Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Virginia Beach, VA

...University with a B.A. in 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...

...and I graduated from Hampden Sydney College cum laude, so I know how to work hard in school and know how much work it takes to be successful. Since I have plans for becoming a doctor, I have studied for multiple tests including the SAT and ACT. I have extensive experience in standardized tests and can tutor not only on subject material, but also on test taking strategies. I was a biology major at Hampden...

...dreams. I strongly believe all students can succeed and consider it my job to pull resources, experience, and knowledge together in order to help every student realize their fullest potential. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students in all grades and subjects of elementary school and especially love helping students work on their reading skills, because I see reading as a way to open up a whole world of information. My organized, but flexible, style of teaching...

...As a tutor, I challenge my students to think critically about what they have learned and to reach their own conclusions in the learning process. There is nothing like that "AHA" moment, when the light bulb comes on, and your students grasp the concept that you are attempting to teach. The look on their faces that says "I get it" coupled with the confidence that accompanies this achievement is priceless and gratifying. As a tutor,...

...subject to tutor is Reading, because a strong foundation in Reading can open many doors for students, and very often makes other subjects easier to learn. Every student is an individual, however, and I therefore like to 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...

...in English with a minor in psychology from Milligan College, TN. All throughout my high school and college years I have been involved in theatre, especially musical theatre. I could talk about my favorite musical all day. I am hoping to pursue a graduate degree in English in the coming few years. I love tutoring because I enjoy helping students to figure out the best ways to solve problems and to increase their education. I...

...kids struggle with the education system, not because of faults or failures within the system, but because the system simply can not meet the needs of the individual child; especially a child who is struggling. With my experience as an educator, I am greatly concerned with what motivates a child to want to learn. Rather than discourage and exasperate the learner, I believe a good teacher should encourage and motivate. If the child doesn't want...

I am a 3rd Year 5-Year MBA Major, Leadership Studies Minor attending Hampton University. I have been working with youth since my freshman year in high school. I have a passion for helping others so that they can accomplish goals beyond what the eyes may see. ... The first session will be a meet and greet between the student and I. This will award me the opportunity to see what his or her strengths and weaknesses are, as well as interests that can be used to assist them in their subjects.

...1800's to the early 1900's. Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, we found children in England working in coal mines and textile mills, children in America toiling in canneries, coal mines, textile mills, and southern 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...

...high school teacher at an alternative school for students with disabilities. This will be my 10th year as an educator, nine of those I was also a Varsity football coach. I have a masters degree in Special Education from Cambridge College, and a bachelors degree in History from Christopher Newport University. My background has taught me how to create differentiated teaching styles for children from kindergarten to the 12th grade. I believe all students can...