Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

...the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching a high school Mock Trial team. Tutoring goes best when the student is motivated, and I have two main approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just because', we have to discover how it's related to our whole world and especially to things the student already knows...

...for Medicine. I was admitted to this highly competitive BS/MD program on a full scholarship directly from high school. I am passionate about academic success and very knowledgeable in college and medical school preparation. My primary tutoring experience includes admissions coaching, standardized test tutoring, and essay revisions. I value mentorship and forming lasting relationships with my students. Outside academia, you will most likely find me playing soccer on all surfaces spanning grass, sand, and street,...

Hello! I am a recent graduate who is currently teaching English in France. I double majored in Environmental Sciences and French. I believe learning should be fun and that students will retain information better if they understand how it is pertinent to their own lives.

I love teaching the students the fundamentals required by the state of Virginia. Why not merge teaching and learning together? I make learning fun and intriguing. I build great relationships with my clients. I'm always accessible to my clients. It's important to make time for your clients.

...best to tailor the tutoring experience to the student's needs/feelings with regard to the subject matter. In addition, if the student/parents are interested, I'm very glad to help with study and organization skills. I believe it is essential to assist the student with motivation, enjoyment, homework, test/quiz preparation, special project, and organization of course materials. But most importantly, before taking all of this into consideration, I will LISTEN to the student/parents to find out how...

As an English teacher, creating a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........." and loved it, I feel inspired by them and encourage them to continue learning forever.

...as a tutor in the Writing Center and served as Assistant Poetry Co-Editor for the literary journal, Grist. My poems have been published by the Moonstone Arts Center, Antithesis Journal, 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...

...of academic professionals insist that "students should be able to see the relationship of the [writing] assignment to both the class objectives and their 'real world' future work" (Reid and Kroll 20). In the past few decades, the nature of composition courses and the assignments they involve have changed to reflect an increasing "emphasis on argument and research" (Lunsford and Lunsford 793) that stresses the importance of writing across the curriculum and of preparing students...

Hello! I am currently a 4th grade teacher, specializing in Reading and Writing. I have also taught 2nd and 3rd grade in all content areas. I have been the grade-level chairperson at my last two school placements, and led my team to achieve skyrocketing scores on our state standardized testing! I have middle school endorsements as well, and have helped adults compose essays. I look forward to helping you succeed!... I would use tutoring time to...

...are among my strongest academic skills. To me, good writing is about good communication both receiving information (e.g. reading comprehension) and giving information. Critical thinking, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis are key ingredients to good communication, as well as skills that are crucial to test performance. I have experience tutoring both high school and undergrad students in Spanish, English, grammar, reading comprehension, essay writing, and lower level math; as well as academic and professional experience writing,...

...concepts down to make things easier to understand. In other words, I don't want to make things harder than they need to be. I use technology as much as possible and like to find resources that I can provide to my students to make their academic careers more enjoyable and manageable. I retired from the US Navy in 2015 after serving for 22 years on active duty. I am enjoying my retirement and each opportunity...

I am a licensed teacher and have experience in tutoring for 11 years. I look forward to working with you.

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

My ambition is to one day become a teacher. I have had experience in college by currently getting a bachelors in education. I have done tutoring with after school programs like the YMCA and I have done personal one on one teaching. I have done daycare learning curriculum based. My experience has allowed a passion of teaching to come into my heart and mind.

...I got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes that deal with literary analysis and editing. I really do enjoy that sort of stuff. I also like hiking and walking my dog, Marvin! Let me know if...

...an undergraduate. I started tutoring in high school as a member in the Math Honor Society and now tutor physics daily at VCU. I really enjoy working with students to help them understand the material as well as develop the processes necessary to solve a problem. I get the frustrations of school work, having gone/currently going through it. And I also get where a lot of gaps in learning may be coming from, having recently...

...with the best techniques for teaching mathematics at many different levels. I've also done some private tutoring in calculus and in study skills and organization. My main education is in music performance. I have four years of experience as a French horn teacher, working with students in grades 6-12. I enjoy the variety of teaching these different subjects. Math is my specialty and the subject I have to most experience tutoring. I got a 740...

...work as a tutor my last two years at the university. Not only do I enjoy utilizing and teaching the most effective study skills, I am also passionate about the subjects of English and Biology. Throughout my studies I was first focusing on English Literature, before switching to and deciding on Exercise Science. All of my courses and hands on experience have given me a strong foundation in these subjects, and I am excited to...

I believe that all children can learn, no matter their ability levels or weaknesses. It takes someone willing to accentuate the positives to unlock the potential in every child.