Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

Hello! I have been in education my entire life. As a child my favorite game to play was teacher with my family. As an adult I have been in education for 20 years, teaching all age groups including adults! My personal passion is learning for myself and my professional passion is watching students reach their full potential while gaining confidence.

I am a graduate of Old Dominion and The University of Oklahoma. I received my Bachelors of Science in Human Services and my Masters of Education in Special Education. Since graduation in 2020, I have taught in public and private schools. I am most passionate about helping students and providing a safe and caring learning environment. I enjoy reading and hanging out with friends and family

...graduate of Bridgewater College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a certification in Elementary Education. I have taught in the classroom for three years: 2 years in third grade and 1 year in fourth grade. While I have taught and tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Elementary Math and Reading. In my experience helping students we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements)...

...graduate of Capella University, where I received my Master's of Human Services. For over 14 years, I have been a special education teacher, as well as implementing an online ESL tutoring program for Chinese students learning English as a second language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun...

...a hard-working student in college and also a mom of 3. I am also in school at Grand Canyon University my degree is a dual degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I currently work as a teacher assistant in a middle school and love it! I love learning and love to help my students out so much! I am very passionate about teaching. My favorite subjects to tutor would probably be science or history....

...as I can remember, I have had the same goal. I want to work with children to help them grow as learners. Since I began my journey as a teacher, I have enjoyed working with students on their learning journey. I believe that one of the greatest moments as a teacher is helping a student to succeed through their struggles and have a light bulb moment. As a teacher, my goal is to help develop...

...about everything I do, which helps me bring to the table a lot energy and willingness to try several angles to convey the message to my students. I'm very patient and compassionate, as I have tutored all ages including teens, young adults. I have been tutoring on and off since 2009, working in Cameroon, and the United States. Coming from a very diverse professional background with experience in manufacturing, and engineering, I have, over the...

...is not a traditional one. I actually started in the healthcare industry with a master's in healthcare management where I was not happy. I took on a job as a long-term substitute teacher. I took over a Kindergarten Inclusion classroom for the second half of the school year and absolutely fell in love! Not only could the school see the difference in the students, but the students made a huge difference in me. I have...

My love for the Spanish language is second nature, due to both my parents traveling separately from Mexico to the United States, gaining employment and eventual citizenship. I grew up speaking Spanish in my home and it is my first language. Although I am a Navy veteran and have a background in Nuclear Technology, my passion is to teach, and translate Spanish. I have a Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University, and I enjoy...

...of Old Dominion University where I initially received a M.S. in Psychology. After working for awhile in the mental health field, I returned to ODU to earn a M.S. in Education with a focus on teaching children with special needs. I have worked for over 20 years in education as a public school teacher, homeschool educator, and private tutor. I have a current teaching license in Virginia. While I tutor in various subjects, my favorite...

...graduate of Old Dominion University with two Bachelors, one in Art History and the other in History. In June of 2022, I graduated Norwich University with my Masters in World History. Teaching is my passion and I fully believe that all students have the capability to succeed, and it is my goal as a tutor to foster self-confidence and success in every student. Therefore, my philosophy is to never give up on a student, to...

...undergrad of East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. I received my Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a Minor in Psychology. Since graduating, I have worked in many educational settings including, Childcare Centers, YMCA, Naval Child Care Centers, and public school system just to name a few. I have worked with many different kids with different learning capabilities including IEP, etc. I believe in meeting the child where they are on their educational journey,...

I'm a firm believer that all children can learn as long as you differentiate the instruction and use the proper strategies and tools to meet the individual's needs.

...been tutoring math for years and I have such a passion for it. I started tutoring by working with friends when I was a senior in high school. I also have tutored with a math center at college where I tutored 5 college level math courses. Math is a wonderful subject, and I believe in helping students overcome their challenges in order to understand and enjoy math. I have a teaching degree, and I use...

...Karn Underwood, and I have been an elementary & middle school educator for over 30 years. I have held many positions, from classroom teacher to principal. I enjoy working with students and helping them to develop their academic knowledge. I am presently working on a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction, thus giving me an opportunity to work part-time until my completion in December 2022. With that being said, I look forward to getting to know...

...is Mrs. Caldwell. I am currently an 8th-grade Math Special Education teacher. I have worked in the Public Education system for 20 years. I love teaching math to my students and helping them to enjoy a subject that most students don't like. I hope that if I get the opportunity to work with you that I can help change your mindset about Math. I hope to if not instill a love for Math but take...

I have been teaching middle school English and reading support classes for 10 years. I have a graduate degree in teaching English. I can work with all grade levels k-12 on reading and writing. I am passionate about helping students build comprehension, increase their vocabulary, and helping to fill the gaps in knowledge that might otherwise hold them back.

Hello, My name is Keisha and I have four years experience tutoring ESL to adults and children. In addition, I have many years of experience as a homeschool teacher. I especially enjoy teaching/tutoring ELA and helping children from elementary through middle school with improving English and reading skills.

...in the teaching profession for 22 years in the elementary school setting. During those years, I taught the following grade levels: Kindergarten, 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade. I had the honor to work with students before and after school in the district tutoring program. I graduated from Saint Augustine College in Raleigh, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. I continued my education at Phoenix University where I received my Masters of...

...a graduate of the Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Russia. I received my Bachelor and Masters of Arts in Foreign Language Education. I am fluent in Russian, Tatar and English languages. Currently working as a Russian teacher face to face and Virtual Distance Learning for the World Language Academy from 9 - 12 grades. I have worked with special-needs students. Strong communication with students, I am able to multi-task. The effortless caring of others and...