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

...eager to help students prepare for college applications, including mastering standardized tests, college essays, and study strategies. I am also driven to teach young students to become better overall writers and critical readers as these skills will affect all facets of their educational career. My ultimate goal, however, is to go beyond the material a student is currently struggling with by teaching them how to successfully identify and address areas that need improvement. The ability...

...a passionate writer and am confident that I can help students improve in these areas given that I have already helped many friends and classmates with these subjects and have had experience tutoring as a member of The National Honor Society at St. Agnes Academy. My Human and Organizational Development major, which is designed to teach students how to find solutions to human problems in organizations and communities, has helped me cultivate and expand upon...

...Education is the key to the survival of democracy and the development of the self. As educational leaders John Dewey and Paulo Freire believe healthy democracy requires educated citizens capable of thinking critically and communicating their ideas both clearly and respectfully. As an educator, I believe it is my purpose to equip students to participate in democracy and see themselves as global citizens with a responsibility to their fellow human beings. In this manner, I...

...fun-loving fourth-year student from Vanderbilt University and look forward to working with you! I have a 36 ACT score and had a 4.0 in both high school and college. In high school, I was the valedictorian of my 450+ person class. I have a unique ability to create individualized plans for success. I am academically motivated and will instill this excitement for learning and achievement in those I work with. I enjoy learning the skills...

Hello! My name is Lori Green, and I look forward to helping you! I have taught middle and high school English for over 20 years. I am a certified English teacher with a Bachelors Degree in English and Secondary Education, as well as a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I would be honored to help you reach your academic goals, feel more confident as a student, and be successful in all of your endeavors!

...about providing excellent tutoring for students. As a former teacher, I have experience teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I also have several years of experience teaching adult learners. I'm committed to being a patient and resourceful tutor. I've been a nurse for the past 3 years, and I understand how terrifying NCLEX can be! I love helping students gain confidence as they prepare to take the test. I look forward to...

...of subjects, I am most passionate about English language and literature, as well as biology. I also enjoy assisting students with standardized testing and college applications because I went through that process on my own in high school. I know how overwhelming the process can feel, and I'm passionate about sharing what I've learned to help others succeed. My tutoring style is supportive and student-centered. I aim to build confidence by meeting students where they...

...recent Biochemistry graduate from the University of Georgia and I am taking a gap year while I apply to medical school. I love tutoring and helping people through their different journeys. I worked as a peer tutor for many different students and also a peer advisor for incoming Honors students at the University of Georgia. I tutor for the SAT and ACT as well as college admissions. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because...

...I recently graduated from the University of Birmingham with an MA in Creative Writing. In 2021, I graduated from Butler University with bachelor degrees in English (on a creative writing track) and Spanish. I also studied history as a minor and was a part of Butler's honors program. I'm currently living in Nashville. My background in tutoring includes extensive experience as an ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor, being a teacher's assistant for college-level...

...pursuing my master's degree at the London School of Economics, studying Social Psychology. With BA's in English and Global Politics, I've developed a solid foundation in critical thinking and analysis. Back in high school, I took on seven AP courses, which really enriched my learning experience. However, I know how challenging these courses and tests can be. Given the right resources, I am confident every student can master the subject material. I'm genuinely passionate about...

...English stemmed from my desires to be a writer. I was always told I was a good poet and dramatist, however, I did not know if that was a career path I was willing to follow. I finally decided to study English and take up writing classes. I met up with writing coaches who instilled in me the necessary tools and skills needed to be a successful writer. I as an adult and an English...

...the top priority. My teaching philosophy places emphasis on creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for my students so they can feel empowered to ask their questions without fear of judgment. The best learning happens when curiosity is nurtured. As far as tutoring is concerned, I'm happy to take whatever approach works best for the student. If a visual approach is necessary, I make sure those materials are available. If audio learning is preferred,...

...or tell them the story that we learned that week. One of my students even picked me out at a basketball game and screamed "Miss Kelly!" until I went over to hug him. I certainly miss my students, but I had to leave them as I ventured to Nashville for my college career. Now as a Chemical Engineering major, I am still asked by my friends to help them with their math and chemistry homework....

...current student at Middle Tennesse State University and I'm studying Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I also pursuing minor in Dance and Business Administration. I'm pursuing a Dance minor because dance is a huge part of my life, I've been dancing for 17 years currently and I've learned many lessons that aren't just useful on the dance floor thanks to my teachers. In my spare time, I'm an avid reader and I love spending time with...

I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt double majoring in history and business, while also preparing for the LSAT exam. I've tutored several different subject areas, but I can make the most impact assisting students with history, reading, and writing. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve their goals, and that by helping others I can enhance my own education as well.

...at Vanderbilt University majoring in Biology and Chemistry. I love tutoring as I greatly enjoy seeing students grow and become more confident. As a tutor, I try to impart onto my students an appreciation for the subjects they are struggling with so that they develop the desire to solve problems independently. I can tutor a variety of high school and college subjects. I believe that my background in science makes me especially qualified to tutor...

...Honor Society for Spanish, and Totomoi (The highest honor at my school for well roundedness in arts, athletics, academics, and service.) I have a strong passion for Spanish. I have studied Spanish for four years in high school, including taking AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature. I spent the summer between my sophomore and junior year studying in the Middlebury Language Immersion Program, and the next summer studying in Bogota, Colombia while living with...

...that different cultures operate. I believe that everyone can learn a little something from everyone else. In 2018 I will be continuing on to get my Masters in Mind, Language, and Embodied Cognition at the University of Edinburgh- a philosophy and linguistics program. In my spare time, I really enjoy sports, gardening, and yoga. I enjoy a nice cup of coffee and long discussions about things that matter. I'm an avid writer and love to...

...subject, well look at the patterns present in the material, and then, well work our way into understanding the conceptual bases of the subjects at large. Tutoring should always be a collaborative effort that encompasses a way of learning beyond any particular subject. By the end of our sessions together, I hope that you will have learned how to teach yourself; fostering that sense of independence is my main goal. Even though I specialize in...

...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 explore theme, plot, and dialogue. My...