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

Learning should be fun and uplifting. Everyone learns differently, and education is a lot more effective when the students feel they understand the subject matter. When a subject is presented in a way that engages the mind, true learning occurs. This is not achieved through rote memorization, but through feeling and understanding at the heart level.

I believe that all children can learn, no matter their ability levels or weaknesses. It takes someone willing to accentuate the positives to unlock the potential in every child.

...a PhD in English at Old Dominion University. I have a Masters degree in English with a focus in rhetoric and writing from Texas State University. I have experience teaching and tutoring English at both the high school and college level. I really enjoy helping students develop their writing skills and helping them become comfortable with academic writing. I believe tutoring is so helpful because it allows methods of teaching to be tailored and varied...

I spent the past year as a teaching assistant in Bordeaux, France - my job was to supplement teachers' lessons with more hands-on, interactive sessions with students aged 6 to 14. I my experience makes me an excellent tutor in both English and French, as I know how to keep students interested and engaged in the subject matter while still adhering to a strict curriculum.

...easier to understand. In other words, 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...

...writing, and elementary math! I have a Bachelor's degree in English/Communication and a Master's in Education/Special Education (birth-grade 2), both from Touro College. I am licensed in Early Childhood Special Education in Virginia and recently completed certification in TEFL/TESOL. I have experience working in both general and special education in private and public school settings. I like to tutor with a student-centered approach using meta-cognition, or constant reflection on one's learning. In addition to tutoring/teaching,...

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.

I am Jonathan Starbuck. I am currenting going into my third year of law school and I have a Bachelor's in Government. I am passionate about educating people because I view education and learning as a continuous progress in life and as a form of self-improvement. As such, I want to help others progress in life to achieve their goals and to hopefully gain a life-long affinity to academics.

...has given me exposure to a wide variety of subjects. I also have diverse tutoring experience. I tutored peers in Writing, Math and Statistics as an undergrad, pre-kindergarteners to adults in reading comprehension, phonics, math and test prep at a learning center in Michigan, and, most recently, reading, writing and standardized test preparation to a variety of students here in Virginia. I don't have a favorite subject or age group to work with; the more...

...a specialty in Health Education. I also have BS from the University of Florida in Family, Youth, and Community Science. I started my career out tutoring children full time at a charter elementary school. I also bring to the table my professional competencies in public health, which include health education, health promotion, and technical writing, as well as my experiences working in the nonprofit sector. I look forward to helping students reach their goals.

...see the passion I have in teaching because I am good at customizing a lesson to fit the student's pedagogy and learning curve. I also have a strong background in curriculum and content development for lessons from my experiences being a Tagalog subject matter expert in language and culture often doing contract work for US government agencies. Something interesting about me is I am a music major focused in piano. That experience helped give me...

...Russian), as well as personal development skills including college admissions, study planning, stress management and physical fitness. I have 2 master degrees in Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University and London Business School (joint dual degree executive global program) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University Questrom School of Business with concentrations in International Business, Business Law and Marketing. I've had a career in international business and investment management working on...

I have been tutoring English students for more than 5 years, now. I began teaching elementary and middle school students, and now teach all grade levels, including high school and college students. I love tutoring because helping people with frustrating and confusing assignments is a rewarding, gratifying experience. Educating students and helping them grow their understanding of the English language warms my heart!

...English, I have a firm foundation in the technical aspects of essay writing, vocabulary, and grammar, and as a voracious reader and writer myself, I understand the more intricate skills of style, tone, and voice. In Spanish, I have moved far beyond the basics of grammar and sentence structure to using the language in order to communicate and discuss complex ideas and theories in an academic setting. When it comes to my teaching style, I...

My tutoring experiences have been very fulfilling. I have tutored and taught in North Africa and California. I'm a great tutor because I try to recognize the learning style of my tutees and cater to it.

Hello! I'm a prospective grad student looking to earn a little extra cash. I love animals and the arts. I am one of the best electric guitar players in the world right now. I am qualified to teach a variety of subjects and I look forward to working with you towards achieving your goals!

...several sections of freshman composition and poetry writing at Oregon State University. I've studied critical and creative writing intensively during my college career, and I love sharing my passion and knowledge in my tutoring sessions. I've helped students with multiple types of assignments, including literary and rhetorical analysis, personal essays, lab reports, speeches, resumes and cover letters, outlines, and bibliographies. In my tutoring sessions, I am patient, personable, and enthusiastic. I provide a safe space...

From the first day of kindergarten, I have loved and embraced academics! Since school has come easily to me, I'd love to help others overcome their academic challenges and start to enjoy studying!

Hello Students, I am a lifelong techie, computer scientist, and very much so in the field of development (teaching & learning). Consider me if you're ready to truly learn something...

...students are able to extrapolate from the experience of engaging in substantive historical critique to other contexts with confidence and regularity. To what degree? In order to measure student outcomes in the classroom, I begin once again - by asking "what do I want my students to learn" and "what would evidence of such learning look like?" Regardless of what I want my students to know or be able to do, these questions frame the...