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The Best Reading Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

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Francesca S.

60/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

MA in English Literature and MFA in Creative Writing

5.0 (9)

16 hours tutoring

I have years of experience working with students of all ages to help with their phonetics and assist them in improving their comprehension of what they have read. I love working with students of all different ages and helping them better grasp the beauty of the written word.

Jessica S.

50/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Public School Teacher Turned Tutor with 10+ Years of Experience

4.9 (185)

680 hours tutoring

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have taught students grades K-5 in Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies in public schools. Prior to receiving my degree in 2008, I had completed 400+ hours of supervised school practica (students'...

Patient, encouraging, amazing!

Jessica started helping our son with his writing assignments while our public school system experimented with distance learning during COVID 19. Jessica was super patient and encouraging as our son, who needs extra time due to exe... - Iris, 44 lessons with Jessica

Eileen W.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Certified English Teacher

5.0 (66)

205 hours tutoring

The language arts class that I currently teach addresses four key areas: communication, reading, writing, and research. My students read a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts and are taught strategies to improve their comprehension of, and engagement with, the passages they read. These...

Exceptional!!!

Eileen is a an exceptional tutor. She imparts her knowledge in a manner that truly resonated with my daughter. After collaborating for several months, both my daughter and I feel significantly more confident in her comprehension l... - Amy, 12 lessons with Eileen

Rebecca R.

65/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

From Confusion to Confidence: Science Tutoring with a Ph.D. Chemist

4.9 (8)

48 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Rebecca! I earned my Ph.D. in Chemistry from Old Dominion University and have over a decade of experience helping students from elementary through college succeed in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. I have taught and supported undergraduate labs at Old Dominion University, served as an adjunct lab...

Dr. Kurt E.

35/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Reading comprehension on all levels

4.9 (285)

1,026 hours tutoring

I have worked with both young children and older students in reading. The main focus for all students has been reading comprehension, especially for those preparing for standardized tests that have reading comprehension questions.

Dr. Kurt is patient

I’m excited about learning a new piece by Chopin. We are off to a good start with the new material, and I am getting feedback that’s helping me in my development as a beginner. - Paula, 53 lessons with Dr. Kurt

Jenna R.

50/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Experienced Teacher Tutors History and English!

5.0 (12)

18 hours tutoring

Response time: 36 minutes

I have adjunct did literature classes at both Harvard University and Arizona State University. I have also taught writing classes to highschoolers, and have tutored extensively in literature, including close reading contextual analysis, and

Katie R.

35/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Patient and Knowledgeable Experienced Science and Spanish tutor

5.0 (5)

19 hours tutoring

Hello! I am a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a Master of Science degree (MS Master's), a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Communications, and a minor in Spanish. I have experience tutoring high school, college and university students one-on-one in subjects such...

Evelyn M.

42/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Patient and Knowledgeable Accounting, Business, Math, Writing Tutor

5.0 (233)

580 hours tutoring

I am a Financial Information Systems Specialist at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, VA. I have over 15 years professional experience that includes a substantial background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxation, payroll and reconciliation, inventory and human resources. I have been teaching accounting,...

amazing teacher, patient and understanding

Amazing all around, truly one of the best tutors I have ever talked to. We really built a fun connection and she made going to tutoring so much fun. Gonna definitely use her again for many other classes! - Kensey, 9 lessons with Evelyn

Latasha D.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Highly Qualified English Language Arts Teacher and Writing Coach

5.0 (18)

64 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

I am a highly qualified Florida educator, certified in 6-12 English, with K-12 reading endorsement, and ESOL endorsement. I am experienced with working with at risk adolescents and teenagers in traditional and non-traditional learning environments. I am skilled at tailoring lesson plans to incorporate students’...

Jim S.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Experienced, Proven Teacher

4.9 (117)

566 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

As such, I passed both the enlisted test for the Army, and the officer test for the Air Force. Although the enlisted test has changed since I took it, the principles of basic reading, writing, and Math have not. I have tutored on the ASVAB before and found it to be similar to GED tutoring. With the right...

Laura D.

