Award-Winning History Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...sailors in everything from security to inspecting 18 million dollar aircraft. I have a knack for explaining complex ideas in a way everyone can understand, and I enjoy doing so very much. My educational background is a Bachelor of Arts from Old Dominion University in International Studies with a minor in Asian Studies. Although I have never been to Asia I am absolutely obsessed with Chinese and Japanese culture and history. I also have a...

...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 Sept. 2017. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and helping...

...at the college 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,...

...comes to my teaching style, I believe it is extremely important to get to know a student both personally and academically. Doing so helps make my job easier, and the student's experience more enjoyable. I tend to focus on breaking down a task into its simplest parts, so that I can see and explain to the student what they are doing well, and how to apply that success to areas that need work. I am...

...worked with elementary through college-aged students, at remedial to advanced levels. I have a B.A. in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington(2006) and 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...

...cannot be taken away. I have a masters degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, which is a great school. One of my favorite subject is English Literature. I love it because it tells fantastic stories, and I love a good story. When talking with my students I like to make my class interesting by incorporating some fun into the subject. I want to make my students feel comfortable so that they want...

...So, please let me introduce myself and explain why tutoring is a passion of mine and much more than just an academic exercise. I attended college out of high school but did not apply myself. So, I dropped out, married my beautiful wife (30+ years) and became an apprentice machinist with no aspirations. Luckily, my father (my hero) and my wife (my best friend) pushed me to continue my education. So, I took a college...

...this December. I've been in the business of education since I was in 6th grade and finally started getting paid for it nearly 3 years ago. I'm big on empowerment and not making short term fixes but instead long term fixes so that on test day you won't need me. I'm super excited to be getting the chance to work with as many of you as I can and I can't wait to make a...

After practicing law for 19 years, I left the legal field to spend more time with my daughter and to write. I love helping students learn and have a knack for breaking complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts. As one of my business mentors, Marie Forleo, says "Everything is figureoutable!"

...In June of 2022, I graduated Norwich University with my Masters in World History. Teaching is my passion and I fully believe that all students have the capability to succeed, and it is my goal as a tutor to foster self-confidence and success in every student. Therefore, my philosophy is to never give up on a student, to be fully dedicated to their needs and their education, and to always make sure they always strive...

...me, as I am currently pursing my second master's degree. I have worked primarily in the mental health field for 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...