Award-Winning SAT Tutors 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!

...be fully dedicated to their needs and their education, and to always make sure they always strive for their best to develop self-confidence and success. When I tutor, I like to challenge my students because I see their capabilities. If needed, I will also assist students with study habits, time management skills, and organization as we progress through our sessions. I was a Spanish Tutor and an AVID tutor, and it was a rewarding experience...

...mathematics and am able to tutor a wide range of math topics as well. Beyond academics, my other passion is woodworking. I love to make things out of wood, from small stuff like mechanical pencils to large furniture that I use everyday. I'm also a huge fan of video games and reading in my spare time. World of Warcraft, the original Halo trilogy, and anything written by Patrick Rothfuss and Brandon Sanderson are a some...

...help you succeed in whatever course or subject you are struggling in! I've been on my fair share of tutoring sites, excluding Varsity Tutors, that have made me feel dumb for asking questions or not knowing but that is something I will hopefully never make you feel! My sole objective is to help you learn, and maybe even have fun learning:) So ask away and we will figure out the answers together!

I am a 4th-year student at Gardner-Webb University focusing on Pre-Medicine in the Biomedical program and will be receiving my Spanish medical certification upon graduating. I have tutored for most of my life simply because I like helping people. My favorite subject is math, as is evidenced by the subjects I am tutoring in. I love English and creative writing as well.

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.

...My school background is rough since I was born with a hearing disability. I was not the best academically, but I was involved in soccer. This hardship increased due to 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...

...realized my love for helping other students learn when I would always find myself leading study sessions for upcoming tests with my classmates both in high school and in college. I have always received outstanding feedback from my tutoring services and I expect nothing less from myself. I graduated from High school as the valedictorian and I graduated from Hampden Sydney College cum laude, so I know how to work hard in school and know...

As a Tutor I desire to build academic confidence in students in need of extra help toward academic success. Through my experience teaching and tutoring Middle and High School Math and Science I consider myself an academic success coach. With over 14 years of experience in education I know that I am a great asset to helping students in need.

...that time, I taught 7th and 8th grade math, algebra, high school geometry with common-core aligned curriculum. I earned the highest value-added score (5/5) by the State of Tennessee for each year I taught. I also coached and managed other math teachers for 1 year. I am passionate about helping students understand math in a clear and conceptual manner! Currently pursuing a master's degree in business analytics at the College of William and Mary. I...

...and graduate universities, in general math, Algebra 1-2 and College Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Differential/Integral Calculus, Probability, Statistics and Finite Mathematics. I have always maintained a good rapport with students because of my obvious caring and respect for young people. A true "kid at heart," I am blessed with a good sense of humor that resonates with young folks. Experience has taught me how to effectively solve students' learning problems. I listen carefully to students...

...countless study sessions preparing for exams, I realized that my method of teaching peer students actually worked. I wanted to reach out and 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...

...a fiery passion for teaching and I'm exceptionally excited to begin embarking on that journey! I'm a World Languages and Cultures major with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies - my ambitions and passions have led me to pursue instruction in a global classroom. I hope to work with refugees abroad and equip those students with the tools they need to take on the world despite the trauma and pain they've experienced. Education is the...

...taken high level courses such as AP and honors classes in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, English, and Math throughout my academic years. I have tutored a wide range of age groups including middle school siblings, high school family friends, and college students in the past. Additonally, I have been a teachers assistant for an elementary school where I got to teach students and tutor them in areas they might need extra help. I have also been...

...William and Mary. I am pursuing a degree in psychology and music, but also have many strengths in mathematics. I have tutored elementary and middle school students in all subjects such as geometry, algebra 1, pre- algebra, algebra 2, social studies, biology, and writing/reading for about 4 years. During junior year of high school, I tutored fellow classmates in test prep (SAT/ACT) for 2 years. I also have experience teaching piano for about 1.5 years....

Hi there! My name is Brenner and I am a sophomore studying government and history at Cornell University. My academic interests and specialties include government, literature, economics, writing, and history. As a lifelong learner who has over three years of experience helping dozens of people of all backgrounds and ages, I still find that the most rewarding aspect of tutoring is seeing students achieve their goals. Can't wait to work with you!

...Engineering. In addition to a deep knowledge of the subject matter I have a passion for encouraging others to understand the world through math and science. I think it's vitally important to remove the intimidation factor associated with mathematics in particular. In my current position as a network administrator I spend a lot of my time explaining complex systems and applications so that all users have a working understanding. The majority of this work is...

...decades, the nature of composition courses and the assignments they involve have changed to reflect an increasing "emphasis on argument and research" (Lunsford 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...

...my Bachelor's degree. During my time in school I had the opportunity to study and complete Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and Anatomy&Physiology classes. During that time I provided tutoring sessions 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...

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.