Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...Since 2006 I have been teaching as a full-time job and my side income always was tutoring, which means that I have been in the education field about 15 years now. I worked as a classroom teacher with ages from Tk (4 years old kids) up to college (adults). I am passionate about Education, I love reading, and enjoy reading aloud. I had a tutoring business in my country for some years, I was the...

Hello! I am currently a 4th grade teacher, specializing in Reading and Writing. I have also taught 2nd and 3rd grade in all content areas. I have been the grade-level chairperson at my last two school placements, and led my team to achieve skyrocketing scores on our state standardized testing! I have middle school endorsements as well, and have helped adults compose essays. I look forward to helping you succeed!... I would use tutoring time to...

Helping students achieve their goals and full potential is our biggest reward as a teacher. Being in the profession for more than fifteen years has given me the time and vast experience of working with students with different backgrounds.

Hello! I'm Kendra, a professional ESL and Curriculum Development professional. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). I have worked both abroad and domestically, online and in the classroom teaching students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. I focus heavily on proper pronunciation, grammar and building your confidence as an English speaker. I look forward to seeing you in class!

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...past 4 years at multiple schools in Tennessee. During that time, I taught 7th and 8th grade math, algebra, high school geometry with common-core aligned curriculum. I earned the highest value-added score (5/5) by the State of Tennessee for each year I taught. I also coached and managed other math teachers for 1 year. I am passionate about helping students understand math in a clear and conceptual manner! Currently pursuing a master's degree in business...

...the college level since 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...

...teacher who has taught grades 6-11. I have also tutored from pre-K through adults in reading comprehension, elementary school math, writing, grammar and state test preparation. I enjoy teaching writing and helping students who are having difficulty in reading comprehension. I have seen the excited look on a child's face when they get an increase in reading or writing scores on mandatory state tests. It gives them a tremendous boost in confidence and self esteem....

...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. I am very passionate intercultural expert with a blend of experience in teaching, public speaking and management in worldwide and diverse settings. I am self-motivated and organized professional with years' experience as Academic department chair beside excellent counseling and advising experience, I like working...

...students because I understand what it means to have goals and want to achieve something but learning the material can present a challenge. I am a firm believer that just because you may not understand the course material, does not mean you 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 the state of Arizona, I have classroom teaching experience for grades 7-12. I earned a bachelors degree in Secondary Education English through Arizona State University (summa cum laude) and am confident and comfortable tutoring any areas of English including writing, reading, and standardized test prep. I believe that students can achieve any learning goal through organization and understand that sometimes it takes a little extra academic support to reach maximum potential. I am more...

...an example of what counts as critical thought. Over time, students are able to extrapolate from the experience of engaging in substantive historical critique to other contexts with confidence and regularity. To what degree? In order to measure student outcomes in the classroom, I begin once again - by asking "what do I want my students to learn" and "what would evidence of such learning look like?" Regardless of what I want my students to...

...in a range of environments. In addition to tutoring mathematics and sciences, I also tutor applied physics/physics. At my present job, I am an instructor for the DOD in the radiological protection field. On days I am off work, I have been a substitute teacher for Hampton School District and during evening hours I have been a tutor for Huntington Learning Center. I am particularly interested in tutoring mathematics from high school through college level....

...at 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...

...write, and read Korean ever since I was a little kid and have been practicing Korean for over 20+ years. My parents understood the importance of developing a bilingual skillset since adolescence and I have been using Korean both conversationally and professionally. I enjoy teaching people since it helps them learn a new skillset and it makes me proud of their hard earned accomplishments. I currently serve in the U.S. Navy and have qualified and...

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! :)

...graders with their math homework and prepared them for the SOL. I provided SOL practice tests from different years and assisted with explaining questions they didn't understand. Also, I provided worksheet packets that focused on overview of the content, in which it allowed them to apply the knowledge they obtained into taking the SOL practice test without my assistance. Not only did I use my skills to teach students in the Mansbach Program and Tidewater...

...Firearms instructor. I graduated from Herzing University as an Honor Graduate with an associate's in Public Safety with a 4.0 GPA. I also graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. I have been on hiring panels, testing panels and an evaluator for new hires. I am also an Army Disabled Veteran having served during the Gulf War Era. I am well experienced in tutor and teaching the adult learner. I believe in...

...my major because I want to make a positive impact into the lives of our young learners. Today's young males, specifically, lack positive role models that speak and demonstrate how a man conducts himself in a vibrant and moral society. Lately, passion and urgency are driving my commitment to become a teacher. I believe God has placed a level of patience and grace within me, that others have affirmed, which can assist me by instilling...

...students are facing by asking open-ended questions. After a first session, I offer learning skills and educational resources so that my students can better grasp the concepts that are struggling with. I have a bachelor's degree in finance and Investments from Baruch College, NYC, a master's degree in accounting and financial management, and a Doctorate degree in Business Administration concentration in Financial Management. I tutor introductory and advance Finance and Accounting classes. I am also...