
Amy: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...and from the University of Louisville with an M.A. in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I taught high school English for nine years and know the need to be flexible and understanding to best teach a student. I enjoy helping students develop their writing and am very passionate about helping students prepare for the ACT. My goal is to encourage life-long learning and encouraging my students to vocalize and question to become comfortable...
Education & Certification
Bellarmine University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Secondary Education
University of Louisville - Master of Arts, English
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
Essay Editing
College English
Comparative Literature
+12 subjects
Tiffany: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...students. Currently I am a Business Administration Undergrad attending Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach, VA. Before settling on this major, I also attended Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC for Culinary Arts. I was an Interior Communications Electrician in the US Navy for 6 years and was very active in my command's extracurricular activities. I was the Vice President of our Heritage Committee as well as the Founder/Videographer/Producer of our Shipboard News Crew....
Education & Certification
Tidewater Community College - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
Business
Economics
ESL/ELL
+44 subjects
Nadejeh: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
I am a 3rd Year 5-Year MBA Major, Leadership Studies Minor attending Hampton University. I have been working with youth since my freshman year in high school. I have a passion for helping others so that they can accomplish goals beyond what the eyes may see. ... The first session will be a meet and greet between the student and I. This will award me the opportunity to see what his or her strengths and weaknesses are, as well as interests that can be used to assist them in their subjects.
Education & Certification
Hampton University - Current Undergrad, 5-Year MBA
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
Elementary School Writing
Middle School Reading
Trigonometry
+25 subjects
Kelsey: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...senior year I took a leadership role in language review, games, and ad lib with my department. My tutoring experience has focused on standardized test prep and English, but I have also taught skills like time management. I make it my goal to learn alongside my tutee! In my spare time, I love writing, gardening, computer programming, and language study. I started learning Japanese for fun this year, and I am also reviewing Spanish!
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelors, Chinese, International Affairs
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
Advanced Placement
SAT Writing and Language
SAT Mathematics
+32 subjects
Patricia: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...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. Since I have extensive experience in tutoring, it will be my pleasure to instill that confidence. Since I am an English teacher, naturally I enjoy reading(and its true, some books are boring) but I always choose ones that interest me....
Education & Certification
Norfolk State University - Bachelor in Arts, Norfolk, VA
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
11th Grade Reading
9th Grade Writing
COMPASS Writing Skills
+49 subjects
Brett: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...love: teaching. While working in the world of business, I was able to train many new people and develop my teaching style and philosophy beyond what I began to in college. I like to take what people are trying to learn and broaden the scope to a more general framework that can be applied beyond what is specifically being tested so that my students can see more inherent value in the subject matter. This tends...
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelors, Physics
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
AP Biology
High School Biology
Calculus
+23 subjects
David: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...so I am familiar with the curriculum and expectations for all students in an English class. In my four years of teaching, I have worked with elementary, middle and high school students, including 12th grade AP English classes, 6th-8th grade English classes and even some work in summer school with 3rd-5th grade content. My point: I have a broad range of experience teaching everything related to English - whether it's phonics and learning how to...
Education & Certification
Bob Jones University - Bachelors, English Education with an Emphasis in Teaching ESL
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
Essay Editing
SAT
English
+17 subjects
Hannah: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...written for The Spectrum (the student newspaper at UB) and took English literature courses there; I enjoy writing and can help with English or writing subjects as well. I earned my degrees in Neurobiology and Psychology and would love to help you learn both. Some of my favorite classes were Microbiology, Clinical Neurobiology, and Comparative Primate Anatomy. I am currently doing research in Immunological Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, work as a pharmacy technician,...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Neurobiology, Psychology
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
IB Biology HL
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
IB Psychology SL
+29 subjects
Patrick: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...and International Politics. I believe in the power of an American populace that is familiar with how our government works. In addition to my two degrees I have a Certificate from Regent University in Terrorism and Homeland Defense and a Virginia Department of Education teaching certification. As you can see I am passionate about learning and even now I am trying to invent ways to afford law school. Aside from education, I am an avid...
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelors, International Studies
Regent University - Masters, Government
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
High School Level American History
AP World History
US History
+28 subjects
Clifford: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...school teacher at an alternative school for students with disabilities. This will be my 10th year as an educator, nine of those I was also a Varsity football coach. I have a masters degree in Special Education from Cambridge College, and a bachelors degree in History from Christopher Newport University. My background has taught me how to create differentiated teaching styles for children from kindergarten to the 12th grade. I believe all students can learn,...
