Award-Winning ACT English Tutors in Shelby County, TN

...been acknowledged for their quality by top professors in their field. My specialization in undergraduate studies was Middle Eastern Political Systems and Democratization. I strive to put my students first and develop them as critical thinkers and life long learners. I really believe that my teaching can sharpen your skills and raise your scores.... Developing the student is my main goal. My role as a tutor is not to help a student memorize information, but to think critically about the content. When a student can simply and clearly explain the content to someone else, they've got it.

...takes a lot more than natural smarts. I worked hard at teaching myself various effective studying methods as well as time management skills so that I could succeed in my own academic career and be adequately prepared for furthering my education. Thus, I am now able to pass on these knowledge and skills to the...

I believe in the power of an educated mind and have taken the responsibility to create an environment conducive to academic success for my students. ... To educate is to become better educated; it is a circular process that improves with time. I believe the responsibility of educators is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed academically and personally. My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that education is the solution to many social issues we face today. As an educator, I will strive to encourage excellence in my students and myself. Course material should be challenging, interactive and relevant to current issues and events. Students learn and retain more information if the material is presented in an environment that is interesting and interactive. I strive to be a catalyst for others to pursue their highest potential.

...out loud about the information we found, yet calmly waiting for the other to also find it on their own. There's no doubt I would have learned to read, but reading the newspaper at 4 with my grandmother at my side will always be my fondest educational memory. From that one experience I learned many...

...campus farmers' market, on the Cornell dining committee, and was the Director of Education for my sorority, Alpha Phi. I ran a day camp focused on outdoor education in the summer of 2011. I have worked abroad in France, Italy, Switzerland and Southeast Asia as a nanny and tutor. I work by encouraging and empowering...

...I strive to reignite a curiosity for knowledge in my students and peers. Notable positions I have held include a Success Coach for Peer Powera community centered non-profit whose goal is improving childhood education through involvement between local grade schools, universities, and corporationsand interestingly enough, a ballroom dance instructor. My academic strengths are fairly broad,...

...school in Pensacola, FL and put those study skills to good use, graduating first in my class. I then served as a Naval Flight Officer (or NFO) aboard the Navy's P-3 Orion aircraft. P-3s use a combination of techniques and technologies to fulfill their mission of hunting submarines and providing reconnaissance information. This may not...

...experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very thankful to have...

...While at Indiana, I was able to continue studying something I love, pop culture, and I got to return to my speech roots by serving as an instructor for Intro to Public Speaking. Nowadays, I still find time to check out as many TV shows and movies as I can, but I also enjoy finding...

Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.