Award-Winning English Tutors in Newport News, VA

...communication with students, colleagues, parents, as well as the community is a qualification that I possess. Most importantly, being both a International and Domestic Educator, I have adapted the use of best global practices within my daily classroom culture to help all learners achieve success. A great tutor uses their skillset within different learning environments...

...successful. I help inspire learners to develop the self-confidence required to succeed in school and in life. I make learning fun! I support, encourage, engage, and cultivate creative minds. As an educator I offer experiences working with students, and adults. I strive to support all learners, and their diverse academic development and needs.

...word patterns and spelling rules. All words consist of a pattern. Vowels are the glue to form a word. I use the Wilson Language System because it provides a structured curriculum. OG is not a curriculum but an approach to teaching the patterns of words. The two together complement each other and are both proven...

...be." A large part of my day job is to be a one-stop shop for students' study needs. I believe that learning is an active (not passive) undertaking, and that we only know that we've actually learned when we (as students) are able to practice a given skill ourselves, to construct knowledge and understanding in...

...Biology and Genetics and have extensive training in active learning techniques. My tutoring style employs visual aids and engaging activities to help my students grasp concepts quicker and have long-term recall. One of my primary research interests is genetics, so it is one of my favorite topics to tutor. I'm passionate about being a tutor...

...and the School Resource Officers. I am a certified Law Enforcement Instructor, Law Enforcement Driving Instructor and Law Enforcement Firearms instructor. I graduated from Herzing University as an Honor Graduate with an associate's in Public Safety with a 4.0 GPA. I also graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. I have been...

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.

...served as a nanny and homework helper throughout college which sparked my passion for tutoring. I like to focus tutoring on critical thinking and giving the student the tools to problem solve on their own. From this method, the student's confidence grows and they become more open to learning. This is a gateway into content...

Through creativity, lies the confidence to achieve anything!

...audience as well as working with children and adults. During my after school tutoring and the YMCA I assessed the type of learner the student was and by having this information I could adapt the lesson specific to them. I am a visual learner and enjoy making diagrams, maps and posters to help me further...

...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 student has the ability to reach their full potential as long as they can identify what their unique goals are!

...Language/Reading, ESL, and Spanish Language. My life experiences thus far have prepared me to help others in these specific areas. As a past ESL teacher and private tutor in the Dominican Republic, I understand what it's like to build English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills whether it's your first or second language! Through my experience...

...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 to gain the knowledge and expertise in becoming young ladies. I brought in positive female role models such as two university...

...variety, the better. I enjoy working under a blanket fort with a Kindergartener as much as I do having an intelligent conversation about a research paper with a highschooler. No matter the age, my philosophy is two-fold: 1) learning should be enjoyable and 2) the goal of tutoring is independence. I want my students to...

...people since it helps them learn a new skillset and it makes me proud of their hard earned accomplishments. I currently serve in the U.S. Navy and have qualified and proven Korean proficiency by passing the Department of Defense Language Proficiency Test. Learning a new language can be difficult, but I believe I have the...

...wield. I have spent many years in school and in the corporate and non profit world, putting my education to work. I hold degrees in business, communications, marketing, finance, public policy and English/literature. it is very important to be well rounded in today's diverse world. I love to help others and share my knowledge and...

...course, and tutored undergraduate students. Since then, I have taught French in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for three years. Currently, I tutor French and English Composition, and enjoy both equally. I believe that learning happens best when teachers, tutors, and students are all inspired, and so I work to incorporate students' interests and personal...

...love bringing learning to life, helping students connect with the content, and inspiring them to have confidence. My teaching philosophy would be best described by the Chinese proverb (Spanish teacher adaptation) "Give a student a conjugated verb and he passes the quiz. Teach a student how to conjugate verbs and he becomes bilingual." I enjoy...

...in high school for about 10 hours a week and would tutor my friends in college. I believe that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. For me, my strengths tend to include math, science and Spanish classes. So, I would love to help anyone struggling in those classes to help them overcome these academic hindrances...

...small group instruction and individualized instruction. Tutoring is a great way to assist students that are struggling and it also helps to increase their confidence. I was tutored when I was in Elementary School in the area of math. I had a great tutor and I still remember her name. She was patient and modeled...