Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...creativity at work. I have provided music lessons and academic help on a professional and a peer-to-peer basis, as time permitted, for the last eight years. My experience includes mentoring for the JCOC Kids Club program and the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching a high school Mock Trial team. Tutoring goes best when the student is motivated, and I...

...is on English Language Arts--the subject about which I am the most passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the best education possible, but also that education is not one-size-fits-all. I therefore employ a wide range of instructional methods, understanding that a strategy that works well for one person might not work for someone else. I make it a priority to listen closely to my students in order to find the best tools for...

...and tutor is to break concepts down to make things easier to understand. In other words, I don't want to make things harder than they need to be. I use technology as much as possible and like to find resources that I can provide to my students to make their academic careers more enjoyable and manageable. I retired from the US Navy in 2015 after serving for 22 years on active duty. I am enjoying...

...submitted the last of my work for my MA in history. I have a BA in History and Art History from Washington and Lee University and I studied for my MA in England. Now that I am home, I'm working towards a teaching license. In the mean time I want to work with students and help them improve in any way I can! I am an excellent writer and can proof read essays for class...

Hi there! My name is Brenner and I am a sophomore studying government and history at Cornell University. My academic interests and specialties include government, literature, economics, writing, and history. As a lifelong learner who has over three years of experience helping dozens of people of all backgrounds and ages, I still find that the most rewarding aspect of tutoring is seeing students achieve their goals. Can't wait to work with you!

...I currently works in Taxation at Cherry Bekaert and I'm finishing my 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...

I look forward to helping you meet your goals! Let's see what you're great at, and let's find some new skills to grow! It takes a village to raise an independent learner, and I would love to be a part of your village!

I am here for you, and my job is help you do better and build upon what you already know.

I have not only a passion for learning, but I have a passion for teaching others as well. I am especially interested in science and math as they are the main two subjects that drive the world forward and give us new technologies that may some day change the world.

Hello! I'm a prospective grad student looking to earn a little extra cash. I love animals and the arts. I am one of the best electric guitar players in the world right now. I am qualified to teach a variety of subjects and I look forward to working with you towards achieving your goals!

After practicing law for 19 years, I left the legal field to spend more time with my daughter and to write. I love helping students learn and have a knack for breaking complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts. As one of my business mentors, Marie Forleo, says "Everything is figureoutable!"

...I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers make gains in the areas of reading comprehension and decoding. I have also passed the Reading for Virginia Educators Praxis which covers a variety of reading topics and reading instruction strategies. I firmly believe that having my students focus on short term gains and not perfection, helps boost their...

...language requirements by living in Puebla, Mexico for a summer, while attending the University of Madera. Prior to graduating, I was offered a contract to teach Social Studies for Norfolk Public Schools, and have enjoyed a rewarding career as a seventh-grade classroom Teacher. I have taught gifted and learning disabled students in a regular classroom setting. Some rewarding teaching experiences have happened as I formed and directed "Ladies First", an after-school program to encourage girls...

...The University of Alabama studying Social Work. I have done non-profit work through the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth and written grants for various other non-profit organizations. I have a passion for helping others, especially youth, reach their full potential through education. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about History, English, and Literature. I love to aid students in improving their reading comprehension and writing skills. I believe that every...

...and I am very excited to begin tutoring with Varsity. Education is very important to me, as I am currently pursing my second master's degree. I have worked primarily in the mental health field for the past 10 years, but most of that was in an in-school setting in which I was responsible for assisting students with their educational needs. In my last position, I served as an education paraprofessional. I also served as a...

Second-year at William and Mary history major focusing on the 20th century, specifically experiences of non-westerners and otherwise marginalized voices. I believe that community and connection are essential to the human experience. I aspire to share stories with others through poetry and prose to contribute to a more cohesive society. Tutoring is a way to connect on an individual basis in order to facilitate the spread of knowledge.

...because I love to see people learn. There is something truly amazing about spreading knowledge and curiosity. I am also a very empathetic person, so I take on my students' goals and struggles as my own. I commit to helping my students and I have the skills to do so. I have a natural aptitude for education, have studied and learned about the profession while earning my master's degree in teaching, and have many years...

...that some subjects are not the most interesting to every student, but I do my best to make each topic applicable to real life. I also make sure it is fun- because if you're going to learn something it may as well be enjoyable. I know that all students learn differently, so I incorporate a number of different teaching methods to ensure that I reach all students. I am very hands on and encourage my...

...is to never give up on a student, to be fully dedicated to their needs and their education, and to always make sure they always strive for their best to develop self-confidence and success. When I tutor, I like to challenge my students because I see their capabilities. If needed, I will also assist students with study habits, time management skills, and organization as we progress through our sessions. I was a Spanish Tutor and...

...undergraduate student at the University of Virginia majoring in Biochemistry. I am most passionate about mathematics and chemistry. However, I only have previous experience in tutoring mathematics, such as basic Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, and Pre-calculus, in both elementary and high school students. I have also served as an instructional assistant in a summer program at my school in the English Department, so I have decent skills to tutor different subjects beside mathematics and chemistry. In...