Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Norfolk, VA

...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 students to vocalize and...

...French from the University of Virginia, and completed an M.A. in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis in Sociolinguistics at Old Dominion University. While completing my M.A., I was a teaching assistant for a Rhetoric and Composition course, and tutored undergraduate students. Since then, I have taught French in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for three years. Currently, I tutor French and English Composition, and enjoy both equally. I believe that learning happens best when teachers,...

...well. I have worked with children from all age levels from kindergarten to high school for the past 8 years. I also serve as a football and wrestling coach at my school. I believe that all students are capable of success. I try to express my passion and skills for teaching while creating a welcoming and engaging environment. I want all the students I teach or tutor to understand that learning is a lifelong venture...

...the more intricate skills of style, tone, and voice. In Spanish, I have moved far beyond the basics of grammar and sentence structure to using the language in order to communicate and discuss complex ideas and theories in an academic setting. When it comes to my teaching style, I believe it is extremely important to get to know a student both personally and academically. Doing so helps make my job easier, and the student's experience...

...take an individualized approach to each one. During the first session with a student, I generally like to take some time for the both of us to get to know each other. This helps the student feel more comfortable, which of course facilitates the learning process. Outside of tutoring, I work in the kitchen of a local restaurant. I like watching movies, spending time with my loved ones, and spending my summers at waterparks and...

...see people learn. There is something truly amazing about spreading knowledge and curiosity. I am also a very empathetic person, so I take on my students' goals and struggles as my own. I commit to helping my students and I have the skills to do so. I have a natural aptitude for education, have studied and learned about the profession while earning my master's degree in teaching, and have many years of experience tutoring and...

...experience teaching and working with writers and public speakers. I have been a journalist, consultant, and entrepreneur, which has allowed me to work with entertainers, athletes and politicians. I believe I have the ability to use the knowledge I have acquired in both my academic and professional careers in order to work with students on their skills development. I want to partner with students to help them achieve their goals in fun, relaxed ways.... I look at teaching/tutoring as a partnership. I want to work with someone to maximize their skills without dictating. Whether it's writing essays or public speaking, it's your words and thoughts. I can help you express them in a clear, concise way. We will work together to help you improve.

...fisheries. We examined pictures from The New York Times to figure out what was happening by looking at the details and sharing our thoughts. Students wrote poetry based on their lives, their perspective, and their hopes. We learned empathy and compassion for others by examining the viewpoints of Scout, Jem, and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. We didn't just read and study the book; we immersed ourselves in their shoes. Every year, the...

...have diverse tutoring experience. I tutored peers in Writing, Math and Statistics as an undergrad, pre-kindergarteners to adults in reading comprehension, phonics, 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...

Teaching is something I love to do and tutoring is one of the ways I do it. I enjoy helping others reach their goals. My favorite subject is Math, specifically Algebra. Equations are like puzzles to be solved. Outside of tutoring, I love to read and spend time with my friends and family. I enjoy shopping and reading. I look forward to having the opportunity to serve you. ... My philosophy is to encourage students to use what they already know and use that knowledge as a base to build up what they don't know.