, and helping students to understand the material beyond just the next test. I'm passionate about helping students because I've seen the anxiety poor grades cause and...

...started college majoring in fashion marketing, but 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 excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team, and I hope...

...math and history, but my primary focus is on English Language Arts--the subject about which I am the most passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the best education possible, 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...

...through strategic communication and presentation skills. These experiences have shaped my approach to tutoring: patient, personalized, and focused on growth. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with most coursework 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...

...degree in Secondary Education English through Arizona 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 the time to discover the individual needs of every student in order to...

My mission is to enrich the learning experience, making it fun, concise, and stress-free. Everyone has different desires and needs when it comes to academics and that is what makes this field extremely special. I believe that we are better learners when we can apply concepts to our daily lives and when we can find joy in learning.

...materials, trying to make sense of the materials and figure out how to use and respond to them, how to draft a paper, how to format and effectively cite source, or how to edit and revise so your paper can be as sharp and persuasive as it can be." A large part of my day job is to be a one-stop shop for students' study needs. I believe that learning is an active (not passive)...

Hello Students, I am a lifelong techie, computer scientist, and very much so in the field of development (teaching & learning). Consider me if you're ready to truly learn something...

...I have a MA in Special Education concentrating on Emotional and Behavior Disorders, and my BA is in University Studies focusing on English and History. I have a wide range of experience as a teacher- I've taught both in the classroom and online. My favorite subjects to teach are chess, English, and ESL. I strive to make learning fun as that is the key to retention! I look forward to seeing you in class!

...assistant, board certified massage therapist, acu-detox specialist and nationally-registered EMT with advanced level paramedic training, EMT proctor, state psychomotor examiner and public health education specialist. I have over 30 years experience in the business of holistic and emergency health care and training, and have served as both Training Officer and Assistant Squad Commander in the Nation's largest volunteer EMS agency. In every moment there is an opportunity to learn- and to teach.

Dedicated to helping your student realize their strengths and achieve academic excellence.

I have been teaching middle 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.

...Master's in Education from William and Mary's School of Education. This year will be my sixth year teaching in Virginia. I have taught gifted classes, core classes, and inclusion classes specializing in special education management. I love helping students figure out the best way to understand a subject and where their strengths lie. I am especially passionate about writing and poetry. In my free time, I love video games, reading, writing poetry, toiling in my...

Hi! My name is Aubanita Kirk and I am a college graduate working on an internship in Memphis! I am very patient and kind and I love coming up with new ways to help people because every one learns in their own special way. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!