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

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

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

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

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)

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

I am a licensed teacher in both Virginia and North Carolina. I have been teaching general and special education for 13years. I teach the entire curriculum K-8. My experience includes working in the public and private schools as well as homeschooling other families? children. I have tested highly qualified, by the state, to teach math. I have been successful using many reading programs. The main components of comprehension are addressed including Main Idea/Supporting Details, Sequencing... Read more

Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonics, Reading, Writing, Literature, Proofreading, Elementary Math