Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...excited to start tutoring with 大象传媒! I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with an interest in Wildlife Biology. However, I have a high interest in languages, as I have been studying Japanese for 10 years, Chinese for 2, and Italian for the past year! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, my enormous black cat, and writing. Don't hesitate to contact me, I love meeting new...

As an English teacher, creating a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........." and loved it, I feel inspired by them and encourage them to continue learning forever.

...part of my Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively present new and dense information to a variety of audiences. I also have experience educating students who have learning disabilities and require accommodations as a result of IEPs, Section 504s, etc....

...experiences, I appreciate the immeasurable impact that teachers make on the lives of young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom will be used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in one's capacity to make positive contributions to society....

...for becoming a doctor, I have studied for multiple tests including the SAT and ACT. I have extensive experience in standardized tests and can tutor not only on subject material, but also on test taking strategies. I was a biology major at Hampden Sydney College and took classes that included general biology, ecology, organismal biology, genetics, immunology, virology, endocrinology, medical genetics/study of medical literature, and microbiology. I look forward to helping you with your educational...

I thoroughly enjoy meeting students where they are and helping them reach their full potential! I have homeschooled my own children for eighteen years and tutored many others. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chowan University, but my love for learning has kept me in this field.

...I have classroom teaching experience for grades 7-12. I earned a bachelors degree in Secondary Education English through Arizona State University (summa cum laude) and am confident and comfortable tutoring any areas of English including writing, reading, and standardized test prep. I believe that students can achieve any learning goal through organization and understand that sometimes it takes a little extra academic support to reach maximum potential. I am more than willing to take the...

...(and labs), marine geography, environmental science, Caribbean geography, globalization, political ecology, writing for the sciences, writing and research, and communication. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects and like to discover ways to personalize lessons. My first focus is to build trust and communication with the student, and give them the skills to feel independent and sure of how to succeed in the desired subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods that encourage open...

...teaching assistant for a college biology class. I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in biology and plan to obtain a Master's degree in public health. One of my favorite ways to teach is by having an interactive presentation with lots of visual components, where I am able to ask questions while I am presenting. I generally prefer to have an engaging conversation with the student, because it also helps me learn how to...

Throughout my academic journey, I have encountered the transformative power of personalized guidance. I understand that every learner is unique, with distinct strengths and challenges. My motivation to tutor stems from the belief that education is a shared journey, and by offering my knowledge and support, I can contribute to the success of others.

...part of the Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. I was admitted to this highly competitive BS/MD program on a full scholarship directly from high school. I am passionate about academic success and very knowledgeable in college and medical school preparation. My primary tutoring experience includes admissions coaching, standardized test tutoring, and essay revisions. I value mentorship and forming lasting relationships with my students. Outside academia, you will most likely find me playing soccer on all...

...of experience throughout my student career as I would tutor in high school for about 10 hours a week and would tutor my friends in college. I believe that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. For me, my strengths tend to include math, science and Spanish classes. So, I would love to help anyone struggling in those classes to help them overcome these academic hindrances to reach their full potential and reach their end goals.

...with 4+ years of experience in educational settings. My teaching experience ranges from teaching college sociology courses to TESL in West Africa. I believe in working to help children of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential and some of my best experiences have come from in-home counseling clients and residential behavioral health counseling. I hold a Master's degree in sociology, am a qualified mental health counselor (child), and will be certified for...

...University with a B.A. in English and secondary education, and from the University of Louisville with an M.A. in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I taught high school English for nine years and know the need to be flexible and understanding to best teach a student. I enjoy helping students develop their writing and am very passionate about helping students prepare for the ACT. My goal is to encourage life-long learning and encouraging...

...with over 10 years of experience teaching Reading and Language Arts for grades k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language Disabilities (specifically Dyslexia & Dysgraphia), test preparation, ADHD, and more. I look forward to meeting you...

I am a civil engineering graduate from Michigan State University! I have always loved math and science and working with student. I have worked with K-12 students from the time I was in high school, and even taught college level physics courses and labs.

...while taking IB English, History, Mathematics, and Chemistry at the Higher level course level. I received my IB diploma and then received a full tuition scholarship to VCU, where I majored in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry. During my tenure at VCU, I held many leadership positions, including but not limited to, being Vice President of my fraternity and being lead teaching assistant for an Honors Rhetoric course. I was also heavily involved...

...who works well with individuals of any age in order to provide a learning style unique to the individual's needs. I have a passion for Science and Medicine, but also love Math and English. I have taken high level courses such as AP and honors classes in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, English, and Math throughout my academic years. I have tutored a wide range of age groups including middle school siblings, high school family friends, and...

...teacher and tutor is to break concepts down to make things easier to understand. In other words, I don't want to make things harder than they need to be. I use technology as much as possible and like to find resources that I can provide to my students to make their academic careers more enjoyable and manageable. I retired from the US Navy in 2015 after serving for 22 years on active duty. I am...

...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...