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The Best English Tutors in Chesapeake, VA

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Jessica S.

50/hour

Chesapeake, VA

Experienced Teacher with 10+ Years of Experience

4.9 (185)

680 hours tutoring

I have taught or tutored English/Language Arts in grades K-12 since 2005.

Patient, encouraging, amazing!

Jessica started helping our son with his writing assignments while our public school system experimented with distance learning during COVID 19. Jessica was super patient and encouraging as our son, who needs extra time due to exe... - Iris, 44 lessons with Jessica

Rena A.

60/hour

Near Chesapeake, VA

Doctor of Medicine, 6+ yrs Tutoring, Hopkins Research & MPH

5.0 (96)

336 hours tutoring

Response time: 46 minutes

I also know how to write well-articulated personal statements for medical school applications, so I would be happy to help you edit your medical school essays and/or AAMCAS / AACOMAS applications. I have also helped students learn English. As a result of speaking foreign languages, such as Russian, I...

Patient, passionate, and knowledgeable tutor

I had a number of sessions with Rena for the past two months preparing for Anatomy class. Rena showed to be a very competent, patient, knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive teacher. She is an easy-going person and I felt very c... - Kira, 30 lessons with Rena

Dr. Kurt E.

35/hour

Near Chesapeake, VA

PhD in History, instructor, and tutor

4.9 (278)

994 hours tutoring

I have been teaching history on the college level for twenty-four years. My goal is to help everyone I teach and tutor to understand and appreciate history. I believe I have been successful at telling the story of history in a manner that is interesting and enjoyable. I make an effort to break down difficult subjects by...

Dr. Kurt is patient

I’m excited about learning a new piece by Chopin. We are off to a good start with the new material, and I am getting feedback that’s helping me in my development as a beginner. - Paula, 53 lessons with Dr. Kurt

Laura D.

50/hour

Near Chesapeake, VA

William and Mary English Major w/ 15 Years Teaching

4.9 (52)

171 hours tutoring

B.A. English William and Mary M. Ed. Education UVA 11 years of teaching experience 2 years of college writing tutoring experience

The Best Tutor

Laura is a great tutor that will definitely help you improve your academic skills. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and prepared. After learning from her, my writing and grammar skills improved significantly. Most importantly, she... - Jong, 38 lessons with Laura

Eileen W.

40/hour

Near Chesapeake, VA

Licensed Teacher with Endorsement in English

5.0 (51)

167 hours tutoring

I hold a Master's degree in Education (M.Ed.) and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia with endorsements in English, Algebra 1, Middle English Language Arts, Middle School Mathematics, and Special Education (General Curriculum K-12). I am currently teaching high school English.

Exceptional!!!

Eileen is a an exceptional tutor. She imparts her knowledge in a manner that truly resonated with my daughter. After collaborating for several months, both my daughter and I feel significantly more confident in her comprehension l... - Amy, 12 lessons with Eileen

Robert M.

25/hour

Chesapeake, VA

Math and Science Tutor with 4+ years experience

4.9 (64)

333 hours tutoring

Hi, there! I'm Robert, a professional tutor with approximately 7+ years of experience tutoring in a variety of subjects. A vast majority of my college work was based around the sciences (a tremendous amount of physics courses, chemistry courses, and engineering courses). I have an associate's in Electrical Engineering,...

The Best

I would definitely recommend Robert to anybody who doesn't consider themselves a "quick" learner. He's patient and doesn't mind explaining the same thing more than once. He knows how to explain material, specifically college level... - Veronica, 8 lessons with Robert

Amy C.

60/hour

Near Chesapeake, VA

Private Professional Tutor for All Ages

5.0 (5)

8 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

I have held several jobs writing articles for local newspapers and publishers, experiences which helped hone my proofreading skills. I further cultivated my writing skills as an English Literature double-major at the College of William & Mary. Since 2016, I have worked as a private writing tutor helping...

Kiana D.

25/hour

Near Chesapeake, VA

Spanish Tutor

4.4 (5)

11 hours tutoring

I am currently a student at Tidewater Community College. I seek to become a Spanish teacher in the future at the middle school level. I am currently enrolled in an Intermediate Spanish class at my college. I should graduate this summer, then I will transfer to a university where I will receive my bachelor's degree in...

Behrouz S.

50/hour

Near Chesapeake, VA

Patient and experienced math and computer science tutor

5.0 (10)

25 hours tutoring

I have 8+ years of ESL (English as a second language) teaching experience with students of various ages ranging from 4 to 70 years old. I like working with kids as well as adults. It has always been one of my greatest joys to see students flourish by learning a second language. My unique experience with...

