Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...isn't a straight path. Like many, I've faced challengesboth personally and professionally. These experiences have fueled my commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. I'm driven by a vision: to create a world where people not only succeed in their current goals, but also find purpose. I seek to help other take ownership of their journey and every individual has the tools to unlock their full potential. Failure is not an option!...

I graduated from Saint Leo University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. I retired from the United States Navy. I have a heavy tutoring concentration in math and business, with knowledge in electronics. I love tutoring in finance and math.

I am a psychology PhD student. My background is in psychology (i.e., health, developmental, social, psychopathology), but I also have extensive training with statistics, and some statistics programming packages. Tutoring is my way of trying to give back to my community and to help other students who struggle like have in the past.

...of that was in an in-school setting in which I was responsible for assisting students with their educational needs. In my last position, I served as an education paraprofessional. I also served as a teacher's assistant for two years in an elementary school. In this position, I was responsible for developing a technology instruction curriculum based on state standards, and tutoring individuals and small groups. My favorite subject to teach is math, by far! I...

I have not only a passion for learning, but I have a passion for teaching others as well. I am especially interested in science and math as they are the main two subjects that drive the world forward and give us new technologies that may some day change the world.

...are not a smart individual that can succeed. While I have experience teaching those of all ages, I am most passionate about adult learners. I have a diploma in practical nursing, a bachelor's in healthcare management, and an master's in business administration with a concentration in healthcare administration. I am available to tutor in english and writing, business courses, nursing courses, anatomy and physiology, and NCLEX test prep. I am also available for essay editing....

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

...child is mastering early literacy skills or overcoming challenges in math, I tailor my approach to their unique strengths and needs. I have worked with students in various educational settingsurban, rural, and suburbangiving me a well-rounded perspective on different learning styles. My goal is always to break down complex concepts into simple, digestible steps, ensuring that students feel confident in their abilities. I love seeing that "light bulb" moment when a child grasps a new...

...business plan drafting, financial valuations and project management for the development of energy projects in emerging markets, and before that had a brief career in commercial real estate project management working on office build-out projects. I now have my own consulting business where I advise small and medium businesses and investors on business plans, growth strategies and industry analysis, as well as guiding business leaders on personal development work-life-balance and leadership skills. I love sharing...

...in Psychology. 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...

I have five academic degrees--my BA and MS as listed in the app and also an MA in Creative Writing and Film Studies. I am currently completing a joint master's program. My MFA in Scriptwriting is 89% complete and my MA in Theater Arts is 93% complete. I should finish both in 2019.

I believe in learning by doing. I think learning by example can lead to tremendous success. Patience is a virtue, and I'm glad I have a lot of it.