Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...at 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,...

I am passionate about helping my students because I love to see them grow and be the best they can be. I went to TCC and currently attending ODU to get my degree in Elementary Ed. I have my associate's in Social Science. I tutor elementary-level subjects and music. I love the violin! I like to teach to all learners whether you are hands-on, hearing, or visual. I work with special ed children as well.

I am Jonathan Starbuck. I am currenting going into my third year of law school and I have a Bachelor's in Government. I am passionate about educating people because I view education and learning as a continuous progress in life and as a form of self-improvement. As such, I want to help others progress in life to achieve their goals and to hopefully gain a life-long affinity to academics.

...is one of the most important tools a person can wield. I have spent many years in school and in the corporate and non profit world, putting my education to work. I hold degrees in business, communications, marketing, finance, public policy and English/literature. it is very important to be well rounded in today's diverse world. I love to help others and share my knowledge and expertise. The road isn't always easy but it will always...

...PhD in English at Old Dominion University. I have a Masters degree in English with a focus in rhetoric and writing from Texas State University. I have experience teaching and tutoring English at both the high school and college level. I really enjoy helping students develop their writing skills and helping them become comfortable with academic writing. I believe tutoring is so helpful because it allows methods of teaching to be tailored and varied for...

...VA. I started college majoring in fashion marketing, but just two weeks in I switched my career path to pursue teaching English at the middle-high school level. I have a wide range of classroom experience with all ages (anywhere from three years old all the way to forty!), though I most enjoy making personal connections with students aged ten to eighteen. I am very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team, and...

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...

I am a teacher and tutor with over 16 years of experience in education. I have taught U.S. History I & II, World History I, and most secondary Social Studies courses with great success. It is my pleasure to use my wealth of knowledge, patience and holistic teaching styles to help my students reach their highest potential. I look forward to exceeding all your tutoring needs and helping increase achievement in the areas you desire.

...valuations and project management for the development of energy projects in emerging markets, and before that had a brief career in commercial real estate project management working on office build-out projects. I now have my own consulting business where I advise small and medium businesses and investors on business plans, growth strategies and industry analysis, as well as guiding business leaders on personal development work-life-balance and leadership skills. I love sharing my knowledge and helping...

Learning should be fun, flexible and accessible to every learner.

I believe that all children can learn, no matter their ability levels or weaknesses. It takes someone willing to accentuate the positives to unlock the potential in every child.

...in teaching because I am good at customizing a lesson to fit the student's pedagogy and learning curve. I also have a strong background in curriculum and content development for lessons from my experiences being a Tagalog subject matter expert in language and culture often doing contract work for US government agencies. Something interesting about me is I am a music major focused in piano. That experience helped give me this knack for teaching.

...we (as students) are able to practice a given skill ourselves, to construct knowledge and understanding in our own thoughts and words. If there's no YOU DO in the classic I DO-WE DO-YOU DO sequence, then it's not learning, it's preaching. I try to meet students where they are, to assess your prior knowledge, skills, and experience and collaborate with you to come up with a plan for what knowledge and skills you want to...

...to tutor elementary school students. After completing my undergraduate education in Business Administration, I later earned a Master of Education in Instructional Technology - I love "all things technology"! In addition to my endorsements in Gifted and Special Education, my accolades include Reading Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year. As a lover of technology, I realized implementing instruction and assignments using new technologies was a tool to engage students in a way...

...Commonwealth University and a Master's degree from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. I have 5 years of teaching experience (in 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade) and look forward to many more years to come. I will commit to making sure every student gets the tools and instruction that he/she may need to be successful academically. As I say in my classroom, if you can put your mind to it, you can achieve.

...professional with many years of experience teaching and working with writers and public speakers. I have been a journalist, consultant, and entrepreneur, which has allowed me to work with entertainers, athletes and politicians. I believe I have the ability to use the knowledge I have acquired in both my academic and professional careers in order to work with students on their skills development. I want to partner with students to help them achieve their goals...

I believe that learning occurs through engagement in meaningful activities related to the curriculum being taught.

...personal level. Building relationships with people is critical to developing trust, which allows for learning from all involved in the relationship. I truly believe reading is the key to communication, education and transformation for humans at all ages and learning levels. I enjoy getting to know scholars and believe in data and practice that yields results scholars can be proud of. I work to develop strong ELA skills through teaching strategies, developing personalized learning and...

...I'm exceptionally excited to begin embarking on that journey! I'm a World Languages and Cultures major with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies - my ambitions and passions have led me to pursue instruction in a global classroom. I hope to work with refugees abroad and equip those students with the tools they need to take on the world despite the trauma and pain they've experienced. Education is the orphan of every war - but...

...see their capabilities. If needed, I will also assist students with study habits, time management skills, and organization as we progress through our sessions. I was a Spanish Tutor and an AVID tutor, and it was a rewarding experience to see students succeed and thrive. I hope to impart a small passion for history to every student I tutor. My passion for history is mostly in ancient and prehistory, and I hope someday that I...