Award-Winning Geometry Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...help other people achieve that feeling. To me, tutoring is fun and rewarding. Why I think I'm a great tutor: I'm not one of those geniuses you had in class that gets everything instantly. I've been in the place of a normal student. I know that creative perspective and hard work are key for understanding math. To get to the graduate level in math I was forced to look at basic topics from different perspectives....

My passion for Biology started at William & Mary when I was earning my Biology BS. My teaching career started as a life science teacher in middle school, moving on to High School where I have been for the past 12 years. During that time I earned a Masters degree in Special Education. I have taught AP Biology, IB Biology HL/SL, IB Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science. In high school I played basketball and lacrosse,...

...on the lives of young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom will be used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in one's capacity to make positive contributions to society. With this goal in mind, I am offering you...

...passion for it. I started tutoring by working with friends when I was a senior in high school. I also have tutored with a math center at college where I tutored 5 college level math courses. Math is a wonderful subject, and I believe in helping students overcome their challenges in order to understand and enjoy math. I have a teaching degree, and I use the skills acquired from that degree to help students reach...

...student at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. This means that while earning my degree in math, I am also working toward earning my teaching license as I am studying to become a high school math teacher. While I have an advanced understanding for many high level maths, I also have the advantage of knowing how to teach and properly address the needs of a student. My teaching style varies from being cut and dry...

...my academic journey began at Oscar F. Smith High School. I was in the IB program, taking IB Spanish and IB Visual Arts as my two Standard level courses, while taking IB English, History, Mathematics, and Chemistry at the Higher level course level. I received my IB diploma and then received a full tuition scholarship to VCU, where I majored in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry. During my tenure at VCU, I held...

...Science in Chemistry with a minor in Sociology. While attending ODU, I also received a Master of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Analytical Chemistry. Since I graduated with my M.S, I have also taught undergraduate General and Organic Chemistry Lecture and Lab sections at Thomas Nelson Community College. I also work full time as a Chemist for the Department of the Navy. While I can tutor a range of subjects, I feel that...

I am a Middle School Science Teacher. I am dedicated to my students and their success. I have a B.S. in Biology and an M.T. in Secondary Education from VCU. ... I believe that there are struggles and inequalities in our society that can only be alleviated through education. It is my philosophy as a teacher to provide students with the skills and tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world that is often...

...my Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision. I previously attended Old Dominion University where I completed coursework in counseling and in education. I have taught math in two highly competitive school districts and presently work as a STEM instructional specialist in 7 schools elementary, middle, and high school. The coolest part about teaching and tutoring math is that I can take an intimidating subject that many students don't enjoy and help them gain confidence...

I am a retired naval officer and teacher's assistant. I have an extensive background working with special education students. I believe in tying all topics from history to math, to science, to real world experiences and current events affecting my student. As I am retired I am very flexible in the time and place i can meet with student. Very much looking forward to meeting and supporting the success of future students.