Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...of writing center experience, I had 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...

...English teacher with thirteen years of experience in classroom teaching and online tutoring. I have worked with elementary through college-aged students, at remedial to advanced levels. I have a B.A. in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington(2006) and an M.A.Ed. in Secondary English Education from the College of William and Mary(2009). I tutor math and history, but my primary focus is on English Language Arts--the subject about which I am the...

...Melaka, Malaysia), cook, hike, shop, attend cultural events, and museums. I can help with international topics as well, as I am the Adviser of my Department's study abroad in Bath, England program. I have taught in England, and conducted lectures in Greece and Malaysia. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. and M.A. in English and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Antioch University. I also have a background in magazine writing and...

...potential and achieve their academic goals. I will also do my best to keep lessons engaging through integrating their personal interests into lessons wherever possible. With my background in multimedia journalism, I love to incorporate a variety of mediums into lessons such as music, videos, and newspaper articles, among others. I believe that in order to foster a greater understanding of a language, one must immerse themselves into to it to the best of their...

...Newport University with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and will graduate in May 2016 with my Masters degree in Elementary Education. My current student teaching position in a Kindergarten classroom, in addition to the many years of experience I have tutoring students on a volunteer basis, has helped me see my true passion for helping young students achieve their goals and dreams. I strongly believe all students can succeed and consider it my...

...teacher at Dozier Middle School in Newport News, where I teach beginning to advanced English learners. Although I am an ESL teacher, I am also certified to teach middle and high school English as well. I have collaborated in mainstream English classrooms as part of my teaching load, so I am familiar with the curriculum and expectations for all students in an English class. In my four years of teaching, I have worked with elementary,...

...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 for the writing tasks that await them in the professional arena. Journalism, technical writing, business correspondence, and legal and medical documentation are just a few of the...

I am always learning, so I like to encourage others to keep learning too.... Helping students identify with what they are learning is very important to me. Helping them see that, "Yes, this does apply to me," makes all the difference.... Get to know them and their likes in school. What are they finding most difficult? How can I be help them get to the heart of the lesson?... First, I like setting a foundation for...

...comes from my hands-on practice in helping my younger siblings learn under a variety of subjects and curricula, as well as informal tutoring-style instruction for the benefit of classmates and acquaintances all through my college career. My instructional style emphasizes clear communication and adaptability, depending heavily upon student feedback for what works and what does not work, which I use to tailor my communication style and teaching approach to the individual's needs as best I...

Hello! I am Brittani and I am prepared and excited to be your tutor. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a dual major in education and a master's from Liberty University in General education. I feel teachers have the ability to change the world one student at a time. I wanted a career where I could change someone's outlook on education and make an impact. Teaching is my passion.

...students because I understand what it means to have goals and want to achieve something but learning the material can present a challenge. I am a firm believer that just because you may not understand the course material, does not mean you are not a smart individual that can succeed. While I have experience teaching those of all ages, I am most passionate about adult learners. I have a diploma in practical nursing, a bachelor's...

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.

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.

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.

After nearly fifty years as a teacher at all levels, nearly all subjects, and all ages, I enjoy seeing the light go on when someone learns something new. I have worked extensively with young students on phonics, reading fluency and comprehension. I have worked with many children and adults with reading, writing, literature, comprehension, learning the English Language, I taught over thirty years with people of all...

...Regent University School of Law, where I earned my law degree in 2 years. I'm passionate about investing in students because I know the profound impact that my teachers made on my life. If I hadn't had teachers in high school, college, and law school who were willing to spend their personal time mentoring and tutoring me, I would not have excelled to my current position. Therefore, I endeavor to give others the same one-on-one...

From the first day of kindergarten, I have loved and embraced academics! Since school has come easily to me, I'd love to help others overcome their academic challenges and start to enjoy studying!

...and Physical Education teacher. I moved to the North Carolina/Virginia area in 2011 for college where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2015. I taught Health and Physical Education for 1 year and recently decided to take a new path in my educational career with Varsity Tutors and I am excited to start this journey. I feel the program itself is very well-rounded. In my spare time I am a photographer and crafter and...

...the college level since 1990. I have taught courses in English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience with test prep, including...

...University graduate with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology. I am also currently working to get my certification in teaching. I was a teacher and teacher assistant for a private school in Virginia for about 2 years. During that time I worked with students of all ages but my primary focus was elementary school age children. While I am able to tutor a wide range of subjects, my primary subject of choice is Math...