Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

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.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

...alum of the University of Oklahoma. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and 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...

...I joke around with people, but also know when to be serious. I believe that incorporating humor into learning can make the experience much more enjoyable, and therefore more effective. It's easy to spark an interest when learning becomes fun! I gained a lot of experience tutoring while in high school - from helping friends with homework to teaching workshops on SAT Math. I've noticed that a lot of students aren't struggling to understand a...

...my PhD in that subject. My school background is rough since I was born with a hearing disability. I was not the best academically, but I was involved in soccer. This hardship increased due to procrastination. Procrastination is a nasty habit that haunts everyone. That is more reason why I should tutor others. I have a deeper understanding why students struggle in their subjects. I know where the roadblocks are and how to overcome them....

...years. My classes included the full range between basic physical science and remedial 8th grade math, through AP Physics and Calculus. My students covered the range from those heading to the Ivy League and those At-Risk of dropping out. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to work with such a diverse group of students and subjects. I went to University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, graduating with a double major in Math...

...I am available for private instruction in many different subjects, and I hope to provide services that are personal, affordable, and convenient. Since I've started tutoring, I've enjoyed getting to know my students, embraced the challenge of finding the best way to help each one, and celebrated every improvement. Outside of academics, I am a professional classical musician and am active as a French horn teacher and performer. I've worked as a tutor at a...

...Fairfax, Virginia. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Affairs with a focus on International Development. While in college I completed a study abroad program in Peru where I was able to develop my knowledge of cultural anthropology. I served as a nanny and homework helper throughout college which sparked my passion for tutoring. I like to focus tutoring on critical thinking and giving the student the tools to problem solve on their...

...1990. I have taught courses in English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience with test prep, including the SAT/ACT and entrance exams...

...fan. I completed my undergraduate work at Pepperdine University in English, with my emphasis in writing and rhetoric and a concentration in film theory and Feminist rhetoric. While at Pepperdine, I also studied music, vocal emphasis, and had the opportunity to spend time in Germany working with a small opera company in Heidelberg. I was also a member and eventual president of the university’s improv troupe and had multiple internships in the publishing arena. It...

...teacher in VA for 12 years. I have experience tutoring students in math, reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am...

...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 have many years of experience tutoring and...

...impact that teachers make on the lives of young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom will be used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in one's capacity to make positive contributions to society. With this goal in mind,...

...kids. I have been with children since 1994. I have experience with babysitting, being a nanny for 2 different families, working in child care with school age children, and tutoring. I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been tutoring for the past 8 years. I have tutored children whose ages range from 5 to 12 years. I have experience tutoring children in public schools and after school. While I was tutoring in...

...William and Mary, studying Hispanic Studies and Teaching English as a Second Language. I am an exceptionally, organized, driven, and passionate student. I have always had an interest in education. As a senior in high school I researched, wrote, and presented a twenty page research paper on the relationship between teacher education and the educational success of nations. Upon starting college, I got involved with a tutoring and mentoring program that works with local middle...

...selecting the right tutor for your child or yourself is crucial. So, please let me introduce myself and explain why tutoring is a passion of mine and much more than just an academic exercise. I attended college out of high school but did not apply myself. So, I dropped out, married my beautiful wife (30+ years) and became an apprentice machinist with no aspirations. Luckily, my father (my hero) and my wife (my best friend)...

...have also taught high school earth and physical science in North Carolina. I have been in the Newport News and York County School Systems for over 3 years tutoring and substituting all grades. I have a passion for STEM, but can aid in any elementary subject. I love to teach and I believe all students can learn. I would be more than willing to help in the process of excelling in their studies!

I began tutoring about five years ago in San Francisco, CA. I tutored children of all ages and enjoyed the challenge of connecting with different age groups. I like helping others to understand a topic or subject in a stronger way. I am currently a business reporter for a local paper, where I write clear and effective copy daily. I believe this would transfer well in communicating with clients. ... Understand the student; then you can...

...Spring 2015. I have a degree in International Affairs with a concentration in public administration/emergency management and a degree in Chinese Language and Culture with a minor in English. I started tutoring in high school through National Honors Society and by working as a volunteer tutoring low-scoring FCAT students in academics and test prep. My university had a large foreign student population and outreach program, and I had the opportunity to make close friendships helping...

...advocate for their success. Along with my other teaching experiences, I have been privately tutoring my friends and family for over a decade. My brother told me recently that if I didn't start teaching or tutoring soon, I'm wasting my life because I'm so good at it. He may be a little biased, but I do very much enjoy helping students achieve academic success, and I LOVE helping students improve their writing skills.... I like to...

...I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with and would love to help your students in any elementary or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with...