Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...all while advocating for people, I had learning challenges when I was younger and I had to find innovative ways to learn and retain information. I'm passionate about helping people thrivenot just in their careers but in their lives. With a unique background in conflict resolution, HR strategy, and veteran support, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of empathy, clear communication, and strong leadership. But my story isn't a straight path. Like many, I've faced...

...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 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...

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I am a recent graduate of Radford University. I majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with a license to teach Pre-K to 6th grade. I have experience tutoring and teaching many different ages. I concentrated in math and Spanish during my time at Radford. I love to work with all ages and help those that need help learning a concept or many.

I am here for you, and my job is help you do better and build upon what you already know.

...I am currently an administrator at the secondary level, but prior to this I worked extensively at the elementary level as a teacher, an administrator, and an instructional specialist. I consider myself a lifelong learner and I love to help students love and understand. I believe that every child can learn; it is the job of the educators to determine how to help the child connect to the content in order to learn.

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.

...Although I am an ESL teacher, I am also certified to teach middle and high school English as well. I have collaborated in mainstream English classrooms as part of my teaching load, so I am familiar with the curriculum and expectations for 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...

...University. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree for Human Development and Human Services from Virginia Tech-- Go Hokies! While at Virginia Tech, I developed a love for working with students through an internship at a middle school. This experience encouraged 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...

I am a former public school teacher who holds passion for learning and service. I believe my natural disposition for motivating others combined with my extensive experience in education will make me a valuable tutor for your student.

...fun loving, outgoing, and sociable educator. I love kids and working with them. My calling is to teach children; inside and outside the church. I am currently going 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...

...see my learners, achieve knowledge that helped them excel or receive promotions gave me great satisfaction. I began training adults in the business field, starting the representatives for the company then the management. Then I created training process for the entire footprint of a fortune 500 company. Before leaving the business world, I traveled around the United States to train individuals from the ages eighteen and up. I decided to pursue a career in the...

I thoroughly enjoy meeting students where they are and helping them reach their full potential! I have homeschooled my own children for eighteen years and tutored many others. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chowan University, but my love for learning has kept me in this field.

...and was raised all over the United States. Having to move every few years and adapt to new surroundings was a challenge for me. However, that challenge brought so many wonderful experiences that made me who I am today. I attended three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This has allowed me to experience a variety of scholastic perspectives and I'm excited to implement my favorite practices from those schools. After high school,...

...to start tutoring with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with an interest in Wildlife Biology. However, I have a high interest in languages, as I have been studying Japanese for 10 years, Chinese for 2, and Italian for the past year! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, my enormous black cat, and writing. Don't hesitate to contact me, I love meeting new people!

...in a Christian, military, homeschooling family, and I am a life-long lover of language, learning, and discovering the world through literature and science. Coming from a Home Schooled background myself, I have enjoyed numerous benefits from having individualized, one-on-one learning relationships with my teachers (in my case, my parents) all through my K-12 experience. The personalized instruction that I received has continued to be of great value to me as I have pursued and achieved...

...teaching because I am good at customizing a lesson to fit the student's pedagogy and learning curve. I also have a strong background in curriculum and content development for lessons from my experiences being a Tagalog subject matter expert in language and culture often doing contract work for US government agencies. Something interesting about me is I am a music major focused in piano. That experience helped give me this knack for teaching.

...or professional level. What is important is that I effectively assess the needs of learners, and efficiently provide them with the rigorous instruction that matches their needs. I received my undergraduate degree in Government 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...

...the education field since I graduated from college in 2011, and couldn't be happier! Working with students to help them persevere and succeed is challenging, but the rewards are greater. I try to make learning fun and exciting for all students to help them feel confident and inspired. I am very passionate about engaging and motivating students in a way that shows how much I care. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I...

...Beach public school 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...