Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Johns Creek, GA

...we use certain grammar and triggers the brain to understand what is spoken (training the ear for later lessons). For Example "El Viejo McDonald tenía una granja y en su granja su tenía una vaca." I am sure that upon recognizing "McDonald" you know he had a farm, and on his farm he had a (what?) a cow! You can relate to that right? (yes I knew you would). With that one little line we...

...guessing. Additionally, I have always been good with Mathematics and Spanish. I tutored my peers in Math throughout all of middle and high school. I love Spanish and studied it for seven years (up until mid-college). One high school sophomore I helped in Spanish raised her D+ to an A! While a majority of my tutoring experience is from high school, I have had plenty of leadership experience since that has kept me aware of...

...volunteering at a church teaching English to speakers of other languages and I loved it so much that I soon became a certified ESL instructor. I love teaching and helping others reach their goals and bettering their lives. I believe that education is vital in today's world. It is not just for passing classes, but also for enhancing one's life with new ideas and critical thinking. I look forward to contributing to your educational and personal...

...may have; we all need a little assistance along the journey of making our dreams a reality! I am a recent graduate of the University of Georgia where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Biology. Last year, I continued my training in the sciences by earning a Master's degree in Pre- Clinical Science from Mercer University School of Medicine. I am currently in the process of applying to medical school while teaching at Wesley International...

Having taught politics at the University of Glasgow in the UK, I know what the top universities expect of their students and I know what it takes to get there. That is why my tutoring approach not only focuses on helping my students learn essential material; it also focuses on helping my students learn how to learn for themselves so that they can become...

...they are working collaboratively with their instructor, and I firmly believe that active engagement between the student and instructor provides the best opportunity for students to grasp the material. Education and learning can be a fun process, and I strive to make sure my students enjoy History, Literature, and Writing as much as I do. Outside of my academic work I enjoy, reading, watching and playing sports, especially basketball, and playing with my dogs.

I am an international English and humanities teacher from the United States. My career in teaching began in the New York City Public Schools teaching immigrant children to speak English. Coming from a family of teachers and scholars who were also immigrants, this...

...as a homebound tutor for my school. As a lifelong learner, I appreciate the value of education and want to to impart that same love of learning to my students. My role as a tutor is to be a guide and a coach. I want to equip my students with a "can do" attitude and give them the confidence to reach their learning goals. My hobbies and interests include volunteering, painting, fitness, and travel.

...to engage the student with tutoring support that does not assume any competency. Sometimes students lose interest because they cannot see the real-life relevance of some subjects; I make tutoring enjoyable because I can connect it with real life importance. In addition to tutoring, I love running, biking, travel, Dilbert comics, movies, sports, books, weight training, Spanish and food (maybe I love food too much!). One session will convince you that your life as an...

...write articles, copy, and news for popular and scholarly audiences. My skills as an editor have been honed over the years, and I am eager to help students learn to proofread, edit, and revise their work so that it meets the expectations of their instructors and peers. Currently, I teach college English in the Atlanta area and, in my spare time, I read widely, compose electronic music, exercise, and experiment with vegetarian cuisine in the...

...successfully pinpoint the most effective teaching style for him/her. As a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, I prefer a well-rounded and holistic approach to education. Memorization can only take a student so far, and a genuine grasp of a subject can only be achieved through an understanding of its many nuances. Tutoring is a terrific method for reinforcing what the students experience in the classroom, and I think it should also be used as an opportunity to approach...

...student success on campus. She finds joy in any opportunity to uplift other students--especially women in STEM, individuals facing disabilities, or anyone who seeks to improve their command of the English language. In sharing her passions with her students, she helps them break out of "analysis paralysis" into a fun, personalized routine that helps foster positive associations with the topic of study and strong metacognitive skills that lead to improved performance over time. Special Topic...

...currently a volunteer teacher at the Academy of Hope in Washington, DC teaching 'Reading and Work Life Skills' to adult learners who are taking courses toward attaining their General Education Diploma. Teaching has always been a passion and now I am able to pursue this goal as a retiree. Through my volunteer activities and now through my studies in the Masters of Arts in Teaching program, I value the hard task that teachers must perform...

...time, I love to cuddle up with a good book (I'm currently reading "After Dark" by Haruki Murakami). And if I'm not reading or blogging, you can find me at a local Atlanta coffeehouse performing some of my poetry or spoken word pieces for open mic night. As a past successful student myself, I know that great mentors and tutors are a key component to success and I love working hard to be that helping...

I'm an engineering student at GA Tech and I'm tutoring because I love working with others to understand things that I know myself. And through teaching, I find that I understand things all the better. During my time off, I enjoy keeping healthy, reading, and watching various kinds of shows from documentaries to TV series to anime. ... Working patiently with people until they make progress in understanding the subject. Understanding things can be really hard...

...through to find fluency. Seeing students understand the writing process for what it truly is - being able to get your unique and meaningful thoughts and feelings on a piece of paper - and doing it in a way that empowers them to be successful. Spending time with any student working through executive functioning challenges to become more efficient in their studies. Working with students in any subject area to help them see learning in...

...in city planning and law. I consider "co-learning" to be the most appropriate educational context, rather than a "master-apprentice" situation in which a student passively absorbs information. I seek to engage students in an active and participatory process, in which they consider me as an equal participant. Through critical dialogue, I seek to challenge students' perceptions and help them overcome barriers. I truly value knowledge and I am constantly seeking new opportunities to learn. I...

...skills, learning how to manage time and material, and maintaining an organized system of study is vital to succeeding in school. Even if a student is enthusiastic about his or her World History class, without the necessary study skills and an organized backpack of materials, things can quickly fall apart! The years we spend learning in school are the foundation of our careers and the rest of our lives; whether it be an issue with...

...tutoring traditional students, I have experience teaching children outside of an orthodox classroom; I have taught children how to swim, waterski, and wake board during summer camp. Although I edit essays and tutor History, American Government, and Grammar, I enjoy tutoring American Government the most. As a Political Science major, I am passionate about American Government, as I firmly believe that civic knowledge is a keystone of any functioning society. Outside of tutoring and school...

...on to their personal experiences. I believe that one of the main purposes to this great wealth of literature that we have at our disposal is to communicate shared experiences across the globe. When students find an engaging, practical reason to relate to what they are working on, inspiration flows and an attention to detail naturally follows. I strive to foster a sense of pride in my students; by building self-confidence, I bring out natural...