Best Literature Tutors

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

I am an award winning and published writer with a masters degree and over ten years of tutoring experience. Most of my experience has been in encouraging middle and high schoolers with their writing and public speaking skills. I believe in a twofold approach that not only emphasizes technique and style but also focuses on encouragement and enriching young minds. At the end of the day I hope to instill in my students a true appreciation of the material that will naturally lead to greater te... Read more

Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Literature, Theater

I am a dynamic, certified special education teacher, senior instructor, and curriculum developer who has owned my own training business since 2008. I completed my MBA as a summa cum laude with a GPA of 3.93 and I simply have a life-long love for learning. I have my state teaching certification as a Special Education teacher and am currently completing my (second) Master's degree in education, and my Doctorate in Business Administration. I have extensive professional experience teaching onli... Read more

Grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Reading, Writing, ESL/ESOL, Literature, Proofreading

I'm Samantha! I graduated Cum Laude from George Mason University. In my undergrad, I studied Integrative Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education. I then entered into the Accelerated Master's Program and graduated with my master's in Elementary Education. I am a certified teacher and have 4+ years of experience with the primary grades (K-3). I have a passion for tutoring because of my love for watching students' grow. I hope to instill in my students' my love for learning by guid... Read more

Vocabulary, Reading, Literature, Elementary Math, Elementary (K-6th), Phonics

As someone who spent a lot of time as a student after high school I know what it takes to succeed in academic life after high school. I graduated magna cum laude from undergrad and have a master's degree and a law degree. I have been practicing law for 11 years and I am looking to help others get where they want to go academically in the way that others helped me in the same way. I have taught at the University of Virginia School of law from 2005-2015, I have tutored undergraduate students... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Literature, Proofreading

As a lifelong lover of learning, I'm out to make sure every student has the chance to succeed. With my experience in both the undergraduate and graduate programs through the University of Mary Washington's College of Education, I have helped students in sixth through twelfth grade on all levels, from self-contained to Advanced Placement (AP). As a magna cum laude student (undergrad) and suma cum laude (graduate), I know the value of hard work and the success it brings. As a teacher, I love t... Read more

European History, Writing, English, Literature

Specializing in calculus and chemistry! I listen to my students, observe their learning style as they explaining what they do understand, then utilize their own learning style as I help to untangle their problem-spots. Together, we reveal creative solutions to complex problems. We learn how to translate word problems into mathematical instructions and see difficult processes in new light. One by one, obstacles to comprehension are bridged, dissolved, or demolished as my students are educated,... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Vocabulary, Grammar, Geometry

I have 20 years of award-winning teaching experience and specialize in teaching struggling readers to decode, comprehend, and appreciate literature. I take education very seriously, both professionally and personally. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from my Master's program and currently hold a 4.0 average in my doctoral program. I am organized, efficient, and able to match the needs of the learner to a strategy that works. I began tutoring college athletes while pursuing my undergraduate degree ... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Literature, Spelling, Elementary Science, Elementary (K-6th)

I?m Zoe! I am a recent graduate of Chantilly High School and will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall. In college, I will be majoring in Human Biology on the pre-med track. Throughout high school, I took rigorous courses on the honors, dual enrollment, and AP levels. I am most familiar with Calculus, Biology, and English (literature and writing), having received a 5 on both my Calculus AB and English Language AP Exams. However, I am flexible with tutoring a variety of subjects... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, American History, Biology, Calculus, Vocabulary, Writing, English

Hi, I'm Bridget! I graduated from American University with a Bachelor?s degree in Psychology and a minor in Education. I have been an elementary teacher for over four years. I tutor elementary subjects to include Reading, Writing, English, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Spelling. I believe every student learns in the matter that is best for them and I have a keen understanding of how to teach each student individually. I enjoy collaborating with parents to ensure the education goals ar... Read more

Biology, Chemistry, Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonics, Writing, Geography, English