Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...knowledge that helped them excel or receive promotions gave me great satisfaction. I began training adults in the business field, starting the representatives for the company then the management. Then I created training process for the entire footprint of a fortune 500 company. Before leaving the business world, I traveled around the United States to train individuals from the ages eighteen and up. I decided to pursue a career in the school system as a...

I am a former public school teacher who holds passion for learning and service. I believe my natural disposition for motivating others combined with my extensive experience in education will make me a valuable tutor for your student.

...a Bachelor of Music in Composition. After working for a Fortune 500 company in the Great Lakes region for two years, I decided to move closer to home and start a career as a private tutor in order to better engage my intellect and creativity at work. I have provided music lessons and academic help on a professional and a peer-to-peer basis, as time permitted, for the last eight years. My experience includes mentoring for...

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.

...Since graduating, I have worked in many educational settings including, Childcare Centers, YMCA, Naval Child Care Centers, and public school system just to name a few. I have worked with many different kids with different learning capabilities including IEP, etc. I believe in meeting the child where they are on their educational journey, and pushing them to their highest potential in education. Here is one of my favorite quotes from Nelson Mandela describing my view...

...became a registered behavior technician and provided ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder. After several years of this work I went back to school to become a licensed special education teacher. I obtained this certification through the University of Virginia at Wise. I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers make gains in the areas...

Hello! I have been in education my entire life. As a child my favorite game to play was teacher with my family. As an adult I have been in education for 20 years, teaching all age groups including adults! My personal passion is learning for myself and my professional passion is watching students reach their full potential while gaining confidence.

...people is critical to developing trust, which allows for learning from all involved in the relationship. I truly believe reading is the key to communication, education and transformation for humans at all ages and learning levels. I enjoy getting to know scholars and believe in data and practice that yields results scholars can be proud of. I work to develop strong ELA skills through teaching strategies, developing personalized learning and encouraging scholars to be willing...

Throughout my academic journey, I have encountered the transformative power of personalized guidance. I understand that every learner is unique, with distinct strengths and challenges. My motivation to tutor stems from the belief that education is a shared journey, and by offering my knowledge and support, I can contribute to the success of others.

...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 your life!

My tutoring experiences have been very fulfilling. I have tutored and taught in North Africa and California. I'm a great tutor because I try to recognize the learning style of my tutees and cater to it.

Hannah is a rising second-year in Old Dominion University's three-year Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. For the past year Hannah has been working as a tutor in the Writing Center on campus, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her specialties include grammar, sentence structure, organization, brainstorming methods, outlining, and study and research strategies.

...United States, gaining employment and eventual citizenship. I grew up speaking Spanish in my home and it is my first language. Although I am a Navy veteran and have a background in Nuclear Technology, my passion is to teach, and translate Spanish. I have a Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University, and I enjoy teaching the language that I love. Serving as an interpreter for my church has allowed me to share my language...

Learning should be fun, flexible and accessible to every learner.

I am currently a college senior in Newport News, VA. I am studying to obtain a BA degree in American Studies with minors in history and Spanish. I plan to pursue a MA in teaching immediately after completing my undergrad.... The student's learning style is unique in every student, and the best way to reach that student's full potential is to help them discover their learning style so that the student himself/herself can achieve without anxiety.

...and execute effective teaching environment, I am effective communicator with ability to create teaching materials that convey value for students. Very experienced professional in planning and organizational skills that balance teaching work, team support in a timely and professional manner. with many years' of experience in the University teaching and administration profession, I developed a strong background, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, and find innovative motivation strategies to the classroom environment....

...is to ensure you are confident in completing/answering the problems by yourself. Because when you believe in yourself you will succeed and are able to do anything. I will breakdown your lesson plans and cater it to you so you can enjoy it. What's the point of learning if you cannot enjoy it. I will answer all your questions and make sure you understand it; so please, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

...English/Communication and a Master's in Education/Special Education (birth-grade 2), both from Touro College. I am licensed in Early Childhood Special Education in Virginia and recently completed certification in TEFL/TESOL. I have experience working in both general and special education in private and public school settings. I like to tutor with a student-centered approach using meta-cognition, or constant reflection on one's learning. In addition to tutoring/teaching, I am also a freelance writer for various publications and...

I look forward to helping you meet your goals! Let's see what you're great at, and let's find some new skills to grow! It takes a village to raise an independent learner, and I would love to be a part of your village!

...Africa. I believe in working to help children of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential and some of my best experiences have come from in-home counseling clients and residential behavioral health counseling. I hold a Master's degree in sociology, am a qualified mental health counselor (child), and will be certified for Middle School English in Sept. 2017. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and helping my clients achieve their educational...