Award-Winning Languages Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

Second-year at William and Mary history major focusing on the 20th century, specifically experiences of non-westerners and otherwise marginalized voices. I believe that community and connection are essential to the human experience. I aspire to share stories with others through poetry and prose to contribute to a more cohesive society. Tutoring is a way to connect on an individual basis in order to facilitate the spread of knowledge.

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.

...I signed the Language Pledge to speak only the language I was learning. THAT was a CHALLENGE!! In 2012 I graduated Montclair State University in NJ with a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and Translation. For that degree I studied all the different dialects of Spanish and their differences. I've worked as a tutor before, and I know the challenges that come with learning a second or third language. I've helped many students understand their coursework...

Hard-working senior at Old Dominion University working in biological research that loves to help others! I am currently open to tutoring Organic Chemistry and Japanese students.

...speak Spanish fluently. I have taught various levels of Spanish to students of different ages, from middle school students to graduates and professionals learning business Spanish. My method while teaching students is to encourage them to speak in Spanish during the whole class, while also learning and reviewing correct grammar. I previously taught at language centers, and have also given private lessons. I love Spanish and I have the patience needed to teach my students...

...Gabriela and I am eager to share my knowledge with you. My experience includes volunteer service through reading programs, athlete tutoring , after school tutoring, Girl Scouts mentoring and the YMCA. I have experience leading lesson plans and adapting them to a specific audience as well as working with children and adults. During my after school tutoring and the YMCA I assessed the type of learner the student was and by having this information I...

I have a degree in English with a minor in psychology from Milligan College, TN. 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...... In a first session, I would spend a lot of time just talking with the student about problem areas or difficulties. Sometimes struggles are not with the subject matter itself, but with the student's...

As an English teacher, creating a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I strive for in my students. Literature and writing played an important role in my life as a young girl and I wish for my students to experience the same feelings. When a student tells me they just read, "....." and loved it, I know I inspired them just a little.

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.

...Spanish language and culture. I also enjoy listening to and making music as well as doing yoga. I am a graduate from Virginia Tech with a B.A. in Spanish Language & Literature and a Minor in Music Technology, and I completed a semester abroad in Quito, Ecuador at La Universidad San Francisco de Quito. I currently work as a high school permanent substitute teacher in Virginia Beach, VA, so I am used to working with...