Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Richmond, VA

As an educator with more than 25 years of teaching students from all walks of life, I enjoy seeing others reach and achieve their maximum potential through intellectual stimulation and mastery of selected courses and disciplines. ... The ability to read, comprehend and write well is essential for students to make intelligent decisions about their lives. Such skills also are important for students who wish to lead productive and successful lives. As a result, my teaching...

...I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some of my hobbies are painting and drawing and playing music; I also love dancing and hiking.... I believe that...

...Virginia, receiving a bachelor's degree in English in 2008 and a master's degree in secondary education in 2009. Since graduation, I have worked teaching high school English and coaching wrestling in a relatively poor and rural district just south of Richmond. Though I am fully qualified and capable of tutoring any subject related to English, one of the things I have enjoyed the most success with as a teacher is preparation for standardized tests. I...

...it mimics my own or not. I want students to feel empowered in their education and not just feel like it's something they must do to get it done. I currently work with students conducting after school programs for middle schoolers and high schoolers. My philosophy when it comes to teaching is to prompt questions before I provide answers. I want to encourage the student to find what they need help with rather than me...

...of that growth! In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities. Traveling in combination with camping rank at the top of my list! I have traveled cross country exploring many national parks and have visited 43/50 states, as well as Mexico, Canada, Haiti, Israel, and the Caribbean. Photography is how I capture "heart memories." I also enjoy kayaking, hiking, walking my dogs, time relaxing at the beach or river, and time spent in a hammock...

...test prep, study skills, academic content, or a new hobby, I create a space where students feel safe, seen, and comfortable being themselves. My background spans writing, education, social work, and the arts including theatre, visual arts, and photography. These creative roots sharpened my storytelling, communication, and critical thinking skills. In academic and professional theatre, I focused on dramaturgy, directing, dramatic literature, and playwriting (yes, it's spelled that way)all of which inform how I guide...

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.

I believe that learning should be engaging and fun. I have 16 years of experience working with students in a variety of ways to help them master difficult concepts. The thing that keeps me coming back to teaching year after year is that no two students are alike. I love the challenge and enrichment that this diversity brings to my own life and helps me hone my teaching year after year.

...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...

I am a graduate of Longwood University with a B.A. in English. Creative Writing and Literature are my favorite subjects to teach as I deeply value the art of communication. I am available to assist with Essay Writing, Creative Writing, Poetry, Comprehension, and Reading lessons from grades K-12. I am also available for other subjects, as needed. I also enjoy Science and Social Studies.

...English Education. I graduated from John Tyler Community College with my associate's degree. I have worked with many students over the years, and tutoring and teaching is what I love doing. I have tutored various subjects, but English is my specialty. I have always been passionate about teaching, and specifically teaching English. I love all that the subject has to offer, and I thoroughly enjoy being able to help those that struggle with the subject...

...David and I have a passion for helping students achieve their law school goals. I can help you achieve your score and school goals as I scored a top 5% score and got into a top law school. I can help you learn in ways that fit your style so you can learn effectively. I look forward to helping you on your journey and getting to know you throughout the process. Good luck in your...

...Public School System. I am currently an adjunct 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...

...fire, becoming a guide who inspires wonder, imagination, and learning." Sally Clarkson I love learning and I love to inspire kids to get excited about learning! I have a degree in Psychology and I am certified to teach both English and English as a Second Language. I have been teaching for fourteen years. I taught middle school English, Reading, and Creative Writing in the public school system for eight years and I have been homeschooling...

...I can assist with writing personal statements, I have public speaking experience, and I can assist with reading comprehension/literary analysis. My favorite subject to tutor is creative writing because I am so passionate about it myself. My philosophy when it comes to tutoring is about extending grace toward the self and others. People need time to refine and internalize their skills. If students can acquire a skill immediately then that's fantastic but it's important to...

...a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mary 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...

I am an experienced teacher and coach who has also been in the business world. I often find my experience outside of education has helped my students relate to me and what they can and need to do to be ready for life and academic challenges. I often make comparisons to things students may relate to so they can understand how getting better in one area will help them succeed in others.

...the opportunity to teach several sections of freshman composition and poetry writing at Oregon State University. I've studied 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 enthusiastic. I...

...advocate for the intersection of theory and practice in political science, I am thrilled at the opportunity to tutor students in the complexities of political theories, institutions, and real-world applications. I have a Bachelor's in Political Science from the United States Air Force Academy. I tailor my sessions to student goals, whether that's an AP test, an A on a creative paper or into your dream school. Let's get you where you want to be.

...and Latin. I will be attending a master's program in 2025 for library science! Learning about the world is so important to me, and I'm glad that I might have the opportunity to share that passion by using this platform. Academics and mental health go hand-in-hand, so it is crucial to note that I only wish to enforce healthy coping mechanisms that foster a love of learning, not just a passing grade. A love of...