Hello! My name is Ms. Ivy Patterson, and I am the founder and CEO of Divine Essentials Virtual Tutoring Service. I was born and raised in Talladega, Al. I am a proud graduate of Talladega High School and I am ecstatic to be taking the opportunity to help students in need. I will focus on tutoring in the area of Reading and English Language Arts for grades 6-12.

I have over 7 years of teaching experience and I am a highly qualified/ certified English teacher. I have a Bachelor's Degree from Alabama A&M University, as well as, certification to teach middle school English. While at Alabama A&M University, I served as a cheerleader and an ambassador for the English Language Arts Department of the school. I received my M.S. degree from Jacksonville State University. This degree is also majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in English Language Arts. Currently, I am working on my Educational Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership. I have a love for learning and it is my mission to help uncover this passion in all my students. In my free time, I enjoy reading, crafting, shopping, and spending time with my loving family.

As an ELA teacher, I strongly believe that literacy is the foundation of all learning. When students are better readers and writers, their performance in all subjects increases, and they are better able to think and communicate their thoughts. Literacy is the most significant skill needed to function effectively in school, in the workplace, and in society. It is vital to a successful education, career, and quality of life! Literacy is empowering!

Honors and Recognitions

Chick fil A "Second Mile" Teacher of the Month

Pell City Schools Educational Foundation Grant Recipient

Teacher of the Year Nominee

Educational Honor Society Inductee- Jacksonville State University

Award Winning Cheerleading Coach


Ivy E. Patterson