Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Portsmouth, VA

...compassion, patience, and understanding to each student building confidence. I developed a passion for dyslexic learners several years ago when my daughter was diagnosed. It was a long journey finding the right resources and providers but after a lot of research and training, she has shown tremendous growth. I am a wife to a soldier in the Navy, with 3 kids, and 2 grandchildren. They all make my life full and full of love. I...

...have such a passion for it. I started tutoring by working with friends when I was a senior in high school. I also have tutored with a math center at college where I tutored 5 college level math courses. Math is a wonderful subject, and I believe in helping students overcome their challenges in order to understand and enjoy math. I have a teaching degree, and I use the skills acquired from that degree to...

...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 a student-centered approach using meta-cognition, or constant reflection on one's learning. In addition to tutoring/teaching, I am also a freelance writer for various publications and have published some poetry as well....

Hi, I'm Nick, and I'd like to be your tutor. I am a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor's in Neuroscience and Biology. I have held several jobs as a summer camp counselor and a leadership workshop staffer in Virginia Beach, VA. I'm looking forward to putting my knowledge and skills with students to provide a useful and effective tutoring experience.

My mission is to enrich the learning experience, making it fun, concise, and stress-free. Everyone has different desires and needs when it comes to academics and that is what makes this field extremely special. I believe that we are better learners when we can apply concepts to our daily lives and when we can find joy in learning.

...the community college level, seven teaching high school, and over ten years of tutoring experience, I know what it takes to be successful in this area. My passion for helping others and eventually heading into the problem solving has always been something really important to me. As an educator, we take pride in being able to organize strategies and approach problem solving. I look forward to working with you in obtaining your goals!

I really enjoy connecting and tutoring with the students and assuring that they have the support and academic tools for success.

...has allowed me to grow. When I was enlisted in the Navy, we trained each other which allowed us to advance to greater levels of responsibilities. I greatly look forward to tutoring and mentoring students at Varsity Tutors. I am a diversified teacher with extensive teaching experience in a range of environments. In addition to tutoring mathematics and sciences, I also tutor applied physics/physics. At my present job, I am an instructor for the DOD...

...I earned the highest value-added score (5/5) by the State of Tennessee for each year I taught. I also coached and managed other math teachers for 1 year. I am passionate about helping students understand math in a clear and conceptual manner! Currently pursuing a master's degree in business analytics at the College of William and Mary. I earned my undergraduate degree in leadership and public policy at the University of Virginia. I minored in...

...and I buy those parts. I am able to tutor reading, writing, math, study and homework skills, plus help with the ASVAB. My favorite subjects to tutor and to learn about would have to be reading and math. Both of these subjects are very interesting to me, and I want to make them fun and exciting for other people too. My hobbies outside of work and tutoring would be reading, video games, music and movies....

...privately tutored a few students on the side. As a TA, I worked with hundreds of students in both large classes and small group environments. This helped me appreciate how student abilities range from individual to individual and the importance of building an honest and respectful relationship with clients. I am currently taking a gap year before hopefully attending medical school next fall, so my schedule is extremely flexible. I am happy to meet students...

My goal is to prepare students for courses in various ways to make them as successful as possible. I hope to teach students proper habits and a routine that would make them successful in future classes.

I am always learning, so I like to encourage others to keep learning too.... Helping students identify with what they are learning is very important to me. Helping them see that, "Yes, this does apply to me," makes all the difference.... Get to know them and their likes in school. What are they finding most difficult? How can I be help them get to the heart of the lesson?... First, I like setting a foundation for...

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Hi! My name is Aubanita Kirk and I am a college graduate working on an internship in Memphis! I am very patient and kind and I love coming up with new ways to help people because every one learns in their own special way. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!

...students as a seventh grade writing teacher for a summer schooling program. I am most experienced in English tutoring, specifically essay writing. I love analyzing literature, finding hidden symbols, and getting into a writing flow. My teaching style is democratic and engaging - I like to ask my students questions, learn more about them and their learning styles, and help them not only with their current assignment but how to handle tasks in the future....

I believe that that success of future adults begins with our children now. Children all have preferred learning methods and it is important to keep in mind the cognitive levels of various students. I have been working with children for over 5 years now. I have 2 children of my own, ages 10 years and 1 year, and I also teach 3rd grade at a public school in Virginia.

...coaching, I aim to help students study smarter and feel more confident in their abilities. Alongside subject tutoring, I also offer guidance on personal statements, medical school applications, interview prep, and overall strategy. I understand how overwhelming this path can feel, and my goal is to be a reliable, encouraging, and honest resource for students at every stage. Above all, I value clarity, patience, and thoughtful communication. I'm here not just to help students succeed...

...Administration from Christopher Newport University (Newport News, VA) in 2001. From there, I enrolled in the Career Switcher Program at Old Dominion University to change my career choice to Elementary Education (2008). In 2010, I received my Virginia Teaching License in Elementary Education, Pk-3 Endorsement. In this same year, I received my Master's Degree in Education with a Specialty in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix From there, I completed Specialist Program in...

I am a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have a bachelor of science in Chemistry and Forensic Science. I was a teaching assistant for chemistry while in school. I look forward to tutoring students in chemistry and math subjects.