Award-Winning English Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...degree in Business. After that I continued on for a Masters degree Special Education. You may wonder why two different area of studies, the first is because I own a business with my husband and the second because I have three autistic children. Through working with my children and other with my education I believe anyone can learn, It is just a matter of figuring out how they learn and adjusting to their style of...

...in 2001. From there, I enrolled in the Career Switcher Program at Old Dominion University to change my career choice to Elementary Education (2008). In 2010, I received my Virginia Teaching License in Elementary Education, Pk-3 Endorsement. In this same year, I received my Master's Degree in Education with a Specialty in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix From there, I completed Specialist Program in Education (Ed.D) in 2016 to become a change...

...all students in an English class. In my four years of teaching, I have worked with elementary, middle and high school students, including 12th grade AP English classes, 6th-8th grade English classes and even some work in summer school with 3rd-5th grade content. My point: I have a broad range of experience teaching everything related to English - whether it's phonics and learning how to read, becoming a more advanced reader in high school, learning...

...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 serve.... My teaching philosophy is...

...see people learn. There is something truly amazing about spreading knowledge and curiosity. I am also a very empathetic person, so I take on my students' goals and struggles as my own. I commit to helping my students and I have the skills to do so. I have a natural aptitude for education, have studied and learned about the profession while earning my master's degree in teaching, and have many years of experience tutoring and...

I am so excited to work with you and/or your student! I love the English language and literature of all kinds, and look forward to assisting you in any way I am able!

...any way I can as you proceed towards mastering the English language. Keep up the good work! I have always enjoyed teaching, so I believe tutoring will be a great fit for me. I use a whiteboard, flashcards, magnetic alphabet and props when I teach. I also have stuffed animals and a map. I can teach a diversity of levels, so whether you are just starting or have studied English for a couple years- I...

I like to help students get prepared for university. I do this by simplifying the material they are struggling with, and re-presenting fundamental concepts in my own terms.

Learning should be fun, flexible and accessible to every learner.

...My areas of expertise include computer science, information technology, business, marketing, personal finance, Spanish, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL), and mathematics. I have a Master of Arts in Teaching (World Language Focus) and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Virginia, and a Certificate of School Administration and Leadership from Longwood University. I am passionate about helping students grasp concepts across various subjects. My goal is to develop their skills...

...from Liberty University. Currently, I am an elementary teacher teaching second grade. I am a licensed teacher in Virginia for both elementary and middles school. Along with classroom experience, I have a variety of in person and online tutoring experience. One on one tutoring is a unique experience that is catered to the individual child's needs and goals. This provides the opportunity for instruction to be develop based on the child and specifically for the...

...is Cara Burrell. I am a student at the College of William and Mary! I tutored other students for most of my high school career, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love being able to assist other people academically by helping them better understand the concepts that they learn in class. I believe education, be it academic or otherwise, is the cornerstone of many different types of success, and I would love to help assist...

...an 8th-grade Math Special Education teacher. I have worked in the Public Education system for 20 years. I love teaching math to my students and helping them to enjoy a subject that most students don't like. I hope that if I get the opportunity to work with you that I can help change your mindset about Math. I hope to if not instill a love for Math but take away the self-doubt and fear of...

...benefits to completely pay for my college. I am thinking about going back to school for my Master's in Psychology, but I am taking a break from school for now. I have four children. A son, 20, who is in college, a daughter, 16, who will be graduating high school this year, then twin seven year olds, who are in the 2nd grade. I work at BAE Systems as a Material Control Planner II. To...

...a first-year college student at the University of Virginia. I have a lot of experience in my subject fields and have excelled at them academically. I am an IB diploma holder and an advanced studies diploma holder. I've also done many virtual tutoring lessons before at my previous place of employment Kumon learning center (maybe some of you have even been students there)! I'm looking forward to helping you out anyway I can; I'm here...

I believe that everyone can learn, and that learning should be enjoyable and exciting.

...to tutor is math, because contrary to popular opinion, it is the most enjoyable subject to me. My teaching philosophy follows the lines of practice makes perfect! For my students, I always make sure they understand the concept and are able to apply it to practice scenarios in multiple variations. Outside of academia, I love to be active by dancing and playing sports such as field hockey, running, and swimming. I am from an area...

Hello! I have been in education my entire life. As a child my favorite game to play was teacher with my family. As an adult I have been in education for 20 years, teaching all age groups including adults! My personal passion is learning for myself and my professional passion is watching students reach their full potential while gaining confidence.

...currently live in Chesapeake, VA. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences and Spanish. I love biology, math and Spanish, and I love teaching! I have an nine month old little boy, and I would love to continue to stay home with him, so tutoring is perfect for me and my family. I love helping others reach goals and learn new subjects. I have been tutoring ages elementary through college for about 7 years,...

...of them. Although it was difficult adjusting to college in the first year of college, I learned how to tailor my learning to how to study best for different subjects. In regards to tutoring, I have lots of experience throughout my student career as I would tutor in high school for about 10 hours a week and would tutor my friends in college. I believe that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. For me, my...