Award-Winning History Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

I am a former public school teacher who holds passion for learning and service. I believe my natural disposition for motivating others combined with my extensive experience in education will make me a valuable tutor for your student.

...but dissertation for a PhD in Public Policy and Administration. My teaching philosophy is simple: everyone learns in their own way. It is my job to discover that way and to use it to help all students learn. Education is important to me. I have always struggled with academics, but I never let anything stop me from getting my education. I am of the mind that 99% of success is determination, the last 1% is strategy...

...learned critical teaching skills from working with my elementary-aged sister, who was recently diagnosed with a learning disability. From my work with her, I have a greater understanding of how to approach learning when working with students who struggle with a disability. My two most valuable skills are English and Spanish. As demonstrated by my test scores and chosen academic path, I excel in languages. After attending an academically challenging high school and studying currently...

...in Human Services. I 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...

I firmly believe that education is the key to success for young students and I truly feel that with my innate ability to quickly connect with students, thus eliminating many behavioral issues, I can foster an environment conducive for students to achieve success, regardless of their level of learning.

I am here for you, and my job is help you do better and build upon what you already know.

...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 for...

...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 also a freelance writer for various publications and have published some poetry as well. I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids as well as reading, writing, exercising, and painting.

I have a lifelong passion for history and good writing. I am glad I have been able to find channels to help others better their knowledge and skills with both of these subjects.

...you are confident in completing/answering the problems by yourself. Because when you believe in yourself you will succeed and are able to do anything. I will breakdown your lesson plans and cater it to you so you can enjoy it. What's the point of learning if you cannot enjoy it. I will answer all your questions and make sure you understand it; so please, do not hesitate to reach out to me.... Practice, practice, practice, practice.