I have a B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary, an M.Ed. from UVA, and I taught high school English for eleven years. During my time as a teacher, I taught SAT prep for both reading and writing as part of the public school system and as a private tutor. As part of the process, I give students a pretest, identify his or her strengths and weaknesses, and tailor the tutoring process toward those weak areas for the maximum benefit. Teaching and learning are passions for me, and tutoring gives me an opportunity to share those passions with students and their families. I take time to [more]
Will travel 35 miles
$50 per hour.
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I have taught special education for 21 years in the public school system. I have tutored nondisabled, as well as students with disabilities from grades K-7. I am a Level I Certified Wilson Instructor. As a special educator, I have utilized a variety of materials, technology, and activities to motivate the reluctant learner. I truly enjoy individual tutoring because it allows me to give immediate feedback and to adjust my lesson plan. As a teacher, I am more than happy to collaborate with my ... [more]
I teach reading through vocabulary and comprehension. We discuss how to analyze passages to understand what they mean; we also review test-taking skills. I love reading and I enjoy helping others learn to read. Tutoring is all I do. I have taught English as a Second Language online, with students of all ages all over the world. I work with students local in many subjects; I am a very skilled generalist. While I take education and tutoring very seriously, I also believe that learning should be a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Learning while having fun doing so is just as effective, if [more]
Will travel 15 miles
$35 per hour.
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Since 1987 I have helped students & families with college planning & scholarships. I offer college prep camps as well as an online college planning class. Programs can be modified for your needs. Athletes receive help with NCAA eligibility & registration. Over the past 28 years, I have advised and tutored high school students on college planning including preparation for SAT and ACT programs. Working one-on-one and/or with groups, I assist students in writing their college and scholarship essays, preparing personal statements/profiles, and developing student resumes. For 5 years I taught busin [more]
I am a MD- and VA-certified successful secondary mathematics teacher with over thirty years of experience. I teach the style and modality that will bring a student the most success. Along with this success, I boost self-confidence so that the student will be motivated to do his/her best. Improving study skills is also a high priority for me. In my instruction, I will motivate by making math easy and fun.... [more]
Currently, I am a high school teacher in Virginia Beach and have been teaching for 15 years. Prior to my current job, I served in the U.S Navy for 23 years. I earned my Bachelor's Degree at Norfolk State University in 1996 and my Master's Degree in 2005 from Cambridge University (Chesapeake Campus). I love teaching and preparing students for the corporate world. We are living in changing times and teachers must be ever prepared and ready to prepare students for the changing demands of the... [more]