Award-Winning English Tutors in Newport News, VA

...on responsibilities in the classroom. I am a firm believer that every student has the potential to succeed. Since I have always had this devotion and love for education I have discovered that this has helped me become a better teacher and will continue to grow in my area of expertise. I have an ability...

...social worker. While in college, I have learned that everyone has their own way of learning and processing knowledge. I work with all four different types of learning styles: visual, auditory, kinetic, and reading/writing. I make learning fun and interesting by giving examples of how to apply what is learned to real life. Cramming or...

...currently working as a special education teacher in an elementary school, so I am able to assess the needs/strengths of students I work with. I am able to use the identified strengths to develop learning strategies and accommodations that will benefit the client for the best success. I have experience working with students that have:...

Hannah is a rising second-year in Old Dominion University's three-year Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. For the past year Hannah has been working as a tutor in the Writing Center on campus, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her specialties include grammar, sentence structure, organization, brainstorming methods, outlining, and study and research strategies.

...my students because I see their capabilities. If needed, I will also assist students with study habits, time management skills, and organization as we progress through our sessions. I was a Spanish Tutor and an AVID tutor, and it was a rewarding experience to see students succeed and thrive. I hope to impart a small...

...I'm big on empowerment and not making short term fixes but instead long term fixes so that on test day you won't need me. I'm super excited to be getting the chance to work with as many of you as I can and I can't wait to make a difference in your life!

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!"

I love explaining things to people - and I've been doing it for about 25 years. I want you to finish a session feeling like: "Wow, that guy really helped me! (plus - what a sense of humor!)

...I love to travel. On my bucket list are seeing the brown bears in Katmai, Alaska and polar bears in Churchill, Canada as well as Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. I cherish working with learners, facilitating the skills that will help them open doors that will maximize their potential to positively engage in our world.

...love teaching and passing on the baton of curiosity. For the past three years, I have worked with English learners at Greenwood and Katherine Johnson Elementary Schools in Newport News, VA. I specifically work with students from 1st through 4th grade. I adore teaching all subjects, but math and history are my favorite!

...active, engaging learning where content is presented to show students how it applies to their lives. For example, working with decimals isn't another thing to do in math; you have to know how to work with decimals so that you can work with money. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, cooking/baking and am working towards...

...a whole school year so I have grown exceptionally proficient at holding virtual class meetings and small group or one to one tutoring sessions. I am passionate about teaching children to read which is why I have devoted time toward pursuing extensive training in phonemic awareness, phonics, and structured reading. I was voted the Reading...

...me to pursue instruction in a global classroom. I hope to work with refugees abroad and equip those students with the tools they need to take on the world despite the trauma and pain they've experienced. Education is the orphan of every war - but it is also the foundation of every revolution. I favor...

...age range, I've worked with students as a seventh grade writing teacher for a summer schooling program. I am most experienced in English tutoring, specifically essay writing. I love analyzing literature, finding hidden symbols, and getting into a writing flow. My teaching style is democratic and engaging - I like to ask my students questions,...

...After some years abroad I have returned to US eager to use the teaching skills I have developed to help students of all levels improve their learning skills to encourage a better learning experience for them. I believe tutoring like teaching is not only about students learning the information, but also giving them the skills...

...I have been teaching for 11 years, all of which have been in Virginia Beach. I have spent most of my time teaching 2nd grade, but I have also taught 4th and 5th grade. I grew up knowing I wanted to be a teacher and spent my high school and college years volunteering with different...

...I love it because it tells fantastic stories, and I love a good story. When talking with my students I like to make my class interesting by incorporating some fun into the subject. I want to make my students feel comfortable so that they want to ask questions and participate. One of my favorite things...

English is not hard, but it takes diligence to master. I am committed to helping improve a student's comprehension and analytical skills. Together, we can demystify the language and discover how to use it effectively in its various forms.

I have been in the education field for over 15 years. I have worked with various populations of students and I enjoy helping students learn.

...look on a child's face when they get an increase in reading or writing scores on mandatory state tests. It gives them a tremendous boost in confidence and self esteem. Since I have extensive experience in tutoring, it will be my pleasure to instill that confidence. Since I am an English teacher, naturally I enjoy...