Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Virginia

...but a bored kid with a high IQ and a chaotic home life. Dr. King had my IQ tested, then set about making sure the school gave me useful and creative outlets. He turned my life around, keeping me from following in the footsteps of my two brothers. I don't know why it took me so long to realize I was born to be a teacher, particularly after the stellar example in Dr. King of...

I'm a graduate of Notre Dame. I graduated with a Masters in Education. I was a special education teacher for over ten years but have worked in one capacity or another with children for over twenty years. I enjoy using props and games when teaching. I believe that learning should be fun. I have a passion for teaching reading. Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family, running, and reading.

I taught reading to students in grades K-5 for 43 years. My passion is helping students learn to love reading and become better readers. I am reading recovery trained and Orton Gillingham trained. I live in Virginia and just retired from teaching. I have many years of experience in tutoring students in reading.

...a Bachelor's Degree. My goal during tutoring sessions is the success of my students. My husband, Adam and I have three children. With my children ages 9, 12, and 15, I experience a variety of developmental levels in my home every day. This helps me in the classroom to know where children are at in their comprehension so I can best meet their individual needs. As a teacher, I love to see a student work...

First let me say, I love education. It is a marvelous gift and I am excited to have the opportunity to share in your learning experience. No matter the challenge, together, we will find a way.

...sessions: I will help my students earn their best grades using methods that differ for each student. I like to approach each problem as creatively as I can to ensure that each student remembers the information long-term. Each session will be built around the needs of the pupil. Session goals will be discussed and established at the beginning of each session. Throughout the session, the pupil will learn how to accurately answer each question and retain...

...providing me with the perfect background to then get my Masters of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education (Social Studies track) from Liberty University as well. I have considered getting my doctorate, but I think I may stop here educationally. I have been able to start tutoring locally for homework help at the middle school level and French classes at the college level. Since I grew up in France, I am fluent both in French and...

...worked as a teacher for 15 years and have had great success helping my students achieve top scores on reading, writing, and social studies standardized tests. I really enjoy tutoring and most recently have enjoyed helping students prepare for ACT writing tests as well as college application and scholarship essays. I hold a master's degree in English Education from the University of Central Florida and am currently pursuing a master's degree in School Counseling at...

...help students achieve their goals, gain confidence, develop skills, and learn subjects in a new way. I have over 5 years of experience teaching in public school classrooms and over 10 years experience homeschooling my own 4 children (some with their own unique learning needs). I believe every child has the capacity to learn; it is important to discover their individual learning styles, interests, and motivations to best help each one on their educational path.

...name is Cheryl. I am a teacher of 34 years. I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education (K-8) and Special Education (K-12). I enjoy teaching Reading and history. It is rewarding to see children become engulfed in children's books. I believe that every child can learn to read. Learning to read can be a challenging, but fun experience for anyone who has the desire. I use videos and games to assist with student learning.

...of William and Mary in Virginia. I also have a 120-hour TEFL certificate. I love learning. There is so much to know! Sharing my enthusiasm by helping someone get closer to an educational goal is awesome. Lately, I've been tutoring students who are learning English as a second language, immersion style. I would also enjoy sharing fun and engaging experiences with students of any age who are interested in fundamental math and English language skills.

...then they will be more likely to care which will result in more success. Giving my students those tools in order to complete all of those things will create more confidence and triumph and give them even more quality skills they can use in real life after grade school. While education is important to me, I also enjoy many things outside of academics! I am a mom to two young boys, Harlow and Hudson, and...

My desire is to see students do their very best to succeed and reach his or her full potential academically. Each child has a different speed and style of learning and I desire work with parents and students to recognize how to best learn and flourish within theirs.

...Canyon University in the Master's program for curriculum and instruction for reading. After completing the program I was able to assist more students in my hometown. I also earned a certification in Autism Spectrum Disorder. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is based on the idea that the teacher has to meet the student where they are academically, emotionally, and mentally. A teacher should be able to meet a child's needs in all these areas...

I am a current graduate student studying Biomedical Sciences, with a previous Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Biology. I have been working with students for several years and tutoring intermittently for the last 8 years. I have worked with a wide range of people and will be able to adapt as needed.

...and science tutor and would have been hired on a professional basis, had it not been for some age-related hiring restrictions. (They could only hire people 18+, and I was 17 at the time.) Through the college tutoring center I received professional training on the best methods to help students learn and attended weekly workshops to improve my teaching skills. I have also freelance tutored with pupils of all ages, from elementary school kids all...

...a previous journalism major, I also enjoy teaching and learning more about communication, history, and politics. My philosophy of education is to teach my students to love truth, beauty, and goodness, as it develops the desire to be a life-long learner. This will ultimately create meaningful connections and deeper understanding of the information, no matter the subject. I have a combined 4 years of tutoring students from kindergarten through 8th grade in urban to suburban...

...Social Studies. Since graduation, I have taught in various grade levels (K-6th) and school settings for the past 3.5 years. I have also taught both virtually and in the classroom. I enjoy teaching and tutoring all subjects, but History & English are my two favorite subjects. I always love helping students better understand history and improve their reading and writing skills. I strongly believe that educators have the opportunity to positively impact students' lives in...

...teacher in Virginia! I majored in elementary education at Liberty University and have extensive experience in 1st-5th grade classrooms, have coached a high school debate team, debated for 5 years, and served as the president of the LU chapter of council for exceptional children(a club primarily addressing special education gaps and finding ways to volunteer with a wide range of students with disabilities). I'm particularly interested in gifted education, especially in the area of double...

...I have over 14 years of teaching experience. I have over five years of experience dealing with teenagers who have mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. I've taken Advanced Placement exams, the SAT, GRE and, I've taught ESL courses to students who speak English as a second language. I'm a firm believer that with a little bit of encouragement, patience and a customized learning approach, you can learn anything!