Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Hampton, VA

...teaching at the college level since 1990. I have taught courses in English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience with test...

From the first day of kindergarten, I have loved and embraced academics! Since school has come easily to me, I'd love to help others overcome their academic challenges and start to enjoy studying!

...College. I have a Master's degree in English/Teaching English as a Second Language, and I have spent the past 2 years working in Japan as an English teacher for the Japanese government. Now that I am back in the U.S., I am excited to begin working with students and sharing how improving your language and writing skills can lead to world travel. I also am excited to teach/tutor Japanese language and share the culture I...

...great tutor because I love to 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...

...Math is my specialty and the subject I have to most experience tutoring. I got a 740 on the SAT Math section and a 5 (top score) on the AP Calculus test. My schedule is quite flexible, so I'm always happy to try and accommodate your availability. If you have questions about me, my tutoring services, or my rates, or you are interested in setting up your first session, please contact me.... Tests, while important, are...

...upon in the future. I am here for you and I know you can and will be successful if you give it your all and remain positive! With a positive attitude, perseverance and perfect practice, an incredible learning experience is possible! Remember, perfect practice makes perfect! In my spare time, I love to sing (I am apart of my church choir), dance (Latin dancing), read about public health issues and create issues for some of...

...acquaintances all through my college career. My instructional style emphasizes clear communication and adaptability, depending heavily upon student feedback for what works and what does not work, which I use to tailor my communication style and teaching approach to the individual's needs as best I can. My hope is to be able to apply my educational experience, my comfort with a wide variety of subjects, and my ability to learn and adapt quickly to benefit...

I have five academic degrees--my BA and MS as listed in the app and also an MA in Creative Writing and Film Studies. I am currently completing a joint master's program. My MFA in Scriptwriting is 89% complete and my MA in Theater Arts is 93% complete. I should finish both in 2019.

I believe in learning by doing. I think learning by example can lead to tremendous success. Patience is a virtue, and I'm glad I have a lot of it.