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

...I have collaborated in mainstream English classrooms as part of my teaching load, so I am familiar with the curriculum and expectations for 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...

...to understand the subject at hand and feel more comfortable and confident in their classroom to answer questions and when they are doing assignments. I worked with students throughout my high school career mostly with English and essay structuring. With working with them I have been able to help them become more confident in their writing and allow them to better formulate their sentences. I have worked with people from the ages of 14-19 and...

...tutoring in high school through National Honors Society and by working as a volunteer tutoring low-scoring FCAT students in academics and test prep. My university had a large foreign student population and outreach program, and I had the opportunity to make close friendships helping my peers who were studying English as a second language. My language department also emphasized students aiding each other in informal learning environments; during my senior year I took a leadership...

I am honored to be a current Elementary school teacher! I recently graduated with my Masters in Elementary Education. I am in my fourth year working for a Virginia County Public Schools! I am an Old Dominion University Alumni, Go Monarchs! As a teacher and a mother, I am thoroughly assured that I understand the desire for our children to be successful in school. I hope to instill and encourage a love for knowledge for...

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...

...a good book that fits their niche. In my tutoring experiences, I find that the best way to see where I can help a student improve is through a simple vocabulary quiz based on words commonly used in their grade level, or a word hunt, where I give the students a list of words for them to look up on their own via dictionary website(s). I am very passionate about helping students because they are...

...Spent three years in a Graduate Counseling program during which I maintained a 3.89 gpa. I am currently working on my Masters in Fine Arts and will graduate in May 2019. I currently have a 4.0 gpa. I have three short stories published. I currently work as an editor for a small editing company called Rothwell Affordable Editing Services. I am a fiction editor at the Marathon Literary Magazine at Arcadia University.

...mother found a good tutor and her guidance helped me improve academically. I decided then that I wanted to be a teacher to help struggling students. I went on to earn a B.S. degree in Special Education and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I have been employed for a total of 39 years in the Education and Counseling fields. I specialize in providing special education services and support to children, parents and teachers.

...experience in educational settings. My teaching experience ranges from teaching college sociology courses to TESL in West 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...

...ten years. My experience counseling in an after school program for elementary aged children has helped me understand the psyche and concentration levels of this age group. I have worked with children who have had ADD/ADHD, and understand and am compassionate about the level of support needed to complete assignments and work towards finishing projects. While I am certified to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Elementary Math, Essay Writing,...

Second-year at William and Mary history major focusing on the 20th century, specifically experiences of non-westerners and otherwise marginalized voices. I believe that community and connection are essential to the human experience. I aspire to share stories with others through poetry and prose to contribute to a more cohesive society. Tutoring is a way to connect on an individual basis in order to facilitate the spread of knowledge.

...ways to learn and retain information. I'm passionate about helping people thrivenot just in their careers but in their lives. With a unique background in conflict resolution, HR strategy, and veteran support, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of empathy, clear communication, and strong leadership. But my story isn't a straight path. Like many, I've faced challengesboth personally and professionally. These experiences have fueled my commitment to make a difference in the lives of others....

...the past 10 years, but most of that was in an in-school setting in which I was responsible for assisting students with their educational needs. In my last position, I served as an education paraprofessional. I also served as a teacher's assistant for two years in an elementary school. In this position, I was responsible for developing a technology instruction curriculum based on state standards, and tutoring individuals and small groups. My favorite subject to...

B.S. Biopsychology | M.S. Marine and Environmental Sciences I have worked in teaching for the last 7 years, most recently voted as a Top 10 finalist in Bill Nye's America's Favorite Teacher Competition. I am extremely passionate about both scientific discovery and helping others discover their own strengths, interests, and passions.

Dedicated to helping your student realize their strengths and achieve academic excellence.

I am a junior Physics major attending Norfolk State University. My goal is to help fellow students grasp a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Mathematics and Science as well as English and History. I work hard to bring a fun and creative perspective to learning so that information is retained and test scores are improved.

...June 2012. I received a Master's in Special Education K-12. I lived in Italy prior to graduating college. A Senior Chief needed a tutor for her son who was struggling. I tutored the young man in reading and math. While my degree is for kindergarten through 12th grade, I enjoy working with kindergarten through 4th grade. I am passionate about reading, writing and math in grades kindergarten to 3rd. I believe education is a necessity...

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.

...of experience teaching Reading and Language Arts for grades k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language Disabilities (specifically Dyslexia & Dysgraphia), test preparation, ADHD, and more. I look forward to meeting you and your student soon!

...Great Lakes region for two years, I decided to move closer to home 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...