Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...people, and am very friendly. I joke around with people, but also know when to be serious. I believe that incorporating humor into learning can make the experience much more enjoyable, and therefore more effective. It's easy to spark an interest 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...

I'm a freshman at the College of William and Mary studying finance and computer science. I've been tutoring since high school, and love how it allows me see familiar subjects from a different perspective. In my free time, I like to play rugby, spend time with my friends, and do Model UN. I can tutor most subjects that I've taken before, but especially love teaching high school math.

...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 and error-free letter. In time, I'd hope...

...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 12th grade. I'm very familiar with the best techniques for teaching mathematics at many different levels. I've also done some private tutoring in calculus and in study skills and organization. My main education is in music performance. I have four years of...

...to see why mistakes are being made, correct and give follow-up practice, all the while building the student's all-important self-confidence. Motivation builds from this improving confidence; students meet challenges I give them and want more. For younger minds I build more interest in math by playing learning games. With parent permission, I communicate and work closely with classroom teachers. As much as I can, I plan for tutoring sessions beforehand to ensure maximum learning will...

...in Education from Hunter College, and my Masters in Education, with a certificate in school psychology, from Queens College. After working as a school psychologist for six years, I became a homeschooling mom. In addition to homeschooling my four children, over the past ten years I have taught hundreds of students in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, College Algebra, and SAT Prep. My background has allowed me to work successfully with children who have...

...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, or riding my horse. I'm a biology major with...

...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 Project Manager in various fields. While I am happy with the switch, I miss working with students and helping them develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. I have discovered that my experience as an instructor has helped with my project...

...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 that may...

...boosts their confidence. Preparing for timed, standardized tests requires a different skill set. I teach students to use mental math, logic, and common sense to improve their time management, which leads to higher scores. I do not view tutoring as a job. It is my passion and my opportunity to give back to others. The biggest reward for me is seeing a student reach that "a-ha" moment. I would consider it a privilege to help...