Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

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...an M.A. in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis in Sociolinguistics at Old Dominion University. While completing my M.A., I was a teaching assistant for a Rhetoric and Composition course, and tutored undergraduate students. Since then, I have taught French in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for three years. Currently, I tutor French and English Composition, and enjoy both equally. I believe that learning happens best when teachers, tutors, and students are all inspired, and so...

...in social and political science. In the past, I have worked as a substitute teacher and history tutor. In my occupation as a youth coordinator, I design curriculum that psychologically and practically 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...

...closer to achieving my dream of becoming a third-grade English teacher. I believe that every student will love to read after finding a good book that fits their niche. In my tutoring experiences, I find that the best way to see where I can help a student improve is through a simple vocabulary quiz based on words commonly used in their grade level, or a word hunt, where I give the students a list of...

...at sixteen years old with a 4.11 GPA and a certification as a Medical Assistant. I have been tutoring all throughout high school and into my college years. I have tutored peers in preparation for exams, and I have served as a mentor for multiple students in elementary and middle school. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, specifically precalculus and chemistry. Besides this, some of my hobbies include chess, abstract art, band;...

Hello, My name is Keisha and I have four years experience tutoring ESL to adults and children. In addition, I have many years of experience as a homeschool teacher. I especially enjoy teaching/tutoring ELA and helping children from elementary through middle school with improving English and reading skills.

...primary job is as an Emergency Room scribe, as I'm hoping to transition into the medical field in a couple of years. I generally have mornings free until 3 or 4 in the afternoon, but my schedule can be unpredictable at times. When I was a child, I used to play "school" with my younger siblings, with grandiose intentions of having them astound their teachers at real school by how proficient they had become. It...

...Louisville with an M.A. in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I taught high school English for nine years and know the need to be flexible and understanding to best teach a student. I enjoy helping students develop their writing and am very passionate about helping students prepare for the ACT. My goal is to encourage life-long learning and encouraging my students to vocalize and question to become comfortable with any subject material.

...in school as a child. My mother found a good tutor and her guidance helped me improve academically. I decided then that I wanted to be a teacher to help struggling students. I went on to earn a B.S. degree in Special Education and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I have been employed for a total of 39 years in the Education and Counseling fields. I specialize in providing special education services and support...

I am a junior Physics major attending Norfolk State University. My goal is to help fellow students grasp a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Mathematics and Science as well as English and History. I work hard to bring a fun and creative perspective to learning so that information is retained and test scores are improved.

...five years. I have three years of experience tutoring students one-on-one in college-level writing and French. I have also tutored friends and family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in addition to helping students complete individual assignments,...

...that education is one of the most important tools a person can wield. I have spent many years in school and in the corporate and non profit world, putting my education to work. I hold degrees in business, communications, marketing, finance, public policy and English/literature. it is very important to be well rounded in today's diverse world. I love to help others and share my knowledge and expertise. The road isn't always easy but it...

...learning facilitator/trainer certification, and personal finance counselor certification. As a military veteran, I have had the opportunity to travel the world and meet people across the globe. In my journey, I discovered I have a passion to help others reach their full potential in subjects ranging from psychology and financial literacy to public speaking and health/wellness. My goal is to provide helpful tutoring sessions that are unique to each student. It has been my experience,...

...am a hard-working student in college and also a mom of 3. I am also in school at Grand Canyon University my degree is a dual degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I currently work as a teacher assistant in a middle school and love it! I love learning and love to help my students out so much! I am very passionate about teaching. My favorite subjects to tutor would probably be science or...

...maximizing individual student performance, inspiring students' interest to excel in all subject areas and instilling a sense of self-worth by utilizing goal-setting strategies. I believe that the skills and experiences I have gained at this position make me an ideal candidate. My qualifications include 10 years of elementary teaching experience, a MA in Curriculum and Instruction, a Virginia PostGraduate Professional License and a BA degree in Human Development with an emphasis in Child Development. I...

...be the elementary or professional level. What is important is that I effectively assess the needs of learners, and efficiently provide them with the rigorous instruction that matches their needs. I received my undergraduate degree in Government Administration from Christopher Newport University (Newport News, VA) in 2001. From there, I enrolled in the Career Switcher Program at Old Dominion University to change my career choice to Elementary Education (2008). In 2010, I received my Virginia...

...a communications professional with many years of experience teaching and working with writers and public speakers. I have been a journalist, consultant, and entrepreneur, which has allowed me to work with entertainers, athletes and politicians. I believe I have the ability to use the knowledge I have acquired in both my academic and professional careers in order to work with students on their skills development. I want to partner with students to help them achieve...

...from them, and helping them on their academic journey. I view education as a journey, not a destination such as a test to study for or a paper to prepare. Education is an adventure full of exciting viewpoints, new twists, and solvable 'problems.' In my personal journey, every year I encountered 100 to 105 new viewpoints on every subject imaginable. We didn't just learn English; we explored the world. Our journey in the classroom wasn't...

...assess their learning goals. All languages and backgrounds are equally valued in my classroom. I am very passionate about students feeling welcomed, affirmed, and advocated for. In sum, I love teaching and passing on the baton of curiosity. For the past three years, I have worked with English learners at Greenwood and Katherine Johnson Elementary Schools in Newport News, VA. I specifically work with students from 1st through 4th grade. I adore teaching all subjects, but...

...currently working to get my certification in teaching. I was a teacher and teacher assistant for a private school in Virginia for about 2 years. During that time I worked with students of all ages but my primary focus was elementary school age children. While I am able to tutor a wide range of subjects, my primary subject of choice is Math for all grades as well as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Statistics. I am...