Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Shreveport, LA

Hello my name is Donnetta. I am A Louisiana certified four through eight middle school English teacher I believe every child can learn.

I am a Chemistry major at McNeese State University driven to tutor and teach others about math and science in order to get them interested in the STEM Field. I love showing others new skills and ways to solve problems.

...and am excited to be back! I attended high school at Caddo Magnet High. I have some experience tutoring all ages, from elementary school to middle school to high school and even some college. Math was always my favorite subject in school, and I want everyone to excel in it as I did.

...of that). Afterwards, I went to Dublin, Ireland for a postgrad diploma in computer Science (Networks and Distributed Systems, specifically). I have extensive experience with tutoring in various subjects in the maths and sciences, for a variety of ages (grade school, college, and adult learners) as well as both online and offline.

...journalism from LSU-Baton Rouge in 1983, and I earned a master of arts in teaching (English) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2022. During my 36 years as a journalist, I worked at nine newspapers in four states, including The Times in Shreveport, La.; The Advocate in Baton Rouge, La.; the Miami Herald...

...with it. In elementary school, I was tested and found to be reading on the 12th grade level. I made a perfect score on the English portion of my 8th grade exit exam, and in high school, I completed all of my required college English courses. I have never made below an A in an...

I am a Highschool Graduate and currently a college student. I'm excited to get started and to meet everyone.

...mine is working with people in areas that are not their strongest. My goal is not only to help tutor a student in a specific subject, but also to give them confidence in that knowledge. The more confident a student is in their abilities, the more confident they are on tests and in class. I...

...accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and...

...May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan...

...people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects I...

...I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like...

...remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to...

...I plan to study Business, and I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life...

...the university where I have taken courses to gain knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring...

...was successful each time and believe that I can share effective tips on how to increase scores in each subject. In my free time, I like to play sports like football and basketball. I also like to read novels and poems. My favorites are by Kurt Vonnegut and Jack Kerouac. I am a strong believer...

...are so many aspects to taking these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation right before the tests themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe in treating every student as an individual rather than a collective. In terms of me personally, I...

...and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially...

...biology and minored in chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well....

...me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at...