Award-Winning English Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...that naturally extends to helping others learn. What drives me is the opportunity to support individuals in building confidence, mastering skills, and discovering their own creative potential. I'm patient, detail-oriented, and committed to tailoring my teaching style to meet the unique needs of each student. Whether I'm guiding someone through design software, creative problem-solving, or study strategies, my goal is always the same: to foster understanding, spark curiosity, and celebrate growth. I believe in the...

As an English teacher, creating a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........." and loved it, I feel inspired by them and encourage them to continue learning forever.

...when students start to understand the subject at hand and feel more comfortable and confident in their classroom to answer questions and when they are doing assignments. I worked with students throughout my high school career mostly with English and essay structuring. With working with them I have been able to help them become more confident in their writing and allow them to better formulate their sentences. I have worked with people from the ages...

Throughout, my work, educational and personal experience, I have gained experience and cultural experience that goes beyond a textbook, classroom or business setting. I have learned that cultural and language go, hand in hand, and that, both, our integrally intertwined and I attempt all that I can to apply that to any professional environment

...yield strategies for at risk students from Columbia College. I also received an Education Specialist Degree from South Carolina State University in Educational Leadership. I have a wealth of experience in education and I have had an opportunity to work with students from various backgrounds. I am passionate about students learning, achieving, and developing their full potential. It is important that all students have equal opportunities to experience success, during whole group instruction, small group...

Received AA and BS degree in Business Administration with concentration in I/O Psychology. Always had a passion for the education field and helping students succeed. I have previous experience working with Kindergarten students in the public school system. Currently I am serving college students as I take on my role in higher education. I strongly believe education is power and want to help students reach their full potential.

...students. Writing, proofreading, and editing are among my strongest academic skills. To me, good writing is about good communication both receiving information (e.g. reading comprehension) and giving information. Critical thinking, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis are key ingredients to good communication, as well as skills that are crucial to test performance. I have experience tutoring both high school and undergrad students in Spanish, English, grammar, reading comprehension, essay writing, and lower level math; as well as...

...well as personal development skills including college admissions, study planning, stress management and physical fitness. I have 2 master degrees in Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University and London Business School (joint dual degree executive global program) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University Questrom School of Business with concentrations in International Business, Business Law and Marketing. I've had a career in international business and investment management working on market research,...

...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 am excited to begin working with students and sharing how improving your language and writing skills can lead to world travel. I also am excited to teach/tutor Japanese language and share the culture I learned with...

...Arts Degree in Spanish and Political Science. She is working towards a Master's Degree in Physical Education and her Personal Training Certification. She is a former au pair and nanny who loves to tutor any subject, especially foreign languages! Meg has been a substitute teacher for nearly 7 years and she enjoys helping students achieve their very best. Her teaching style is unique, listening and positive feedback being its main components. Outside of the tutoring...

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

Hello! I am currently a 4th grade teacher, specializing in Reading and Writing. I have also taught 2nd and 3rd grade in all content areas. I have been the grade-level chairperson at my last two school placements, and led my team to achieve skyrocketing scores on our state standardized testing! I have middle school endorsements as well, and have helped adults compose essays. I look forward to helping you succeed!... I would use tutoring time to...

I believe that all children can learn, no matter their ability levels or weaknesses. It takes someone willing to accentuate the positives to unlock the potential in every child.

Greetings Music Lovers and Knowledge seekers, I'm here as only a guide to the wonderful land of wisdom and clarity.

Fourth year medical student. I majored in biochemistry and economics at the University of Virginia. I enjoy running, reading, and watching movies. I listen to a few podcasts and like to learn about new things. I enjoy teaching and have taught for many years.

I have a Bachelors, Masters, and now working toward my Doctorate of Education. Education has always been the most important thing to me. I want to help all students be as successful as possible.

...I currently works in Taxation at Cherry Bekaert and I'm finishing my bachelors in accounting this December. I've been in the business of education since I was in 6th grade and finally started getting paid for it nearly 3 years ago. I'm big on empowerment and not making short term fixes but instead long term fixes so that on test day you won't need me. I'm super excited to be getting the chance to work...

...to start tutoring with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with an interest in Wildlife Biology. However, I have a high interest in languages, as I have been studying Japanese for 10 years, Chinese for 2, and Italian for the past year! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, my enormous black cat, and writing. Don't hesitate to contact me, I love meeting new people!

...adults. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in History in 2000, I became a Substitute Teacher for a short time for special education and third grade classes. I enjoyed my tutoring and substitute teaching experiences very much. After college, I accepted a series of positions outside the education field. These roles included Claims Adjuster, Office Manager, Proposal Coordinator, Technical Editor, Graphic Designer, and Wedding Photographer. More recently, however, I have been working as...

...with the creativity to make a positive experience for all students. I see every student as a gift and work using dance to support each one in discovering "their drum major instinct' or the drive to lead, to stand out in a positive way. Teaching is an opportunity to change the world, one individual at a time. To give all you have about a subject in the hopes the student would take it further and...