Best English Tutors

I have a Master's Degree in Reading from the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring children for many years. Most recently I was the reading specialist at Chesterbrook Academy. There I used the Wilson Reading program and specialized in teaching reading, spelling and writing. The Wilson Reading System is phonics-based. I believe learning phonics is invaluable to learning to read. My students learn how to read fluently and with confidence. I have been a tutor on Wyzant's platform for... Read more

Reading, English, Elementary Math, Elementary (K-6th), Phonics, Dyslexia

My teacher handed me the Iliad when I was fourteen, and I hated it. Eight years and two full tours of the Great Books later, I had learned to like the Western Canon but not how to understand or study it. I still felt like a person at a feast with a stuffy nose. Then I got hired to write Literature class plans and suddenly there was no more "try." What happened next was stranger than fiction, but that's a story I'll save for later. For now, can you relate to my experience? Maybe they kee... Read more

American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Reading, Writing, Geography, English

Bonjour! French is a beautiful language that I enjoy sharing with others. I value tutoring because so much can be accomplished by working with students one on one. Tailoring the lessons according to the needs of the individual learner, I carefully select resources to develop his or her French speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Having grown up in a French-speaking home, I developed basic communication skills from an early age. Later, I minored in French as an undergraduate... Read more

French, English

My day job is being a lawyer who does research and writing at the federal court level. But my passion is teaching ESL. I am also certified in TESL/TESOL and business English. I have volunteered with Loudoun Literacy Council as an ESL teacher for a few years, and I just finished teaching my fourth class of adult learners (20 students). Most of my students have stayed with me for at least three classes. I have also taught English in the workplace through Loudoun Literacy Council. For all... Read more

ESL/ESOL

I am a recently retired ESL/ESOL/ELL Teacher. I've taught Beginning through Advanced ESL Adult Classes for 18 years in Fairfax County and in the Spotsylvania County Adult Regional Education Programs. I have experience in teaching large classes (25 students) and small classes (10 students), and am currently teaching a smaller class (5 students) for the Loudoun County Literacy Council. The adult students in this current class present a particular challenge in that they are illiterate in their n... Read more

Grammar, Reading, English, ESL/ESOL, Elementary (K-6th)

Hello! Thank you for viewing my tutoring profile! I am a Virginia licensed teacher in 9-12 English, K-12 ESL, and K-12 Reading with 21 years of high school teaching experience. After graduating from James Madison University and completing my student teaching, I taught 9th grade English in Fairfax County for five years and in Loudoun County for seven years. I completed my Master's Degree in Reading through Shenandoah University in 2011 and am a licensed K-12 Reading Specialist. I have been a H... Read more

Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Literature, GED, Study Skills

I graduated from New York University with a degree in Education Studies. After two semesters of vigorous writing courses, I took on more writing workshops in my free time to aid my peers and friends with essay writing. These experiences have sharpened my eyes to notice sentence structure, appreciate the power of storytelling, and utilize writing as a tool for effective communication. I?m looking forward to journeying through the process of writing and learning English with you! ... Read more

Vocabulary, Writing, ESL/ESOL, TOEFL

I am a TEFL certified native English speaker with more than 4 years teaching experience to various groups applying various methodologies. I have taught at universities, high schools, private institutes and I am currently working with professionals in various fields including law, business and medicine. My background is in Education and International Relations but I have also worked in business, telemarketing, medicine (Medical interpreter) and tourism (travel agent). Additionally, I am a Leve... Read more

Grammar, Spanish, English, Proofreading, TOEFL

I have had twenty years of early childhood experience teaching. My major is Education and my minor is General Science. I?m also a mother of two and enjoy teaching them every day! Recently I have performed zoom sessions online to teach children of various ages! I love tutoring because it gives me a chance to provide one on one teaching. I like using my methods of teaching and seeing the results daily. I like being efficient and reliable in my research on topics and providing fun ways to lea... Read more

Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Elementary Science

I am beginning my twenty-first year as an educator. I've been an Elementary Library Media Specialist for eight years, in addition to thirteen years of experience as an English teacher and Library Media Specialist at the high school level. I earned my BA in English with Education Certification from Virginia Wesleyan College and my MS in Education and School Library Media Certification from Old Dominion University. I have a heart for my students, a love of literature, and a keen interest in ... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Elementary Math