Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

Teaching is something I love to do and tutoring is one of the ways I do it. I enjoy helping others reach their goals. My favorite subject is Math, specifically Algebra. Equations are like puzzles to be solved. Outside of tutoring, I love to read and spend time with my friends and family. I enjoy shopping and reading. I look forward to having the opportunity to serve you. ... My philosophy is to encourage students to use what they already know and use that knowledge as a base to build up what they don't know.

...an educator with over 10 years of experience teaching Reading and Language Arts for grades k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language Disabilities (specifically Dyslexia & Dysgraphia), test preparation, ADHD, and more. I look forward to...

...knowledge base. I graduated from California State University, Channel Islands with a Bachelor's degree in English, and a minor in Business Management. I graduated Summa Cum Laude, maintaining a 3.94 gpa, and tutored university students in writing, test prep, and research skills. I then attended the University of Southern California and obtained my Master's in Public Administration, with a focus in Non-Profit Management. I now have my own business and tutor part-time. I am happy...

...college and I want you to know that with me, you're academic success is in safe hands. When I am not tutoring I am either playing video games, watching anime or going to the gym. I spend as much time as I can with my friends but it's nice to relax every once in a while. If you have any of the same interests as me feel free to strike up a conversation! I look...

...a certified English teacher who has taught grades 6-11. I have also tutored from pre-K through adults in reading comprehension, elementary school math, writing, grammar and state test preparation. I enjoy teaching writing and helping students who are having difficulty in reading comprehension. I have seen the excited look on a child's face when they get an increase in reading or writing scores on mandatory state tests. It gives them a tremendous boost in confidence...

...an English class. In my four years of teaching, I have worked with elementary, middle and high school students, including 12th grade AP English classes, 6th-8th grade English classes and even some work in summer school with 3rd-5th grade content. My point: I have a broad range of experience teaching everything related to English - whether it's phonics and learning how to read, becoming a more advanced reader in high school, learning to write basic...

...our time together because I have prepared them to handle their work on their own. When I'm not in class or tutoring, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, gardening and boating. I also can be found very often in my kitchen, trying my hand at whatever new concoction has piqued my interest that day. I'm always willing to try new things and meet new people and I greatly look forward to meeting you!

...my Bachelors 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...

...a great tutor because I love to see people learn. There is something truly amazing about spreading knowledge and curiosity. I am also a very empathetic person, so I take on my students' goals and struggles as my own. I commit to helping my students and I have the skills to do so. I have a natural aptitude for education, have studied and learned about the profession while earning my master's degree in teaching, and...

...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 students here. I am a very interactive tutor. I work to create a welcoming environment where my students can find their own passions in learning. Also, I embrace technology,...