Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Portsmouth, VA

...a masters degree in public health from the University of South Florida with 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...

...begin embarking on that journey! I'm a World Languages and Cultures major with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies - my ambitions and passions have led me to pursue instruction in a global classroom. I hope to work with refugees abroad and equip those students with the tools they need to take on the world despite the trauma and pain they've experienced. Education is the orphan of every war - but it is also the...

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.

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!"

...my pleasure to work with students of all ages helping them with their reading, comprehension and writing. I have over 10 years experience working with ESL students, but have helped elementary students with their reading as well. I have taught in the USA and abroad and have ease working with people from different cultural backgrounds. Maybe you have a big test coming up you need help studying for, I can help you prepare. Struggling on a...

...elementary education as my major because I want to make a positive impact into the lives of our young learners. Today's young males, specifically, lack positive role models that speak and demonstrate how a man conducts himself in a vibrant and moral society. Lately, passion and urgency are driving my commitment to become a teacher. I believe God has placed a level of patience and grace within me, that others have affirmed, which can assist...

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.

I help learners develop the cognitive, language, physical, and social skills required to be successful. I help inspire learners to develop the self-confidence required to succeed in school and in life. I make learning fun! I support, encourage, engage, and cultivate creative minds. As an educator I offer experiences working with students, and adults. I strive to support all learners, and their diverse academic development and needs.

...on track. Obviously, physics is my passion and the subject I am most interested in, but I also have a deep respect for mathematics and am able to tutor a wide range of math topics as well. Beyond academics, my other passion is woodworking. I love to make things out of wood, from small stuff like mechanical pencils to large furniture that I use everyday. I'm also a huge fan of video games and reading...

...an ESL teacher, I am also certified to teach middle and high school English as well. I have collaborated in mainstream English classrooms as part of my teaching load, so I am familiar with the curriculum and expectations for all students in an English class. In my four years of teaching, I have worked with elementary, middle and high school students, including 12th grade AP English classes, 6th-8th grade English classes and even some work...

I'm currently a first year engineering student at the University of Virginia! I enjoy teaching others about math because guiding someone through solving a problem is a rewarding experience not only for the student, but the teacher as well. I think mathematics, and any subject for that matter, is best learned by making mistakes and learning from them. With someone to guide you along the way, any subject can be conquered.

...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 enjoy helping people understand concepts and developing a life-long...

I'm a devoted mathematics teacher and find great purpose in enriching knowledge through mathematics. My passion for the discipline is exhibited through my thorough and structured methods of instructions.

...with writing. I believe that supporting and guiding the learning process of others not only benefits the student, but benefits the teacher/tutor as well. It is vital to acknowledge all lessons we learn from one another in an effort to absorb as much knowledge as possible. Being a part of a learning community has been instilled in me since my youth and will continue to be a part of my life. Learning is a revolving...

...serves the larger learning outcome. I have found that when I am clear about learning goals, so too are my students. More to the point, when I am unclear or even a bit ambiguous about the cognitive or behavioral outcomes I desire, the capacity of my students to learn is inhibited. As such, I am found of quipping "there are no curveballs in this classroom, only fastballs." Everything I do in the classroom is rooted...

...of my work for my MA in history. I have a BA in History and Art History from Washington and Lee University and I studied for my MA in England. Now that I am home, I'm working towards a teaching license. In the mean time I want to work with students and help them improve in any way I can! I am an excellent writer and can proof read essays for class or for college...

...children that had been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD--as an adult with ADD, I found that one-on-one engagement with these students was most 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...

...ranging from core secondary-level mathematics, to University Calculus. I teach my lessons flexibly, taking my students' learning style inventories into careful consideration. I employ strong connections in my tutoring, relying largely on analogous connections to my students' strengths and interests. I have no problem drawing interest out of a student for our worked subject. It is extremely rewarding to see a student grow, and understand your role in the intellectual growth observable in a student...

I came in the U.S in 2011 from West Africa (TOGO) a french speaking country. I learned english, and was accepted in one of the prestigious engineering school in the Nation Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) .At RPI, I graduated with my bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering. I look forward sharing with you some of my stories which may serve you as guide and motivation throughout your journey to success.

...bilingual." I enjoy finding out what each student's learning style is and creating lessons that will best help him/her understand the information. I am a very patient, positive and enthusiastic tutor who will use my students' time wisely to help them attain their language-learning goals. Although I grew up with a Hispanic parent, I wanted to learn the language even better so I began studying it in seventh grade and never stopped! I graduated from...