Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Hampton, VA

...In my four years of teaching, I have worked with elementary, middle and high school students, including 12th grade AP English classes, 6th-8th grade English classes and even some work in summer school with 3rd-5th grade content. My point: I have a broad range of experience teaching everything related to English - whether it's phonics and learning how to read, becoming a more advanced reader in high school, learning to write basic sentences, learning to...

...with a B.A. in English and secondary education, and from the University of Louisville with an M.A. in English and 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...

...most experienced in English tutoring, specifically essay writing. I love analyzing literature, finding hidden symbols, and getting into a writing flow. My teaching style is democratic and engaging - I like to ask my students questions, learn more about them and their learning styles, and help them not only with their current assignment but how to handle tasks in the future. I also generally want the tutoring experience to be enjoyable and for students to...

...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 to ninth and tenth grade students at Tabb High School, in the esteemed York County School Division. During this time, I built lasting...

...English with a minor in psychology from Milligan College, TN. All throughout my high 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...

...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...

My tutoring experiences have been very fulfilling. I have tutored and taught in North Africa and California. I'm a great tutor because I try to recognize the learning style of my tutees and cater to it.

...experiences have shaped my approach to tutoring: patient, personalized, and focused on growth. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with most coursework in English, Theatre and Communications, and bring years of experience in roles that required strong critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal communication. I offer tutoring in reading, writing, English literature, study skills, executive functioning, and test preparation for verbal sections. My favorite subject to tutor is writingwhether it's crafting essays, college application...

I began tutoring about five years ago in San Francisco, CA. I tutored children of all 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...

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.

...degree executive global program) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University Questrom School of Business with concentrations in International Business, Business Law and Marketing. I've had a career in international business and investment management working on market research, business plan drafting, financial valuations and project management for the development of energy projects in emerging markets, and before that had a brief career in commercial real estate project management working on office...

...from the University of Connecticut. While studying there for just over three years, I received 2 Bachelors of Science Degrees- one in Chemistry, and the other in Instruction & Curriculum. As part of my Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively...

...is to never give up on a student, to be fully dedicated to their needs and their education, and to always make sure they always strive for their best to develop self-confidence and success. When I tutor, I like to challenge my students because I see their capabilities. If needed, I will also assist students with study habits, time management skills, and organization as we progress through our sessions. I was a Spanish Tutor and...

...over 10 years of experience teaching Reading and Language Arts for grades k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language Disabilities (specifically Dyslexia & Dysgraphia), test preparation, ADHD, and more. I look forward to meeting you and...

...student population and outreach program, and I had the opportunity to make close friendships helping my peers who were studying English as a second language. My language department also emphasized students aiding each other in informal learning environments; during my senior year I took a leadership role in language review, games, and ad lib with my department. My tutoring experience has focused on standardized test prep and English, but I have also taught skills like...

...math and test prep at a learning center in Michigan, and, most recently, reading, writing and standardized test preparation to a variety of students here in Virginia. I don't have a favorite subject or age group to work with; the more variety, the better. I enjoy working under a blanket fort with a Kindergartener as much as I do having an intelligent conversation about a research paper with a highschooler. No matter the age, my...

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.

...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 and tutoring reading skills and literature, but I also have teaching experience in writing skills. For the first 8 school years of my teaching experience, I prepared students for a Reading standardized test required for graduation. For 7 of the 8 previous...

...I can help you! Currently Interim Chair of the Department of English & Foreign Languages at Hampton University, where I have been an assistant professor since 2004, I am a Composition expert, Creative Writing and Professional writer. An MLA and APA expert, I teach students the process of writing, how to write poems, fiction, nonfiction, and research papers. I help students learn the 8 parts of Speech, gaining grammar and punctuation knowledge to increase their...

...Human Services. I Spent three years in a Graduate Counseling program during which I maintained a 3.89 gpa. I am currently working on my Masters in Fine Arts and will graduate in May 2019. I currently have a 4.0 gpa. I have three short stories published. I currently work as an editor for a small editing company called Rothwell Affordable Editing Services. I am a fiction editor at the Marathon Literary Magazine at Arcadia University.