Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Suffolk, VA

...2015. I taught Health and Physical Education for 1 year and recently decided to take a new path in my educational career with Varsity Tutors and I am excited to start this journey. I feel the program itself is very well-rounded. In my spare time I am a photographer and crafter and love to hangout and relax. To my parents and students of Varsity Tutors I'm excited to learn and to grow with you and...

...undergraduate courses in English, government, and education. I love to learn something new every day and I encourage all of my students to do the same. I know that some subjects are not the most interesting to every student, but I do my best to make each topic applicable to real life. I also make sure it is fun- because if you're going to learn something it may as well be enjoyable. I know that...

...utilize to help solve problems. I started tutoring when I was in high school and I have lots of experience tutoring students in reading, math, science, and history. My favorite subject to tutor is Reading. Reading is fundamental for the students to be able experience success in all the other subjects. In addition to being able to comprehend and understand what you're reading. This is a life long skill that students develop at an early...

...we will begin a day of positive change! Take steps forward and the effort is well worth achieving SUCCESS! I enjoy tutoring because I like to help others meet goals in life and see their productivity. It is awesome when I hear "I passed the test!" or "I got the job!" or "Thank you for helping me grow. We did it!" Teaming with an individual on a mission to succeed is honoring and well worth...

...several years of this work I went back to school to become a licensed special education teacher. I obtained this certification through the University of Virginia at Wise. I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers make gains in the areas of reading comprehension and decoding. I have also passed the Reading for Virginia Educators Praxis which...

...I believe that joy is infectious, and when you really love what you're teaching, you pass it on to your students. I'm the teacher at whom the students roll their eyes when I show them yet another corny mnemonic device, but I'm also the one to whom they come to thank the following year for all the things they were able to remember as a result. I love bringing learning to life, helping students connect...

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.

...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/ tutoring style as accessible and approachable. It is important to meet students where they are at and help them see that challenging concepts...

Hi fellow learner! What makes me a great tutor is that I respect learning. I'm always interested in learning and creating my own fun ways to remember how to keep that knowledge freshly stored in your mind to refer to when needed. Do you remember PEMDAS from primary school? Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally! Join me and let's make learning fun and easy.

...editing are among my strongest academic skills. To me, good writing is about good communication both receiving information (e.g. reading comprehension) and giving information. Critical thinking, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis are key ingredients to good communication, as well as skills that are crucial to test performance. I have experience tutoring both high school and undergrad students in Spanish, English, grammar, reading comprehension, essay writing, and lower level math; as well as academic and professional experience...

...in Early Childhood Special Education in Virginia and recently completed certification in TEFL/TESOL. I have experience working in both general and special education in private and public school settings. I like to tutor with a student-centered approach using meta-cognition, or constant reflection on one's learning. In addition to tutoring/teaching, I am also a freelance writer for various publications and have published some poetry as well. I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids...

...for Kids teaching 7th grade science, and taught Sunday school for 2nd graders at my church. I participated in a summer internship my sophomore year called SWIFT (Severe Weather In Field Training) where myself and a team of students and faculty spent several weeks in the mid-west forecasting and chasing sever weather. My junior year I interned at the United States Naval Research Laboratory with Dr. Steven Ackleson where I assisted in his research on...

I am a former Nuclear Operator for the US Navy. Throughout my time in the Navy, I trained many sailors, learning varied educational techniques along the way. I look forward to using them to help other reach their goals.

...as Assistant Poetry Co-Editor for the literary journal, Grist. My poems have been published by the Moonstone Arts Center, Antithesis Journal, The Bangalore Review, Appalachian Review, and more. I also interned with a Richmond-based 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,...

...to teach elementary and middle schoolers; however, I have enough background knowledge to work with students looking to learn English, Spanish or who need help with history. I am currently working as a substitute teacher in Virginia Beach. I have spent my time working in two different second grade classrooms and a fourth grade classroom as a long term substitute while the teachers were on maternity leave. I believe in active, engaging learning where content...

...time Language Arts teacher for five years and have tutored 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 worked with all levels and ages, and enjoy them all. Helping others to learn is such a privilege! I earned my B.A. at the College of William and Mary, in K-8 Education and English. At the University of Virginia, I earned a Masters of Education in Curriculum Development. I'm licensed as both a teacher and a reading specialist in the state of Virginia. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but reading and grammar were always...

...classroom teacher with ages from Tk (4 years old kids) up to college (adults). I am passionate about Education, I love reading, and enjoy reading aloud. I had a tutoring business in my country for some years, I was the learning director and owner, and also I worked as a learning director for public schools in my home country and my last position was as a principal. I believe in education, I have been all...

I am a retired CPA with 35 years experience managing tax departments for bank trust departments. My most fulfilling experiences involved teaching, coaching and mentoring staff, associates and clients. I hope to do more of this as a tutor.

...I come, but also to be able to confidently wave goodbye at the end of our time together because I have prepared them to handle their work on their own. When I'm not in class or tutoring, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, gardening and boating. I also can be found very often in my kitchen, trying my hand at whatever new concoction has piqued my interest that day. I'm always willing to...