Award-Winning English Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...have tutored all ages including teens, young adults. I have been tutoring on and off since 2009, working in Cameroon, and the United States. Coming from a very diverse 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...

...autism spectrum disorder. After several years of this work I went back to school to become a licensed special education teacher. I obtained this certification through the University of Virginia at Wise. I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers make gains in the areas of reading comprehension and decoding. I have also passed the Reading for...

...leading lesson plans and adapting them to a specific 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 understand what I am learning. Let me help you!

...as an intern with the Public School system in Brazil. During this time, I have had the privilege of teaching English to hundreds of students, embracing the rich cultural diversity inherent in this field. Three years ago, I began volunteering with a non-profit organization, teaching Creative Writing. In this role, I have assisted students in developing characters and crafting plans for their tales and books. Currently, I am working towards obtaining a TESOL certification. I...

Hey there! I am Jarnay Yarbrough but I go by Mrs. Jay. I am here to help your superstar fly to the top in whatever area they need assistance in. My goals during your superstars sessions are to make sure they are comfortable and make sure they are learning the way that fits them. I understand it can be challenging to get your child on the top, let me help you get there.

...so it is important to make a personal connection with each student to discover how he or she learns best. I am 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...

...a college prof, author, and fitness instructor who's all about keeping learning fun and chill. I've got degrees in Biology, Chemistry, and Business, and I love teaching all kinds of topicsfrom math and science to writing and workouts. My classes are relaxed, interactive, and all about helping you feel confident while having a great time. Whether we're solving problems or doing jumping jacks, you'll always find good vibes and lots of learning. Can't wait to...

...students who are having difficulty in reading comprehension. I have seen the excited look on a child's face when they get an increase in reading or writing scores on mandatory state tests. It gives them a tremendous boost in confidence and self esteem. Since I have extensive experience in tutoring, it will be my pleasure to instill that confidence. Since I am an English teacher, naturally I enjoy reading(and its true, some books are boring)...

...the gateway to equal opportunity and my passion and purpose is to help open the door. While it is up to the student to walk through it, I believe that helping students develop self efficacy skills offers them a sustainable foundation to remain engaged, be more proactive learners, and become the narrators in their educational stories. Supporting learners is a collaborative effort involving teachers and the students' support systems, all conspiring to guide the student...

...writing, and SAT preparation. The College awarded me with the Evelyn Melvin Scholarship for these abilities. Through my academic expertise and positive attitude, I can ensure that every student I tutor will improve significantly. I seek to not only develop a student's skills in a particular subject, but to foster a great appreciation for learning in general. My eclectic experience in manual labor, customer service, and writing has prepared me to work hard, adapt, and...

I'm a freshman at the College of William and Mary studying finance and computer science. I've been tutoring since high school, and love how it allows me see familiar subjects from a different perspective. In my free time, I like to play rugby, spend time with my friends, and do Model UN. I can tutor most subjects that I've taken before, but especially love teaching high school math.

...in addition to the many years of experience I have tutoring students on a volunteer basis, has helped me see my true passion for helping young students achieve their goals and dreams. I strongly believe all students can succeed and consider it my job to pull resources, experience, and knowledge together in order to help every student realize their fullest potential. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students in all grades and subjects of elementary school and...

Hi! My name is Aubanita Kirk and I am a college graduate working on an internship in Memphis! I am very patient and kind and I love coming up with new ways to help people because every one learns in their own special way. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!

...both personally and academically. Doing so helps make my job easier, and the student's experience more enjoyable. I tend to focus on breaking down a task into its simplest parts, so that I can see and explain to the student what they are doing well, and how to apply that success to areas that need work. I am a huge believer in organization and time management as crucial to educational success, and work with each...

...well-being. Therefore, I am fully engaged in the process of helping individuals to achieve their academic goals, as well as to help them to enjoy the learning process along the way. I have over five years of tutoring experience, and have a 4.9 out of five rating for online services to well over 2000 students, as an independent contractor, for my previous organization. I will bring this expertise to Varsity Tutors and the students I...

...I am currently an administrator at the secondary level, but prior to this I worked extensively at the elementary level as a teacher, an administrator, and an instructional specialist. I consider myself a lifelong learner and I love to help students love and understand. I believe that every child can learn; it is the job of the educators to determine how to help the child connect to the content in order to learn.

I have been teaching maths for the past 7 years and teaching statistics for the last 4 years. My primary area of expertise is statistics as I used to work as graduate teaching assistant for statistics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Presently I am employed by the US Navy.

...to high school, has given me a deep understanding of how to connect with students and guide them through their academic challenges. I believe that education is more than just learning facts, it's about developing the skills to think critically, solve problems, and grow as individuals. I specialize in tutoring English and math because I believe these subjects are foundational to a student's ability to succeed in any academic endeavor. My goal is to make...

I am a former public school teacher who holds passion for learning and service. I believe my natural disposition for motivating others combined with my extensive experience in education will make me a valuable tutor for your student.

I hope you're ready to learn and actually like what you're studying. I am very passionate about the Spanish language. I have studied it for almost a decade and have loved every second of it. The ability to master a language is not an easy task, but can be very beneficial. I look forward to helping you become the most successful student you can be.