Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...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 meeting new people!

Greetings, I have worked in the field of education for more than 30 years. I have degrees in psychology, social work and certifications in special education and school psychology. I like the teaching and learning process and have gained valuable experience with using online formats. I do some research on children and youth and currently work as a professor of psychology.

...I have experience tutoring students in math, reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am extremely patient and understanding, and I...

...I tutored my peers in Algebra 1, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology. Currently, I tutor at Norfolk Public Schools in the Hampton Roads Area. I am most excited about watching my students grasp concepts and understand content that they previously did not know. I am a very big advocate of advancing the next generation since I have seen how powerful knowledge can be especially when given the chance to shine.

...All throughout my 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...

...at an alternative school for students with disabilities. This will be my 10th year as an educator, nine of those I was also a Varsity football coach. I have a masters degree in Special Education from Cambridge College, and a bachelors degree in History from Christopher Newport University. My background has taught me how to create differentiated teaching styles for children from kindergarten to the 12th grade. I believe all students can learn, in their...

I'm a freshman at the College of William and Mary studying finance and computer science. I've been tutoring since high school, and love how it allows me see familiar subjects from a different perspective. In my free time, I like to play rugby, spend time with my friends, and do Model UN. I can tutor most subjects that I've taken before, but especially love teaching high school math.

...I am a Navy veteran and have a background in Nuclear Technology, my passion is to teach, and translate Spanish. I have a Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University, and I enjoy teaching the language that I love. Serving as an interpreter for my church has allowed me to share my language in worship and the Word of God, which has been an honor. I have taught all levels of the Spanish language as...

Hannah is a rising second-year in Old Dominion University's three-year Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. For the past year Hannah has been working as a tutor in the Writing Center on campus, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her specialties include grammar, sentence structure, organization, brainstorming methods, outlining, and study and research strategies.

...an M.A.Ed. in Secondary English Education from the College of William and Mary(2009). I tutor math and history, but my primary focus is on English Language Arts--the subject about which I am the most passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the best education possible, but also that education is not one-size-fits-all. I therefore employ a wide range of instructional methods, understanding that a strategy that works well for one person might not work...

...years and have tutored my students after school hours and on the weekends. I now look forward to this chance to tutor many more students through an online platform. I enjoy tutoring because it is more personal and focused than whole class instruction. My favorite subjects are English and Language Arts, because I love reading. I can help students become critical thinkers and engaged readers using the methods I have used in the classroom and...

...years of experience tutoring students one-on-one in college-level writing and French. I have also tutored friends and family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in addition to helping students complete individual assignments, I seek to help them...

...Evelyn Melvin Scholarship for these abilities. Through my academic expertise and positive attitude, I can ensure that every student I tutor will improve significantly. I seek to not only develop a student's skills in a particular subject, but to foster a great appreciation for learning in general. My eclectic experience in manual labor, customer service, and writing has prepared me to work hard, adapt, and communicate effectively. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling,...

...level since 1990. I have taught courses in English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience with test prep, including the SAT/ACT...

...effective. While pursuing my graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, I maintained my busy tutoring endeavors, but worked exclusively with undergraduate freshman and sophomores. My work with tutoring guided me to the classroom, and I began teaching at the university level during my second year of graduate school. It was during this time I added literature to my repertoire of tutoring, and have found that a composition approach to literary tutoring is both...

...to you. I have a MA in Special Education concentrating on Emotional and Behavior Disorders, and my BA is in University Studies focusing on English and History. I have a wide range of experience as a teacher- I've taught both in the classroom and online. My favorite subjects to teach are chess, English, and ESL. I strive to make learning fun as that is the key to retention! I look forward to seeing you in...

...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 have many years of experience...

...education. I love to learn something new every day and I encourage all of my students to do the same. I know that some subjects are not the most interesting to every student, but I do my best to make each topic applicable to real life. I also make sure it is fun- because if you're going to learn something it may as well be enjoyable. I know that all students learn differently, so I...

...the University of Louisville with an M.A. in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I taught high school English for nine years and know the need to be flexible and understanding to best teach a student. I enjoy helping students develop their writing and am very passionate about helping students prepare for the ACT. My goal is to encourage life-long learning and encouraging my students to vocalize and question to become comfortable with any...

...is to help open the door. While it is up to the student to walk through it, I believe that helping students develop self efficacy skills offers them a sustainable foundation to remain engaged, be more proactive learners, and become the narrators in their educational stories. Supporting learners is a collaborative effort involving teachers and the students' support systems, all conspiring to guide the student towards that open door and beyond to educational success.