Top ACT English Tutors serving Portsmouth
Mark: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I like to help students get prepared for university. I do this by simplifying the material they are struggling with, and re-presenting fundamental concepts in my own terms.
Education & Certification
United States Naval Academy - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
Olivia: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I have only been in the classroom for three years but I have absolutely loved it! I am a graduate of Troy University where I struggled to pick a major but finally found my passion in academia after working at Walt Disney World and received my Bachelors in English. I believe that every student is different and deserves their own classroom model.
Education & Certification
Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Narain: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...bachelors in accounting this December. I've been in the business of education since I was in 6th grade and finally started getting paid for it nearly 3 years ago. I'm big on empowerment and not making short term fixes but instead long term fixes so that on test day you won't need me. I'm super excited to be getting the chance to work with as many of you as I can and I can't wait...
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
John: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...to work hard in school and know how much work it takes to be successful. Since I have plans for becoming a doctor, I have studied for multiple tests including the SAT and ACT. I have extensive experience in standardized tests and can tutor not only on subject material, but also on test taking strategies. I was a biology major at Hampden Sydney College and took classes that included general biology, ecology, organismal biology, genetics,...
Education & Certification
Hampden-Sydney College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Eastern Virginia Medical School - Current Grad Student, Doctorate of Medicine
Alex: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...completed my Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University in three years as part of the Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. I was admitted to this highly competitive BS/MD program on a full scholarship directly from high school. I am passionate about academic success and very knowledgeable in college and medical school preparation. My primary tutoring experience includes admissions coaching, standardized test tutoring, and essay revisions. I value mentorship...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
David: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...and high school students, including 12th grade AP English classes, 6th-8th grade English classes and even some work in summer school with 3rd-5th grade content. My point: I have a broad range of experience teaching everything related to English - whether it's phonics and learning how to read, becoming a more advanced reader in high school, learning to write basic sentences, learning to write high school essays, appreciating Shakespeare, developing public speaking skills, or acquiring...
Education & Certification
Bob Jones University - Bachelors, English Education with an Emphasis in Teaching ESL
SAT Verbal: 710
Kelly: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...have been teaching at the college level since 1990. I have taught courses in English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience...
Education & Certification
Worcester State College - Bachelors, English and History
University of Connecticut - Masters, Medieval Studies
Roger: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I love explaining things to people - and I've been doing it for about 25 years. I want you to finish a session feeling like: "Wow, that guy really helped me! (plus - what a sense of humor!)
Education & Certification
Durham University UK - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of East Anglia - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Kayla: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...hello! I am excited to start tutoring with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with an interest in Wildlife Biology. However, I have a high interest in languages, as I have been studying Japanese for 10 years, Chinese for 2, and Italian for the past year! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, my enormous black cat, and writing. Don't hesitate to contact me, I...
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Tomekia: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom will be used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in one's capacity to make positive contributions to society. With this goal in mind, I am offering you tutoring with someone with...
Education & Certification
Saint Augustine College - Bachelors, Communications-Public relations
Webster University - PHD, Human Resources Management
Julissa: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...the University of Virginia. Throughout the past few years I have had a lot of experience in working with children of various age groups. I have assisted with a summer enrichment program in my local library that included children between the ages of 5 and 12, and have tutored high school students through a mentor program I am a part of. It is my goal to truly get to know students and help them understand...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Patrick: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...writing genres have emerged to compete with academic writing for recognition in the composition classroom. However, these genres may be too occupationally grounded to meet the needs of entering students who have yet to choose a major and whose primary objective is to receive an academic degree. Accordingly, one of my chief pedagogical goals is to engage students with writing exercises and instruction that will strengthen their accuracy of expression while teaching the methods of...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
Old Dominion University - Master of Arts, English
Adrianne: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...in Geology. I'm planning on continuing my education in a Masters program this fall. I'm attending the University of Idaho and I plan to study volcanoes. I got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes that deal...
Education & Certification
Radford University - Bachelor of Science, Geology
University of Idaho - Current Grad Student, Geology
Brooke: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
Dedicated to helping your student realize their strengths and achieve academic excellence.
Education & Certification
Liberty University - Bachelor in Arts, American Sign Language (ASL)
Helena: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...for five years. I have three years of experience tutoring students one-on-one in college-level writing and French. I have also tutored friends and family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in addition to helping students complete individual...
Education & Certification
Oklahoma Baptist University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Old Dominion University - Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
Tabarak: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...I've always had a fiery passion for teaching and I'm exceptionally excited to begin embarking on that journey! I'm a World Languages and Cultures major with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies - my ambitions and passions have led me to pursue instruction in a global classroom. I hope to work with refugees abroad and equip those students with the tools they need to take on the world despite the trauma and pain they've experienced....
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Joela: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...years, I received 2 Bachelors of Science Degrees- one in Chemistry, and the other in Instruction & Curriculum. As part of my Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively present new and dense information to a variety of audiences. I also...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Amy: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...of Louisville with an M.A. in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I taught high school English for nine years and know the need to be flexible and understanding to best teach a student. I enjoy helping students develop their writing and am very passionate about helping students prepare for the ACT. My goal is to encourage life-long learning and encouraging my students to vocalize and question to become comfortable with any subject material.
Education & Certification
Bellarmine University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Secondary Education
University of Louisville - Master of Arts, English
Samantha: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...my high school and college years I have been involved in theatre, especially musical theatre. I could talk about my favorite musical all day. I am hoping to pursue a graduate degree in English in the coming few years. I love tutoring because I enjoy helping students to figure out the best ways to solve problems and to increase their education. I believe that every students is capable of achieving great things and I want...
Education & Certification
Milligan College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Elizabeth: Portsmouth ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...in my community, so I have always had a passion for helping and teaching others. More recently, I have been a research assistant for an epidemiologist, and I am also a teaching assistant for a college biology class. I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in biology and plan to obtain a Master's degree in public health. One of my favorite ways to teach is by having an interactive presentation with lots of visual...
Education & Certification
College of William and Mary - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
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