Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Chesapeake, VA

...want everyone to know or be able to do, as well as how the particular moment serves the larger learning outcome. I have found that when I am clear about learning goals, so too are my students. More to the point, when I am unclear or even a bit ambiguous about the cognitive or behavioral outcomes I desire, the capacity of my students to learn is inhibited. As such, I am found of quipping "there...

...of London. When a position opened up at the College of William & Mary, which is where I currently work. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Theatre Literature, Playwriting, Feminist theory and how it relates to theatre and film studies. I love teaching these subjects and collaborating with students, seeing them making connections within the subjects. I am also lucky, I think, because my favorite topics to teach...

...a sophomore at the College of William and Mary. I am pursuing a degree in psychology and music, but also have many strengths in mathematics. I have tutored elementary and middle school students in all subjects such as geometry, algebra 1, pre- algebra, algebra 2, social studies, biology, and writing/reading for about 4 years. During junior year of high school, I tutored fellow classmates in test prep (SAT/ACT) for 2 years. I also have experience...

...for graduation. For 7 of the 8 previous years in teaching, I also prepared students for a Writing standardized test required for graduation. I believe that all students can learn. I believe that all students learn differently. When I was in high school and college, my jobs outside of school were babysitting and teaching in a day care setting. My day care jobs involved working with young children, as young as infants and as old...

Second-year at William and Mary history major focusing on the 20th century, specifically experiences of non-westerners and otherwise marginalized voices. I believe that community and connection are essential to the human experience. I aspire to share stories with others through poetry and prose to contribute to a more cohesive society. Tutoring is a way to connect on an individual basis in order to facilitate the spread of knowledge.

...the University of Virginia majoring in Biochemistry. I am most passionate about mathematics and chemistry. However, I only have previous experience in tutoring mathematics, such as basic Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, and Pre-calculus, in both elementary and high school students. I have also served as an instructional assistant in a summer program at my school in the English Department, so I have decent skills to tutor different subjects beside mathematics and chemistry. In addition, I am...

...excited to meet you! I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master's degree from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. I have 5 years of teaching experience (in 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade) and look forward to many more years to come. I will commit to making sure every student gets the tools and instruction that he/she may need to be successful academically. As I say in my classroom,...

...my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and will graduate in May 2016 with my Masters degree in Elementary Education. My current student teaching position in a Kindergarten classroom, in addition to the many years of experience I have tutoring students on a volunteer basis, has helped me see my true passion for helping young students achieve their goals and dreams. I strongly believe all students can succeed and consider it my job to pull...

I am a recent graduate of Radford University. I majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with a license to teach Pre-K to 6th grade. I have experience tutoring and teaching many different ages. I concentrated in math and Spanish during my time at Radford. I love to work with all ages and help those that need help learning a concept or many.

...of learning styles: visual, auditory, kinetic, and reading/writing. I make learning fun and interesting by giving examples of how to apply what is learned to real life. Cramming or rushing to learn a subject is not always wise. You will feel motivated to learn when you have someone who will work with you at your own pace, I am great at doing that! Outside of academia, I love to read, travel when I can, and...

You don't have to know all the answers, but just where to get them. I look forward to working with each student to reach their potential. My tutoring approach is very simple. Whether it's an acronym, a creative song/saying, a book, or a picture, I am looking to use all the tools that will help the student connect the dots in their lesson! :)

...also believe in identifying two important expectations: what the student expects of me, the tutor; and what the student's teacher/professor/standardized test expects of them. Establishing these expectations is, to me, crucial for the teacher-student relationship. Outside of my academic work, I enjoy playing music (mainly bass guitar, but I also play the guitar, mandolin, and the bouzouki, though I also like to dabble with the banjo and piano); reading, writing, and playing games on my...

...I received my BSBA in Accounting and Business Analytics. I'm currently pursuing a master's degree at Penn State University for Data Analytics: Business Options. During my time at ODU, I volunteered at my local dojo as a karate instructor, focused on teaching children ages 8-12. I enjoyed my time teaching the children and watching them graduate through the belts, mastering harder skills. My classes were strict but fun; I mixed games and discipline to encourage...

Hey there! I am Jarnay Yarbrough but I go by Mrs. Jay. I am here to help your superstar fly to the top in whatever area they need assistance in. My goals during your superstars sessions are to make sure they are comfortable and make sure they are learning the way that fits them. I understand it can be challenging to get your child on the top, let me help you get there.

...where I studied neuroscience, humanities, and Spanish. I am currently applying to medical school, but I have experience in strategy consulting, research, and teaching. Over the last few years, I have dedicated myself to tutoring, working with both adults and children as an ESL instructor. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am particularly passionate about helping students with college applications and STEM subjects. My love for the humanities and literature arts also...

...experience, I had the opportunity to teach several sections of freshman composition and poetry writing at Oregon State University. I've studied critical and creative writing intensively during my college career, and I love sharing my passion and knowledge in my tutoring sessions. I've helped students with multiple types of assignments, including literary and rhetorical analysis, personal essays, lab reports, speeches, resumes and cover letters, outlines, and bibliographies. In my tutoring sessions, I am patient, personable,...

...a student at 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...

I am a patient and understanding tutor with 6 + years of experience. I have been a 1st grade teacher in a classroom with some special needs students. I have been tutoring a wide variety of students, primarily in French and English. I understand what it is like to feel stuck and frustrated. I do my best to ensure that my students feel more confident in the classroom, and understand that they CAN succeed.

...Writing from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, with a concentration in Poetry. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, I taught two 200-level courses, worked as a tutor in the Writing Center and served 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...

...England, and conducted lectures in Greece and Malaysia. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. and M.A. in English and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Antioch University. I also have a background in magazine writing and editing. Before becoming an Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hampton University, I was a Teaching Fellow and Lecturer at Loyola Marymount University. My teaching style is simple: I like to get to know...