Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Virginia Beach, VA

...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 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...

...meaningful progress and those rewarding "lightbulb" moments. My experience spans classroom instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and curriculum development in both academic and creative settings. I specialize in teaching College Writing (ENGL-102), Intro to Academic English (101), Novels and Short Fiction, Language Practicum, and Creative Writing for both high school and college students. These courses allow me to combine structure with creativity, helping students improve their analytical thinking while also finding their unique voice. I hold a...

As an English teacher, creating a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........." and loved it, I feel inspired by them and encourage them to continue learning forever.

...the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), where I previously obtained my Bachelor's in Criminology. During my time as a Master's student, I was able to teach two undergraduate courses in criminal justice and sociology under the direction of a professor. Currently, my work as a Correctional Research Associate has provided me with the opportunity to utilize my research skills to enhance the field of correctional management and has sparked my interest and passion for...

...I have done private tutoring for Physiology courses. Most importantly, I enjoy helping people figure out strategies that work for them, and want others to love learning as much as I do. I scored in the 85th percentile on the MCAT, and my strong suits are Biology and Psychology/Sociology. I have written for The Spectrum (the student newspaper at UB) and took English literature courses there; I enjoy writing and can help with English or...

...elementary school age children. While I am able to tutor a wide range of subjects, my primary subject of choice is Math for all grades as well as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Statistics. I am passionate about helping students reach their goal of a better education and I love to see them understanding new subjects or subjects that they may have previously struggled in. Education is important for everyone and I hope to make it...

...seventh grade writing teacher for a summer schooling program. I am 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...

You don't have to know all the answers, but just where to get them. I look forward to working with each student to reach their potential. My tutoring approach is very simple. Whether it's an acronym, a creative song/saying, a book, or a picture, I am looking to use all the tools that will help the student connect the dots in their lesson! :)

...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...

...Spanish for the past four years. I enjoy tutoring others and helping them understand difficult concepts by using simple methods and ideas! I like to work with each student and adopt a tutoring method that is unique to them and their pace of learning. I am also very passionate in helping students improve in academic subjects and get excited when they show progress through either grades or interactions. So let me help you and book...

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!

I have not only a passion for learning, but I have a passion for teaching others as well. I am especially interested in science and math as they are the main two subjects that drive the world forward and give us new technologies that may some day change the world.

...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 engaged readers using the methods I have used in the classroom and in tutoring sessions with my...

...worked with both special and general education students in primary and secondary settings, bringing a broad skill set to meet diverse learning needs. My areas of expertise include computer science, information technology, business, marketing, personal finance, Spanish, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL), and mathematics. I have a Master of Arts in Teaching (World Language Focus) and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Virginia, and a Certificate of School Administration...

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.

...a PhD in English at Old Dominion University. I have a Masters degree in English with a focus in rhetoric and writing from Texas State University. I have experience teaching and tutoring English at both the high school and college level. I really enjoy helping students develop their writing skills and helping them become comfortable with academic writing. I believe tutoring is so helpful because it allows methods of teaching to be tailored and varied...

...time for special education and third grade classes. I enjoyed my tutoring and substitute teaching experiences very much. After college, I accepted a series of positions outside the education field. These roles included Claims Adjuster, Office Manager, Proposal Coordinator, Technical Editor, Graphic Designer, and Wedding Photographer. More recently, however, I have been working as a Substitute Teacher for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. These more recent experiences have felt like a "coming home" for...

...Mary, and a Master's in Education from William and Mary's School of Education. This year will be my sixth year teaching in Virginia. I have taught gifted classes, 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,...

...earned a bachelors degree in Secondary Education English through Arizona State University (summa cum laude) and am confident and comfortable tutoring any areas of English including writing, reading, and standardized test prep. I believe that students can achieve any learning goal through organization and understand that sometimes it takes a little extra academic support to reach maximum potential. I am more than willing to take the time to discover the individual needs of every student...

...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 am enjoying my retirement and each opportunity I get to work with the wide variety of students here on Varsity.... I view teaching...