Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Suffolk, VA

...tutor at a math tutoring company for two years, where I've gotten a lot experience with 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...

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...

...is rough since I was born with a hearing disability. I was not the best academically, but I was involved in soccer. This hardship increased due to procrastination. Procrastination is a nasty habit that haunts everyone. That is more reason why I should tutor others. I have a deeper understanding why students struggle in their subjects. I know where the roadblocks are and how to overcome them. I no longer have trouble hearing ever since...

...a professional and a peer-to-peer basis, as time permitted, for the last eight years. My experience 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...

...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. With this goal in mind, I am offering you tutoring with someone with...

...that come with studying them as well as the joys. I am an educated native Spanish speaker, and I am completely fluent in English, French and Italian. I have also studied Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. Having lived in France, Italy, and Japan I am also very familiar with their culture. After meeting my students, I tailor my lesson plans to the student needs and preferences. I am also experienced in following an establish curriculum if...

...(my best friend) pushed me to continue my education. So, I took a college course at age 25 while working full-time with a wife and two children at home. Luckily, my instructor took time to encourage and show me how education could change my life. I completed my A.A.S. at age 33. I was then blessed to find a tutor/mentor at work who continually encouraged me. I ultimately received a Bachelor's in Business Administration at...

...math tutoring services for fellow classmates, friends and members of my church, including K-12 students, college students and adult learners. Tutoring is incredibly rewarding for me and I like to help my students improve their grades and confidence. Many people have a negative experience with math at an early age and get turned off by even the thought of the subject. With patience and consistent reinforcement, I guide students through math concepts and create a...

...for 11 years, all of which have been in Virginia Beach. I have spent most of my time teaching 2nd grade, but I have also taught 4th and 5th grade. I grew up knowing I wanted to be a teacher and spent my high school and college years volunteering with different children's programs, primarily in my church. I have a passion and great desire to work with children and to help them reach their potential.

...am a certified Middle School Science Teacher. I have also taught high school earth and physical science in North Carolina. I have been in the Newport News and York County School Systems for over 3 years tutoring and substituting all grades. I have a passion for STEM, but can aid in any elementary subject. I love to teach and I believe all students can learn. I would be more than willing to help in the...

...of teaching and leadership skills. I am qualified and have the experience in developing curriculum-aligned lessons that engage multiple intelligences through the integration of technology and hands-on activities. Effective communication with students, colleagues, parents, as well as the community is a qualification that I possess. Most importantly, being both a International and Domestic Educator, I have adapted the use of best global practices within my daily classroom culture to help all learners achieve success. A...

...building a relationship with students will make them more comfortable with you and better receptive to your teaching method. In my free time, I love to play video games, workout, play sports and try new activities. I'm able to build strong bonds with students using any of those activities, or any activity that the student may like as well. I have had a lot of success with this method and would love the chance to...

I have a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and a MS in Early Childhood Education, both from Old Dominion University. I currently teach second grade in Hampton, VA and I absolutely love what I do. Teaching is my passion! I look forward to tutoring your child in elementary level reading and/or math. I believe learning can be a challenge, but it can also be fun.... I believe all children have the ability to learn. It is important...

I have been tutoring for four years. I started out as a tutor for students from grade 3 all the way to college for two years. I helped students with a set curriculum as well as their schoolwork.

...that love for reading in the children that I work with. A little background about myself. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management through the University of Phoenix. I am a US Navy veteran, where I spent 5 years of my life and was able to use my military benefits to completely pay for my college. I am thinking about going back to school for my Master's in Psychology, but I am taking a...

...experience tutoring students in math, reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am extremely patient and understanding, and I enjoy helping...

...I've truly benefited from these wonderful people in my life and hope to be able to 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...

...foster learning. In addition, I adopt the following to enhance my students performance: grouping students for active group discussions, allowing them to present assigned portions of the course materials in the classroom, writing on assigned topics from the textbook to improve their learning and writing skills, taking quizzes, and solving problem sets in and out of the classroom. In my interactions with students, I endeavor to be respectful, especially when dealing with differing opinions arising...

...was tutoring in the public schools, there was a child that was in 4th grade, and 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...

...don't enjoy and help them gain confidence and a connection to themselves. I take special care to make sure my students understand that it is okay to make mistakes and provide them effective feedback so that they learn from them. When necessary, I like to break down new concepts in to more basic skills so students can discover patterns and relationships owning their new knowledge instead of being told tricks and formulas. Ultimately, I do...