Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Hampton, VA

...and honor rolls in their schools through my method of engaging their skills with real world applications, and showing them how all of these skills are used in our society in various ways. This provides motivation and purpose and takes the subject from one of "a required knowledge" to one that they see as valuable and worth investing their time with. I love the outdoors and used to be a kitesurfing instructor as well.

...on encouragement and clarity. I strive to create a supportive, low-pressure environment where students feel safe taking risks, asking questions, and exploring new strategies. I believe that learning happens best when students feel heard and respected, and I love finding creative ways to explain concepts until they click. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, reading literary fiction and memoirs, and staying active with long walks and yoga. I also love...

I am a junior Physics major attending Norfolk State University. My goal is to help fellow students grasp a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Mathematics and Science as well as English and History. I work hard to bring a fun and creative perspective to learning so that information is retained and test scores are improved.

...a student a conjugated verb and he passes the quiz. Teach a student how to conjugate verbs and he becomes bilingual." I enjoy finding out what each student's learning style is and creating lessons that will best help him/her understand the information. I am a very patient, positive and enthusiastic tutor who will use my students' time wisely to help them attain their language-learning goals. Although I grew up with a Hispanic parent, I wanted...

As an intentional teacher and a “Life Long Learner," my mission is to motivate, inspire, encourage, and support students in their educational journey; while helping to create an effective foundation for life-long learning. I am currently enrolled in a MAT program dual endorsement English and Special Education. I teach ESL online in Japan and Korea. I have a Bachelor's degree in accounting as well as a Master's in business.

I have only been in the classroom for three years but I have absolutely loved it! I am a graduate of Troy University where I struggled to pick a major but finally found my passion in academia after working at Walt Disney World and received my Bachelors in English. I believe that every student is different and deserves their own classroom model.

...London where I had the privilege to teach refugees and earn my CELTA certification. Returning to the States, I spent 6 years teaching in a middle/high school setting, and I currently work in a field where I have the opportunity to train K-12 instructors and provide professional development for instruction and classroom management. My teaching specialties are all things English- composition and writing (both academic writing and creative writing), reading comprehension and literary analysis, grammar...

...able to develop my knowledge of cultural anthropology. I served as a nanny and homework helper throughout college which sparked my passion for tutoring. I like to focus tutoring on critical thinking and giving the student the tools to problem solve on their own. From this method, the student's confidence grows and they become more open to learning. This is a gateway into content mastery. With the tools to find the answers on their own,...

...Master's degree in Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution. Currently I am working on my doctorate in Ecology. As you can imagine, I love nature and I love teaching biology, which is why I also work as a zoo educator. I am comfortable teaching other natural sciences as well as reading, writing and basic math. I speak both English and German (my native language) fluently and would be excited to help you practice your German! I can also...

...the child understand the material that they are learning any way possible. I will tutor them one way, and if they don't understand the material, I will try another way. I don't stop until they understand and feel comfortable with the material. If after 10 min they still don't understand the material, I will move onto another subject or another problem and then come back to what we were struggling with. I try to incorporate...

...have worked with all levels and ages, and enjoy them all. Helping others to learn is such a privilege! I earned my B.A. at the College of William and Mary, in K-8 Education and English. At the University of Virginia, I earned a Masters of Education in Curriculum Development. I'm licensed as both a teacher and a reading specialist in the state of Virginia. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but reading and grammar were always...

...BA degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters in Reading K-12 endorsed. I've always had a love for finding easier ways to teach children and adults. Seeing many frustrated students over years made me want to become apart of the solution. My patience and knowledge of subject matter allows me to reach students/adults in a special way. I love seeing the aha moments when they get it! That is the ultimate adrenaline rush for me...

...Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively present new and dense information to a variety of audiences. I also have experience educating students who have learning disabilities and require accommodations as a result of IEPs, Section 504s, etc. I would love to teach...

...important tools a person can wield. I have spent many years in school and in the corporate and non profit world, putting my education to work. I hold degrees in business, communications, marketing, finance, public policy and English/literature. it is very important to be well rounded in today's diverse world. I love to help others and share my knowledge and expertise. The road isn't always easy but it will always be worth it.

A charismatic teacher getting better with every lesson! M. Ed.

...alternative school for students with disabilities. This will be my 10th year as an educator, nine of those I was also a Varsity football coach. I have a masters degree in Special Education from Cambridge College, and a bachelors degree in History from Christopher Newport University. My background has taught me how to create differentiated teaching styles for children from kindergarten to the 12th grade. I believe all students can learn, in their own way.

...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 say in my classroom, if...

...to connect to individuals at a personal level. Building relationships with people is critical to developing trust, which allows for learning from all involved in the relationship. I truly believe reading is the key to communication, education and transformation for humans at all ages and learning levels. I enjoy getting to know scholars and believe in data and practice that yields results scholars can be proud of. I work to develop strong ELA skills through...

...the University of Mary Washington(2006) and an M.A.Ed. in Secondary English Education from the College of William and Mary(2009). I tutor math and history, but my primary focus is on English Language Arts--the subject about which I am the most passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the best education possible, but also that education is not one-size-fits-all. I therefore employ a wide range of instructional methods, understanding that a strategy that works well...

...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 become a behavior therapist and tutor while in the process of switching my master's from a healthcare degree to early education degree in order to become a licensed teacher. I aim to make an impact on my students...