Kyle R.

45/hour

Near Chesapeake, VA

Always helpful!

4.7 (6)

15 hours tutoring

I am currently going to school for animation so my specialty is in computer graphics. This does not mean that this is all that I am proficient in. I have been tutoring fellow classmates since the fifth grade. I can help in English, math, science, history, computer software, and the arts. If you have any...

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Madeline V.

60/hour

Experienced English and Language Arts Teacher for Elementary Students

Response time: 18 minutes

My main focus is to help elementary students enhance their reading, writing, and communication skills. Each student has personalized lessons targeting the areas that need improving. I introduce them to grammar and composition basics, guide them to...

Comprehensive Creative Caring Tutor!

Madeline gave me a STRONG foundation in the use of the Design features in Power Point, while simultaneously helping me to transform the very drab slides that I had created on my own. She also shared links to websites that contain... - Lolita, 4 lessons with Madeline

GiGi R.

75/hour

Freelance Writer & Editor with BA in English & 15+ Years of Experience

5.0 (531)

1,370 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing...

Excellent college essay reviewer

Gigi was beyond fantastic. She helped us with multiple reviews of essays for multiple colleges with a fine-toothed comb. My family is very impressed by her writing skills, she is so quick in analyzing and refining the essay. She w... - Yogita, 26 lessons with GiGi

Vijayalakshmi L.

60/hour

Computer Science Professor for AP Computer Science A, DBMS & SQL, Java

5.0 (237)

1,328 hours tutoring

I train students and non-native English speakers in English. I work as ESL tutor as well.

Excellent Teacher!

Vijji is teaching computer science to my son. My son had to switch schools and he missed few concepts in his transition, Very happy to find Vijji and she is excellent and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend students looking ... - Julia, 4 lessons with Vijayalakshmi

Nancy H.

50/hour

Pro Writer with MA in English and College Teaching Experience

5.0 (178)

479 hours tutoring

I have a BA and MA in English and a Community College Teaching Credential. I tutored in the Writing Center at San Jose State University (SJSU) for 2 years. For 5 years I taught English composition at SJSU and a number of community...

Great Tutor for AP ENGLISH

Nancy is a great AP English tutor. She’s very knowledgeable and patient. My granddaughter enjoys working with her and looks forward to AP English class now. - Sabrina, 4 lessons with Nancy

Amanda W.

80/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

5.0 (226)

1,531 hours tutoring

I have a BA in English Literature as well as a Juris Doctorate.

Incredible Guidance Throughout the Law School Admissions Process

I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda

Colleen O.

135/hour

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

5.0 (1036)

4,125 hours tutoring

Response time: 20 minutes

I have a cum laude honors degree in English and also have three years tutoring English, writing and reading for all ages. I am patient, thorough and dependable and love working with students one- on- one.

Outstanding Tutor in Every Way

5 out of 5 stars is not enough! We hired Colleen to help our daughter prepare for the SAT, after reading dozens of 5-star reviews about her. Colleen has now worked with our daughter for almost two years and the experience has been... - Stacey, 85 lessons with Colleen

Dana G.

140/hour

Here to Help You Understand, Not Memorize, the English Language

5.0 (75)

263 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 minutes

While I am always happy to drill specific vocabulary lists with students, most of my vocabulary lessons happen naturally within other sessions. I train my students not just to memorize words, but to learn their multilingual etymological roots....

Knowledgeable and patient

I’m glad that I found Dana to tutor my son’s SAT English, she is knowledgeable and patient, she also focus on his weaknesses. We look forward ti have more lessons with Dana. - Pui Kei , 9 lessons with Dana

Hazel D.

60/hour

Contact Hazel for tutoring in writing, English, or reading.

4.9 (287)

1,191 hours tutoring

Response time: 40 minutes

I earned a Master's degree in Journalism which enables me to teach or tutor students in writing, English, reading, grammar and other subjects in the field of print messaging. My undergraduate degree also is in Journalism. I am a...

A very excellent and knowledgeable tutor, most highly recommended.

Dear Hazel, Thank you very much for your work with our student to date. His English has improved tremendously. He is now much more at ease with English, he asks questions, readily joins in conversation and in fact initiates conve... - Br. Edward, 33 lessons with Hazel

Kristine W.

