Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...education field since I graduated from college in 2011, and couldn't be happier! Working with students to help them persevere and succeed is challenging, but the rewards are greater. I try to make learning fun and exciting for all students to help them feel confident and inspired. I am very passionate about engaging and motivating students in a way that shows how much I care. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember....

...school, and college careers. I have worked to help my peers in a variety of classes that I have taken in the past, especially in math and science. In addition, as an older brother, I was always working with my brother to help him in classes that I had previously taken and had a lot of expertise on. Finally, I currently serve as a teaching assistant in Molecular Cell Biology, where I will help to...

...tutoring other student help me understand the materials better by trying different techniques for problem solving. I also enhanced my interpersonal, communication, and team-building abilities and improved my leadership skills. After graduating from FIU, I felt the need to enhance my science background by enrolling to the Biomedical Science program at Barry University. Tutoring others helped me to extend my knowledge and be able to build my ability to get involve, and demonstrate my compassion...

...you figure out some tricky problems on homework, I can help. Or, maybe you are completely lost and need to start from the basics. I can provide 1-on-1 lessons to get you back on track. Obviously, physics is my passion and the subject I am most interested in, but I also have a deep respect for mathematics and am able to tutor a wide range of math topics as well. Beyond academics, my other passion...

Dedicated and motivated individual with proven leadership, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

...students of all levels and am very familiar with the common and not-so-common challenges they face. More importantly, I have strategies for helping students past their obstacles. There are often useful tips and tricks to help students manage difficult material with greater ease. Above all, I value creating a comfortable environment where even a timid student can feel comfortable taking chances and making mistakes with the material, free of embarrassment, in the name of improving....

...fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing and tackling the word problem portions of the exams. I am also a big proponent of learning math from all angles. Each student has their own learning style, and the great thing about math is that you can approach it from many different ways. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to...

...2024 with a deep love and understanding of the sciences. I thoroughly enjoy helping students reach their goals and set new ones along the way! I received a bachelor's degree in business administration at Longwood University while getting my science education at Virginia Commonwealth University in their Post-Baccalaureate Health Sciences program with a GPA of 3.71. I am patient and understand that learning can be challenging; but I also try to emphasize that learning can...

...as a Teaching Assistant for university chemistry courses and privately tutored a few students on the side. As a TA, I worked with hundreds of students in both large classes and small group environments. This helped me appreciate how student abilities range from individual to individual and the importance of building an honest and respectful relationship with clients. I am currently taking a gap year before hopefully attending medical school next fall, so my schedule...

...William & Mary when I was earning my Biology BS. My teaching career started as a life science teacher in middle school, moving on to High School where I have been for the past 12 years. During that time I earned a Masters degree in Special Education. I have taught AP Biology, IB Biology HL/SL, IB Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science. In high school I played basketball and lacrosse, and enjoy any type of sport.

Hi! My name is Aubanita Kirk and I am a college graduate working on an internship in Memphis! I am very patient and kind and I love coming up with new ways to help people because every one learns in their own special way. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!

...hand how powerful and education can be. I have my B.A. in History and a M.A. in Special Education. I have taken extra College courses in Math to become highly qualified to teach Math. I have taken two Master's level Physics courses to work towards my Physics Teacher certification. Last summer I took the Virginia Council on Economics Education course to familiarize myself with the content on the WISE exam. I enjoy teaching Math, Science...

I am always learning, so I like to encourage others to keep learning too.... Helping students identify with what they are learning is very important to me. Helping them see that, "Yes, this does apply to me," makes all the difference.... Get to know them and their likes in school. What are they finding most difficult? How can I be help them get to the heart of the lesson?... First, I like setting a foundation for...

I believe that a good teacher makes all the difference when it comes to learning. A good teacher is someone who makes their students want to learn. Through Varsity Tutors I am committed to being a good teacher to all of my students and to help those struggling in certain subjects find a way to understand concepts in a way that works for them.

...VA. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences and Spanish. I love biology, math and Spanish, and I love teaching! I have an nine month old little boy, and I would love to continue to stay home with him, so tutoring is perfect for me and my family. I love helping others reach goals and learn new subjects. I have been tutoring ages elementary through college for about 7 years, and I enjoy it...

...that every training session is as interactive as feasible. I believe that a curriculum that is interactive is more memorable. I employ strategies such as competitive quizzes and role-playing games. To make the subject matter I teach more relatable. All children are unique and must have a physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially stimulating educational environment in which to develop. It is my intention to foster an environment in which students can realize their utmost potential.

...I've been in the business of education since I was in 6th grade and finally started getting paid for it nearly 3 years ago. I'm big on empowerment and not making short term fixes but instead long term fixes so that on test day you won't need me. I'm super excited to be getting the chance to work with as many of you as I can and I can't wait to make a difference in...

...I am qualified and have the experience in developing curriculum-aligned lessons that engage multiple intelligences through the integration of technology and hands-on activities. Effective communication with students, colleagues, parents, as well as the community is a qualification that I possess. Most importantly, being both a International and Domestic Educator, I have adapted the use of best global practices within my daily classroom culture to help all learners achieve success. A great tutor uses their skillset...

...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 by customizing my tutoring plan to each individual...

You don't have to know all the answers, but just where to get them. I look forward to working with each student to reach their potential. My tutoring approach is very simple. Whether it's an acronym, a creative song/saying, a book, or a picture, I am looking to use all the tools that will help the student connect the dots in their lesson! :)