Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Hampton, VA

...University in Nigeria, and although I didn't get a chance to formally teach in the classroom, I have always had an interest in passing on the knowledge of such a beautiful language, having tutored students on Grammar and Reading comprehension. My keen eye for editing and proofreading essays was developed in my undergraduate years, and has continued even after graduate school! I am also able to teach and assist with a wide range of subjects...

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.

...teacher, I focus on the most important things that each student is trying to learn. I 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...

...students better understand literature, write with purpose, and engage deeply with course content. Writing and creative expression are my favorite areas to teach because they open doors to self-discovery, communication, and critical thinking. My tutoring style is supportive, adaptable, and goal-oriented. I meet students where they are, build a plan that fits their needs, and adjust along the way to make sure they feel confident and challenged. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy indie filmmaking, developing...

I am a sophomore at the College of William and Mary majoring in Government with a potential minor in Sociology. I've always been eager to help others learn, whether that was helping my classmates in high school work through assignments they were struggling with or my younger brother succeed during virtual school. I am always committed to maintaining a positive attitude, and my main goal is to see students succeed!

...a teacher and tutor is to break 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...

...utilize my research skills to enhance the field of correctional management and has sparked my interest and passion for teaching others. I have a wide range of teaching and tutoring abilities; I also have experience in administering and grading tests, holding study groups, grading assignments and assisting students with writing. I believe that supporting and guiding the learning process of others not only benefits the student, but benefits the teacher/tutor as well. It is vital...

...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 most passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the best education possible, but also that education is not one-size-fits-all. I therefore employ a wide range of instructional methods, understanding...

...with ADD, I found that one-on-one engagement with these students was most effective. While pursuing my graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, I maintained my busy tutoring endeavors, but worked exclusively with undergraduate freshman and sophomores. My work with tutoring guided me to the classroom, and I began teaching at the university level during my second year of graduate school. It was during this time I added literature to my repertoire of tutoring,...

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.

I spent the past year as a teaching assistant in Bordeaux, France - my job was to supplement teachers' lessons with more hands-on, interactive sessions with students aged 6 to 14. I my experience makes me an excellent tutor in both English and French, as I know how to keep students interested and engaged in the subject matter while still adhering to a strict curriculum.

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!

...mental health facility. Everyday I enjoy watching them grow to improve their way of life to reach their professional goals. After receiving my PhD in educational leadership and curriculum instruction (April 2018), I am planning to open a life skills center for special needs and at risk students. This center will teach various job skill, life skills and show them how to become more independent. I am a third-generation educator and I am proud to...

...Madison. I have been a full time Language Arts teacher for five years and have tutored my students after school hours and on the weekends. I now look forward to this chance to tutor many more students through an online platform. I enjoy tutoring because it is more personal and focused than whole class instruction. My favorite subjects are English and Language Arts, because I love reading. I can help students become critical thinkers and...

...mathematics, reading, writing, and SAT preparation. The College awarded me with the Evelyn Melvin Scholarship for these abilities. Through my academic expertise and positive attitude, I can ensure that every student I tutor will improve significantly. I seek to not only develop a student's skills in a particular subject, but to foster a great appreciation for learning in general. My eclectic experience in manual labor, customer service, and writing has prepared me to work hard,...

...various professional roles in creative writing, screenwriting, marketing writing, medical writing, legal writing, and copywriting. I have tutored children ages 4-18 in Spanish for over 10 years and have taught ESL online to children ages 4-16 in China and Hong Kong (as I am a certified TESOL instructor) for over 2 years. I have traveled the world extensively as a veteran and as a career professional. Every country and culture I have experienced has reinforced...

...I have taught grades 7-12 at one time or another during my 26 years of teaching. For the past two years I tutored a young man in English for grades 7 and 8. I have home schooled my own children for 8 years. I have been awarded Reading Teacher of the Year for my school and have received the literacy award as well. I have experience in both public and private schools. I enjoy working...

Hi! My name is Aubanita Kirk and I am a college graduate working on an internship in Memphis! I am very patient and kind and I love coming up with new ways to help people because every one learns in their own special way. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!

...After college I went abroad to London where I had the 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),...

...speaking Spanish in my home and it is my first language. Although I am a Navy veteran and have a background in Nuclear Technology, my passion is to teach, and translate Spanish. I have a Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University, and I enjoy teaching the language that I love. Serving as an interpreter for my church has allowed me to share my language in worship and the Word of God, which has been...