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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 (18)

65 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...

Excellent Assessment

Ms. Latasha assessment was spot on for my son. Her years in education truly reflected in her ability to understand and identify what my son needs support around. She was wonderful in identifying his strengths as well as areas he ... - Marie, 14 lessons with Latasha

Jessica S.

$75/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

Amy C.

$60/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Private Professional Tutor for All Ages

5.0 (5)

8 hours tutoring

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...

Dr. Kurt E.

$35/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

PhD in History, instructor, and tutor

4.9 (285)

1,043 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...

Very knowledgeable and able to work one on one.

I would definitely use this tutor again for the following reasons: He was very knowledgeable on the subjects, took time to understand work one on one. He actually showed he cared and did not rush. He gave test anxiety advice whic... - Steven, 5 lessons with Dr. Kurt

Jenna R.

$60/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Experienced Teacher Tutors History and English!

5.0 (14)

23 hours tutoring

I have taught poetry and literature classes to learners from 9th grade to adults through both ASU and Harvard, as well as tutored multiple private school students in the art of literature analysis as well as high school and college writing.

Francesca S.

$60/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

MA in English Literature and MFA in Creative Writing

5.0 (9)

16 hours tutoring

1. BA in English from CSUEB 2. Current Grad student at CSUEB - Master's in English 3. Teacher of English 800-803 at CSUEB

Excellent editor

I want to get into an English degree, but I am not too confident with my ability to tell a story in my personal statement, I was worried about whether it sounds natural or not. Francesca listened to what I had in mind, helped me m... - Sally

Jim S.

$40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Experienced, Proven Teacher

4.9 (117)

566 hours tutoring

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 (67)

215 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

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

sure she is great tutor for English

she is really great tutor for English Grammar and reading ,I think she is the best tutor in Norfolk,Va and Virginia Beach. - Abdulaziz

Evelyn M.

$42/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Patient and Knowledgeable Accounting, Business, Math, Writing Tutor

5.0 (233)

580 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

Behrouz S.

$50/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Patient and experienced math and computer science tutor

5.0 (11)

26 hours tutoring

... languages, including MATLAB, Python, R, SPSS, and Fortran, with a focus on solving mathematically-oriented problems. I also bring over eight years of ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching experience, working with students of all ages—from young children (age 4) to adults in their 70s. Teaching ESL is a true passion...

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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Patrick S.

$68/hour

M.A. English/Test Validator for Ohio Licensure

5.0 (1044)

3,310 hours tutoring

I had over ten student teachers in my teaching career, served as an NCATE Examiner, and worked on the validation team for the Ohio Licensure Exam in Language Arts for grades 7-12.

Changed my life

I have started considering the idea of boarding school since the Fall of 2023. Applications required various materials such as current school grades, achievements, etc., but it also demanded an essay and your SSAT result. Patric... - Elan, 12 lessons with Patrick

Denielle S.

$40/hour

Experienced Professional English Educator

5.0 (103)

719 hours tutoring

I have taught English/Language Arts for more than 18 years in the classroom. My lessons include literature, grammar, writing, and vocabulary. I have successfully helped a wide range of students with diverse needs advance in their...

Dane G.

$200/hour

English major with creative writing master's

5.0 (1225)

2,563 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 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

Jonathan K.

$450/hour

Top Yale Grad; Seasoned Teacher of Writing & Literature

Response time: 16 minutes

Essay Mentor, Fulbright Commission, 2015-2020. Teacher-Consultant, National Writing Project. Top honors from Yale; MEd from Tufts, concentration in English. Certificate in Creative Writing, UC Berkeley.

Excellent writing tutor

Jon first started helping my son last year when he was in 11th grade with an IB English paper that my son was stuck on. Jon provided specific guidance as a result my son got over the writing hump and received a good grade in Engl... - Lora, 53 lessons with Jonathan

Maggie H.

$70/hour

Experienced English Instructor for Adult Learners

5.0 (1251)

3,320 hours tutoring

Response time: 40 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.

$95/hour

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

5.0 (429)

3,056 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

Jeffrey N.

$125/hour

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

5.0 (318)

717 hours tutoring

Response time: 54 minutes

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college,...

Look no further! Brilliant, gifted and passionate teacher

It is really difficult for me to provide a fair enough review for Dr. Jeffrey Neil (Jeff), simply because of his personal extremely high achievements and superior ability to deliver instructions. I feel privileged to have Jeff’s t... - Ali, 10 lessons with Jeffrey

Steven K.

$125/hour

PhD English Tutor — Literature, Language & Academic Writing

5.0 (2048)

6,276 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I hold a PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I specialized in the history of written language, literary studies, and classical and medieval Latin. I have taught English at every level–from...

Fantastic and detailed analysis of University English!

I need to expand my review to say how impressed my daughter was with Steven's step by step analysis and critique of her essay. She asked why all English professors could not be as great as Steven!! We will definitely ask him to tu... - Pamela, 6 lessons with Steven

Kristine W.

$68/hour

English teacher and academic tutor with a passion for editing

5.0 (311)

1,367 hours tutoring

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...

Best tutor!

When I saw Kristine for her profile, I know she’s a perfect fit for me for my English class. When we first met online, she was very friendly and thoughtful person. I love how she tells me about my essays and what needs to be fixed... - Briana, 12 lessons with Kristine

Dana G.

$140/hour

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

5.0 (105)

349 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 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....

Great teacher!

We found a right and knowledgeable teacher for our son’s English lesson! She listened well and initiated approach to move forward with his studies at the school. So we exactly wanted someone who can help him to improve his school ... - Sujeewa, 6 lessons with Dana

Jen H.

$100/hour

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

5.0 (469)

979 hours tutoring

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...

After and Beyond

Jen went after and beyond by contacting my daughter's English teacher and finding out what she is missing and areas that she need to improve. She gathered many key words for my daughter to read and get familiar with. I believe my ... - Huan, 124 lessons with Jen

Razi H.

$540/hour

Harvard Grad Experienced English Tutor

5.0 (538)

1,894 hours tutoring

Response time: 42 minutes

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...

Four Ivy Leagues

I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so y... - C, 24 lessons with Razi

Sherry W.

$40/hour

Every Level of English Offered: ESL to AP Literature

5.0 (1590)

4,390 hours tutoring

I taught all needs levels of students in English 7, 8, 9, and 12 with great success combining school district and state standards with individual learning needs such as spelling and written expression. I am very familiar with the literature...

Knowledge and patience tutor

My daughter is a 9th grader. She has been taking weekly English class with Sherry for almost 3 months. To be honest, I’m not the kind of person would write comments or feedback. Till recently I heard many good feedbacks from my da... - Linda, 35 lessons with Sherry

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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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