Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...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 students from 2nd-8th grade. Each of these different experiences has allowed me to develop my skills and strengthen my love for teaching. I believe that an effective education...

...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 Writing and tackling...

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

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

...to see the students succeed and help them gain the confidence they need to succeed. My goal is to help 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...

...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 teaching.

...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/ tutoring style as...

...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 engineering course to...

...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 multitude of ways...

...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 innovative motivation strategies...

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!

...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 at Arcadia University.

...and curricula, as well as informal tutoring-style instruction for the benefit of classmates and acquaintances all through my college career. My instructional style emphasizes clear communication and adaptability, depending heavily upon student feedback for what works and what does not work, which I use to tailor my communication style and teaching approach to the individual's needs as best I can. My hope is to be able to apply my educational experience, my comfort with a...

...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 fall, so my...

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

...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 English, having come...

...voice and structure come together to help students express who they are and what they think. My teaching philosophy centers 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...

...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 a deep appreciation...

...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 realize their utmost...

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.