Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Suffolk, VA

...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 have two main approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just because', we have to discover how it's related to our whole world and especially to things the student already knows they care about. Second, getting to...

Greetings! As an educator with over 10 years of experience teaching Reading and Language Arts for grades k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language Disabilities (specifically Dyslexia & Dysgraphia), test preparation, ADHD, and more. I look...

I am a recent graduate of Radford University. I majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with a license to teach Pre-K to 6th grade. I have experience tutoring and teaching many different ages. I concentrated in math and Spanish during my time at Radford. I love to work with all ages and help those that need help learning a concept or many.

Learning should be fun, flexible and accessible to every learner.

...I am working on my doctorate in Ecology. As you can imagine, I love nature and I love teaching biology, which is why I also work as a zoo educator. I am comfortable teaching other natural sciences as well as reading, writing and basic math. I speak both English and German (my native language) fluently and would be excited to help you practice your German! I can also teach English as a second language. I...

...different second grade classrooms and a fourth grade classroom as a long term substitute while the teachers were on maternity leave. I believe in active, engaging learning where content is presented to show students how it applies to their lives. For example, working with decimals isn't another thing to do in math; you have to know how to work with decimals so that you can work with money. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, cooking/baking...

I have been working in the education field since I graduated from college in 2011, and couldn't be happier! Working with students to help them persevere and succeed is challenging, but the rewards are greater. I try to make learning fun and exciting for all students to help them feel confident and inspired. I am very passionate about engaging and motivating students in a way that shows how much I care. "Tell me and I...

My passion for Biology started at William & Mary when I was earning my Biology BS. My teaching career started as a life science teacher in middle school, moving on to High School where I have been for the past 12 years. During that time I earned a Masters degree in Special Education. I have taught AP Biology, IB Biology HL/SL, IB Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science. In high school I played basketball and lacrosse,...

...Bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master's degree from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. I have 5 years of teaching experience (in 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade) and look forward to many more years to come. I will commit to making sure every student gets the tools and instruction that he/she may need to be successful academically. As I say in my classroom, if you can put your mind to it,...

...get my teaching certification. I am certified to teach middle school math (including algebra), ELA, and science; math is my passion. When not teaching, I love to travel. On my bucket list are seeing the brown bears in Katmai, Alaska and polar bears in Churchill, Canada as well as Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. I cherish working with learners, facilitating the skills that will help them open doors that will maximize their potential to positively...

...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 enjoy...

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.

...specialty in Health Education. I also have BS from the University of Florida in Family, Youth, and Community Science. I started my career out tutoring children full time at a charter elementary school. I also bring to the table my professional competencies in public health, which include health education, health promotion, and technical writing, as well as my experiences working in the nonprofit sector. I look forward to helping students reach their goals.

Welcome! I'm so 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!...

...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 my retirement and each opportunity I get to work with the...

I heard someone say that everyone starts out liking math. But they meet that one math teacher or class or even a problem that intimidates them, possibly embarrasses them. And they build a wall and find it hard to continue liking math. I want to show them an easier way to understand the concepts; I want people to like math.

...school year so I have grown exceptionally proficient at holding virtual class meetings and small group or one to one tutoring sessions. I am passionate about teaching children to read which is why I have devoted time toward pursuing extensive training in phonemic awareness, phonics, and structured reading. I was voted the Reading Teacher of the Year at my school building in the 2018-2019 and 2021-2022 school year. Other subjects I enjoy teaching are math,...

...teaching for 11 years, all of which have been in Virginia Beach. I have spent most of my time teaching 2nd grade, but I have also taught 4th and 5th grade. I grew up knowing I wanted to be a teacher and spent my high school and college years volunteering with different children's programs, primarily in my church. I have a passion and great desire to work with children and to help them reach their...

...from teaching college sociology courses to TESL in West Africa. I believe in working to help children of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential and some of my best experiences have come from in-home counseling clients and residential behavioral health counseling. I hold a Master's degree in sociology, am a qualified mental health counselor (child), and will be certified for Middle School English in Sept. 2017. I look forward to working with...

...the lives of our young learners. Today's young males, specifically, lack positive role models that speak and demonstrate how a man conducts himself in a vibrant and moral society. Lately, passion and urgency are driving my commitment to become a teacher. I believe God has placed a level of patience and grace within me, that others have affirmed, which can assist me by instilling what our youth need in today's learning environment.