Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...a strong focus in Theatre which includes acting, directing and playwriting with over 20 years experience in this area. With tutoring, my style is to determine your style...your learning style. I believe you are best helped and can succeed if I know whether you are an auditory or visual or hands-on learner (or any combination). I also enjoy giving an assessment based on your subject area(s) where you need the most assistance so I can...

...and dreams. I strongly believe all students can succeed and consider it my job to pull resources, experience, and knowledge together in order to help every student realize their fullest potential. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students in all grades and subjects of elementary school and especially love helping students work on their reading skills, because I see reading as a way to open up a whole world of information. My organized, but flexible, style of...

Hello! I am currently working as a special education teacher in an elementary school, so I am able to assess the needs/strengths of students I work with. I am able to use the identified strengths to develop learning strategies and accommodations that will benefit the client for the best success. I have experience working with students that have: IEP's /504 Plans learning disabilities ADHD/ ADD Autism

...is not a traditional one. I actually started in the healthcare industry with a master's in healthcare management where I was not happy. I took on a job as a long-term substitute teacher. I took over a Kindergarten Inclusion classroom for the second half of the school year and absolutely fell in love! Not only could the school see the difference in the students, but the students made a huge difference in me. I have...

...a graduate of the Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Russia. I received my Bachelor and Masters of Arts in Foreign Language Education. I am fluent in Russian, Tatar and English languages. Currently working as a Russian teacher face to face and Virtual Distance Learning for the World Language Academy from 9 - 12 grades. I have worked with special-needs students. Strong communication with students, I am able to multi-task. The effortless caring of others and...

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.

...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 highschooler. No matter the...

...is Key," which drives me to foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment. By focusing on building my students' confidence in their abilities, I help them develop the resilience and self-assurance needed to tackle academic challenges and achieve success. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the transformative power of confidence in education. I work diligently to boost learners' self-belief, enabling them to approach subjects with a positive mindset and a willingness to engage deeply with the...

...undergrad of East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. I received my Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a Minor in Psychology. Since graduating, I have worked in many educational settings including, Childcare Centers, YMCA, Naval Child Care Centers, and public school system just to name a few. I have worked with many different kids with different learning capabilities including IEP, etc. I believe in meeting the child where they are on their educational journey,...

I have been in the education field for over 15 years. I have worked with various populations of students and I enjoy helping students learn.

...is Taylor. I am very excited to meet you! I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master's degree from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. I have 5 years of teaching experience (in 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade) and look forward to many more years to come. I will commit to making sure every student gets the tools and instruction that he/she may need to be successful academically. As...

I am a patient and understanding tutor with 6 + years of experience. I have been a 1st grade teacher in a classroom with some special needs students. I have been tutoring a wide variety of students, primarily in French and English. I understand what it is like to feel stuck and frustrated. I do my best to ensure that my students feel more confident in the classroom, and understand that they CAN succeed.

...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 to write basic sentences,...

...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.

...Tracy and I have been teaching for over 25 years. I am currently a reading specialist for a public school. I have a Virginia Teaching License nursery school through 12th grade, a Masters degree in Education, another Masters degree in Professional Teaching and I am also Nationally Board Certified in Literacy kindergarten through 8th grade. In 2012 I won the Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award for my school district. I have a genuine...

Hello! I am currently a 1st grade teacher in Washington D.C. I truly enjoy working one-on-one with students as I am passionate about laying a strong reading foundation for young students. I would love to work with your elementary age child and support them in their learning. I also enjoy Crossfit, baking, and crocheting.