Certified Tutors From Middle Tennessee State University

...high school and college. I believe education is fundamental to success and it is my pleasure to give back what I received. I have been tutoring since I was seventeen years old and have always found it an extraordinary feeling to watch someone progress in whatever subject we have been working on. My personal creed...

...found helping struggling students with their English studies and writing assignments to be incredibly fulfilling; and nothing makes me happier than seeing students learn, grow, and succeed. I firmly believe tutoring makes me a better thinker and writer; and I learn just as much from the students as they do from me. Learning is a...

...has used for centuries - on a daily basis. We as humans can't help but create language, share stories and cultures, and learn about our history through the literature that our ancestors have left behind. I have tutored English for over 7 years. I am a great tutor because I love the subject I teach,...

...of expertise are assisting students with writing projects at any stage of the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, researching, writing rough drafts, and editing. I also enjoy working with ESL students as they develop their conversational skills, reading comprehension, and writing. Furthermore, I assist with test preparation for both the GRE and the GMAT. Personally,...

...writing, and reading skills. I may not have pursued a career in science, but loved Biology, Astronomy, and Chemistry in school and hope to encourage young people to explore these fields. As a tutor for Varsity Tutors, it is my goal to to help students develop strong study habits, fully comprehend their coursework, and build...

...only increase and success but to also foster a life-long love of learning! One of my favorite things is demonstrating to someone that they can learn most any subject simply by using the things that they already have around them, that they honestly know more about the subject than they realize. I have earned undergraduate...

...and interactive. To adjust to the specific needs of my students, I employ multiple methods of learning. I especially enjoy working with elementary students in any subject that they are struggling with. For the middle school and high school ages, I enjoy tutoring in: history, geography, and public speaking. When I am not working I...

..."This is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has to become more...

...is better prepared for class, for research, for writing, and for exams. While many students panic at the prospect of taking standardized tests like the ACT or GRE, I have learned that my methods lead to more confident students, less stressful test days, and - most importantly - higher scores. I have experience tutoring political...

...a real classroom three different lesson plans that I made) I knew that teaching is a passion and I've been working towards that goal ever since. Outside of School I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, golf, Frisbee, tennis, a few video games, reading, writing, playing the ukulele, and simply exploring the world around me. When I'm...

...auditory, visual, and oral. I look forward to seeing how I may be able to help your student reach their potential; whether they need assistance keeping up their class, getting ahead in preparation for their next level of education, semester exam preparation, or summer work. If your student home schools; I am available to you...

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.

...at Middle Tennessee State University. I graduated from University of Florida with my BS in Mathematics. I have Pre-Calculus - Calculus III tutoring experience and have taught College Algebra. I am great at explaining complicated mathematical ideas and helping students build the tools and intuition to learn how to solve such problems.... The main strategy that I have found to be most successful is to do a problem with a student, and then have them repeatedly...

...even over the course of a session. After I began teaching, I found students certainly benefit from a skilled and committed teacher. But not nearly as much as they can from a skilled tutor. The content knowledge and methods of teaching skills / content can be focused to meet the individual student in a way...

...high school math, science, and reading. My favorite subjects to tutor are physical science, earth science, and math. I look forward to tutoring. I am very patient, kind and full of great study tips! I had trouble with school when I was young so I know how hard it can be to understand what you...

I have always wanted to be a teacher, and to get first hand one on one experience, I thought hey why not become a tutor to see if this is what I really want to do. ... To help students become better learners so that they can one day impact the world.... I would get to know the student, figure out what they like to do when learning and what helps them best.

I excel in helping students learn and reach their personal goals. I always treat everyone with respect. I have taught both large and small classes online while maintaining patience and kindness throughout. Everyone should know how to laugh and learn!... I try to relate the subject matter to real-world experiences.... Make learning fun.... I believe the student and instructor should have interactive conversations that promote learning and understanding of the subject at hand. The instructor should...

...a little more effort. I am retired Air Force and I've been teaching school for 20 years. I have taught students in grades 1 - 7 in reading and math. I have tutored students all the way up to adults in reading and math. The last 3 years I have worked with ESL and ELL...

...understand something they have been struggling with. We all learn differently and at different paces. I come armed with a surplus of "dad jokes" to make you laugh, and I typically teach with analogies. I believe in a laid-back approach. In college, I double majored in biochemistry and psychology. I'm currently finishing up my MS...

I have a bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Anthropology, and I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. I love trying to understand the context of the people in history by attempting to see through their eyes. Culture and geography work hand in hand with history to provide insight into that context.... I want to understand who they are. What are their interests, learning styles, personality, and goals for our sessions? What about the subject...