Education & Certification
Christopher Newport University - Bachelors, History
Cambridge Cill - Masters, Special Education
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
History
Elementary School
Physics
+25 subjects
Stephanie: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...elementary school and especially love helping students work on their reading skills, because I see reading as a way to open up a whole world of information. My organized, but flexible, style of teaching and tutoring helps me address the most important aspects of a student's academic needs while allowing for plenty of freedom for the student to learn as they desire. Overall, I believe no student's dream is too big and together we can...
Education & Certification
Christopher Newport Univesity - Bachelors, Psychology
Christopher Newport University - Masters, Elementary Education
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
English Grammar and Syntax
10th Grade
Math
+25 subjects
Marcella: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...of exciting viewpoints, new twists, and solvable 'problems.' In my personal journey, every year I encountered 100 to 105 new viewpoints on every subject imaginable. We didn't just learn English; we explored the world. Our journey in the classroom wasn't limited to papers, grammar, and vocabulary though they were important components. We explored history through our novel readings, debated and wrote essays using primary sources from the Library of Congress, and changed a governor's viewpoint...
Education & Certification
Seton Hill University - Bachelors, History
Purdue University-Main Campus - Masters, American Studies
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
High School Geography
High School English
Social studies
+21 subjects
Taylor: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...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 own. From this method, the student's confidence grows and they become more open to learning. This is a gateway into content mastery. With the tools to find the answers on their own, students can delve deeper...
Education & Certification
George Mason University - Bachelors, Global Affairs, International Development
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL
Essay Editing
World History
+26 subjects
John: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...why would I continue to be the one, out of the four of us, that to this day is asked to double-check papers, to explain a formula, to clarify a concept. Even though I've decided to ultimately pursue a career in medicine, teaching is always something that has piqued my interest. I enjoy helping others learn, and I enjoy the new ways of learning material that come from the act of rephrasing a concept or...
Education & Certification
College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Chemistry
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
English
Arithmetic
Calculus
+22 subjects
Geneva: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...past 2 years working in Japan as an English teacher for the Japanese government. Now that I am back in the U.S., I am excited to begin working with students and sharing how improving your language and writing skills can lead to world travel. I also am excited to teach/tutor Japanese language and share the culture I learned with students here. I am a very interactive tutor. I work to create a welcoming environment where...
Education & Certification
Western Kentucky University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Western Kentucky University - Masters, English/TESOL
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
American Literature
Elementary School Math
SAT Writing and Language
+43 subjects
Nikki: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...favorite subject to tutor is Reading, because a strong foundation in Reading can open many doors for students, and very often makes other subjects easier to learn. Every student is an individual, however, and I therefore like to take an individualized approach to each one. During the first session with a student, I generally like to take some time for the both of us to get to know each other. This helps the student feel...
Education & Certification
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte - Associates, Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University-Online - Bachelors, Food Service Management
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
Public Speaking
Literature
Reading
+21 subjects
Bryttani: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...of the work given to them so that they can be successful in any educational subject is one of the most rewarding things I have done in life. The fundamentals of subjects are what I have the capability to teach so that students will forever have a complete understanding. In my free time I love to draw or play basketball. I was a collegiate athlete so I like to stay active now that I am...
Education & Certification
Virginia Wesleyan College - Bachelors, Biology; Philosophy
Eastern Virginia Medical School - Current Grad Student, Masters of Surgical Assisting
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
Arithmetic
High School Biology
Algebra
+17 subjects
Caleb: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...that I might be able to provide those same advantages to any student that I have the privilege of assisting. My teaching experience largely comes from my hands-on practice in helping my younger siblings learn under a variety of subjects and curricula, as well as informal tutoring-style instruction for the benefit of classmates and acquaintances all through my college career. My instructional style emphasizes clear communication and adaptability, depending heavily upon student feedback for what...
Education & Certification
Liberty University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Phonics
+26 subjects
Roderick: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
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.
Education & Certification
Old Dominion Univerity - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
Earth Science
Trigonometry
High School Chemistry
+103 subjects
Jayme: Portsmouth Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Portsmouth, VA
...over 10 years of experience teaching Reading and Language Arts for grades k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language Disabilities (specifically Dyslexia & Dysgraphia), test preparation, ADHD, and more. I look forward to meeting you and...
Education & Certification
University of North Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12
University of Florida - Masters, Reading Education
State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects
Writing
ASPIRE
ISEE
Test Prep
+34 subjects