Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...teacher in an elementary school, so I am able to assess the needs/strengths of students I work with. I am able to use the identified strengths to develop learning strategies and accommodations that will benefit the client for the best success. I have experience working with students that have: IEP's /504 Plans learning disabilities ADHD/...

...family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in addition to helping students complete individual assignments, I seek...

...and investment management working on market research, 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...

...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...

...to study volcanoes. I got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes that deal with literary analysis...

...I started out with him, he was at a Kindergarten reading level. By the time the school year was over, I had him reading at a 3rd grade reading level. He was so proud of himself. That is why I love to tutor. I love to see the students succeed and help them gain the...

...the desired subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods that encourage open communication, and interactive engagement (versus "top down" teaching strategies). I believe strongly in self-assessment and giving the student the ability not only to find their strengths, but also their weaknesses and give them the skills to overcome those challenges through attainable milestones....

...liking math. But they meet that one math teacher or class or even a problem that intimidates them, possibly embarrasses them. And they build a wall and find it hard to continue liking math. I want to show them an easier way to understand the concepts; I want people to like math.

...I do my best to tailor the tutoring experience to the student's needs/feelings with regard to the subject matter. In addition, if the student/parents are interested, I'm very glad to help with study and organization skills. I believe it is essential to assist the student with motivation, enjoyment, homework, test/quiz preparation, special project, and organization...

...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...

...language in worship and the Word of God, which has been an honor. I have taught all levels of the Spanish language as well as creating and implementing my own Advanced Placement curriculum in my classroom. I enjoy working individually with students and helping them feel confident and gain proficiency in their language learning. I'm...

...multitalented educator. My strengths lie in secondary math and cover several different facets. My love for math has enabled me to excel throughout my professional career. I've held several different positions such as high school math teacher, computer systems operator, and Navy IT. This shows my versatility. I strive to motivate others and help them...

...which they or their teachers thought they needed extra support. I have learned critical teaching skills from working with my elementary-aged sister, who was recently diagnosed with a learning disability. From my work with her, I have a greater understanding of how to approach learning when working with students who struggle with a disability. My...

...Admission Program for Medicine. I was admitted to this highly competitive BS/MD program on a full scholarship directly from high school. I am passionate about academic success and very knowledgeable in college and medical school preparation. My primary tutoring experience includes admissions coaching, standardized test tutoring, and essay revisions. I value mentorship and forming lasting...

Hello, My name is Keisha and I have four years experience tutoring ESL to adults and children. In addition, I have many years of experience as a homeschool teacher. I especially enjoy teaching/tutoring ELA and helping children from elementary through middle school with improving English and reading skills.

...and have tutored students with varying learning styles and from diverse backgrounds. As a successful first generation college student who is now applying to medical school---and who has consequently learned firsthand how to successfully study---my tutoring philosophy is that it is critical for a student to understand the "why" of his or her studies. From...

...subject, especially foreign languages! Meg has been a substitute teacher for nearly 7 years and she enjoys helping students achieve their very best. Her teaching style is unique, listening and positive feedback being its main components. Outside of the tutoring classroom, Meg enjoys snowboarding, soccer, running and reading. She loves to travel and go to...

...4th grade and 5th grade. I had the honor to work with students before and after school in the district tutoring program. I graduated from Saint Augustine College in Raleigh, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. I continued my education at Phoenix University where I received my Masters of Arts in Education Curriculum...

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.

...I love to see them grow and be the best they can be. I went to TCC and currently attending ODU to get my degree in Elementary Ed. I have my associate's in Social Science. I tutor elementary-level subjects and music. I love the violin! I like to teach to all learners whether you are...