Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in Memphis, TN

...a lifelong educator and writer, passionate about creating engaging lessons that are tailored for each of my students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about 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...

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.

...with the tools necessary to be a fantastic tutor in several different subject areas. I have worked with students learning English as a Second Language in several different environments and have always been met with success. Also, my background in creative writing will prove useful to students struggling with writing of any sort, from creative assignments to essays, as I feel that the principles of writing I learned in college are applicable to all different...

...After leaving the service, I pursued my graduate degree in Diplomacy from Norwich University. Having always been a bit of a foreign policy "nerd," I enjoyed learning about the history of modern diplomacy and the international system, modern methods of conflict management, and theories on the future of international relations. I am a member of Sigma Iota Rho (the honor society for international studies) and graduated with a 4.0. Norwich helped me sharpen my writing...

...learning and all the wonders that accompany it. Through my 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 him or her develop the tools necessary for success.... I am...

...their highest level and beyond. I have many years of experience working with students with mild to severe learning disabilities and needs, therefore I am highly skilled in differentiated instructional methods.I enjoy providing tutoring services because it gives me the opportunity to work one on one with the student, helping to build their confidence and strengthen their skill sets. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, traveling and writing. I also enjoy sharing my...

...editor, I've become adept at identifying recurring issues in someone's writing and learned to be able to talk to someone about how to rewrite or revamp something instead of telling them what to change. When it comes to other subjects that aren't writing, my approach is focused more on getting the student to develop strategies to learn, process, and remember things rather than drill facts in their head. The key to studying isn't to spend...

...in a sixth grade classroom, and multi-grade level resource room in Michigan, I worked with students and parents to design individual goals and monitor progress to increase proficiency in language arts and math. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and specifically enjoy teaching reading, writing, history, and geography; however, I am most passionate about math, and helping students understand strategies and how they work. In my experience, it is when students recognize the underlying...

...a fourth-year medical student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Hispanic Studies while completing the pre-medicine science track and a minor in nutrition. I have extensive experience tutoring high 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...

...have had the chance to help students make remarkable advancements in both confidence and competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, Mandarin, and standardized test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for...

...both language and deep Literary Analysis, and am available for English Reading and Writing assistance, as well as general homework help in Humanities and Proofreading. My teaching philosophy highly emphasizes collaboration: we will work together to improve in areas that need strengthening. I also have helped students with study skills, brainstorming, outlining, revision, and grammar. Teaching Experience: -Trained and worked as an English Writing and Reading Skills Tutor -Experience as tutor for ELs -Was selected...

I am a senior at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY. My studies at Sarah Lawrence College and Oxford University have given me a love for the written word. I believe that writing is one of the most important skills that a person can have today. No matter the field, the ability to communicate clearly and compellingly is invaluable. In my tutoring, I focus on helping students identify...

...spent just enough time in Colorado to earn a degree in economics, magna cum laude. Since then, I have been working in a variety of capacities on ocean conservation and research programs.I have taught high school to college age students in an experiential education program since 2009. The program covered marine sciences, leadership, and seamanship. I am very experienced in working with teenagers and college students to have them meet a standard.

...Chemistry and Writing. Additionally, I will be tutoring for ACT prep. I took the test officially three times and was successful each time and believe that I can share effective tips on how to increase scores in each subject. In my free time, I like to play sports like football and basketball. I also like to read novels and poems. My favorites are by Kurt Vonnegut and Jack Kerouac. I am a strong believer in...

...in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is standardized testing. I love the look on a student's face when they realize that they don't have to be nervous about an exam - that it can actually be really fun if the questions are viewed as the simple patterns they really are. In my free time, I love watching movies, reading, swimming, and exploring the city. I also play in a weekly...

...for standardized tests I focus on taking practice exams and working with students on the areas they need the most help. Outside of school I enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, and cooking. I like to explore new ways of doing things and being outside. I like to try to strike a good balance between learning, working, and enjoying time by myself, as well as with friends and family. I am very organized, but have a rather...

...a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best, and inspired by the idea of recognizing the...

...a student at Northwestern University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be mutually...

...students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I...

...while developing the structure and strategies to turn goals into tangible reality. I also bring my yoga teacher background to the table, approaching my work with students as a holistic learning process. I've worked with college journalists and student leaders at Seattle Central Community College, high school poets at the Nova Project, and diverse adult writers at Bent Writing Institute. I tutor in the areas of College Essays, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Literature, Public...