Top ASPIRE Tutors serving Portsmouth

Patricia: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...a certified English teacher who has taught grades 6-11. I have also tutored from pre-K through adults in reading comprehension, elementary school math, writing, grammar and state test preparation. I enjoy teaching writing and helping students who are having difficulty in reading comprehension. I have seen the excited look on a child's face when they get an increase in reading or writing scores on mandatory state tests. It gives them a tremendous boost in confidence...
Education & Certification
Norfolk State University - Bachelor in Arts, Norfolk, VA

Jeremy: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...college and I want you to know that with me, you're academic success is in safe hands. When I am not tutoring I am either playing video games, watching anime or going to the gym. I spend as much time as I can with my friends but it's nice to relax every once in a while. If you have any of the same interests as me feel free to strike up a conversation! I look...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Masters, Education

Robert: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...and helping them develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. I have discovered that my experience as an instructor has helped with my project management; and many skills I now have as a PM, I wish I had as a teacher. My strength is understanding that students learn differently, and often need things explained in various ways before fully understanding the concept or process. I am able to work with a student to...
Education & Certification
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelors, Double: Math, Physics
Marygrove College - Masters, Education

Jayme: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...an educator with over 10 years of experience 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...
Education & Certification
University of North Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12
University of Florida - Masters, Reading Education
State Certified Teacher

Joe: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...a way that makes it easier for them to solve any problem: math, science, etc. When I tutor students, I ask them questions that lead them to understanding how to think critically and appropriately apply skills to answer new questions. I teach students how to ask themselves questions that lead to their solving problems on their own, no longer needing a tutor. I am a great fan of car racing, especially Formula 1. I have...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Old Dominion University - Master of Science, Education

Jeremy: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...always loved mathematics. Someday I will obtain my PhD in that subject. My school background is rough since I was born with a hearing disability. I was not the best academically, but I was involved in soccer. This hardship increased due to procrastination. Procrastination is a nasty habit that haunts everyone. That is more reason why I should tutor others. I have a deeper understanding why students struggle in their subjects. I know where the...
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

David: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...tutored for many years and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Anmol: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...revolves around excitement and a lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Payal: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...from the University of Miami with a BS in Physics. While in high school, I attended math competitions across the country including one at Princeton University and another at New York University. My love for mathematics eventually led to virtual tutoring through Florida Virtual School where I tutored over 150 hours in Pre-Calculus, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Chemistry. I love to teach because it lets me share my enthusiasm for mathematics and science...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Corey: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...I started my academic career, I have always had a passion for helping others succeed. As I have grown in my own fields, I have also gained a plethora of helpful ideas, tips, and strategies that have helped my clients succeed on their own. I specialize in the STEM fields, but I am also gifted in some of the fine arts. I am currently working toward obtaining my BS/MS in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 35

Michael: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps -- in essence working with the student to develop a strategy that is personal to them, for any person will retain information most effectively when they are able to describe it in their...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Jesse: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout college as a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and reading fiction and philosophy. I love living in Brooklyn,...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780

Gwen: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with clients of all ages and I have enjoyed bringing an upbeat and positive attitude to help them meet and excel in their areas of focus.... Every student...
Education & Certification
Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine

Stacey: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...school leader and interventionist across public, charter and private schools. I hold multiple advanced degrees in education, leadership, and public administration - but more importantly, I bring compassion, strategy, and results to every session. I use engaging, customized and research-based practices and pair them with executive function tools to help students gain confidence, build independence, and make lasting academic progress. Whether a child is learning to decode multisyllabic words or manage their time and tasks...
Education & Certification
Audrey Cohen College - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Mercy College - Masters, Education

Ashley-Rose: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...In this position, I taught students lab techniques and supervised the laboratory portion of the courses. I was also president of the Honors Student Union, and helped to implement a volunteer tutoring program that served underprivileged students in the local community. Since graduating from Berry College, I have been active in tutoring peers (both at the undergraduate and graduate level) as well as younger students in a variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, physics and...
Education & Certification
Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Carol: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...I am a firm believer that every individual has the right to equal education. The power of language and the written word is vital for human survival and success. I hope that I can be there to help you become more confident in the subject of English and therefore become more confident in school and the future. While I dedicate a great amount of my life to education, in my spare time I enjoy running,...
Education & Certification
Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education

Elizabeth: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...to complete it -- with stops along the way to try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each of our tutoring sessions if you'd like. We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science

Corey: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...as a tutor is to treat every student as a unique learner. Every student learns differently and my goal is to find out what makes them tick in order to open the doors to understanding the topic. As a tutor, I strive to get my students to not only learn the knowledge, but truly understand. I have been working in the education field since 2007 and I am familiar with various techniques. My approach to...
Education & Certification
Roger Williams University - Bachelors, Marine Biology
Florida Atlantic University - Masters, Environmental Education

Cody: Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that having someone close to their...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Stephanie : Portsmouth ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...responsibilities included writing lesson plans, revising the curricula, and lecturing to students. Math and science have always been my favorite subjects, and I love bringing real world applications into lessons! I believe that a strong math and science foundation is essential to all students as the knowledge and critical thinking skills will prove beneficial throughout a student's academic careers and beyond. I also love to read and many of my favorite books are about sports....
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy Neuroscience Psychology
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