Award-Winning English Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...Initiative Fellowship. I graduated from VCU in May 2015 with Magna Cum Laude and Honors distinction. In Fall of 2015 I started school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. During my tenure at the medical school, I took two years off: one to do research, and one to pursue a Certificate of Anatomy from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Halfway through my third year (clinical year) I found that my passion for medicine was...

I am a dedicated and multitalented educator. My strengths lie in secondary math and cover several different facets. My love for math has enabled me to excel throughout my professional career. I've held several different positions such as high school math teacher, computer systems operator, and Navy IT. This shows my versatility. I strive to motivate others and help them be successful. Their success is my reward.

...have been a fourth and fifth grade licensed teacher in VA for 12 years. I have experience tutoring students in math, reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of...

...name is Erin Harrison. I am currently studying Physics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). I have a strong background in math and science and am now finishing my senior year as an undergraduate. I started tutoring in high school as a member in the Math Honor Society and now tutor physics daily at VCU. I really enjoy working with students to help them understand the material as well as develop the processes necessary to solve...

...help with English or writing subjects as well. I earned my degrees in Neurobiology and Psychology and would love to help you learn both. Some of my favorite classes were Microbiology, Clinical Neurobiology, and Comparative Primate Anatomy. I am currently doing research in Immunological Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, work as a pharmacy technician, and work in the emergency department at a Level 1 trauma center as an emergency technician and research assistant (which...

...am a recent graduate of Rice University, where I studied neuroscience, humanities, and Spanish. I am currently applying to medical school, but I have experience in strategy consulting, research, and teaching. Over the last few years, I have dedicated myself to tutoring, working with both adults and children as an ESL instructor. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am particularly passionate about helping students with college applications and STEM subjects. My love...

...My name is Tyrone Woodberry. I will be your tutor for your selected subject. I love learning, and I love to teach. I have been teaching now for over 10 years in areas of Finance, Management, Economics, Supervision, Human Resources, and anything else that is business related at various colleges! I first acquired my education from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics; then I went to get my Masters in...

...I'm an aspiring educator currently studying at Old Dominion University. I've always had a fiery passion for teaching and I'm exceptionally excited to begin embarking on that journey! I'm a World Languages and Cultures major with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies - my ambitions and passions have led me to pursue instruction in a global classroom. I hope to work with refugees abroad and equip those students with the tools they need to take...

...A.A.S. at age 33. I was then blessed to find a tutor/mentor at work who continually encouraged me. I ultimately received a Bachelor's in Business Administration at age 43 and a Masters of Science in Management (with an emphasis on Leadership) at age 55. Over this period my career blossomed, and I reached the top of my field (Division Quality Assurance Manager). This took a lot of hard work, family support, and others who helped...

...writing process (e.g. idea development, organization, composition, etc). Outside of the writing center, I tutored elementary age students in reading, working mostly with those children that had been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD--as an adult with ADD, I found that one-on-one engagement with these students was most effective. While pursuing my graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, I maintained my busy tutoring endeavors, but worked exclusively with undergraduate freshman and sophomores. My work...

...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 , and help children reach there highest potential . If offered this position, I would be able to take both my former tutoring and classroom experiences and differentiate to help other students excel. I am available 15 hours per...

...have been working in the education field since I graduated from college in 2011, and couldn't be happier! Working with students to help them persevere and succeed is challenging, but the rewards are greater. I try to make learning fun and exciting for all students to help them feel confident and inspired. I am very passionate about engaging and motivating students in a way that shows how much I care. "Tell me and I forget....

...am a Virginia state-licensed English teacher with thirteen years of experience in classroom teaching and online tutoring. I have worked with elementary through college-aged students, at remedial to advanced levels. I have a B.A. in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington(2006) and an M.A.Ed. in Secondary English Education from the College of William and Mary(2009). I tutor math and history, but my primary focus is on English Language Arts--the subject about...

...am an admitted medical student pursuing a year of Spanish immersion in Valencia before matriculation. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University in three years as part of the Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. I was admitted to this highly competitive BS/MD program on a full scholarship directly from high school. I am passionate about academic success and very knowledgeable in college and medical school preparation....

...am a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut. While studying there for just over three years, I received 2 Bachelors of Science Degrees- one in Chemistry, and the other in Instruction & Curriculum. As part of my Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have...

...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...

...to double-check papers, to explain a formula, to clarify a concept. Even though I've decided to ultimately pursue a career in medicine, teaching is always something that has piqued my interest. I enjoy helping others learn, and I enjoy the new ways of learning material that come from the act of rephrasing a concept or coming up with illustrating examples. My hope here is to be a help to more people than my siblings, as...

...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...

...am a student at The University of Alabama studying Social Work. I have done non-profit work through the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth and written grants for various other non-profit organizations. I have a passion for helping others, especially youth, reach their full potential through 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....

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.