Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...learners of all ages in both formal and informal settings, from mentoring high school students in writing and literature to guiding professionals through strategic communication and presentation skills. These 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...

...2 years. During that time I worked with students of all ages but my primary focus was 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...

...and part of that is being able to find help when needed. I have been tutoring online for a few years. I got my BA in psychology at Christopher Newport University and my MA in applied psychology at Liberty University. My favorite subject to tutor is research methods and statistics for psychology. I enjoy the topics and have experience presenting concepts in a way that makes them easier to understand. I would describe my teaching/...

...I lived in Italy prior to graduating college. A Senior Chief needed a tutor for her son who was struggling. I tutored the young man in reading and math. While my degree is for kindergarten through 12th grade, I enjoy working with kindergarten through 4th grade. I am passionate about reading, writing and math in grades kindergarten to 3rd. I believe education is a necessity for an improved quality of life and try to incorporate...

...my Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University in three years as part of the Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. I was admitted to this highly competitive BS/MD program on a full scholarship directly from high school. I am passionate about academic success and very knowledgeable in college and medical school preparation. My primary tutoring experience includes admissions coaching, standardized test tutoring, and essay revisions. I value mentorship and...

...college sociology courses to TESL in West Africa. I believe in working to help children of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential and some of my best experiences have come from in-home counseling clients and residential behavioral health counseling. I hold a Master's degree in sociology, am a qualified mental health counselor (child), and will be certified for Middle School English in Sept. 2017. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors...

...spent two years working as a Teaching Assistant for university chemistry courses and privately tutored a few students on the side. As a TA, I worked with hundreds of students in both large classes and small group environments. This helped me appreciate how student abilities range from individual to individual and the importance of building an honest and respectful relationship with clients. I am currently taking a gap year before hopefully attending medical school next...

...I've 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...

...part of a learning community has been instilled in me since my youth and will continue to be a part of my life. Learning is a revolving cycle that is an essential part of life and I hope to contribute to others' learning experiences as well as my own. Areas that I am able to assist in are reading, math, SPSS statistical analysis, writing, vocabulary, grammar, spelling and study skills. Common core courses help us...

...confidence in their math abilities. I obtained my undergraduate teaching degree from Towson State and my masters degree from the University of Phoenix. I have been teaching math and science for 17 years and love working with students. I care deeply about my students and enjoy supporting them through their learning journey. If you are a struggling math student or need additional support to study for an exam or test, I can work with you...

Fourth year medical student. I majored in biochemistry and economics at the University of Virginia. I enjoy running, reading, and watching movies. I listen to a few podcasts and like to learn about new things. I enjoy teaching and have taught for many years.

...I 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...

...from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Science degree, where I majored in Chemical Engineering (Semiconductor Processing concentration) and minored in French. After college, I worked in France as an English teaching assistant and then in biotech change management. I've a great deal of experience tutoring students of all ages (both online and in person); and though I teach a variety of subjects, my specialties are math, english, french and...

...I'm excited to implement my favorite practices from those schools. After high school, I attended Virginia State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. I also obtained a professional collegiate license with a preK-6 endorsement. My desire is to be able to teach all grade levels and eventually open my own school. I want to make a difference in education on a global scale and my passion for children and helping others...

Hello! I'm Kendra, a professional ESL and Curriculum Development professional. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). I have worked both abroad and domestically, online and in the classroom teaching students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. I focus heavily on proper pronunciation, grammar and building your confidence as an English speaker. I look forward to seeing you in class!

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...a firm foundation in the technical aspects of essay writing, vocabulary, and grammar, and as a voracious reader and writer myself, I understand 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...

...wide variety of subjects. I also 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...

...so excited to introduce myself to you. I have a MA in Special Education concentrating on Emotional and Behavior Disorders, and my BA is in University Studies focusing on English and History. I have a wide range of experience as a teacher- I've taught both in the classroom and online. My favorite subjects to teach are chess, English, and ESL. I strive to make learning fun as that is the key to retention! I look...

...and experience to tutor elementary school students. After completing my undergraduate education in Business Administration, I later earned a Master of Education in Instructional Technology - I love "all things technology"! In addition to my endorsements in Gifted and Special Education, my accolades include Reading Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year. As a lover of technology, I realized implementing instruction and assignments using new technologies was a tool to engage students in...