Award-Winning English Tutors in Norfolk, VA

...Human Services. I Spent three years in a Graduate Counseling program during which I maintained a 3.89 gpa. I am currently working on my Masters in Fine Arts and will graduate in May 2019. I currently have a 4.0 gpa. I have three short stories published. I currently work as an editor for a small editing company called Rothwell Affordable Editing Services. I am a fiction editor at the Marathon Literary Magazine at Arcadia University.

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 am an educated native Spanish speaker, and I am completely fluent in English, French and Italian. I have also studied Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. Having lived in France, Italy, and Japan I am also very familiar with their culture. After meeting my students, I tailor my lesson plans to the student needs and preferences. I am also experienced in following an establish curriculum if necessary. I believe in a fun and engaging class, where...

...subjects to academic success. It has been my experience that as students improve their math and reading skills, their ability to achieve success in other subjects becomes easier. Growing up in an area saturated with history, I have always loved helping students develop a love for history. I believe students are unique and have strengths that they bring to their own education. I strive to build on those strengths while helping them learn new strategies...

I believe that learning occurs through engagement in meaningful activities related to the curriculum being taught.

...Tutoring is incredibly rewarding for me and I like to help my students improve their grades and confidence. Many people have a negative experience with math at an early age and get turned off by even the thought of the subject. With patience and consistent reinforcement, I guide students through math concepts and create a firm foundation from which they can build upon in the future. I am here for you and I know you...

...writing, vocabulary, and grammar, and as a voracious reader and writer myself, I understand the more intricate skills of style, tone, and voice. In Spanish, I have moved far beyond the basics of grammar and sentence structure to using the language in order to communicate and discuss complex ideas and theories in an academic setting. When it comes to my teaching style, I believe it is extremely important to get to know a student both...

...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 the 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 confidence as readers as well as makes this necessary skill more enjoyable for them. In my spare time I enjoy camping and...

I am a civil engineering graduate from Michigan State University! I have always loved math and science and working with student. I have worked with K-12 students from the time I was in high school, and even taught college level physics courses and labs.

...professional background with experience in manufacturing, and engineering, I have, over the years, been able to relate and connect subjects like Math, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, French, electrical engineering course to actual real-life events for my students. Also, I work as engineer, I am currently working on my Master's degree, and I am a soccer coach. I understand the struggle of working around conflicts in schedule, and I try to be very flexible.

...to feel, and a little better prepared to help others do the same. Although acting with integrity is a non-negotiable in my classroom, I reject the notion that one's character is fixed at birth. Adolescents like adults need space to make mistakes. And like adults, students need lots of clarity around what counts as appropriate and inappropriate. In making the cognitive and behavioral expectations for the class explicit, my goal is to create a learning...

I began tutoring about five years ago in San Francisco, CA. I tutored children of all ages and enjoyed the challenge of connecting with different age groups. I like helping others to understand a topic or subject in a stronger way. I am currently a business reporter for a local paper, where I write clear and effective copy daily. I believe this would transfer well in communicating with clients. ... Understand the student; then you can...

...one of the most important tools a person can 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 expertise. The road isn't always easy but it will always be...

...I believe these subjects are foundational to a student's ability to succeed in any academic endeavor. My goal is to make learning these subjects engaging and creative, using visual and hands-on techniques to help students fully understand the concepts. Outside of academics, I am passionate about cheerleading, science, and exploring my interest in the medical field. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive and interactive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions...

...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 them. My goal is not only to help them improve academically, but to help increase their self-confidence as well. Outside of teaching,...

...Hess! I would love to implement my teaching methods for a more confident English speaking you! Before I have traveled abroad, I graduated Old Dominion University as Cum Laude and taught at Oxford Grade Power for 1.5 years. I am certified to teach English as a foreign language by Hess International Schools and by i and i TEFL. I have spent over 130 hours in the classroom and design dynamic lesson plans to best fit...

...to read. When I started out with him, he was at a Kindergarten reading level. By the time the school year was over, I had him reading at a 3rd grade reading level. He was so proud of himself. That is why I love to tutor. I love to see the students succeed and help them gain the confidence they need to succeed. My goal is to help the child understand the material that they...

...a middle school social studies teacher and am knowledgeable in many areas of history. My favorite subject to tutor is history! My favorite history subject is world history. I also enjoy tutoring United States history. I have experience tutoring world geography, United States history, and world history. I facilitate an after school academic support program at my school. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and assist students in discovering the best plan of...

A kind hearted, friendly, professional and highly trained teacher. I am extremely passionate about teaching, I find the position personally satisfying and beneficial to the students I work with. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs.