Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...grandiose intentions of having them astound their teachers at real school by how proficient they had become. It drove them insane, though I like to think I helped at least one some occasions; otherwise, why would I continue to be the one, out of the four of us, that to this day is asked to double-check papers, to explain a formula, to clarify a concept. Even though I've decided to ultimately pursue a career in...

...kids and working with them. My calling is to teach children; inside and outside the church. I am currently going to Grand Canyon University studying Organizational Leadership. I have been a teacher for over 12 years. I love helping students in Math, Writing and Reading. I have been a high school teacher for 9 years in the Caribbean and became a special education teacher in the US for the past 3 years. I currently hold...

I am Jonathan Starbuck. I am currenting going into my third year of law school and I have a Bachelor's in Government. I am passionate about educating people because I view education and learning as a continuous progress in life and as a form of self-improvement. As such, I want to help others progress in life to achieve their goals and to hopefully gain a life-long affinity to academics.

...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 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with a concentration in creative writing, along with a bachelor's degree in...

I have been teaching middle school English and reading support classes for 10 years. I have a graduate degree in teaching English. I can work with all grade levels k-12 on reading and writing. I am passionate about helping students build comprehension, increase their vocabulary, and helping to fill the gaps in knowledge that might otherwise hold them back.

...of Arts in Education. In addition, I have a Master of Liberal Arts from Mary Washington University. I currently teach ninth grade English but I have taught grades 7-12 at one time or another during my 26 years of teaching. For the past two years I tutored a young man in English for grades 7 and 8. I have home schooled my own children for 8 years. I have been awarded Reading Teacher of the...

Hello! I am currently a 4th grade teacher, specializing in Reading and Writing. I have also taught 2nd and 3rd grade in all content areas. I have been the grade-level chairperson at my last two school placements, and led my team to achieve skyrocketing scores on our state standardized testing! I have middle school endorsements as well, and have helped adults compose essays. I look forward to helping you succeed!... I would use tutoring time to...

Hannah is a rising second-year in Old Dominion University's three-year Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. For the past year Hannah has been working as a tutor in the Writing Center on campus, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her specialties include grammar, sentence structure, organization, brainstorming methods, outlining, and study and research strategies.

I am a 4th-year student at Gardner-Webb University focusing on Pre-Medicine in the Biomedical program and will be receiving my Spanish medical certification upon graduating. I have tutored for most of my life simply because I like helping people. My favorite subject is math, as is evidenced by the subjects I am tutoring in. I love English and creative writing as well.

...non-profit, The Podium Foundation, facilitating creative writing programs for inner-city middle and high school students. My programs focused on the science fiction, biology, and food culture themes, which were always very well received by students. Prior to my time at JYF, I was an English teacher to ninth and tenth grade students at Tabb High School, in the esteemed York County School Division. During this time, I built lasting relationships with staff and students, while...

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.

...specialized curriculums and one on one concept of tutoring make it so helpful for a student who wants to succeed. I am excited to help you achieve your goals for your future. I tutor English Language/Reading, ESL, and Spanish Language. My life experiences thus far have prepared me to help others in these specific areas. As a past ESL teacher and private tutor in the Dominican Republic, I understand what it's like to build English...

My mission is to enrich the learning experience, making it fun, concise, and stress-free. Everyone has different desires and needs when it comes to academics and that is what makes this field extremely special. I believe that we are better learners when we can apply concepts to our daily lives and when we can find joy in learning.

...and upon graduation, I have provided math tutoring services for fellow classmates, friends and members of my church, including K-12 students, college students and adult learners. Tutoring is incredibly rewarding for me and I like to help my students improve their grades and confidence. Many people have a negative experience with math at an early age and get turned off by even the thought of the subject. With patience and consistent reinforcement, I guide students...

...instructor, and I've been teaching there for five years. I have three years of experience tutoring students one-on-one in college-level writing and French. I have also tutored friends and family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in...

I have been teaching maths for the past 7 years and teaching statistics for the last 4 years. My primary area of expertise is statistics as I used to work as graduate teaching assistant for statistics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Presently I am employed by the US Navy.

...field where I have the opportunity to train K-12 instructors and provide professional development for instruction and classroom management. My teaching specialties are all things English- composition and writing (both academic writing and creative writing), reading comprehension and literary analysis, grammar and spelling support, editing/proofreading research papers, and ESL and Spanish tutoring. I am passionate about education and look forward to helping my students be academically successful and reach their personal and professional goals.

...the College of William and Mary! I tutored other students for most of my high school career, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love being able to assist other people academically by helping them better understand the concepts that they learn in class. I believe education, be it academic or otherwise, is the cornerstone of many different types of success, and I would love to help assist in the education of others in some capacity...

...means to have goals and want to achieve something but learning the material can present a challenge. I am a firm believer that just because you may not understand the course material, does not mean you are not a smart individual that can succeed. While I have experience teaching those of all ages, I am most passionate about adult learners. I have a diploma in practical nursing, a bachelor's in healthcare management, and an master's...

A charismatic teacher getting better with every lesson! M. Ed.