Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...biology, but my in-depth knowledge allows me to appreciate the chemistry and physics involved when analyzing biology materials. I have over a year of tutoring experience, which includes working at Lake-Sumter State College in a certified learning center, as well as independent tutoring in college chemistry. I have tutored many courses and have tutored students with varying learning styles and from diverse backgrounds. As a successful first generation college student who is now applying to...

...four semesters and Chemistry 101 for two semesters while in undergrad. These are peer-facilitated group review sessions designed to help students succeed in historically difficult courses. I would meet with the students of each of these courses to review lecture materials, supplemental materials that I could provide, and review for tests. In my time as an SI leader, I learned I have a talent for presenting difficult information in an easy to understand fashion. I...

...and to what degree they know and are able to do, what I want them to know and be able to do. In my classroom, I try to present students with lots of little opportunities to showcase their learning. Moreover, I try to differentiate how I assess student progress. As such, some of my tests look traditional and ask individual students to respond to carefully crafted multiple-choice questions. Some look more progressive and oblige groups...

I am a professional chemist. I have been researching materials chemistry for 4 years with specific interest in plastics. I have taught chemistry for two 2 years and performed well enough to be assigned the more difficult, upper-level labs.

...society. My primary tutoring experience has mainly been with entry level college students in the fields of science, math, and engineering. I am a firm proponent of learning and understanding the mechanisms involved in solving problems as this results in a wider application of knowledge as compared to solving simply for an answer. In my spare time I enjoy science fiction literature and keep myself busy with lots of running and hiking outdoors.

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am particularly passionate about helping students with college applications and STEM subjects. My love for the humanities and literature arts also holds importance in my work, and I aim to encourage a deep appreciation for these fields in my students. In my free time, I enjoy watching films, reading, running, painting, and cooking. I find great satisfaction in helping students put their best foot forward and...

Hi fellow learner! What makes me a great tutor is that I respect learning. I'm always interested in learning and creating my own fun ways to remember how to keep that knowledge freshly stored in your mind to refer to when needed. Do you remember PEMDAS from primary school? Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally! Join me and let's make learning fun and easy.

...most vulnerable moments of their lives. Teaching has been a constant thread throughout my journey. I've been tutoring since high school, and over the past seven years, I've worked with a wide range of learnersfrom middle and high school students to undergraduate science majors, MCAT test-takers, and aspiring medical students. I've served as a university learning assistant, an MCAT tutor, a pre-medical mentor, and an ESL teacher for refugee women across the U.S. These experiences...

...and start a career as a private tutor in order to better engage my intellect and creativity at work. I have provided music lessons and academic help on a professional and a peer-to-peer basis, as time permitted, for the last eight years. My experience includes mentoring for the JCOC Kids Club program and the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching...

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...

...I don't want to make things harder than they need to be. I use technology as much as possible and like to find resources that I can provide to my students to make their academic careers more enjoyable and manageable. I retired from the US Navy in 2015 after serving for 22 years on active duty. I am enjoying my retirement and each opportunity I get to work with the wide variety of students here...

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.

...tutored many students throughout all grade levels including some of my friends in college and I want you to know that with me, you're academic success is in safe hands. When I am not tutoring I am either playing video games, watching anime or going to the gym. I spend as much time as I can with my friends but it's nice to relax every once in a while. If you have any of the...

...believe that the development of the mind is one of the most important things that an individual can do in order to enhance their overall 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...

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.

Throughout my academic journey, I have encountered the transformative power of personalized guidance. I understand that every learner is unique, with distinct strengths and challenges. My motivation to tutor stems from the belief that education is a shared journey, and by offering my knowledge and support, I can contribute to the success of others.

...earned my law degree in 2 years. I'm passionate about investing in students because I know the profound impact that my teachers made on my life. If I hadn't had teachers in high school, college, and law school who were willing to spend their personal time mentoring and tutoring me, I would not have excelled to my current position. Therefore, I endeavor to give others the same one-on-one help that I received. Every student deserves...

...a public school teacher, homeschool educator, and private tutor. I have a current teaching license in Virginia. While I tutor in various subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are reading, history, and math. Reading and math are foundational subjects to academic success. It has been my experience that as students improve their math and reading skills, their ability to achieve success in other subjects becomes easier. Growing up in an area saturated with history, 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.

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.