Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...most important things that an individual can do in order to enhance their overall well-being. Therefore, I am fully engaged in the process of helping individuals to achieve their academic goals, as well as to help them to enjoy the learning process along the way. I have over five years of tutoring experience, and have a 4.9 out of five rating for online services to well over 2000 students, as an independent contractor, for my...

...on to work at the Bement School in Massachusetts, for two years. Afterwards, I moved to Beijing and became an ESL teacher while continuing to tutor math. After some years abroad I have returned to US eager to use the teaching skills I have developed to help students of all levels improve their learning skills to encourage a better learning experience for them. I believe tutoring like teaching is not only about students learning the...

...supports child learning. I believe tutoring is the privilege of making learning flexible and adaptively personal to students' needs. History, government, and philosophy can be dull topics, but by developing an effective system, I hope to make them exciting and memorable. Social science and philosophy are among my favorite subjects because they focus on how people think and how that impacts the world we live in. I am passionate about assisting students to not simply...

...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 for one person might not work for someone else....

English is not hard, but it takes diligence to master. I am committed to helping improve a student's comprehension and analytical skills. Together, we can demystify the language and discover how to use it effectively in its various forms.

...experience have equipped me to effectively tutor students in the following disciplines: government and policy, law, business and other general educational courses. My greatest strengths are in economic analysis, forecasting and assessing business return on investment initiatives, technical training, performance and training improvement analysis and consulting, systems development, performance benchmarking, and business/program auditing and evaluation. I also have a zealous passion for assisting with academic development through knowledge-sharing and knowledge-transferring methods. I have worked as...

...in Secondary Education English through Arizona State University (summa cum laude) and am confident and comfortable tutoring any areas of English including writing, reading, and standardized test prep. I believe that students can achieve any learning goal through organization and understand that sometimes it takes a little extra academic support to reach maximum potential. I am more than willing to take the time to discover the individual needs of every student in order to help...

I have a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and a MS in Early Childhood Education, both from Old Dominion University. I currently teach second grade in Hampton, VA and I absolutely love what I do. Teaching is my passion! I look forward to tutoring your child in elementary level reading and/or math. I believe learning can be a challenge, but it can also be fun.... I believe all children have the ability to learn. It is important...

...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 Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Music and two minors: Chemistry and Chinese. In a little...

...currently a PhD in English at Old Dominion University. I have a Masters degree in English with a focus in rhetoric and writing from Texas State University. I have experience teaching and tutoring English at both the high school and college level. I really enjoy helping students develop their writing skills and helping them become comfortable with academic writing. I believe tutoring is so helpful because it allows methods of teaching to be tailored and...

I am a recent graduate of Radford University. I majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with a license to teach Pre-K to 6th grade. I have experience tutoring and teaching many different ages. I concentrated in math and Spanish during my time at Radford. I love to work with all ages and help those that need help learning a concept or many.

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

...language is second nature, due to both my parents traveling separately from Mexico to the United States, gaining employment and eventual citizenship. I grew up speaking Spanish in my home and it is my first language. Although I am a Navy veteran and have a background in Nuclear Technology, my passion is to teach, and translate Spanish. I have a Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University, and I enjoy teaching the...

...enough background knowledge to work with students looking to learn English, Spanish or who need help with history. I am currently working as a substitute teacher in Virginia Beach. I have spent my time working in two different second grade classrooms and a fourth grade classroom as a long term substitute while the teachers were on maternity leave. I believe in active, engaging learning where content is presented to show students how it applies to...

...I avoid tangents and focusing so much on small topics that students get frustrated. It is important that the student feels supported throughout the entire process. I know that everyone has bad days or doesn't prepare as much as they should. I understand that completely! I work with the student even through the bad days. Communication is key with any student. I am comfortable working on audition materials short term as well as long term...

After practicing law for 19 years, I left the legal field to spend more time with my daughter and to write. I love helping students learn and have a knack for breaking complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts. As one of my business mentors, Marie Forleo, says "Everything is figureoutable!"

...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 and self esteem. Since I have extensive experience in tutoring, it will be my pleasure to instill that confidence. Since I am an English teacher, naturally I enjoy reading(and its true, some books are boring) but I always choose ones that interest me. I also enjoy shopping (my...

...Cum Laude, and my experiences were remarkable. At Virginian Wesleyan, I was afforded the opportunity to complete my Spanish language requirements by living in Puebla, Mexico for a summer, while attending the University of Madera. Prior to graduating, I was offered a contract to teach Social Studies for Norfolk Public Schools, and have enjoyed a rewarding career as a seventh-grade classroom Teacher. I have taught gifted and learning disabled students in a regular classroom setting....

I have been tutoring English students for more than 5 years, now. I began teaching elementary and middle school students, and now teach all grade levels, including high school and college students. I love tutoring because helping people with frustrating and confusing assignments is a rewarding, gratifying experience. Educating students and helping them grow their understanding of the English language warms my heart!

I really enjoy connecting and tutoring with the students and assuring that they have the support and academic tools for success.