Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...area in 2011 for college where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2015. I taught Health and Physical Education for 1 year and recently decided to take a new path in my educational career with Varsity Tutors and I am excited to start this journey. I feel the program itself is very well-rounded. In my spare time I am a photographer and crafter and love to hangout and relax. To my parents and students...

...level as well as help them achieve their academic goals! I strive to make a comfortable environment for my students so that they can get the most out of every session. I truly believe that practice makes perfect, and the specialized curriculums and one on one concept of tutoring make it so helpful for a student who wants to succeed. I am excited to help you achieve your goals for your future. I tutor English...

...know how 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...

...rhetoric. While at Pepperdine, I also studied music, vocal emphasis, and had the opportunity to spend time in Germany working with a small opera company in Heidelberg. I was also a member and eventual president of the university’s improv troupe and had multiple internships in the publishing arena. It was during my time at Pepperdine that I discovered my love for tutoring! I first began as a writing tutor in the library’s writing center and...

...infants and as old as elementary school age. I believe I have the best qualities of a tutor because I am an expert in the curricula I've been teaching, I have experience differentiating my lessons and explanations for students of all achievement levels, and I have the patience required to try, try again when I give an explanation or lesson and a student still does not understand. My hobbies include reading (mostly fiction) for pleasure,...

...University in Nigeria, and although I didn't get a chance to formally teach in the classroom, I have always had an interest in passing on the knowledge of such a beautiful language, having tutored students on Grammar and Reading comprehension. My keen eye for editing and proofreading essays was developed in my undergraduate years, and has continued even after graduate school! I am also able to teach and assist with a wide range of subjects...

...Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development and a Master of Arts in Education from Brandman University. I believe in educating the Whole Child. Creating fun educational activities that encourage student growth in every area. I have spent the last three years as an elementary school teacher in the private school sector. Finally, I have a highly interactive style of teaching that is flexible enough to cater for a diverse range of learning styles, needs...

...facilitating creative writing programs for inner-city middle and high school students. My programs focused on the science fiction, biology, and food culture themes, which were always very well received by students. Prior to my time at JYF, I was an English teacher to ninth and tenth grade students at Tabb High School, in the esteemed York County School Division. During this time, I built lasting relationships with staff and students, while also engaging students in...

I am a former Nuclear Operator for the US Navy. Throughout my time in the Navy, I trained many sailors, learning varied educational techniques along the way. I look forward to using them to help other reach their goals.

...as I am the Adviser of my Department's study abroad in Bath, England program. I have taught in England, and conducted lectures in Greece and Malaysia. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. and M.A. in English and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Antioch University. I also have a background in magazine writing and editing. Before becoming an Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hampton University, I was a Teaching...

...excited to introduce myself to you. I have a MA in Special Education concentrating on Emotional and Behavior Disorders, and my BA is in University Studies focusing on English and History. I have a wide range of experience as a teacher- I've taught both in the classroom and online. My favorite subjects to teach are chess, English, and ESL. I strive to make learning fun as that is the key to retention! I look forward...

...I have experience tutoring students in math, reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am extremely patient and understanding, and I...

...I've enjoyed getting to know my students, embraced the challenge of finding the best way to help each one, and celebrated every improvement. Outside of academics, I am a professional classical musician and am active as a French horn teacher and performer. I've worked as a tutor at a math tutoring company for two years, where I've gotten a lot experience with students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I'm very familiar with the best techniques...

...great satisfaction. I began training adults in the business field, starting the representatives for the company then the management. Then I created training process for the entire footprint of a fortune 500 company. Before leaving the business world, I traveled around the United States to train individuals from the ages eighteen and up. I decided to pursue a career in the school system as a second career. I have worked with student with diverse learning...

I have been tutoring for three years. I am interested in helping your child succeed in their schoolwork.

...the University 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...

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.

...subjects including chemistry, physical geography, human geography (and labs), marine geography, environmental science, Caribbean geography, globalization, political ecology, writing for the sciences, writing and research, and communication. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects and like to discover ways to personalize lessons. My first focus is to build trust and communication with the student, and give them the skills to feel independent and sure of how to succeed in the desired subject area. I tend...

Hannah is a rising second-year in Old Dominion University's three-year Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. For the past year Hannah has been working as a tutor in the Writing Center on campus, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her specialties include grammar, sentence structure, organization, brainstorming methods, outlining, and study and research strategies.

...is satisfying because I not only get to work on my teaching skills, but that the students I teach will become the future generation of [insert profession here!]. I find that interactions with my students and abundant examples (preferably real-life) works best when trying to get a point across. A productive environment for my students to thrive in is of the highest priority. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in...