
Thomas: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...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 know the student- everyone has unique talents, tendencies, and goals. There is an area of overlap between...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Everett: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...and organization. My main education is in music performance. I have four years of experience as a French horn teacher, working with students in grades 6-12. I enjoy the variety of teaching these different subjects. Math is my specialty and the subject I have to most experience tutoring. I got a 740 on the SAT Math section and a 5 (top score) on the AP Calculus test. My schedule is quite flexible, so I'm always...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance
Rice University - Masters, Master of Music in Horn Performance

Ashley: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...I'm Ashley. I recently submitted the last of my work for my MA in history. I have a BA in History and Art History from Washington and Lee University and I studied for my MA in England. Now that I am home, I'm working towards a teaching license. In the mean time I want to work with students and help them improve in any way I can! I am an excellent writer and can proof...
Education & Certification
Washington and Lee University - Bachelor in Arts, European History
University of East Anglia - Current Grad Student, European History

Helena: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...currently teach College Composition at Tidewater Community College as an adjunct instructor, and I've been teaching there for five years. I have three years of experience tutoring students one-on-one in college-level writing and French. I have also tutored friends and family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best...
Education & Certification
Oklahoma Baptist University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Old Dominion University - Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics

Barbara: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...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 female presidents and a model agency, although we also were involved in community, and charitable work as well. In addition, I led a course of Court Room Law for middle school, where our team won the competition in the...
Education & Certification
Virginia Wesleyan College - Bachelor of Science, History and Social Sciences

Geneva: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...Geneva! I'm a tutor and teacher living in Chesapeake, VA. Currently I teach English as a Second Language with Chesapeake Public Schools. As well, I am an adjunct faculty member at Thomas Nelson Community College. I have a Master's degree in English/Teaching English as a Second Language, and I have spent the past 2 years working in Japan as an English teacher for the Japanese government. Now that I am back in the U.S., I...
Education & Certification
Western Kentucky University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Western Kentucky University - Masters, English/TESOL

Rita: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...addition to four years of writing center experience, I had the opportunity to teach several sections of freshman composition and poetry writing at Oregon State University. I've studied critical and creative writing intensively during my college career, and I love sharing my passion and knowledge in my tutoring sessions. I've helped students with multiple types of assignments, including literary and rhetorical analysis, personal essays, lab reports, speeches, resumes and cover letters, outlines, and bibliographies. In...
Education & Certification
Wells College - Bachelors, English
Oregon State University - Masters, Creative Writing

Jeanine: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I have my Master's in Education for grades PK-12. I am proficient with PALs, Accelerated Reader, VA SOL objectives, vocabulary, and differentiating each lessons for every type of learner.
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Old Dominion University - Masters in Education, Education

David: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...am currently an ESL teacher at Dozier Middle School in Newport News, where I teach beginning to advanced English learners. Although I am an ESL teacher, I am also certified to teach middle and high school English as well. I have collaborated in mainstream English classrooms as part of my teaching load, so I am familiar with the curriculum and expectations for all students in an English class. In my four years of teaching, I...
Education & Certification
Bob Jones University - Bachelors, English Education with an Emphasis in Teaching ESL

Amanda: Portsmouth English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...believe that education is 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...
Education & Certification
Villa Julie - Bachelor of Science, Business Communications
Walden University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
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