Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...can make the experience much more enjoyable, and therefore more effective. It's easy to spark an interest when learning becomes fun! I gained a lot of experience tutoring while in high school - from helping friends with homework to teaching workshops on SAT Math. I've noticed that a lot of students aren't struggling to understand a concept, but rather are struggling to understand how the concept is being presented. By contextualizing learning to REAL problems,...

I'm a freshman at the College of William and Mary studying finance and computer science. I've been tutoring since high school, and love how it allows me see familiar subjects from a different perspective. In my free time, I like to play rugby, spend time with my friends, and do Model UN. I can tutor most subjects that I've taken before, but especially love teaching high school math.

...I enjoy the variety of teaching these different subjects. Math is my specialty and the subject I have to most experience tutoring. I got a 740 on the SAT Math section and a 5 (top score) on the AP Calculus test. My schedule is quite flexible, so I'm always happy to try and accommodate your availability. If you have questions about me, my tutoring services, or my rates, or you are interested in setting up...

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

...topic isn't interesting or important 'just because', we have to discover how it's related to our whole world and especially to things the student already knows they care about. Second, getting to know the student- everyone has unique talents, tendencies, and goals. There is an area of overlap between each school subject (even standardized tests, which require critical thinking!) and a student's goals, and it's usually bigger than it first appears. A star athlete doesn't...

...a BA in Political Science. I am also an officer in the U.S. Army. My main subjects are reading, writing, creative writing, and literature. I find the art of words to be quite invigorating. I am patient, and will always be willing to help so long as the work is being done. I believe in going beyond where you are comfortable , to go where you probably did not believe you could, anything is possible!

I look forward to working with you to improve your understanding of any math or physics concepts you may need help with!

...the future. I realized that I could offer hope to life's most challenged citizens. A wheelchair-ridden fully disabled adult had the time of his post injury life. However; it wasn't just this experience at Camp Bruce McCoy that brought me to the conclusion of teaching, mentoring, and tutoring. It was all of them: Cathy the brain-injured teenager that could now hit a softball, Muriel, who learned how to read her first book, Bobby with Asperger's...

...Ramdition, a weeklong orientation hosted by the students and faculty at Winston Salem State University in 2011 and 2012, taught me how to calmly deal with unexpected situations with poise and confidence. Collectively, the executive positions, jobs, and volunteerism have helped me to become a stronger leader and an efficient problem solver that is able to work well with others. These attributions along with a positive attitude are the least of what is offer my...

I am a former Nuclear Operator for the US Navy. Throughout my time in the Navy, I trained many sailors, learning varied educational techniques along the way. I look forward to using them to help other reach their goals.