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The Best English Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

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Latasha D.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Highly Qualified English Language Arts Teacher and Writing Coach

5.0 (15)

45 hours tutoring

I am a highly qualified Florida educator, certified in 6-12 English, with K-12 reading endorsement, and ESOL endorsement. I teach research-based strategies students can apply to deepen comprehension of what they read and encourage students to employ critical thinking skills. I am skilled at tailoring lesson plans...

Dr. Kurt E.

35/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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

Evelyn M.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Patient and Knowledgeable Accounting, Business, Math, Writing Tutor

5.0 (233)

574 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring business English for about 10 years.

amazing teacher, patient and understanding

Amazing all around, truly one of the best tutors I have ever talked to. We really built a fun connection and she made going to tutoring so much fun. Gonna definitely use her again for many other classes! - Kensey, 9 lessons with Evelyn

Amy C.

60/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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...

Rena A.

60/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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

Laura D.

50/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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

Jim S.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Experienced, Proven Teacher

4.9 (114)

560 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

I taught English abroad in Honduras for 2 years, and have taught it as a Homebound teacher for over 13 years in Newport News Public Schools.

Eileen W.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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

Jessica S.

50/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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

Robert M.

25/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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

Behrouz S.

50/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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...

Kiana D.

25/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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...

Kyle R.

45/hour

Near Portsmouth, 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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GiGi R.

75/hour

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

5.0 (530)

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

Kristine W.

65/hour

English teacher and academic tutor with a passion for editing

5.0 (199)

1,055 hours tutoring

Response time: 46 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

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

Maggie H.

70/hour

Experienced English Instructor for Adult Learners

5.0 (1208)

3,017 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

I hold a Masters degree in Adult Education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language. As both a classroom instructor and a university administrator, I have worked with non-native English speaking students from...

My Best Tutor Ever!

If you are looking for a tutor who will exceed your expectations, Maggie is that person. Her vibrant outgoing personality makes tutoring sessions fun and engaging, while her incredible teaching skills, extensive experience, and t... - Zulfia, 54 lessons with Maggie

Amanda W.

80/hour

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

5.0 (226)

1,529 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

Razi H.

720/hour

Harvard Grad Experienced English Tutor

5.0 (498)

1,620 hours tutoring

I have lots of experience teaching English as a second language to all ages and all backgrounds (I quite literally worked with refugees and immigrants from all around the world). At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and...

He got me into my dream school!

Razi is truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend him highly enough for anyone navigating the college admissions process. From the very first session, it was clear that he genuinely cares about his students and their success. What... - Amy, 13 lessons with Razi

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

Jen H.

75/hour

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

5.0 (357)

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

Marianne B.

165/hour

ACT English Preparation

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

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

Frank S.

235/hour

ASL English Teacher/Basketball Coach

5.0 (1349)

6,119 hours tutoring

Response time: 20 minutes

I have studied ASL - American Sign Language - for several years. I also taught English at a State Deaf School in Pennsylvania as well as coached Boys Basketball. I am able to teach anyone the rudimentary elements of ASL such as the...

800 on SAT

Frank is the best tutor out there. No discussion. After a few sessions with my son. My son started getting perfect score of 800. I didn’t even things that’s possible. My son is always excited about the sessions. Thank you Frank! - Mary, 13 lessons with Frank

Dane G.

175/hour

English major with creative writing master's

5.0 (1074)

2,087 hours tutoring

Response time: 59 minutes

I majored in English at Fordham University, then went on to Columbia to get my master's in creative writing. I've written creatively for magazines and blogs, and worked as a staff writer, copy editor, and proofreader.

Patient, Enthusiastic, & Prepared Tutor

Our second grader absolutely loved her first lesson with Dane! Not only did Dane thoroughly assess her and determine clear short-term and long-term objectives, but he also made her feel comfortable through playing educational game... - Holly, 45 lessons with Dane

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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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