50/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Patient, Flexible, and Successful English and Writing Tutor

4.9 (52)

171 hours tutoring

I graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.A. in English, and I earned an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from UVA. I had a teaching license in the state of Virginia in English 6-12 from 1999-2013. My Praxis I Scores were as follows: Reading 184/190, Writing 184/190, and Mathematics...

The Best Tutor

Laura is a great tutor that will definitely help you improve your academic skills. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and prepared. After learning from her, my writing and grammar skills improved significantly. Most importantly, she... - Jong, 38 lessons with Laura

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Mikayla L.

55/hour

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

5.0 (886)

2,802 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

As a reader myself, I know I can help students learn to enjoy reading. Additionally, I can teach them how to increase their reading comprehension, enabling them to score higher on reading sections in standardized tests, write...

BEST OF THE BEST!

Mikayla is very knowledgeable and helpful. What set Mikayla apart was her ability to inspire confidence in my writing abilities. She didn't just edit my work; she taught me the art of effective communication. Through her guidance,... - Lena, 87 lessons with Mikayla

Colleen O.

135/hour

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

5.0 (1081)

4,328 hours tutoring

Response time: 25 minutes

I have experience working with children who have developmental challenges in the areas of reading, writing and spelling. I am very patient and understand how to build a rapport with a child in order to make learning to read and...

Outstanding Tutor in Every Way

5 out of 5 stars is not enough! We hired Colleen to help our daughter prepare for the SAT, after reading dozens of 5-star reviews about her. Colleen has now worked with our daughter for almost two years and the experience has been... - Stacey, 85 lessons with Colleen

Erum B.

50/hour

Dedicated, Experienced Private Tutor for Reading Comprehension

5.0 (215)

831 hours tutoring

Do you feel FRUSTRATED because you do not know how to help your child with READING and MATH? If your child is a student in PK- 5th grade and is struggling with Reading Comprehension, I can help. I am an experienced Elementary...

Professional, Knowledgeable and Patient

Erum has been helping our 4th grade son in reading comprehension for about six weeks, she is terrific. She is a professional who understands elementary reading weaknesses and can focus in those areas for improvement. She is easy t... - James, 16 lessons with Erum

Razi H.

540/hour

Harvard Grad Experienced Reading Tutor

5.0 (529)

1,881 hours tutoring

At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and English classes (a number of which required an application to get into), and I also have been tutoring Reading and Literature to Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students for...

Four Ivy Leagues

I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so y... - C, 24 lessons with Razi

Hazel D.

45/hour

Contact Hazel for tutoring in writing, English, or reading.

4.9 (326)

1,337 hours tutoring

Whenever possible, I work along with the student's teachers on the core educational goals by teaching the basics of English, reading, and study skills. I also plan activities that will better help them listen and think. With...

A very excellent and knowledgeable tutor, most highly recommended.

Dear Hazel, Thank you very much for your work with our student to date. His English has improved tremendously. He is now much more at ease with English, he asks questions, readily joins in conversation and in fact initiates conve... - Br. Edward, 33 lessons with Hazel

Cynthia S.

51/hour

BA in English with 6+ Years of Teaching Algebra, Reading, and Writing

5.0 (3083)

8,723 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

I have been teaching and tutoring math, reading, and English for over 6 years, including preparing students for the Accuplacer test. I currently teach high school algebra and can help students prepare for all math levels for the...

Dedicated tutor

Working with Cynthia as my TEAS tutor over the past two months has been such a positive and rewarding experience. From the very beginning, she showed genuine dedication to helping me succeed. She always came prepared with helpful ... - Maria, 18 lessons with Cynthia

LAURA B.

125/hour

Music Education Professional

5.0 (320)

1,037 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

As a conductor of various ensembles theory has become a strength of mine to sight read and make accurate and efficient decisions. I have lead specialty theory courses for musicians and non-musicians as well as ear training and composition.

Hanees H.

100/hour

Reading Expert: Build Stronger Comprehension & Critical Thinking!

Response time: 12 minutes

With over two decades of teaching experience, I specialize in helping students of all ages strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and analytical skills. Whether you're tackling fiction, nonfiction, or test passages, I...

