Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...French horn teacher and performer. I've worked as a tutor at a math tutoring company for two years, where I've gotten a lot experience with students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I'm very familiar with the best techniques for teaching mathematics at many different levels. I've also done some private tutoring in calculus and in study skills and organization. My main education is in music performance. I have four years of experience as a French...

I am a former Nuclear Operator for the US Navy. Throughout my time in the Navy, I trained many sailors, learning varied educational techniques along the way. I look forward to using them to help other reach their goals.

...Navy ships need to be fixed and I buy those parts. I am able to tutor reading, writing, math, study and homework skills, plus help with the ASVAB. My favorite subjects to tutor and to learn about would have to be reading and math. Both of these subjects are very interesting to me, and I want to make them fun and exciting for other people too. My hobbies outside of work and tutoring would be...

I love explaining things to people - and I've been doing it for about 25 years. I want you to finish a session feeling like: "Wow, that guy really helped me! (plus - what a sense of humor!)

...Africa. I believe in working to help children of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential and some of my best experiences have come from in-home counseling clients and residential behavioral health counseling. I hold a Master's degree in sociology, am a qualified mental health counselor (child), and will be certified for Middle School English in Sept. 2017. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and helping my clients achieve their educational...

...perfect, and the specialized curriculums and one on one concept of tutoring make it so helpful for a student who wants to succeed. I am excited to help you achieve your goals for your future. I tutor English Language/Reading, ESL, and Spanish Language. My life experiences thus far have prepared me to help others in these specific areas. As a past ESL teacher and private tutor in the Dominican Republic, I understand what it's like...

...schooling- elementary, high school, college and graduate school are a series of phases. These phases can also involve settings. Tutoring is one of those settings. It involves not only the exchange of ideas but also the sharing of perspectives. I believe all students can learn. I also believe learning can be fun as long as tutor and student are open to all the possibilities of each encounter. Tutoring is a four-lane highway with cars chuck full...

...writing for recognition in the composition classroom. However, these genres may be too occupationally grounded to meet the needs of entering students who have yet to choose a major and whose primary objective is to receive an academic degree. Accordingly, one of my chief pedagogical goals is to engage students with writing exercises and instruction that will strengthen their accuracy of expression while teaching the methods of description, narration, analysis, and persuasion necessary to the...

I began tutoring about five years ago in San Francisco, CA. I tutored children of all ages and enjoyed the challenge of connecting with different age groups. I like helping others to understand a topic or subject in a stronger way. I am currently a business reporter for a local paper, where I write clear and effective copy daily. I believe this would transfer well in communicating with clients. ... Understand the student; then you can...

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.