Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Hampton, VA

I believe every student has unique strengths and learning styles, and I strive to create a supportive environment where they can thrive. I am eager to share my knowledge, foster a love for learning, and guiding my students toward their academic goals. I embrace Universal Design for Learning by focusing on each student's interests and strengths, while making necessary modifications to align with state standards.

...My experiences include college admissions, academic coach, tutor, Work Readiness instructor, professional development trainer, job coach, and instructor at Nassau Community College. I have also worked with and trained others who work with the developmentally disabled in residential services. Furthermore, I am deeply committed to ensuring that everyone gets the most out of their education and has access to every educational Avenue available to them. My educational style focuses on academic and social skills training....

...me to go on to pursue my Masters degree so I could be a teacher. I have been a public and private school teacher for 16 years. I currently teach in Suffolk, VA as a Kindergarten teacher. During the pandemic, I was a virtual teacher for almost a whole school year so I have grown exceptionally proficient at holding virtual class meetings and small group or one to one tutoring sessions. I am passionate about...

I aim to use my talents and skills to help students as they broaden their minds to new languages and linguistics skills as they strive to reach that moment of understanding.

...University. My diverse qualifications, paired with my recognition as the 2018 Virginia Computer Science Educator of the Year, reflect my commitment to fostering both academic and personal growth in my students. I take great pride in creating a supportive, individualized learning experience for every child. Whether your child is mastering early literacy skills or overcoming challenges in math, I tailor my approach to their unique strengths and needs. I have worked with students in various...

...passion is to teach, and translate Spanish. I have a Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University, and I enjoy teaching the language that I love. Serving as an interpreter for my church has allowed me to share my language in worship and the Word of God, which has been an honor. I have taught all levels of the Spanish language as well as creating and implementing my own Advanced Placement curriculum in my classroom....

...and history, but my primary focus is on English Language Arts--the subject about which I am the most passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the best education possible, but also that education is not one-size-fits-all. I therefore employ a wide range of instructional methods, understanding that a strategy that works well for one person might not work for someone else. I make it a priority to listen closely to my students in order...

...system. I have been teaching for 11 years, all of which have been in Virginia Beach. I have spent most of my time teaching 2nd grade, but I have also taught 4th and 5th grade. I grew up knowing I wanted to be a teacher and spent my high school and college years volunteering with different children's programs, primarily in my church. I have a passion and great desire to work with children and to...

...My mother found a good tutor and her guidance helped me improve academically. I decided then that I wanted to be a teacher to help struggling students. I went on to earn a B.S. degree in Special Education and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I have been employed for a total of 39 years in the Education and Counseling fields. I specialize in providing special education services and support to children, parents and teachers.

...to Grand Canyon University studying Organizational Leadership. I have been a teacher for over 12 years. I love helping students in Math, Writing and Reading. I have been a high school teacher for 9 years in the Caribbean and became a special education teacher in the US for the past 3 years. I currently hold 2 Master's degrees- namely Special Education and Reading. Join me as I help you strive for greatness.

I firmly believe that education is the key to success for young students and I truly feel that with my innate ability to quickly connect with students, thus eliminating many behavioral issues, I can foster an environment conducive for students to achieve success, regardless of their level of learning.

...to adults in reading comprehension, phonics, math and test prep at a learning center in Michigan, and, most recently, reading, writing and standardized test preparation to a variety of students here in Virginia. I don't have a favorite subject or age group to work with; the more variety, the better. I enjoy working under a blanket fort with a Kindergartener as much as I do having an intelligent conversation about a research paper with a...

...all students in an English class. In my four years of teaching, I have worked with elementary, middle and high school students, including 12th grade AP English classes, 6th-8th grade English classes and even some work in summer school with 3rd-5th grade content. My point: I have a broad range of experience teaching everything related to English - whether it's phonics and learning how to read, becoming a more advanced reader in high school, learning...

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.

...with people of all ages who have special needs as a Life Skills teacher, Resource Teacher. I have worked with students at the middle school level who were learning conversational English, having come here as refugees. I have a background in theatre/drama, speech coaching, and I am a vocal soloist singing both classical and modern music. It helps to enjoy reading, and that comes when you learn how to read well and comprehend what you...

...I am able to tutor a wide range of subjects, my primary subject of choice is Math for all grades as well as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Statistics. I am passionate about helping students reach their goal of a better education and I love to see them understanding new subjects or subjects that they may have previously struggled in. Education is important for everyone and I hope to make it fun and enjoyable for those...

...Children's Museum of Virginia. This internship focused on conducting science-based experiments for summer enrichment camp. My experience teaching ages 3-12 campers a specific content relating to a theme, helped them better understand and apply to real world application. I was a tutor for ManBasch Program at James Monroe Elementary School. I taught fifth through twelfth grade by helping them with their homework, reading a book along with discussion, and doing enrichment activities. Also, I critiqued...

...This helped me find my passion for working with youth. During my time as an AmeriCorps Tutor, I worked with K-3, was nominated for a national award, and was awarded a place on the Virginia Volunteerism Honor Roll. While working, I volunteered with a local non-profit supporting students with dyslexia, which was one of my most rewarding experiences. After 2 years with an educational non-profit focused on providing literacy instruction for children in Title I schools,...

...and others. I have set objectives to learn how each student will contribute to class and can determine strengths and weaknesses in each. This in turn can help me help them improve in all subjects. I will give students the freedom for creativity and have them take on responsibilities in the classroom. I am a firm believer that every student has the potential to succeed. Since I have always had this devotion and love for...

...teach children and adults. Seeing many frustrated students over years made me want to become apart of the solution. My patience and knowledge of subject matter allows me to reach students/adults in a special way. I love seeing the aha moments when they get it! That is the ultimate adrenaline rush for me which is why I teach. Students get the opportunity to learn from me, however I get to create a great rapport with...