
Ashley: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
I am a recent graduate of Sacramento State University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in English, as well as a TESOL certificate. Since graduating, I have been working as an educational assistant at various locations and an intern for web input whilst I prepare for the credential program. I have also been involved in various extracurricular pursuits: honing my jewelry-making skills, Creative Writing, photographing the beautiful National...
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CSUS - Bachelor in Arts, English

Sophia: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...academic experience and partially from my knowledge in specific areas, and then tailoring that experience to the needs of the student. I think it is difficult, nearing impossible to learn in an uncomfortable or unwelcoming environment. I would like to help students feel comfortable, heard, able to ask questions and free to make mistakes in the process. I want to reinforce the message that not naturally knowing or understanding something is not a deficiency! It...
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St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy

Ariana: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...and French horn. My essays and poetry have been recognized by numerous contests and conferences including the National PTA Reflections Arts Program, the Scholastic Writing Awards, and the Southeastern Writing Center Conference. I particularly love tutoring writing, language, and literature because becoming better communicators and readers enhances students??? understanding of the world around them, ability to connect with others, and opportunities for self-expression. In a practical sense, improving this set of skills also raises verbal...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Leon: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...in Law and Diplomacy, so I am able to help students with history, political science, or other social science courses. In addition, I have years of ESL experience, and have a TESOL certificate certifying my professional skills in teaching English. In addition, I am a published author, and was a Senior Editor for the Fletcher Security Review, so I would be happy to help with any writing or editing tasks. Lastly, I have taken the...
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Appalachian State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Tufts University - Masters, Law and Diplomacy

Daniel: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...and Test Prep. My favorite subjects to tutor include Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Language Arts. In terms of my tutoring philosophy, I feel as though a student has not mastered a topic until he/she can effectively explain it back to me as if I am a student wanting to learn said topic. Throughout my experience tutoring and receiving tutoring, I have found that this is a very powerful way of assessing mastery of a...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelors, Finance

Meagan: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to discover or develop a love of Reading, Writing and Language. My most rewarding experiences have involved guiding struggling...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science; Spanish; Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education Policy and Management

Jessica: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 9th grade College Prep and remedial English, as well as test prep. My tutoring experience includes tutoring students of all levels, including SAT...
Education & Certification
Fairfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sacred Heart - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/Reading

Rachel: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...students of all ages, including those at the elementary and middle school levels. My areas of expertise include Writing (all genres and levels), Critical Reading and Analysis, Productive Study Habits, and Academic Confidence. One of the things I find most rewarding about tutoring and teaching is that it affords me the privilege of getting to know the unique personalities and needs of the students with whom I work. My favorite thing about any kind of...
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Beloit College - Bachelor in Arts, Double: Literature/Creative Writing
University of Minnesota - Master of Fine Arts, English/Writing

Laura: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...with Varsity Tutors, I now work as a private writing and reading coach and freelance journalist, as well as in Oakland Community College's Academic Skills Center as an English tutor for college students. I have experience aiding students in improving papers of many different subjects, including literature, the social sciences, film, art, composition, and science, among others. The University of Michigan-Dearborn and Oakland Community College have honored me with several awards for my writing over...
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University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Heather: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...Delaware. I taught English Language Arts in public schools, and my classes included many students with special needs and ESL backgrounds. Currently, I also work as an online English tutor, helping students in over 100 countries worldwide learn English. Tutoring can focus on any subjects related to English Language Arts, ESL, Organization/Study Skills, and Test Preparation (SAT, ACT, MCAS, PARCC, MTEL, etc.). I have a personal love of reading and writing, and I enjoy helping students...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
University of Delaware - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language

Alisha: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...a firm believer that everyone learns in their own special way. Educators have to constantly adapt to student's in order to ensure learning is taking place. I also believe that education should be fun or at least entertaining. I received my Bachelors degree at the University of West Georgia. I am currently pursuing my Masters in in Education with a concentration in reading and mathematics. I have experience tutoring in elementary grade level grades K-3....
Education & Certification
University of West Georgia - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Walden University - Master of Science, Elementary ed with concentration in math and reading

Nikki: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat! ... I strive to work with every one of my students to build on their knowledge of topics, so that they have a full understanding of whatever subject we...
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Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Thressa: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...at a toy store in a nearby mall. Currently, I'm working toward my MA in early childhood education from Concordia University. I also take Spanish classes. After tutoring middle and high school students in math, social studies, literature, writing, and Spanish during my undergrad, I completed a year of service with Minnesota Reading Corps as an elementary school literacy tutor. Now I work as a preschool teacher in a Spanish-English dual immersion preschool; I co-teach...
Education & Certification
Hamline University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education

