Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...I was a tutor for four years prior to going to college, where I tutored mostly high school and middle school math (specifically pre-algebra, Algebra I, and geometry), as well as reading comprehension for elementary school students. Given my background, my favorite subject to tutor is English, specifically in essay writing (all kinds) and English comprehension. I love the English language, and with my help, I hope you will too! I pride myself on making...

...me to take a multitude of courses in both writing and literature. My writing classes required me to critique the work of fellow classmates, searching for issues such as grammatical errors and poorly structured writing. This has helped prepare me to properly analyze student's writing skills so that I am able to pinpoint their weaknesses and help them to improve. During my grade school years, I was in Honors English and often received advanced scores...

...things don't come easily. You're not alone. I've earned five degrees, including three in performing arts, and spent 25+ years as an academic librarian before teaching. My passion is helping students discover their voices and achieve their goals. I Promise You To: -Meet you where you are confident writer or nervous beginner -Provide patient, encouraging feedback I build you up, never tear you down -Create a supportive environment; all questions welcome -Help you find your unique...

I believe in learning by doing. I think learning by example can lead to tremendous success. Patience is a virtue, and I'm glad I have a lot of it.

...enrollment courses. I have also volunteer in the AWANA program at my former church for 2+ years as an Instructor's Assistant and teaching the class as well. I have worked with children of all ages in the program (mainly pertaining to 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds). My tutoring skills pertains to the student's learning style such as kinesthetic , visual, and audio learner- I have obtained skills to assist students with different learning types. My tutoring style...

...and I tutor primarily in the subjects of English, History, and Sociology. I enjoy these subjects in particular because I believe that people can be complex in their own wonderful ways. It is interesting to view people in terms of their art or what they did. I believe that every student has a desire to learn things, especially things that they are interested in. I also believe that it is an important part of tutoring...

...rising junior at Georgetown University with several years of experience in instruction and curriculum building. I am a government major and Chinese minor, and extremely passionate about facilitating learning in these fields and others. In my spare time, I work in technical theater, designing and building sets and acting once in a while, run, and do yoga. I'm also spending the summer trying to read everything written by Kurt Vonnegut (although I'm only 6 books...

I am dedicated to helping people learn!

I have a passion for literature and writing. I like the outlet writing provides to express oneself, whether formally or informally. Everyone has a unique voice in their writing. Once you tap into your writer's voice, your confidence soars! I understand that writing can be an intimidating subject at times, because it is subject to criticism. I believe with practice and attention to detail, your writing can surpass even your own expectations!

...and from my jobs in international departments of publishing companies, which is where I have worked for over 20 years. I lived in England for 10 years and loved living in Europe, where I was able to reach so many different countries. I majored in French in college, starting to learn it at the age of 10 years. I became a big fan of French history, literature, films, food and people. I've taught ESL for...

...Writing, Literature, and Art. I am able to teach Elementary Reading and Writing. I spent a year and a half working as a writing tutor at Wilmer Writing Center. I worked with students ranging from the age of 17-50. I specialized in introduction paragraphs, thesis statements, and outlining. I love tutoring students because it gives me a chance to spread my love for reading and writing to others. Also, I get to share with others...

...am Ashley Wilda, a writer and graduate student studying creative writing for children and young adults. I am incredibly excited to be working with you and am adept at tutoring over a wide range of subjects. I believe that every student has a story to tell and a treasure trove of abilities they have yet to discover, and it's my job to help them communicate with the world and excel at whatever they put their...

...a decade as a middle and high school Language Arts, Drama, and EAL teacher. With my career spanning over three continents and eight countries, I have had the opportunity to help a diverse population of students foster a love of English, polish their grammar skills, and develop their voices as writers. With a Master of Teaching degree focusing on Secondary English Education, a Bachelor of Arts degree focusing on English, TEFL certification, and years of...

I recently graduated from Lund University in Sweden with a master's in biology. I specialized in plant science, and my combined excitement for history and botany led me to focus my thesis research in the Lund and Stockholm herbaria. During undergrad, I attended UNC Chapel Hill, where I double majored in biology and history. I'm passionate about science education and believe in using a variety of different learning methods to more thoroughly grasp concepts.

I am a high school English teacher and have taught middle school language arts as well. Before switching careers and becoming a teacher, I was also an attorney for 15 years. Through my varied background and education, I believe that I relate well to many different types of students and that I have the knowledge and experience to help them master any reading or writing-related difficulties that they may be experiencing.... I believe that a teacher...

I am an experienced freelance tutor interested in tutoring middle and high school students in history, essay writing, and Latin.

I believe in the highest quality education for every student, no matter the age or the level of study. When things aren't clear the first time, it is my job to break them down in a different way, using various strategies. I am the most trained in English of all sorts and test prep in general! I cannot wait to help you achieve your goals!

...live in Richmond, Virginia. I majored in Biomedical Science and am very familiar with microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, chemistry, and everything associated with science! I was also a writing center tutor for two years and I love working out issues with papers and helping students portray their thoughts into words and into a paper. In this way I am very comfortable working with essays and papers of all types and I love brainstorming and...

I am passionate about empowering my students and making learning fun! My tutoring approach emphasizes hands-on, interactive learning through games and activities to build confidence in my students!

Few things are more valuable than a good education, but I know too well that large classrooms don't always curate a learning environment that is compatible with every student. I hope that together we can work to your strengths to improve your reading and/or writing skills.