Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Portsmouth, VA

...for helping students succeed on the SAT and ACT. I'm a structural engineering graduate student at Columbia University, with a strong academic foundation in math, science, and critical thinking. I earned a 770 on the SAT Math portion and a 35 on the ACT English section, scores in the top percentiles, and I bring that same test-taking strategy to my tutoring sessions. I specialize in SAT/ACT prep, with a specific focus on raising math scores...

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 wish to teach people in a way that gets them excited to learn and improve their skills! I hope my enthusiasm for the subjects I teach will spread to my students.

...new skill and recognizes their own progress. While I value academic achievement, my main focus is on equipping students with essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will serve them throughout life. With a special interest in computer science, I incorporate concepts like decomposition, sequencing, and pattern recognition into my lessons, helping students become confident, creative thinkers. By making learning fun, engaging, and personalized, I aim to provide a virtual tutoring experience that supports not...

...about. Second, getting to know the student- everyone has unique talents, tendencies, and goals. There is an area of overlap between each school subject (even standardized tests, which require critical thinking!) and a student's goals, and it's usually bigger than it first appears. A star athlete doesn't just need to pass English to graduate; she needs to be able to write a well organized and error-free letter. In time, I'd hope to become the kind...

As a Tutor I desire to build academic confidence in students in need of extra help toward academic success. Through my experience teaching and tutoring Middle and High School Math and Science I consider myself an academic success coach. With over 14 years of experience in education I know that I am a great asset to helping students in need.

...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 to ask questions and participate. One of my favorite things to do is travel. I love to learn about different places and cultures because there is so much to see and do. I like interacting...

...make gains in the areas of reading comprehension and decoding. I have also passed the Reading for Virginia Educators Praxis which covers a variety of reading topics and reading instruction strategies. I firmly believe that having my students focus on short term gains and not perfection, helps boost their confidence as readers as well as makes this necessary skill more enjoyable for them. In my spare time I enjoy camping and reading mystery novels.

Received AA and BS degree in Business Administration with concentration in I/O Psychology. Always had a passion for the education field and helping students succeed. I have previous experience working with Kindergarten students in the public school system. Currently I am serving college students as I take on my role in higher education. I strongly believe education is power and want to help students reach their full potential.

...mathematics for 7 years. I received my degree in Secondary Education and Mathematics from the University of North Alabama. My teaching experience includes 6th-8th grade mathematics, Algebra 1, and Geometry. I've also tutored students in Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. As much as I enjoy mathematics, teaching is my passion. My favorite teaching moments are watching my students have that "a-ha" or "light bulb" moment. As a teacher, I help students develop mathematical understanding, logical...

...Bachelors, one in Art History and the other in History. 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...

...teaching math to my students and helping them to enjoy a subject that most students don't like. I hope that if I get the opportunity to work with you that I can help change your mindset about Math. I hope to if not instill a love for Math but take away the self-doubt and fear of the subject. I hope to make it a fun and enjoyable experience. Math Rocks and so do YOU!

A charismatic teacher getting better with every lesson! M. Ed.

...at an alternative school for students with disabilities. This will be my 10th year as an educator, nine of those I was also a Varsity football coach. I have a masters degree in Special Education from Cambridge College, and a bachelors degree in History from Christopher Newport University. My background has taught me how to create differentiated teaching styles for children from kindergarten to the 12th grade. I believe all students can learn, in their...

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.

...honored to be a current Elementary school teacher! I recently graduated with my Masters in Elementary Education. I am in my fourth year working for a Virginia County Public Schools! I am an Old Dominion University Alumni, Go Monarchs! As a teacher and a mother, I am thoroughly assured that I understand the desire for our children to be successful in school. I hope to instill and encourage a love for knowledge for your students.

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.

...physiology. I have tutored students at the schools where I teach general sciences as well as mathematics and statistics. I also have an undergraduate business degree in applying computer solutions to address business problems where I became well versed in Microsoft Office programs. I expanded my expertise in Microsoft Office programs throughout my science education. I believe everyone can learn and retain new material; it may just need to be delivered from a different perspective....

...for a variety of chemical engineering courses as well as an active tutor for Tau Beta Pi, which is an engineering honor society. My primary tutoring experience has mainly been with entry level college students in the fields of science, math, and engineering. I am a firm proponent of learning and understanding the mechanisms involved in solving problems as this results in a wider application of knowledge as compared to solving simply for an answer....

...in Instruction & Curriculum. As part of my Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively present new and dense information to a variety of audiences. I also have experience educating students who have learning disabilities and require accommodations as a result...