Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Shelby County, TN

...one semester, a student of mine could not attend my regular office hours, and I regularly worked with her on Friday afternoons to help her understands the sometimes difficult concepts of general chemistry. I didn't mind working with her outside of my normal hours because I love working with students who want to improve and...

...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 a career that allows me to be flexible in my location.... I believe that it is important to tailor instruction to every student's needs and interests. I believe in creating engaging and rigorous lessons...

...universities, and corporationsand interestingly enough, a ballroom dance instructor. My academic strengths are fairly broad, with expertise in mathematics and standardized testing. A couple fun facts about myself: I'm from New Jersey and of Italian decent, so I naturally love cooking and all things pizza. My favorite childhood book is The Giver by Lois Lowry,...

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.

...summers in mainland China doing research and working to develop more rigorous curricula and programs for schools. I did my post-graduate work at Vanderbilt University with a focus on educational neuroscience. I am a proud member of the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), MENSA for Intellectual Advancement, and the University of Tennessee Alumnae Association....

I believe that all learning begins with the foundation of literacy. It is my desire to help our students believe in themselves and to reach their highest potential.

...10 years. I tutor ACT, Algebra, Chemistry,and Physical Science. I enjoy tutoring ACT because that has helped many of my students and my sons who achieved good scores. I enjoy tutoring and believe that I can help students find the potential gaps that may have occurred or hinder one from moving forward or in solving...

...school students as well as adult learners in math, science, and Spanish, having worked as a GED instructor at a local community center. Research areas include nutritional biochemistry and mechanical CPR. Spanish is a passion of mine, but I also love biochemistry, pharmacology, and anatomy/physiology. Working through question sets with explanations is, I think, the...

...not only in their academic growth but in their overall development as a thriving individual. Learning can be and is fun for even the most reluctant learners or readers as long as their lessons are differentiated and instruction is based on effective strategies following a plan of action that builds confidence and supports a student's...

...wide variety of STEM subjects at the high school and undergraduate levels. To tutor effectively in STEM subjects, it is important tomake sure the students have a grasp on the basics. STEM knowledge is like a pyramid; you can't do algebra is your arithmetic skills aren't where they need to be. Earlier concepts need to...

...others understand STEM and see how exciting it can be when you understand it. I know there are few things as frustrating as not understanding an academic subject and few things as satisfying of knowing how to solve the subject and my goal is to take you to that place of understanding and satisfaction!

I tutor all forms of English, anything English is my cup of tea. I can honestly say I don't have a favorite. I am passionate about helping students because I simply love this topic, I love the language and helping people understand it. I currently attend the University of Memphis for my bachelor's degree.

...years of experience, I have developed strategies to help students improve in areas of concern in order to attain their academic goals. My wish is for all of my students to love learning, too. Whether a student wants to prepare for the ACT, improve reading comprehension, or develop successful test taking strategies, I can help...

...in tutoring test preparation and science, leading to my recommendation to serve as an Introductory Biology Teaching Assistant for three years at my undergraduate institution. My passion for the areas of Science, English, and Math are reflected in my tutoring experiences. I have developed a variety of techniques to tackle each of these challenging and...

...Knoxville with a Bachelors in International Studies and a minor in French, and I have spent time living in both France and French-speaking Swtizerland. I have over five years of teaching and tutoring experience and have worked with students of all ages, from elementary to adult. I also have extensive experience teaching English to speakers...

Stories define us. They make us come alive. They rattle us, inspire us, scare the *&a$p;^%! out of us, and lead us toward deeper understanding of one another. I love stories, words, writing -- and sharing them with my students.

...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 things. First, our joy and dedication to learning can inspire others. My...

...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 students I work with and help them accurately prepare for their future....

...oriented, I also love tutoring history, English, Spanish, etc. I enjoy tutoring others and watching their confidence shine as they master concepts that they previously thought they would never understand. I attempt to tutor students in whatever way they learn best, even if I have to help them figure out what those methods are too....

...in Texas, 1 year teaching 4th grade reading in Tennessee), but my main strengths lie in my ability to make lasting connections with my students, which only help make their learning more personal and more important. I also have written for several print publications in college and in internships, so my proofreading skills are strong...