Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

I spent the past year as a teaching assistant in Bordeaux, France - my job was to supplement teachers' lessons with more hands-on, interactive sessions with students aged 6 to 14. I my experience makes me an excellent tutor in both English and French, as I know how to keep students interested and engaged in the subject matter while still adhering to a strict curriculum.

...time toward pursuing extensive training in phonemic awareness, phonics, and structured reading. I was voted the Reading Teacher of the Year at my school building in the 2018-2019 and 2021-2022 school year. Other subjects I enjoy teaching are math, social studies, and science. During tutoring sessions, I use hands-on materials as well as technology tools to balance the format of activities and learning preferences using best practices of how children learn. I work to help...

...my doctorate in Ecology. As you can imagine, I love nature and I love teaching biology, which is why I also work as a zoo educator. I am comfortable teaching other natural sciences as well as reading, writing and basic math. I speak both English and German (my native language) fluently and would be excited to help you practice your German! I can also teach English as a second language. I am very patient, kind,...

...passing information and wisdom among those who need it. I find that being a tutor is satisfying because I not only get to work on my teaching skills, but that the students I teach will become the future generation of [insert profession here!]. I find that interactions with my students and abundant examples (preferably real-life) works best when trying to get a point across. A productive environment for my students to thrive in is of...

...healing were the main topics of conversations. I developed a love for both and had a career in each domain. My years as a business owner and mental health counselor gave me the inspiration to become certified as a Personal and Executive Coach for Business is an amalgam of Art, Psychology, and Entrepreneurial Acumen. The worldview of learning is derived from those with experience. My goal is to continue to teach, coach, and consult those...

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...working mostly with those children that had been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD--as an adult with ADD, I found that one-on-one engagement with these students was most effective. While pursuing my graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, I maintained my busy tutoring endeavors, but worked exclusively with undergraduate freshman and sophomores. My work with tutoring guided me to the classroom, and I began teaching at the university level during my second year of...

...13 months at an International School called Hess! I would love to implement my teaching methods for a more confident English speaking you! Before I have traveled abroad, I graduated Old Dominion University as Cum Laude and taught at Oxford Grade Power for 1.5 years. I am certified to teach English as a foreign language by Hess International Schools and by i and i TEFL. I have spent over 130 hours in the classroom and...

...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 coming up with illustrating examples....

...and political science. In the past, I have worked as a substitute teacher and history tutor. In my occupation as a youth coordinator, I design curriculum that psychologically and practically supports child learning. I believe tutoring is the privilege of making learning flexible and adaptively personal to students' needs. History, government, and philosophy can be dull topics, but by developing an effective system, I hope to make them exciting and memorable. Social science and philosophy...

...University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Science degree, where I majored in Chemical Engineering (Semiconductor Processing concentration) and minored in French. After college, I worked in France as an English teaching assistant and then in biotech change management. I've a great deal of experience tutoring students of all ages (both online and in person); and though I teach a variety of subjects, my specialties are math, english, french and science.

Fourth year medical student. I majored in biochemistry and economics at the University of Virginia. I enjoy running, reading, and watching movies. I listen to a few podcasts and like to learn about new things. I enjoy teaching and have taught for many years.

I am here for you, and my job is help you do better and build upon what you already know.

...taught all middle school academic subjects even though my degrees are in music. A passionate learner myself, I strive to share that with my students. Whether leading a classroom, instructing my own children, or teaching private music lessons, personalizing and customizing the learning experience is and always has been the ultimate goal. I hold bachelor's and master's degrees in music performance which I eventually used to get my teaching certification. I am certified to teach...

...where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2015. I taught Health and Physical Education for 1 year and recently decided to take a new path in my educational career with Varsity Tutors and I am excited to start this journey. I feel the program itself is very well-rounded. In my spare time I am a photographer and crafter and love to hangout and relax. To my parents and students of Varsity Tutors I'm excited...

...also prepared students for a Writing standardized test required for graduation. I believe that all students can learn. I believe that all students learn differently. When I was in high school and college, my jobs outside of school were babysitting and teaching in a day care setting. My day care jobs involved working with young children, as young as infants and as old as elementary school age. I believe I have the best qualities of...

...my career, I've developed a strong ability to break down complex concepts into clear, engaging visualsan approach that naturally extends to helping others learn. What drives me is the opportunity to support individuals in building confidence, mastering skills, and discovering their own creative potential. I'm patient, detail-oriented, and committed to tailoring my teaching style to meet the unique needs of each student. Whether I'm guiding someone through design software, creative problem-solving, or study strategies, my...

...that the best way to help the student learn is to listen carefully to the student's feelings and needs. From there, 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...

...and the assignments they involve have changed to reflect an increasing "emphasis on argument and research" (Lunsford and Lunsford 793) that stresses the importance of writing across the curriculum and of preparing students for the writing tasks that await them in the professional arena. Journalism, technical writing, business correspondence, and legal and medical documentation are just a few of the specialized writing genres have emerged to compete with academic writing for recognition in the composition...

Hello! I am Brittani and I am prepared and excited to be your tutor. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a dual major in education and a master's from Liberty University in General education. I feel teachers have the ability to change the world one student at a time. I wanted a career where I could change someone's outlook on education and make an impact. Teaching is my passion.