65/hour

English teacher and academic tutor with a passion for editing

5.0 (199)

1,056 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 minutes

My passion for creativity is what drove me to obtain my bachelor's in English (specializing in writing), and my love for helping others is what led me to obtain a master's in teaching English as a second language (ESL). I...

AMAZING

Kristine has been an incredible help to me with my writing. She is incredibly knowledgeable about APA guidelines, a very patient teacher, and very detailed in her work. She responds quickly to requests, and is timely in return of ... - Charlie, 25 lessons with Kristine

Jen H.

75/hour

M.A. TESOL with 3+years of pronunciation tutoring

5.0 (358)

789 hours tutoring

Response time: 48 minutes

I completed a graduate-level course in teaching English pronunciation. I taught English pronunciation to a high school ESL class for a few years. For the past three years or so, I have been tutoring students in English...

Attentive and dedicated tutor

I have been taking classes with Jen for a while, and I really enjoy them. She is punctual for every session, always has the activities prepared, and focuses on my specific needs. We have worked on learning all the English sounds a... - Isabel, 56 lessons with Jen

Judy V.

90/hour

UBE Bar Exam, French, ESL, Job Interview Preparation, LSAT, and SAT

5.0 (1702)

14,831 hours tutoring

I have experience teaching at all levels and to all age groups, from pre-school children to post-graduate level, including business people seeking to acquire a working knowledge of English as a Second Language or French. As a British...

Great tutor that knows the exam inside and out! Ditch the commercial courses for Judy!

The first half of my bar prep journey was extremely stressful. On top of studying during a global pandemic, my commercial bar prep course gave me no guidance on what to focus on and failed to provide me with a productive schedule.... - Nick, 59 lessons with Judy

Jeffrey N.

100/hour

PhD in Comparative Literature

5.0 (245)

507 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 minutes

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a...

Exceptional Writing Tutor and Editor

I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

Marianne B.

165/hour

ACT English Preparation

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5.0 (1781)

6,505 hours tutoring

My ACT English tutoring plan helps students develop a strong skill set to master the three parts of the English exam: Grammar, usage, and rhetoric, Reading, and Writing. I individualize the plan to meet each student’s goal for the...

Spectacular college essay tutor/coach

Marianne helped my daughter tremendously, to brainstorm, edit and craft her college personal statement and supplemental essays. Her feedback was extensive and detailed. Marianne was helpful in keeping my daughter, a notorious proc... - Inoka, 10 lessons with Marianne

Danielle P.

100/hour

Experienced French Professor, Novelist, French & English Tutor

5.0 (724)

3,277 hours tutoring

I have over fourteen years of experience editing and critiquing both fiction and non-fiction for other writers, and I love helping students with their creative writing assignments and college essays. I was also an English professor at a...

Ideal educator and a brilliant tutor.

Hands down, the best tutor we've ever hired. So, so pleased at the progress my daughter has made with Danielle both in classwork and for her IB French HL test. She's the perfect blend of patience, professionalism and instructiona... - Sarah, 45 lessons with Danielle

James C.

60/hour

Experienced Teacher - Special Needs/Accelerated/English for All Ages

4.9 (221)

1,708 hours tutoring

...phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these skills with native English speakers and English language learners in preK-8. Since 2004, I have served as a speech coach to adult clients of many different...

Intuitive, informed, attentive, and adaptable tutor!

James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James

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Fenny M.

9 English lessons

Elena taught me how to speak, read and write with proper English. She taught how to speak with correct pronunciation, so I can reduce my accent. After Elena taught me everything I need to improve my English. Now, I can speak English more confident and natural than before. Also I can write English with correct grammar. As someone who has gone through her English tutorial. I highly recommend Elena; she has extensive knowledge of teaching English for ESL student.

Chulwan I.

61 English lessons

First of all, Karen always makes me feel at ease. This gives me confidence, so I enjoy speaking English. Even if I use broken English or my pronunciation is repeatedly wrong, she corrects my mistakes kindly. That is a big chance for to me to improve my English without fear. Karen's tolerant attitude encourages me to speak English more. I have also learned to speak English efficiently in class with Karen.

Yuanyang Z.

71 English lessons

I recommend him to anyone who is not native to English and wants to improve his/her English. I have been in the United States for over 11 years. Although people could mostly understand what I said, I knew that my oral English had some issues. I found Steven on Wyzant with the goal to reduce my accent. In our first class, Steven diagnosed two major problems in my oral English: wrong pronunciations in some specific sounds and incorrect grammar usage.

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