Award-Winning English Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

...students learning English as a second language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun reviewing specific English learning objectives. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of...

...chemistry. I am now getting my masters in education. I have a true love for teaching and science. I plan to aid struggling students with the many techniques I have gained being in the education program. I believe if students do science they will understand science. Therefore, tutoring sessions with me will be ding the science to gain a better understanding for what the student is struggling with. I hope to give my clients the...

...4.995 GPA. I have been tutoring classmates, students, and even some young adults in different subjects such as English, Math, and Spanish for the past four years. I enjoy tutoring others and helping them understand difficult concepts by using simple methods and ideas! I like to work with each student and adopt a tutoring method that is unique to them and their pace of learning. I am also very passionate in helping students improve in...

...real-life experiences. Whether a student is struggling with grammar or developing a full-length story, I find joy in guiding them toward meaningful progress and those rewarding "lightbulb" moments. My experience spans classroom instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and curriculum development in both academic and creative settings. I specialize in teaching College Writing (ENGL-102), Intro to Academic English (101), Novels and Short Fiction, Language Practicum, and Creative Writing for both high school and college students. These courses allow...

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.

...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 organization of course materials. But most importantly, before taking all of this into consideration, I will LISTEN to the...

With a strong foundation in statistics and a passion for facilitating understanding in this field, I am excited to help students navigate the complexities of statistical concepts, making learning an engaging and empowering experience. Hands on application is always welcome.

...all throughout high school and into my college years. I have tutored peers in preparation for exams, and I have served as a mentor for multiple students in elementary and middle school. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, specifically precalculus and chemistry. Besides this, some of my hobbies include chess, abstract art, band; I play Baritone; reading. My teaching style focuses around practical and collaborative learning; I believe learning is easier and...

...but also to help others strengthen their communication skills. At the University of Mississippi, I became a well-known English tutor for international students and Spanish tutor for Americans. I graduated from Ole Miss with B.A. in Spanish as well as a B.A.J. in journalism and public relations, receiving top honors for both degree programs. In addition to my studies in Mississippi, I have also studied in Bilbao, Spain and will soon further education in La...

...I began training adults in the business field, starting the representatives for the company then the management. Then I created training process for the entire footprint of a fortune 500 company. Before leaving the business world, I traveled around the United States to train individuals from the ages eighteen and up. I decided to pursue a career in the school system as a second career. I have worked with student with diverse learning styles, abilities...

My tutoring experiences have been very fulfilling. I have tutored and taught in North Africa and California. I'm a great tutor because I try to recognize the learning style of my tutees and cater to it.

...and I plan to study volcanoes. I got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes that deal with literary analysis and editing. I really do enjoy that sort of stuff. I also like hiking and walking my dog,...

...introduce myself to you. I have a MA in Special Education concentrating on Emotional and Behavior Disorders, and my BA is in University Studies focusing on English and History. I have a wide range of experience as a teacher- I've taught both in the classroom and online. My favorite subjects to teach are chess, English, and ESL. I strive to make learning fun as that is the key to retention! I look forward to seeing...

...read and study the book; we immersed ourselves in their shoes. Every year, the students and I encountered countless problems: academic, personal, and social. We learned to problem solve and think positively. We learned there are many ways to approach a 'problem' and even more ways to solve it. We learned from each other. Students have enriched my life. My lifelong journey has been hand in hand with boys and girls from all walks of...

...years of judiciary employment, I feel that the aforementioned studies and my professional experience have equipped me to effectively tutor students in the following disciplines: government and policy, law, business and other general educational courses. My greatest strengths are in economic analysis, forecasting and assessing business return on investment initiatives, technical training, performance and training improvement analysis and consulting, systems development, performance benchmarking, and business/program auditing and evaluation. I also have a zealous passion for...

...graduate of Liberty University with a Master's in Human Service Counseling, Adult and Child Development. An undergraduate in Early Childhood Education. I am also trained in Orton Gillingham's approach, the Wilson Reading program for dyslexic and reading deficiencies. I am trained to administer informed assessments to gather data for initial and ending growth for students. The data is helpful for planning and IEP support. Methods: The most important aspect of reading is to learn word...

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.

...I like to get to know my students, finding out what my students care about in order to help them connect to any subject matter. When students care about a topic, they they are more motivated to succeed. I help students care about learning, and to feel confident in their work and gain fluency as a writer and reader. Do you have a fear of writing? Do you need help writing better essays and developing...

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.

I love explaining things to people - and I've been doing it for about 25 years. I want you to finish a session feeling like: "Wow, that guy really helped me! (plus - what a sense of humor!)