Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Memphis, TN

...as 11th grade Algebra II. I have and can tutor a variety of other subjects such as chemistry (another passion of mine!), trigonometry, ACT/SAT Prep, psychology, Italian language and more! Math and science are particular passions of mine, but I am comfortable teaching a wide variety of subjects. I hope you will let me tutor you so I can give you the tools you need for success. I strive to be honest and tell you...

...tutoring is that we're all on the same team working collaboratively to achieve the same goal. Our shared purpose is your academic success, and because academic success can open so many doors, your achievements throughout life. It is extremely satisfying to accompany students along their way to realizing this potential. Though Writing and Literature are my specialties, I am well-versed in Philosophy, Theater, and Psychology at the high school and undergraduate levels.

...writing center for two years, and therefore have experience in coaching students at different skill levels through many stages of the writing process, including formulating arguments, brainstorming ideas, handling grammatical issues, finding sources for research, and revising essays. I continue to enjoy meeting students where they are and walking with them through the learning process. We are all students of language; I find a deep satisfaction in enabling others to become great students.

...to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play to...

...such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). At NRS, I was able...

...I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies until the crack...

Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.

...for themselves, but they found they had plenty to write about when they worked with me. Some clients come to me struggling with graduate school applications and master's degree projects. We succeed in tackling those. Some people consult me for personal statements for employment, and they are now working at those jobs! I graduated from prestigious Smith College, one of the famous 'Seven Sisters' colleges for women on the east coast. Smith College is ranked...

...for all age ranges and believe some wisdom can be gained from most stories, if you dig deep enough. I recently worked at a sleepaway summer camp where I discovered my joy for working with youth, especially those managing the tough transition from middle school to high school. My approach is patient and attentive, and I prefer to learn how each student learns best rather than sticking to a rigid curriculum. When I'm not working...

...My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to learn a new subject, and I am committed to working with students to help them learn in the best way for them. Outside of school, I am on the dance team, I pursue neural engineering research, and I am the Assistant VP of Diversity, Equity, and...