Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Norfolk, VA

...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; I play Baritone; reading. My teaching style focuses around practical and collaborative learning; I believe learning is easier and...

...and Lunsford 793) that stresses the importance of writing across the curriculum and of preparing students for the writing tasks that await them in the professional arena. Journalism, technical writing, business correspondence, and legal and medical documentation are just a few of the specialized writing genres have emerged to compete with academic writing for recognition in the composition classroom. However, these genres may be too occupationally grounded to meet the needs of entering students who...

...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 culture I learned with...

...about learning goals, so too are my students. More to the point, when I am unclear or even a bit ambiguous about the cognitive or behavioral outcomes I desire, the capacity of my students to learn is inhibited. As such, I am found of quipping "there are no curveballs in this classroom, only fastballs." Everything I do in the classroom is rooted in this philosophy of intentionality. For instance, in the service of bolstering student...

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

Helping students achieve their goals and full potential is our biggest reward as a teacher. Being in the profession for more than fifteen years has given me the time and vast experience of working with students with different backgrounds.

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.

...nieces into advanced programs and honor rolls in their schools through my method of engaging their skills with real world applications, and showing them how all of these skills are used in our society in various ways. This provides motivation and purpose and takes the subject from one of "a required knowledge" to one that they see as valuable and worth investing their time with. I love the outdoors and used to be a kitesurfing...

...I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love being able to assist other people academically by helping them better understand the concepts that they learn in class. I believe education, be it academic or otherwise, is the cornerstone of many different types of success, and I would love to help assist in the education of others in some capacity and as much as possible! I hope that I can prove to be a valuable asset to the...

...a part of a great company and others in mathematics! With over two years of teaching math at the community college level, seven teaching high school, and over ten years of tutoring experience, I know what it takes to be successful in this area. My passion for helping others and eventually heading into the problem solving has always been something really important to me. As an educator, we take pride in being able to organize...

...Nigeria, and although I didn't get a chance to formally teach in the classroom, I have always had an interest in passing on the knowledge of such a beautiful language, having tutored students on Grammar and Reading comprehension. My keen eye for editing and proofreading essays was developed in my undergraduate years, and has continued even after graduate school! I am also able to teach and assist with a wide range of subjects such as...

...child, I have had a deep love of literature. I have been reading for as long as I can remember, and nothing soothes me like getting lost in a good book. Writing would definitely have to be my second passion. I love putting my thoughts into words, and painting a picture in the mind of my audience! I look forward to working with each of you in any capacity I may be helpful!

...submitted the last of my work for my MA in history. I have a BA in History and Art History from Washington and Lee University and I studied for my MA in England. Now that I am home, I'm working towards a teaching license. In the mean time I want to work with students and help them improve in any way I can! I am an excellent writer and can proof read essays for class...

...they understand the concept and are able to apply it to practice scenarios in multiple variations. Outside of academia, I love to be active by dancing and playing sports such as field hockey, running, and swimming. I am from an area close to the beach so I spend a lot of my free time there with my family and friends. I'm so excited to meet students and help them grow in school and social aspects,...

...help more students to achieve their academic goals. I'm a very visual learner and therefore both learn and tutor best by drawing out diagrams or seeing and working through practice questions. I believe the best tool for overcoming any challenge is the will to succeed. I help students keep up their will by customizing my tutoring plan to each individual client. When I'm not tutoring, I'm in class at Virginia Tech, home with my family,...

...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, I seek to help them acquire an in-depth understanding of the...

Hello! I am a recent graduate who is currently teaching English in France. I double majored in Environmental Sciences and French. I believe learning should be fun and that students will retain information better if they understand how it is pertinent to their own lives.

...students connect to math, making math meaningful and relevant, and helping students build confidence in their math abilities. I obtained my undergraduate teaching degree from Towson State and my masters degree from the University of Phoenix. I have been teaching math and science for 17 years and love working with students. I care deeply about my students and enjoy supporting them through their learning journey. If you are a struggling math student or need additional...

...and provided me with a robust scientific foundation. I am actively seeking tutoring opportunities for math / science, with availability on weekends. I am confident in my ability to tutor introductory science courses and PSAT/SAT math. I graduated from William & Mary as a student-athlete with a B.S. in Neuroscience (GPA = 3.91). I scored an 800 on the SAT math section (1460 total) and 130 on the C/P section of MCAT (513 total).

...Geometry, and Pre-calculus, in both elementary and high school students. I have also served as an instructional assistant in a summer program at my school in the English Department, so I have decent skills to tutor different subjects beside mathematics and chemistry. In addition, I am currently a researcher at my current institution, focusing on chemical education that aims to study student engagement, which facilitates better learning for students. In my spare time, I enjoy...