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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

I am an award winning and published writer with a masters degree and over ten years of tutoring experience. My specializations include English and writing for Middle and High School students as well as Religious Studies for undergraduates. 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 ... Read more

American History, European History, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Literature, World History

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 am a dynamic, certified special education teacher, senior instructor, and curriculum developer who has owned my own training business since 2008. I completed my doctorate in business administration (DBA) with a 4.0 GPA and my MBA with a GPA of 3.93. I absolutely 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. I have extensive professional experience teaching onli... Read more

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

I am a licensed teacher in Virginia and North Carolina. I have been teaching, K-8. General and Special education students for 13 years. 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, Inferences, Fact and Op... Read more

American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonics, Reading, Writing, English, Literature