Outstanding tutor- incredible improvement

Hanees took my son's math scores from 21 and 25 to an impressive 91 and 100! He is incredibly knowledgeable in the subject matter and, more importantly in my opinion, knows how to connect with his students to help them truly under... - Orly, 26 lessons with Hanees

GiGi R.

75/hour

Freelance Writer & Editor with BA in English & 15+ Years Experience

5.0 (614)

1,696 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing to students who want to improve their skills and achieve their goals. I also...

Excellent college essay reviewer

Gigi was beyond fantastic. She helped us with multiple reviews of essays for multiple colleges with a fine-toothed comb. My family is very impressed by her writing skills, she is so quick in analyzing and refining the essay. She w... - Yogita, 26 lessons with GiGi

Robert D.

115/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

5.0 (216)

797 hours tutoring

Response time: 56 minutes

My skills in essay composition, analysis, and critical thinking are excellent, and I am happy to contribute to your success. I offer tutoring services in English writing, English language, English reading, philosophy, and speech and debate,...

exceptional tutor

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional tutoring provided by Robert. His guidance has been instrumental in significantly improving my writing skills. With insightful feedback and detailed analysis, Robert has consist... - Lee, 63 lessons with Robert

Kelli S.

85/hour

Patient and Caring Reading and Writing Interventionist

Response time: 12 minutes

Degree in Early Childhood Education PreK- 2nd, training in reading intervention

Excellent teacher!

Ms Kelly is wonderful! She just started teaching our 1st grader math and reading/spelling. She is very patient and makes learning process fun! She keeps our son engaged and makes sure that he understands everything before they mov... - Justyna

Patrick S.

68/hour

Experienced Yale graduate who tutors AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing

5.0 (982)

3,079 hours tutoring

Working through dyslexia and ADHD often require some methodical approaches by the student, and accelerated readers often need to work on nuances and stylistic elements, but in terms of any student's reading goals, the elements of...

Amazing Tutor

My daughter loved working with Patrick. She learned so much from him in such a short time. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He goes straight to the point and doesn't waste any time. - Karla, 12 lessons with Patrick

Wendy S.

150/hour

Expert Reading Tutor for Middle and High School Students

Response time: 3 minutes

I provide structured reading tutoring for students of all grade levels, with a strong focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking. My instruction emphasizes close reading, accuracy, and...

Excellent SSAT Tutor

Wendy is an excellent SSAT tutor, and we feel very fortunate to have worked with her. She helped our 5th-grade son prepare for the middle-level SSAT on short notice, focusing on reading comprehension and analogies, which were his ... - Amit, 3 lessons with Wendy

Sheryl N.

50/hour

ELA Teacher for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

4.9 (72)

900 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

I am a retired Reading Specialist with over 35 years of teaching experience. My areas of expertise include reading diagnosis, reading remediation, and the development of study skills.

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Jiameng Z.

68 Reading lessons

My girls have been reading all the books he recommended and are looking forward to reading the books he recommends at the next level. Richard encourages the girls to think during the reading by asking relevant questions about the book, and he encourages the girls to write about the story and their thoughts about the story after they finish reading it. With Richard’s help, the girls not only learn how to read but also learn about life, about how to be a good person from these books.

Geraldine C.

10 Reading lessons

In fact, she is hired by school districts to teach how to teach reading. She is an answered prayer as our son is a struggling reader and a year behind in his expected reading level. My husband and I wanted a Reading Specialist, not a tutor but an expert, a diagnostician who can evaluate & determine our son's current reading level, enhance his reading strengths and attack his weaknesses with research and evidence-based strategies.

Shaneika W.

64 Reading lessons

My son has always been behind in Reading. I have tried all kinds of programs, Hooked on Phonics, Kumon, ABC Mouse, Reading Eggs, and even other tutors. In November 2013, Dominic was diagnosed with Convergence Insufficiency, where his eyes do not “team” well for the purpose of reading. While he seemed to do better with therapy, he was still very much behind with his reading skills. Over the summer (between third and fourth grade), I sought the help of finding a tutor through WzyAnt.

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