Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Suffolk, VA

...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 children and...

...VA for 12 years. I have experience tutoring students in math, reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am extremely patient...

...helping my younger siblings learn under a variety of subjects and curricula, as well as informal tutoring-style instruction for the benefit of classmates and acquaintances all through my college career. My instructional style emphasizes clear communication and adaptability, depending heavily upon student feedback for what works and what does not work, which I use to tailor my communication style and teaching approach to the individual's needs as best I can. My hope is to be...

...English language, literature, essay and creative writing, Social Studies, reading comprehension, speech writing and presentation methods, organization, time management, and overall study skills. I tutor and mentor students from grade school through college, working to build their confidence, skill set, and love of learning. I enjoy continuing my own education in tutoring best-practices and expanding my knowledge base. I graduated from California State University, Channel Islands with a Bachelor's degree in English, and a minor...

...begin tutoring with Varsity. Education is very important to me, as I am currently pursing my second master's degree. I have worked primarily in the mental health field for the past 10 years, but most of that was in an in-school setting in which I was responsible for assisting students with their educational needs. In my last position, I served as an education paraprofessional. I also served as a teacher's assistant for two years in...

...Newport News, where I teach beginning to advanced English learners. 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...

...me. As a young adult, it had been my plan to become a teacher. During my years at community college, I was a Mathematics Tutor to adults. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in History in 2000, I became a Substitute Teacher for a short time for special education and third grade classes. I enjoyed my tutoring and substitute teaching experiences very much. After college, I accepted a series of positions outside the...

...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 remember. Involve me and I learn."

...and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a life time. As a tutor, I see myself as a facilitator in the learning process who first provides information and then guides my students to explore where, when, and how to apply the information that is given to them. As a tutor, I challenge my students to think critically about what they have learned and to reach...

...Reading and Language Arts for grades k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language Disabilities (specifically Dyslexia & Dysgraphia), test preparation, ADHD, and more. I look forward to meeting you and your student soon!