Cody: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...returned to the states in October 2014 and moved to New York City a month later. I’ve taught a wide array of subjects ranging from workshops on Creative Writing and Gender Identity at the Exploration High School Summer Program at Yale to Theatre classes with elementary school students in Madrid, Spain all the way to EFL and public speaking courses with Somali-Bantu refugees in Burlington, Vermont and have found that my strengths as a teacher...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English and American Literatures

Parker: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...high school while also serving as captain of the varsity tennis team and teaching private tennis lessons on the side. Top ACT and SAT scores earned me a scholarship at the University of Miami, where I was able to develop a newfound love for the fine arts. I am now pursuing a B.S. in computer science as well as a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my...
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University of Miami - Current Undergrad, Computer Science, Studio Art

Meg: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...Ancient Mythology. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I have had numerous opportunities to work with students in various settings. While at Gettysburg, I was a tutor for several after school programs working with elementary to high school students. I studied abroad in England the fall of my junior year, and I worked as a student aide in a year six classroom in Lancaster, England. I also worked at Gettysburg College’s Admissions...
Education & Certification
Gettysburg College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Reading/Writing/Literacy

Alex: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...in a high school classroom as a teaching intern. The subjects that I am most passionate about tutoring are creative and essay writing, reading, earth sciences, public speaking, foreign languages (French), and test preparation, including ACT. These are subjects that I continue to learn about, that play an integral part of my life, and that are an absolute joy to share with others. Because of my background in theater, my style of tutoring is quite...
Education & Certification
UC Denver - Bachelor in Arts, French

Ethan: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...relevant to the subject, students then make the connections and can learn behaviors and thinking skills that arise from themselves rather than from teaching directives. It is problem-solving in action and that to me is inspirational; in fact: my passion for tutoring and teaching derives from witnessing these successes. I encourage students to use their life experience and academic backgrounds to such as essays from writers, artists, and critics that function in a dialogue with...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Literature and Writing
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Fine Arts, Writing

Halle: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...test-prep tutor for L.A.S.E.R. (the Latin American Space for Enrichment and Research) at The Ohio State University. Since moving to the city, I have worked with private families and students on a weekly basis. While I tutor several subjects, my passion doesn't lie with any of them in particular; rather, I am passionate about tutoring students in subjects that they are passionate about -- or, at the very least, passionate about improving in. There's nothing...
Education & Certification
Marymount Manhattan College - Current Undergrad, Forensic Psychology

Jennifer: Poetry Writing tutor
Certified Poetry Writing Tutor
...also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction needed to achieve their personal...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
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Receive personally tailored Poetry Writing lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with in-home and online tutoring that offers flexible scheduling and your choice of locations.How can a tutor assist you in conquering Poetry Writing?
Poetry composition bears a unique balance of free-flowing literary imagery and strict parameters of structural integrity. This marriage between creative expression and rigid construction can lead to an awkward conundrum for writers and students of poetry. To become a competent poet, one must come to appreciate the language and tools in the poet's arsenal, as well as the numerous types of poetic composition and their various uses and effects. If you are in a poetry-focused creative writing course, learning creative writing skills and strategies is just as crucial as familiarizing yourself with all of the relevant literary terms and devices. Whether you are struggling with the poetry fundamentals presented in your coursework or simply want to expand your mastery of poetic composition for a personal pursuit, private tutoring may be able to help you along the way.
Struggling in your course should not make you give up on poetry. Creative writing classes are intense, and the personal nature of poetry can combine with its particular formal challenges to make poetry classes quite difficult. Many students seek outside assistance to overcome this barrier. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a personal poetry writing tutor anywhere across the country that can help you sort through whatever difficulties you are encountering in your particular course. When you work with an expert tutor, you receive personal instruction from a knowledgeable guide that is focused on identifying the aspects of poetry writing upon which you could improve. By dedicating focused attention on these facets of your compositional style, your tutor can provide targeted feedback and tools to help you improve your work. Many poetry tutors have dedicated immense amounts of time to composing their work, studying historical poetry and epics, and identifying the recurring tropes and themes of poetic compositions. Poetry writing tutoring allows your tutor to share his or her background knowledge with you, giving you an incredible resource for developing your creative voice.
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