Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...have a Master of Liberal Arts from Mary Washington University. I currently teach ninth grade English but I have taught grades 7-12 at one time or another during my 26 years of teaching. For the past two years I tutored a young man in English for grades 7 and 8. I have home schooled my own children for 8 years. I have been awarded Reading Teacher of the Year for my school and have received...

...furthered my education at Liberty University where I received my Masters in Education: English Curriculum and Instruction. After college I went abroad to 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...

I aim to use my talents and skills to help students as they broaden their minds to new languages and linguistics skills as they strive to reach that moment of understanding.

...awhile in the mental health field, I returned to ODU to earn 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...

...I'm a first-year college student at the University of Virginia. I have a lot of experience in my subject fields and have excelled at them academically. I am an IB diploma holder and an advanced studies diploma holder. I've also done many virtual tutoring lessons before at my previous place of employment Kumon learning center (maybe some of you have even been students there)! I'm looking forward to helping you out anyway I can; I'm...

Hello! I have been in education my entire life. As a child my favorite game to play was teacher with my family. As an adult I have been in education for 20 years, teaching all age groups including adults! My personal passion is learning for myself and my professional passion is watching students reach their full potential while gaining confidence.

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!

Throughout my academic journey, I have encountered the transformative power of personalized guidance. I understand that every learner is unique, with distinct strengths and challenges. My motivation to tutor stems from the belief that education is a shared journey, and by offering my knowledge and support, I can contribute to the success of others.

...been practicing Korean for over 20+ years. My parents understood the importance of developing a bilingual skillset since adolescence and I have been using Korean both conversationally and professionally. I enjoy teaching people since it helps them learn a new skillset and it makes me proud of their hard earned accomplishments. I currently serve in the U.S. Navy and have qualified and proven Korean proficiency by passing the Department of Defense Language Proficiency Test. Learning...

...Languages and Literature, with a focus on Hispanic Studies. I am also a graduate of Full Sail University, where I received my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Although I am able to speak five languages (English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese), I have worked as a translator and interpreter for Spanish (certified) and Italian. I have also had various professional roles in creative writing, screenwriting, marketing writing, medical writing, legal writing, and copywriting. I...

...currently pursuing a master's degree at Penn State University for Data Analytics: Business Options. During my time at ODU, I volunteered at my local dojo as a karate instructor, focused on teaching children ages 8-12. I enjoyed my time teaching the children and watching them graduate through the belts, mastering harder skills. My classes were strict but fun; I mixed games and discipline to encourage the children to perform their best. Unfortunately, I had to...

I believe that every person should have an opportunity to learn no matter the age, race, ethnicity, gender, etc. I want to pass on the knowledge that I have acquired to others. I strive to work hard to make sure that, if chosen, I present quality information that is relevant to the tutee.

...their potential. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Tennessee Technological University and a Master's in Education from Middle Tennessee State University. In addition, I have an AMS Montessori Teacher Certificate (Level I, ages 6-9) and a Teacher Leadership Certificate from James Madison University. My diverse qualifications, paired with my recognition as the 2018 Virginia Computer Science Educator of the Year, reflect my commitment to fostering both academic and personal growth in...

...been teaching at the college level since 1990. I have taught courses in English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience with...

...the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth and written grants for various other non-profit organizations. I have a passion for helping others, especially youth, reach their full potential through education. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about History, English, and Literature. I love to aid students in improving their reading comprehension and writing skills. I believe that every student has the ability to reach their full potential as long as they...

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.

...tutoring students in math, reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am extremely patient and understanding, and I enjoy helping people...

...was one of my favorite things to play as a child. I've taught Spanish for over 7 years to students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade. I believe that joy is infectious, and when you really love what you're teaching, you pass it on to your students. I'm the teacher at whom the students roll their eyes when I show them yet another corny mnemonic device, but I'm also the one to whom they come to...

...and I love to teach. I have been teaching now for over 10 years in areas of Finance, Management, Economics, Supervision, Human Resources, and anything else that is business related at various colleges! I first acquired my education from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics; then I went to get my Masters in Divinity from Virginia Union University; Next I received my MBA with a concentration in Finance from Keller...

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