Top SAT Tutors serving Portsmouth
Jennifer: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, neurobiology, physiology and behavior
Eastern Virginia Medical School - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
Everett: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...are personal, affordable, and convenient. Since I've started tutoring, I've enjoyed getting to know my students, embraced the challenge of finding the best way to help each one, and celebrated every improvement. Outside of academics, I am a professional classical musician and am active as a French horn teacher and performer. I've worked as a tutor at a math tutoring company for two years, where I've gotten a lot experience with students from Kindergarten through...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance
Rice University - Masters, Master of Music in Horn Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
Thomas: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...world and especially to things the student already knows they care about. Second, getting to know the student- everyone has unique talents, tendencies, and goals. There is an area of overlap between each school subject (even standardized tests, which require critical thinking!) and a student's goals, and it's usually bigger than it first appears. A star athlete doesn't just need to pass English to graduate; she needs to be able to write a well organized...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 780
Naveen: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...when learning becomes fun! I gained a lot of experience tutoring while in high school - from helping friends with homework to teaching workshops on SAT Math. I've noticed that a lot of students aren't struggling to understand a concept, but rather are struggling to understand how the concept is being presented. By contextualizing learning to REAL problems, I find it much easier to make students care about what they are learning.... My teaching philosophy is...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
Jeremy: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...procrastination. Procrastination is a nasty habit that haunts everyone. That is more reason why I should tutor others. I have a deeper understanding why students struggle in their subjects. I know where the roadblocks are and how to overcome them. I no longer have trouble hearing ever since I undergone ear surgery and changed my life dramatically. I still feel like I am playing catch up, but that seems not to be the case in...
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Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Madison: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...teacher for five years and have tutored my students after school hours and on the weekends. I now look forward to this chance to tutor many more students through an online platform. I enjoy tutoring because it is more personal and focused than whole class instruction. My favorite subjects are English and Language Arts, because I love reading. I can help students become critical thinkers and engaged readers using the methods I have used in...
Education & Certification
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Education, Reading Teacher Education
SAT Writing: 750
Breanna: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
My mission is to enrich the learning experience, making it fun, concise, and stress-free. Everyone has different desires and needs when it comes to academics and that is what makes this field extremely special. I believe that we are better learners when we can apply concepts to our daily lives and when we can find joy in learning.
Education & Certification
College of William and Mary - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Natasha: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I have been in the education field for over 15 years. I have worked with various populations of students and I enjoy helping students learn.
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
Grand Canyon University - Masters in Education, Elementary and Middle School Administration
Jarvis: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...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 strategies and approach problem solving. I look...
Education & Certification
Norfolk State University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Grand Canyon University - Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Catherine: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I thoroughly enjoy meeting students where they are and helping them reach their full potential! I have homeschooled my own children for eighteen years and tutored many others. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chowan University, but my love for learning has kept me in this field.
Education & Certification
Chowan University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Glenn: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...the innate ability to succeed. They simply have had a rough life and they have forgotten that they have worth and that they matter. I try to instill that into them everyday. I just happen to be a math teacher, a discipline that I have come to love. I try to show that enthusiasm so that they too can find their path, whatever that may be. My interests are fitness (our bodies are the only...
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Music Teacher Education
State Certified Teacher
Megan: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...am currently a PhD in English at Old Dominion University. I have a Masters degree in English with a focus in rhetoric and writing from Texas State University. I have experience teaching and tutoring English at both the high school and college level. I really enjoy helping students develop their writing skills and helping them become comfortable with academic writing. I believe tutoring is so helpful because it allows methods of teaching to be tailored...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
Texas State University-San Marcos - Masters, English
Denise : Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...to improve their way of life to reach their professional goals. After receiving my PhD in educational leadership and curriculum instruction (April 2018), I am planning to open a life skills center for special needs and at risk students. This center will teach various job skill, life skills and show them how to become more independent. I am a third-generation educator and I am proud to have two sons in the education field.
Education & Certification
Elizabeth City State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Kelsey: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...through National Honors Society and by working as a volunteer tutoring low-scoring FCAT students in academics and test prep. My university had a large foreign student population and outreach program, and I had the opportunity to make close friendships helping my peers who were studying English as a second language. My language department also emphasized students aiding each other in informal learning environments; during my senior year I took a leadership role in language review,...
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelors, Chinese, International Affairs
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Shirley: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
My philosophy stems from the belief that a child's life is influenced by their education and self-esteem. Education and self-esteem are the foundations for students to be able to function in society. It is important for students to know I care about them, their learning, and their future. I practice and teach a positive attitude towards learning. I expect that my students learn and practice a positive attitude. ... My Philosophy of Teaching My philosophy stems...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Psychology
Regent University - Masters, Educational Leadership
Robert: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...AP Physics and Calculus. My students covered the range from those heading to the Ivy League and those At-Risk of dropping out. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to work with such a diverse group of students and subjects. I went to University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, graduating with a double major in Math and Physics, with a strong engineering emphasis. I have spent the past 10 years working as a...
Education & Certification
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelors, Double: Math, Physics
Marygrove College - Masters, Education
Olabayo: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...Science and Master of Science in Microbiology. I have taught students in Africa and here in the US. I love meeting new people and I encourage learning because it is important for quality of life. While I teach a wide array of subjects, I love Math and Biology. I have written SAT and GRE and I love helping students prepare for these tests. In my spare time, I love to read, go on road trips,...
Education & Certification
Obafemi Awolowo - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Elizabeth: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I am a sophomore at the College of William and Mary majoring in Government with a potential minor in Sociology. I've always been eager to help others learn, whether that was helping my classmates in high school work through assignments they were struggling with or my younger brother succeed during virtual school. I am always committed to maintaining a positive attitude, and my main goal is to see students succeed!
Education & Certification
College of William and Mary - Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Tomas: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...locally in Harrisonburg as well as overseas during the summer. I try to make learning these subjects as low stress as possible by implementing the learning strategies recognized in literature (some books include 'Make It Stick', 'Ultralearning', & 'Peak'). The truth is that we all can learn more effectively and with fewer issues by using these particular techniques. What I enjoy most when teaching is to see a student use newfound abilities to be able...
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Alexander: Portsmouth SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...for a Naval Authority. I graduated NCSU in Mechanical Engineering and have taken every mathematical and science class under the sun. I have nearly 8 years of tutoring experience from when I was in high school to my college days. I have worked for multiple organizations and by myself and have been revered by all of my clients. I make the concepts simple and easy to understand. I unload the stress and external factors mentally...
Education & Certification
North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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