Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...Teaching. I now am licensed to teach K-6, but have chosen to pursue a graduate degree in Reading, Literacy, and Learning prior to working full-time in the classroom so I can better support students as they learn to read. In my time learning how to be an educator, I've had opportunities to work with students in second, third, fourth, and fifth grade. I also taught at a summer camp both online and in-person, working with...

...Education and have a license to teach pre-K through 6th grade. Since graduation, I have been teaching in Virginia, and have also led tutoring groups and extracurricular clubs outside of normal classroom hours. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and...

Learning should be fun, flexible and accessible to every learner.

I believe that everyone can learn, and that learning should be enjoyable and exciting.

...experience with babysitting, being a nanny for 2 different families, working in child care with school age children, and tutoring. I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been tutoring for the past 8 years. I have tutored children whose ages range from 5 to 12 years. I have experience tutoring children in public schools and after school. While I was tutoring in the public schools, there was a child that was...

...I have in teaching because I am good at customizing a lesson to fit the student's pedagogy and learning curve. I also have a strong background in curriculum and content development for lessons from my experiences being a Tagalog subject matter expert in language and culture often doing contract work for US government agencies. Something interesting about me is I am a music major focused in piano. That experience helped give me this knack for...

...and part of that is being able to find help when needed. I have been tutoring online for a few years. I got my BA in psychology at Christopher Newport University and my MA in applied psychology at Liberty University. My favorite subject to tutor is research methods and statistics for psychology. I enjoy the topics and have experience presenting concepts in a way that makes them easier to understand. I would describe my teaching/...

...willingness to try several angles to convey the message to my students. I'm very patient and compassionate, as I have tutored all ages including teens, young adults. I have been tutoring on and off since 2009, working in Cameroon, and the United States. Coming from a very diverse professional background with experience in manufacturing, and engineering, I have, over the years, been able to relate and connect subjects like Math, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, French, electrical...

...certification in Elementary Education. I have taught in the classroom for three years: 2 years in third grade and 1 year in fourth grade. While I have taught and tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Elementary Math and Reading. In my experience helping students we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) when adding creativity and movement! I am a firm believer that learning happens in a...

...professional. who utilizes creativity, teamwork to design and execute effective teaching environment, I am effective communicator with ability to create teaching materials that convey value for students. Very experienced professional in planning and organizational skills that balance teaching work, team support in a timely and professional manner. with many years' of experience in the University teaching and administration profession, I developed a strong background, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, and find...

Hello! I'm Kendra, a professional ESL and Curriculum Development professional. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). I have worked both abroad and domestically, online and in the classroom teaching students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. I focus heavily on proper pronunciation, grammar and building your confidence as an English speaker. I look forward to seeing you in class!

...a BS in Human Services. I Spent three years in a Graduate Counseling program during which I maintained a 3.89 gpa. I am currently working on my Masters in Fine Arts and will graduate in May 2019. I currently have a 4.0 gpa. I have three short stories published. I currently work as an editor for a small editing company called Rothwell Affordable Editing Services. I am a fiction editor at the Marathon Literary Magazine...

...I grew up in a Christian, military, homeschooling family, and I am a life-long lover of language, learning, and discovering the world through literature and science. Coming from a Home Schooled background myself, I have enjoyed numerous benefits from having individualized, one-on-one learning relationships with my teachers (in my case, my parents) all through my K-12 experience. The personalized instruction that I received has continued to be of great value to me as I have...

...spent two years working as a Teaching Assistant for university chemistry courses and privately tutored a few students on the side. As a TA, I worked with hundreds of students in both large classes and small group environments. This helped me appreciate how student abilities range from individual to individual and the importance of building an honest and respectful relationship with clients. I am currently taking a gap year before hopefully attending medical school next...

Hello! I am currently working as a special education teacher in an elementary school, so I am able to assess the needs/strengths of students I work with. I am able to use the identified strengths to develop learning strategies and accommodations that will benefit the client for the best success. I have experience working with students that have: IEP's /504 Plans learning disabilities ADHD/ ADD Autism

...seeing the light go on when someone learns something new. I have worked extensively with young students on phonics, reading fluency and comprehension. I have worked with many children and adults with reading, writing, literature, comprehension, learning the English Language, I taught over thirty years with people of all ages who have special needs as a Life Skills teacher, Resource Teacher. I have worked with students at the middle school level who were learning conversational...

...tutoring. I love helping students uncover their unique strengths and develop the tools they need to succeed academically and beyond. I've worked with learners of all ages in both formal and informal settings, from mentoring high school students in writing and literature to guiding professionals through strategic communication and presentation skills. These experiences have shaped my approach to tutoring: patient, personalized, and focused on growth. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with most...

...applying to medical school, but I have experience in strategy consulting, research, and teaching. Over the last few years, I have dedicated myself to tutoring, working with both adults and children as an ESL instructor. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am particularly passionate about helping students with college applications and STEM subjects. My love for the humanities and literature arts also holds importance in my work, and I aim to encourage...

...philosophy is to ensure that every training session is as interactive as feasible. I believe that a curriculum that is interactive is more memorable. I employ strategies such as competitive quizzes and role-playing games. To make the subject matter I teach more relatable. All children are unique and must have a physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially stimulating educational environment in which to develop. It is my intention to foster an environment in which students can...

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.