Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...Spanish major with a pre-med track. I recently took my MCAT and have taken lots of other standardized tests like SAT, ACT and AP tests. In middle school and high school, I have always excelled in rigorous classes and received A's in all of them. Although it was difficult adjusting to college in the first year of college, I learned how to tailor my learning to how to study best for different subjects. In regards...

...plan to become a teacher. During my years at community college, I was a Mathematics Tutor to adults. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in History in 2000, I became a Substitute Teacher for a short time for special education and third grade classes. I enjoyed my tutoring and substitute teaching experiences very much. After college, I accepted a series of positions outside the education field. These roles included Claims Adjuster, Office Manager,...

...and expertise in becoming young ladies. I brought in positive female role models such as two university female presidents and a model agency, although we also were involved in community, and charitable work as well. In addition, I led a course of Court Room Law for middle school, where our team won the competition in the district. Another joy in my life has been teaching Introductory Debate for the STEM program for Gifted students for...

I have been tutoring English students for more than 5 years, now. I began teaching elementary and middle school students, and now teach all grade levels, including high school and college students. I love tutoring because helping people with frustrating and confusing assignments is a rewarding, gratifying experience. Educating students and helping them grow their understanding of the English language warms my heart!

...a related field. My educational background blends theory and storytelling, which I use to help students better understand literature, write with purpose, and engage deeply with course content. Writing and creative expression are my favorite areas to teach because they open doors to self-discovery, communication, and critical thinking. My tutoring style is supportive, adaptable, and goal-oriented. I meet students where they are, build a plan that fits their needs, and adjust along the way to...

...management where I was not happy. I took on a job as a long-term substitute teacher. I took over a Kindergarten Inclusion classroom for the second half of the school year and absolutely fell in love! Not only could the school see the difference in the students, but the students made a huge difference in me. I have become a behavior therapist and tutor while in the process of switching my master's from a healthcare...

...excited to tutor a wide variety of subjects but I have strength and experience in mathematics, reading, writing, and SAT preparation. The College awarded me with the Evelyn Melvin Scholarship for these abilities. Through my academic expertise and positive attitude, I can ensure that every student I tutor will improve significantly. I seek to not only develop a student's skills in a particular subject, but to foster a great appreciation for learning in general. My...

...Elementary Education. I have taught in the classroom for three years: 2 years in third grade and 1 year in fourth grade. While I have taught and tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Elementary Math and Reading. In my experience helping students we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) when adding creativity and movement! I am a firm believer that learning happens in a multitude of...

...reading programs, athlete tutoring , after school tutoring, Girl Scouts mentoring and the YMCA. I have experience leading lesson plans and adapting them to a specific audience as well as working with children and adults. During my after school tutoring and the YMCA I assessed the type of learner the student was and by having this information I could adapt the lesson specific to them. I am a visual learner and enjoy making diagrams, maps...

Hi there! My name is Brenner and I am a sophomore studying government and history at Cornell University. My academic interests and specialties include government, literature, economics, writing, and history. As a lifelong learner who has over three years of experience helping dozens of people of all backgrounds and ages, I still find that the most rewarding aspect of tutoring is seeing students achieve their goals. Can't wait to work with you!

...and religion. Since graduation I became a registered behavior technician and provided ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder. After several years of this work I went back to school to become a licensed special education teacher. I obtained this certification through the University of Virginia at Wise. I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers...

Graduated from Old Dominion University and have been teaching math with Virginia Beach City Public Schools for about 3 years.

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.

Hi! I look forward to meeting and working with you!

...love to see the students succeed and help them gain the confidence they need to succeed. My goal is to help the child understand the material that they are learning any way possible. I will tutor them one way, and if they don't understand the material, I will try another way. I don't stop until they understand and feel comfortable with the material. If after 10 min they still don't understand the material, I will...

I am a former public school teacher who holds passion for learning and service. I believe my natural disposition for motivating others combined with my extensive experience in education will make me a valuable tutor for your student.

...in Business Education and Workplace Learning. I come from a home where it was stressed that knowledge is power. I currently teach online to children in China. I have over 10 years of experience working at BOCES with special education and vocational training. My experiences include college admissions, academic coach, tutor, Work Readiness instructor, professional development trainer, job coach, and instructor at Nassau Community College. I have also worked with and trained others who work...

...self-motivation. I have worked with students of all ages. Most of my experience is with kindergarten and first grade students. Currently, I work with high school students. I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Special Education from Radford University. I tutor special education, reading, writing, phonics, elementary school subjects, and study skills. I teach to student interests and strengths. I like to find fun music, games, and different ways to help students remember the...

I believe that every person should have an opportunity to learn no matter the age, race, ethnicity, gender, etc. I want to pass on the knowledge that I have acquired to others. I strive to work hard to make sure that, if chosen, I present quality information that is relevant to the tutee.

...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. Since I have extensive experience in tutoring, it will be my pleasure to instill that...