Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Virginia Beach, VA

...a M.S. in Education with a focus on teaching children with special needs. I have worked for over 20 years in education as a public school teacher, homeschool educator, and private tutor. I have a current teaching license in Virginia. While I tutor in various subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are reading, history, and math. Reading and math are foundational subjects to academic success. It has been my experience that as students improve their...

Detailed-oriented and self motivated educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. Proficient in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of my students.

...minor in psychology from Milligan College, TN. All throughout my high school and college years I have been involved in theatre, especially musical theatre. I could talk about my favorite musical all day. I am hoping to pursue a graduate degree in English in the coming few years. I love tutoring because I enjoy helping students to figure out the best ways to solve problems and to increase their education. I believe that every students...

...honored 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.

...local community and joined AmeriCorps. 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...

...business administration from the University of Phoenix, which is a great school. One of my favorite subject is English Literature. I love it because it tells fantastic stories, and I love a good story. When talking with my students I like to make my class interesting by incorporating some fun into the subject. I want to make my students feel comfortable so that they want to ask questions and participate. One of my favorite things...

...each other and are both proven for success when followed. Personal Statement: I am dyslexic and have ADHD so I have first-hand experience. I provide 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...

...find that being a tutor is satisfying because I not only get to work on my teaching skills, but that the students I teach will become the future generation of [insert profession here!]. I find that interactions with my students and abundant examples (preferably real-life) works best when trying to get a point across. A productive environment for my students to thrive in is of the highest priority. I graduated from the University of North...

...teaching 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!

...believe that every student will love to read after finding a good book that fits their niche. In my tutoring experiences, I find that the best way to see where I can help a student improve is through a simple vocabulary quiz based on words commonly used in their grade level, or a word hunt, where I give the students a list of words for them to look up on their own via dictionary website(s)....

...June 2012. I received a Master's in Special Education K-12. I lived in Italy prior to graduating college. A Senior Chief needed a tutor for her son who was struggling. I tutored the young man in reading and math. While my degree is for kindergarten through 12th grade, I enjoy working with kindergarten through 4th grade. I am passionate about reading, writing and math in grades kindergarten to 3rd. I believe education is a necessity...

...structured reading. I was voted the Reading Teacher of the Year at my school building in the 2018-2019 and 2021-2022 school year. Other subjects I enjoy teaching are math, social studies, and science. During tutoring sessions, I use hands-on materials as well as technology tools to balance the format of activities and learning preferences using best practices of how children learn. I work to help a child where they are and then push them forward...

...in the elementary school setting. During those years, I taught the following grade levels: Kindergarten, 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade. I had the honor to work with students before and after school in the district tutoring program. I graduated from Saint Augustine College in Raleigh, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. I continued my education at Phoenix University where I received my Masters of Arts in Education Curriculum and Instruction.

...concepts into simple, digestible steps, ensuring that students feel confident in their abilities. I love seeing that "light bulb" moment when a child grasps a new skill and recognizes their own progress. While I value academic achievement, my main focus is on equipping students with essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will serve them throughout life. With a special interest in computer science, I incorporate concepts like decomposition, sequencing, and pattern recognition into my...

Hi fellow learner! What makes me a great tutor is that I respect learning. I'm always interested in learning and creating my own fun ways to remember how to keep that knowledge freshly stored in your mind to refer to when needed. Do you remember PEMDAS from primary school? Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally! Join me and let's make learning fun and easy.

...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.

...student teaching position in a Kindergarten classroom, in addition to the many years of experience I have tutoring students on a volunteer basis, has helped me see my true passion for helping young students achieve their goals 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...

...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 education field. These roles included Claims Adjuster, Office Manager, Proposal Coordinator, Technical Editor, Graphic Designer, and Wedding Photographer. More...

...worked extensively with young students on phonics, reading fluency and comprehension. I have worked with many children and adults with reading, writing, literature, comprehension, learning the English Language, I taught over thirty years 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,...

I help learners develop the cognitive, language, physical, and social skills required to be successful. I help inspire learners to develop the self-confidence required to succeed in school and in life. I make learning fun! I support, encourage, engage, and cultivate creative minds. As an educator I offer experiences working with students, and adults. I strive to support all learners, and their diverse academic development and needs.