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The Best Reading Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

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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

Jim S.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Experienced, Proven Teacher

4.9 (114)

561 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 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...

Rebecca R.

55/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

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

4.7 (3)

23 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...

Natarsha L.

30/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Creative Early Childhood Education Tutoring

4.9 (16)

45 hours tutoring

As an Education Program Director, Intervention Specialist, and homeschool mom, I am passionate about helping children ages 3–8 build strong foundations in Literacy, Reading, and Numeracy. My approach blends professional expertise with personal insight, making learning both effective and enjoyable. I hold a...

Great, I learned a lot!

Money well spent, exceeded my expectations. - Kay, 14 lessons with Natarsha

Eileen W.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Certified English Teacher

5.0 (51)

167 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

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

Robert M.

25/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Math and Science Tutor with 4+ years experience

4.9 (64)

333 hours tutoring

Hi, there! I'm Robert, a professional tutor with approximately 7+ years of experience tutoring in a variety of subjects. A vast majority of my college work was based around the sciences (a tremendous amount of physics courses, chemistry courses, and engineering courses). I have an associate's in Electrical Engineering,...

The Best

I would definitely recommend Robert to anybody who doesn't consider themselves a "quick" learner. He's patient and doesn't mind explaining the same thing more than once. He knows how to explain material, specifically college level... - Veronica, 8 lessons with Robert

Latasha D.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Highly Qualified English Language Arts Teacher and Writing Coach

5.0 (15)

45 hours tutoring

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’...

Dr. Kurt E.

35/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Reading comprehension on all levels

4.9 (278)

994 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

Evelyn M.

40/hour

Near Portsmouth, VA

Patient and Knowledgeable Accounting, Business, Math, Writing Tutor

5.0 (233)

575 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

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Sheryl N.

50/hour

ELA Teacher for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

4.9 (68)

738 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 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.

Amanda W.

80/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

5.0 (227)

1,546 hours tutoring

I also have a B.A. in English Literature with a focus on Shakespeare, post- cold war writers, authors of the Victorian era and many, many other time periods. I am well versed in classical reads and most books and authors used by middle...

Incredible Guidance Throughout the Law School Admissions Process

I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda

Dana G.

140/hour

Enthusiastic Literature Tutor Looking to Draw You Into the Story

5.0 (77)

265 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 minutes

To book your first lesson, please contact me with the name of the text as soon as possible, and I will let you know if I have read it. If I have not, I am happy to do so for you; I charge 15 minutes for every hour of reading time,...

Knowledgeable and patient

I’m glad that I found Dana to tutor my son’s SAT English, she is knowledgeable and patient, she also focus on his weaknesses. We look forward ti have more lessons with Dana. - Pui Kei , 9 lessons with Dana

Jen H.

75/hour

Experienced English Pronunciation Coach and ESL Teacher

5.0 (358)

789 hours tutoring

Response time: 48 minutes

I’ve been teaching American English pronunciation lessons on Wyzant since Jan. 2022. I carefully analyze my students' English pronunciation, then teach them to adjust the way they place their lips, tongues, etc. to improve their accents. We also...

Attentive and dedicated tutor

I have been taking classes with Jen for a while, and I really enjoy them. She is punctual for every session, always has the activities prepared, and focuses on my specific needs. We have worked on learning all the English sounds a... - Isabel, 56 lessons with Jen

Karen T.

60/hour

Internationally Certified ESL Instructor

5.0 (391)

1,248 hours tutoring

I have experience working with students from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America to improve speaking, reading, and writing of English. I put a lot of attention on understanding both written and spoken English to improve these...

Outstanding

Karen is such an incredible, knowledgeable, patient, and intelligent teacher. My daughter (5th grade) has only had 3 lessons and is so confident in her abilities now. I highly recommend Karen as a tutor! - Melanie, 11 lessons with Karen

Cindy M.

125/hour

Certified Reading Specialist

5.0 (31)

451 hours tutoring

Reading Skills and Fluency using structured phonics as a foundation. Reading Comprehension instruction includes elementary, middle and high school strategies for textbooks, novels, primary sources, internet articles, essays, etc....

GiGi R.

75/hour

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

5.0 (531)

1,372 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

Cynthia S.

51/hour

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

5.0 (2869)

8,108 hours tutoring

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

Kelli S.

60/hour

Patient and Caring Reading Interventionist and Homeschool Tutor

5.0 (583)

1,287 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 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

Robert D.

140/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

5.0 (209)

720 hours tutoring

Response time: 45 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

Erum B.

50/hour

Dedicated, Experienced Private Tutor for Reading Comprehension

5.0 (200)

617 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

LAURA B.

85/hour

Music Education Professional

Response time: 23 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.

Brandy C.

145/hour

Advanced Reading Teacher with Master's Degree Dedicated to Engagement

Response time: 7 minutes

The ability to critically read text of all types -- from literature, to nonfiction, to emails -- is fundamental to success for everyone from middle school to the professional world. I specialize in working with adults and advanced teen...

Great high school writing coach

Brandy C has been such a great help with my son's high school writing projects, essays, assignments, and personal creative writing projects. My son enjoys their time and finds his writing improving with a personal coach to help hi... - Nancy, 98 lessons with Brandy

Carol M.

55/hour

18 Years of Elementary (K-6th) Teaching Experience!

4.9 (349)

1,250 hours tutoring

I can help with reading strategies, reading fluency, reading for meaning, critical thinking.

Great tutor

Carol has started with the basics with my son. Foundation is important when it comes to reading new words. She is understanding that he does not like to sit still and does not like reading and writing, but still manages to get hi... - Carole , 15 lessons with Carol

Dane G.

175/hour

Experienced reading instructor specializing in phonics

5.0 (1074)

2,093 hours tutoring

I have 2+ years of experience teaching at Lindamood-Bell, a program that specializes in remediating reading gaps in students that struggle to read and comprehend fluently and effectively.

Patient, Enthusiastic, & Prepared Tutor

Our second grader absolutely loved her first lesson with Dane! Not only did Dane thoroughly assess her and determine clear short-term and long-term objectives, but he also made her feel comfortable through playing educational game... - Holly, 45 lessons with Dane

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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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