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

...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 have worked with people who have IEPS as well. I got my high school diploma from Osbourn High School, and I am currently enrolled in Old Dominion...

...a great tutor because I love to 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...

...in Global Affairs with a focus on International Development. While in college I completed a study abroad program in Peru where I was able to develop my knowledge of cultural anthropology. I served as a nanny and homework helper throughout college which sparked my passion for tutoring. I like to focus tutoring on critical thinking and giving the student the tools to problem solve on their own. From this method, the student's confidence grows and...

...Degree in Physical Education and her Personal Training Certification. She is a former au pair and nanny who loves to tutor any subject, especially foreign languages! Meg has been a substitute teacher for nearly 7 years and she enjoys helping students achieve their very best. Her teaching style is unique, listening and positive feedback being its main components. Outside of the tutoring classroom, Meg enjoys snowboarding, soccer, running and reading. She loves to travel and...

...I currently teach ESL online and have my 120 hour TESOL certification from International Open Academy. I've been teaching ESL for 2 years now and I am very familiar with how to teach English to non native speakers. I look forward to helping you in 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...

...have a Master of Liberal Arts from Mary Washington University. I currently teach ninth grade English but I have taught grades 7-12 at one time or another during my 26 years of teaching. For the past two years I tutored a young man in English for grades 7 and 8. I have home schooled my own children for 8 years. I have been awarded Reading Teacher of the Year for my school and have received...

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...

...currently working to get my certification in teaching. I was a teacher and teacher assistant for a private school in Virginia for about 2 years. During that time I worked with students of all ages but my primary focus was elementary school age children. While I am able to tutor a wide range of subjects, my primary subject of choice is Math for all grades as well as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Statistics. I am...

As an intentional teacher and a “Life Long Learner," my mission is to motivate, inspire, encourage, and support students in their educational journey; while helping to create an effective foundation for life-long learning. I am currently enrolled in a MAT program dual endorsement English and Special Education. I teach ESL online in Japan and Korea. I have a Bachelor's degree in accounting as well as a Master's in business.

...for college where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2015. I taught Health and Physical Education for 1 year and recently decided to take a new path in my educational career with Varsity Tutors and I am excited to start this journey. I feel the program itself is very well-rounded. In my spare time I am a photographer and crafter and love to hangout and relax. To my parents and students of Varsity Tutors...

...teaching, I also prepared students for a Writing standardized test required for graduation. I believe that all students can learn. I believe that all students learn differently. When I was in high school and college, my jobs outside of school were babysitting and teaching in a day care setting. My day care jobs involved working with young children, as young as infants and as old as elementary school age. I believe I have the best...

...closer to achieving my dream of becoming a third-grade English teacher. I believe that every student will love to read after finding 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...

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.

...passionate about learning and helping others grow. My experience as a substitute teacher across all grade levels, from elementary to high school, has given me a deep understanding of how to connect with students and guide them through their academic challenges. I believe that education is more than just learning facts, it's about developing the skills to think critically, solve problems, and grow as individuals. I specialize in tutoring English and math because I believe...

...and experience to tutor elementary school students. After completing my undergraduate education in Business Administration, I later earned a Master of Education in Instructional Technology - I love "all things technology"! In addition to my endorsements in Gifted and Special Education, my accolades include Reading Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year. As a lover of technology, I realized implementing instruction and assignments using new technologies was a tool to engage students in...

...of Environmental Design and Certificate of French in May of 2014. I have been working with children and young adults for over 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...

...seeing the light go on when someone learns something new. I have worked extensively with young students on phonics, reading fluency and comprehension. I have worked with many children and adults with reading, writing, literature, comprehension, learning the English Language, I taught over thirty years with people of all ages who have special needs as a Life Skills teacher, Resource Teacher. I have worked with students at the middle school level who were learning conversational...

...make sure I address all those styles. Currently I am working with students that live in a mental health facility. Everyday I enjoy watching them grow to improve their way of life to reach their professional goals. After receiving my PhD in educational leadership and curriculum instruction (April 2018), I am planning to open a life skills center for special needs and at risk students. This center will teach various job skill, life skills and...

...high school and college years I have been involved in theatre, especially musical theatre. I could talk about my favorite musical all day. I am hoping to pursue a graduate degree in English in the coming few years. I love tutoring because I enjoy helping students to figure out the best ways to solve problems and to increase their education. I believe that every students is capable of achieving great things and I want to...

...I am excited to start tutoring with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with an interest in Wildlife Biology. However, I have a high interest in languages, as I have been studying Japanese for 10 years, Chinese for 2, and Italian for the past year! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, my enormous black cat, and writing. Don't hesitate to contact me, I love...