Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Portsmouth, VA

...tutor, teaching assistant, and lead instructor at Engineering for Kids. I've helped students of all backgrounds build confidence, overcome challenging concepts, and improve their test scores through focused, efficient practice. I graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and I've spent a decade immersed in STEM education. My tutoring style blends clarity, patience, and strategy, and I believe the right guidance paired with consistent practice can unlock...

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.

...have worked with students in various educational settingsurban, rural, and suburbangiving me a well-rounded perspective on different learning styles. My goal is always to break down complex concepts into simple, digestible steps, ensuring that students feel confident in their abilities. I love seeing that "light bulb" moment when a child grasps a new skill and recognizes their own progress. While I value academic achievement, my main focus is on equipping students with essential critical thinking...

...Trial team. Tutoring goes best when the student is motivated, and I have two main approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just because', we have to discover how it's related to our whole world and especially to things the student already knows they care about. Second, getting to know the student- everyone has unique talents, tendencies, and goals. There is an area of overlap between each school subject...

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.

...to success. It opens doors that cannot be closed because you have achieved something special that cannot be taken away. I have a masters degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, which is a great school. One of my favorite subject is English Literature. I love it because it tells fantastic stories, and I love a good story. When talking with my students I like to make my class interesting by incorporating some...

...of Mary Baldwin College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology also focusing on philosophy and religion. Since graduation I became a registered behavior technician and provided ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder. After several years of this work I went back to school to become a licensed special education teacher. I obtained this certification through the University of Virginia at Wise. I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction....

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.

...secondary mathematics teacher and have taught 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...

...as we progress through our sessions. I was a Spanish Tutor and an AVID tutor, and it was a rewarding experience to see students succeed and thrive. I hope to impart a small passion for history to every student I tutor. My passion for history is mostly in ancient and prehistory, and I hope someday that I will get the opportunity to travel to Europe to visit ancient sites and see cave paintings.

...Mrs. Caldwell. I am currently an 8th-grade Math Special Education teacher. I have worked in the Public Education system for 20 years. I love 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...

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

...high school teacher 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...

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.

...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.

...volunteered while a graduate student on a 2-week long research cruise that explored a unique ocean-bottom habitat off the coast of northern California. My favorite subjects are biology and ecology. As a marine scientist I am educated in the four major science disciplines of biology, chemistry, geology and physics as they relate to the ocean environment. I currently teach Introduction to Oceanography which introduces students to the ocean environment in the context of those same...

...of the both the University of Rochester (CHE B.S.) and the University of Michigan (NERS M.S.E). During my time at these institutions I was a teaching assistant 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...

...graduate from the University of Connecticut. While studying there for just over three years, I received 2 Bachelors of Science Degrees- one in Chemistry, and the other 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...