Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

…includes mentoring for the JCOC Kids Club program and the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching a high school Mock Trial team. Tutoring goes best when the student is motivated, and I have two main approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just because', we have to discover how it's related to our whole...

…students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I'm very familiar with the best techniques for teaching mathematics at many different levels. I've also done some private tutoring in calculus and in study skills and organization. My main education is in music performance. I have four years of experience as a French horn teacher, working with students in grades 6-12. I enjoy the variety of teaching these different subjects. Math is my specialty and the subject I...

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

…my class with a 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...

n…ame is Tishia Wilson. I am currently an administrator at the secondary level, but prior to this I worked extensively at the elementary level as a teacher, an administrator, and an instructional specialist. I consider myself a lifelong learner and I love to help students love and understand. I believe that every child can learn; it is the job of the educators to determine how to help the child connect to the content in order...

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!

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I love learning and appreciate the opportunity to share that love and share tools to help others learn more effectively. I have been tutoring since High School and have worked in education since I graduated. I have worked with students of all talents and learning styles and I believe that each student deserves to be supported in a way that works best for them.

…he didn't know how to read. When I started out with him, he was at a Kindergarten reading level. By the time the school year was over, I had him reading at a 3rd grade reading level. He was so proud of himself. That is why I love to tutor. I love to see the students succeed and help them gain the confidence they need to succeed. My goal is to help the child understand...

…and voice. In Spanish, I have moved far beyond the basics of grammar and sentence structure to using the language in order to communicate and discuss complex ideas and theories in an academic setting. When it comes to my teaching style, I believe it is extremely important to get to know a student both personally and academically. Doing so helps make my job easier, and the student's experience more enjoyable. I tend to focus on...

…am a communications 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...

…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 it is also the foundation of every revolution. I favor classes that teach...

…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 and posters to help me further understand what I am learning. Let me...

As a person who loves working kids and is passionate about teaching, I will sincerely devote my time and energy to ensure that all my pupil gets my love, patience and certainly a better understanding on the challenging area of study they face.

…bring what I've learned from my mentors and teachers to my future 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...

…and compassionate, as I have tutored all ages including teens, young adults. I have been tutoring on and off since 2009, working in Cameroon, and the United States. Coming from a very diverse professional background with experience in manufacturing, and engineering, I have, over the years, been able to relate and connect subjects like Math, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, French, electrical engineering course to actual real-life events for my students. Also, I work as engineer, I...

…how I assess student progress. As such, some of my tests look traditional and ask individual students to respond to carefully crafted multiple-choice questions. Some look more progressive and oblige groups of students to ask and answer their own real-world questions. Still others are embedded in classroom discussion and occur during Socratic lectures. Regardless of their form, my assessments attempt to authentically gauge how well students have internalized discrete and clearly communicated learning goals. Why...

…decades of experience teaching various skills and subjects to adult students. My passion and expertise is in Psychology, but I also enjoy helping students organize their personal and professional essays and any academic papers needing APA style. As a previous college professor and graduate student, I can assist with your professional licensure exams for both content review and testing strategies. I've never met a student who is unteachable, and my two sons, ages 13 and...

…并确定如何成功所需的subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods that encourage open communication, and interactive engagement (versus "top down" teaching strategies). I believe strongly in self-assessment and giving the student the ability not only to find their strengths, but also their weaknesses and give them the skills to overcome those challenges through attainable milestones. I have fostered and tutored three nieces into advanced programs and honor rolls...

…that just because you may not understand the course material, does not mean you are not a smart individual that can succeed. While I have experience teaching those of all ages, I am most passionate about adult learners. I have a diploma in practical nursing, a bachelor's in healthcare management, and an master's in business administration with a concentration in healthcare administration. I am available to tutor in english and writing, business courses, nursing courses, anatomy...