Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Newport News, VA

...an emphasis in creative writing. I taught high school English for nine years and know the need to be flexible and understanding to best teach a student. I enjoy helping students develop their writing and am very passionate about helping students prepare for the ACT. My goal is to encourage life-long learning and encouraging my...

I am a former public school teacher who holds passion for learning and service. I believe my natural disposition for motivating others combined with my extensive experience in education will make me a valuable tutor for your student.

...non-westerners and otherwise marginalized voices. I believe that community and connection are essential to the human experience. I aspire to share stories with others through poetry and prose to contribute to a more cohesive society. Tutoring is a way to connect on an individual basis in order to facilitate the spread of knowledge.

...representatives for the company then the management. Then I created training process for the entire footprint of a fortune 500 company. Before leaving the business world, I traveled around the United States to train individuals from the ages eighteen and up. I decided to pursue a career in the school system as a second career....

...school level (grades 9-12), but my teaching license includes the middle school grades as well (grades 6-8). I also have teaching experience in co-taught classrooms, where I worked with a special education teacher and differentiated my lessons and activities to meet the needs of students with accommodations and disabilities. I am most passionate about teaching...

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?

...Mathematics, and Chemistry at the Higher level course level. I received my IB diploma and then received a full tuition scholarship to VCU, where I majored in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry. During my tenure at VCU, I held many leadership positions, including but not limited to, being Vice President of my fraternity...

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.

...core classes, and inclusion classes specializing in special education management. I love helping students figure out the best way to understand a subject and where their strengths lie. I am especially passionate about writing and poetry. In my free time, I love video games, reading, writing poetry, toiling in my garden, and harassing my husband...

...in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am extremely patient and understanding, and I enjoy helping people understand concepts and developing a life-long love of learning.

I look forward to helping you meet your goals! Let's see what you're great at, and let's find some new skills to grow! It takes a village to raise an independent learner, and I would love to be a part of your village!

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.

...education. I love to learn something new every day and I encourage all of my students to do the same. I know that some subjects are not the most interesting to every student, but I do my best to make each topic applicable to real life. I also make sure it is fun- because if...

...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...

...years but I have absolutely loved it! I am a graduate of Troy University where I struggled to pick a major but finally found my passion in academia after working at Walt Disney World and received my Bachelors in English. I believe that every student is different and deserves their own classroom model.

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

...shoes. Every year, the students and I encountered countless problems: academic, personal, and social. We learned to problem solve and think positively. We learned there are many ways to approach a 'problem' and even more ways to solve it. We learned from each other. Students have enriched my life. My lifelong journey has been hand...

...ages and enjoyed the challenge of connecting with different age groups. I like helping others to understand a topic or subject in a stronger way. I am currently a business reporter for a local paper, where I write clear and effective copy daily. I believe this would transfer well in communicating with clients.... Understand the student; then you can understand the strategy.

...is English Literature. 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...

...that learning should be student-centered and that tutoring should be an empowering experience, not a stressful one. My style is empathetic and supportiveI listen carefully, celebrate progress, and tailor my methods to fit each learner's strengths and challenges. Outside of academia, I enjoy creative writing, long walks with an audiobook in hand, and exploring independent...