Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

Learning should be fun and uplifting. Everyone learns differently, and education is a lot more effective when the students feel they understand the subject matter. When a subject is presented in a way that engages the mind, true learning occurs. This is not achieved through rote memorization, but through feeling and understanding at the heart level.

...teaching style is simple: I like to get to know my students, finding out what my students care about in order to help them connect to any subject matter. When students care about a topic, they they are more motivated to succeed. I help students care about learning, and to feel confident in their work and gain fluency as a writer and reader. Do you have a fear of writing? Do you need help writing...

...so I made sure I finished my bachelors degree in Business. After that I continued on for a Masters degree Special Education. You may wonder why two different area of studies, the first is because I own a business with my husband and the second because I have three autistic children. Through working with my children and other with my education I believe anyone can learn, It is just a matter of figuring out how...

...Nelson Community College. I have a Master's degree in English/Teaching English as a Second Language, and I have spent the past 2 years working in Japan as an English teacher for the Japanese government. Now that I am back in the U.S., I am excited to begin working with students and sharing how improving your language and writing skills can lead to world travel. I also am excited to teach/tutor Japanese language and share the...

...teaching writing and helping students who are having difficulty in reading comprehension. I have seen the excited 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,...

...undergraduate. I started tutoring in high school as a member in the Math Honor Society and now tutor physics daily at VCU. I really enjoy working with students to help them understand the material as well as develop the processes necessary to solve a problem. I get the frustrations of school work, having gone/currently going through it. And I also get where a lot of gaps in learning may be coming from, having recently taken...

I am a graduate of the Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Russia. I received my Bachelor and Masters of Arts in Foreign Language Education. I am fluent in Russian, Tatar and English languages. Currently working as a Russian teacher face to face and Virtual Distance Learning for the World Language Academy from 9 - 12 grades. I have worked with special-needs students. Strong communication with students, I am able to multi-task. The effortless caring of...

...broad skill set to meet diverse learning needs. My areas of expertise include computer science, information technology, business, marketing, personal finance, Spanish, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL), and mathematics. I have a Master of Arts in Teaching (World Language Focus) and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Virginia, and a Certificate of School Administration and Leadership from Longwood University. I am passionate about helping students grasp concepts across various...

...the student's feelings and needs. From there, I do my best to tailor the tutoring experience to the student's needs/feelings with regard to the subject matter. In addition, if the student/parents are interested, I'm very glad to help with study and organization skills. I believe it is essential to assist the student with motivation, enjoyment, homework, test/quiz preparation, special project, and organization of course materials. But most importantly, before taking all of this into consideration,...

...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 information, but also giving them the skills necessary to help...

...thinking about going back to school for my Master's in Psychology, but I am taking a break from school for now. I have four children. A son, 20, who is in college, a daughter, 16, who will be graduating high school this year, then twin seven year olds, who are in the 2nd grade. I work at BAE Systems as a Material Control Planner II. To put it the easy way, I figure out which...

I firmly believe that education is the key to success for young students and I truly feel that with my innate ability to quickly connect with students, thus eliminating many behavioral issues, I can foster an environment conducive for students to achieve success, regardless of their level of learning.

I believe that learning occurs through engagement in meaningful activities related to the curriculum being taught.

I am a teacher and tutor with over 16 years of experience in education. I have taught U.S. History I & II, World History I, and most secondary Social Studies courses with great success. It is my pleasure to use my wealth of knowledge, patience and holistic teaching styles to help my students reach their highest potential. I look forward to exceeding all your tutoring needs and helping increase achievement in the areas you desire.

...have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a 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...

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.

...gave me great satisfaction. I began training adults in the business field, starting the representatives for the company then the management. Then I created training process for the entire footprint of a fortune 500 company. Before leaving the business world, I traveled around the United States to train individuals from the ages eighteen and up. I decided to pursue a career in the school system as a second career. I have worked with student with...

...clear, engaging visualsan approach that naturally extends to helping others learn. What drives me is the opportunity to support individuals in building confidence, mastering skills, and discovering their own creative potential. I'm patient, detail-oriented, and committed to tailoring my teaching style to meet the unique needs of each student. Whether I'm guiding someone through design software, creative problem-solving, or study strategies, my goal is always the same: to foster understanding, spark curiosity, and celebrate growth....

...my class with a 4.995 GPA. I have been tutoring classmates, students, and even some young adults in different subjects such as English, Math, and Spanish for the past four years. I enjoy tutoring others and helping them understand difficult concepts by using simple methods and ideas! I like to work with each student and adopt a tutoring method that is unique to them and their pace of learning. I am also very passionate in...

...is my true passion. From the moment I started working in an elementary school during high school, I have been certain that becoming a teacher was my calling. I bring valuable experience to the classroom and I am committed to furthering my career in this fulfilling field. There is nothing more rewarding than helping my students succeed academically. My passion for learning is strong, and I am eager to inspire that same enthusiasm in my...