Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Virginia Beach, VA

...children and adults with reading, writing, literature, comprehension, learning the English Language, I taught over thirty years with people of all ages who have special needs as a Life Skills teacher, Resource Teacher. I have worked with students at the middle school level who were learning conversational English, having come here as refugees. I have a background in theatre/drama, speech coaching, and I am a vocal soloist singing both classical and modern music. It helps...

...be able to confidently wave goodbye at the end of our time together because I have prepared them to handle their work on their own. When I'm not in class or tutoring, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, gardening and boating. I also can be found very often in my kitchen, trying my hand at whatever new concoction has piqued my interest that day. I'm always willing to try new things and meet...

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I have been tutoring English students for more than 5 years, now. I began teaching elementary and middle school students, and now teach all grade levels, including high school and college students. I love tutoring because helping people with frustrating and confusing assignments is a rewarding, gratifying experience. Educating students and helping them grow their understanding of the English language warms my heart!

...avoid tangents and focusing so much on small topics that students get frustrated. It is important that the student feels supported throughout the entire process. I know that everyone has bad days or doesn't prepare as much as they should. I understand that completely! I work with the student even through the bad days. Communication is key with any student. I am comfortable working on audition materials short term as well as long term tutoring.

...am excited to 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...

...school and college years I have been involved in theatre, especially musical theatre. I could talk about my favorite musical all day. I am hoping to pursue a graduate degree in English in the coming few years. I love tutoring because I enjoy helping students to figure out the best ways to solve problems and to increase their education. I believe that every students is capable of achieving great things and I want to unlock...

...purpose is to help open the door. While it is up to the student to walk through it, I believe that helping students develop self efficacy skills offers them a sustainable foundation to remain engaged, be more proactive learners, and become the narrators in their educational stories. Supporting learners is a collaborative effort involving teachers and the students' support systems, all conspiring to guide the student towards that open door and beyond to educational success.

...We can help you at every stage, whether you are just trying to understand the assignment, trying to narrow your topic, seeking out 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...

...in-school setting in which I was responsible for assisting students with their educational needs. In my last position, I served as an education paraprofessional. I also served as a teacher's assistant for two years in an elementary school. In this position, I was responsible for developing a technology instruction curriculum based on state standards, and tutoring individuals and small groups. My favorite subject to teach is math, by far! I look forward to helping you...

...school as a child. My mother found a good tutor and her guidance helped me improve academically. I decided then that I wanted to be a teacher to help struggling students. I went on to earn a B.S. degree in Special Education and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I have been employed for a total of 39 years in the Education and Counseling fields. I specialize in providing special education services and support to...

...students one-on-one in college-level writing and French. I have also tutored friends and family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in addition to helping students complete individual assignments, I seek to help them acquire an in-depth understanding...

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.

...broad range of techniques that work for different leaning styles and different areas of need. I myself have been through the process of learning Spanish as a second language. I know this process is tough but also very rewarding, and I love to help others get comfortable with their Spanish so they can experience the benefits of using it in everyday life! Tutoring is a great way to get the practice you need to take...

I am a former Nuclear Operator for the US Navy. Throughout my time in the Navy, I trained many sailors, learning varied educational techniques along the way. I look forward to using them to help other reach their goals.

...geography, human geography (and labs), marine geography, environmental science, Caribbean geography, globalization, political ecology, writing for the sciences, writing and research, and communication. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects and like to discover ways to personalize lessons. My first focus is to build trust and communication with the student, and give them the skills to feel independent and sure of how to succeed in the desired subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods...

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.

...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 received by students. Prior to my time at JYF, I was an English teacher...

As an intentional teacher and a “Life Long Learner," my mission is to motivate, inspire, encourage, and support students in their educational journey; while helping to create an effective foundation for life-long learning. I am currently enrolled in a MAT program dual endorsement English and Special Education. I teach ESL online in Japan and Korea. I have a Bachelor's degree in accounting as well as a Master's in business.

...privilege to teach refugees and earn my CELTA certification. Returning to the States, I spent 6 years teaching in a middle/high school setting, and I currently work in a field where I have the opportunity to train K-12 instructors and provide professional development for instruction and classroom management. My teaching specialties are all things English- composition and writing (both academic writing and creative writing), reading comprehension and literary analysis, grammar and spelling support, editing/proofreading research...