Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

My love for the Spanish language is second nature, due to both my parents traveling separately from Mexico to the United States, gaining employment and eventual citizenship. I grew up speaking Spanish in my home and it is my first language. Although 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,...

I am a graduate of Bryn Mawr College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with an Education Minor. I am taking a gap year before I embark on getting my Master's in Teaching and teaching certification. In addition to my fieldwork placements, where I worked with a wide age range, I've worked with students as a seventh grade writing teacher for a summer schooling program. I am most experienced in English tutoring, specifically...

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.

I believe that education is one of the most important tools a person can wield. I have spent many years in school and in the corporate and non profit world, putting my education to work. I hold degrees in business, communications, marketing, finance, public policy and English/literature. it is very important to be well rounded in today's diverse world. I love to help others and share my knowledge and expertise. The road isn't always easy...

Hello there! I am Mrs.Peoples, a dedicated 5th-grade teacher specializing in English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies. I bring a wealth of expertise in the comprehensive and engaging Wit and Wisdom curriculum, which I have successfully implemented in my classroom. During my university years, I not only excelled academically but also had the privilege of assisting my fellow students in refining their papers, managing projects, and completing capstone projects. One of my key strengths...

I have not only a passion for learning, but I have a passion for teaching others as well. I am especially interested in science and math as they are the main two subjects that drive the world forward and give us new technologies that may some day change the world.

I look forward to getting to know and tutor you in various subjects including reading, writing, and elementary math! I have a Bachelor's degree in English/Communication and a Master's in Education/Special Education (birth-grade 2), both from Touro College. I am licensed in Early Childhood Special Education in Virginia and recently completed certification in TEFL/TESOL. I have experience working in both general and special education in private and public school settings. I like to tutor with...

I am an Old Dominion University graduate with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology. I am also currently working to get my certification in teaching. I was a teacher and teacher assistant for a private school in Virginia for about 2 years. During that time I worked with students of all ages but my primary focus was elementary school age children. While I am able to tutor a wide range of subjects, my primary...

...having an intelligent conversation about a research paper with a highschooler. No matter the age, my philosophy is two-fold: 1) learning should be enjoyable and 2) the goal of tutoring is independence. I want my students to look forward to when I come, but also to be able to confidently wave goodbye at the end of our time together because I have prepared them to handle their work on their own. When I'm not in...

I began tutoring about five years ago in San Francisco, CA. I tutored children of all ages and enjoyed the challenge of connecting with different age groups. I like helping others to understand a topic or subject in a stronger way. I am currently a business reporter for a local paper, where I write clear and effective copy daily. I believe this would transfer well in communicating with clients. ... Understand the student; then you can...

I believe in learning by doing. I think learning by example can lead to tremendous success. Patience is a virtue, and I'm glad I have a lot of it.

...right support. I'm here to help you: Build confidence in your abilities Express yourself clearly Overcome writing anxieties Achieve seemingly impossible goals Whether you're struggling with learning differences, feeling overwhelmed, or uncertain about your abilities, I see you, support you, and believe in you. Your challenges don't define your potential. You belong here, and you can absolutely do this. I'm your advocate and guide. When you're stuck, we'll work through it together. When you succeed,...