Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Smyrna, GA

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...Music Therapy because it combined my love for music and helping others. As a music therapist, I have had many diverse experiences that shape the way I interact with others that transfer naturally to tutoring. I enjoy finding common ground with individuals and using that as a tool to teach by reframing material in a...

...poetry and religions. I have an extensive background in writing that includes long essays and creative pieces. I also grew up speaking some Spanish at home, as well as taking over ten years of Spanish classes in school. I hope to become totally fluent someday, so I sharpen my skills with DuoLingo daily. Writing is...

...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 School's Generation Infocus after-school...

...I have also coached students for the GRE, SAT, and ACT. Teaching has always been a passion of mine. I am a kind and patient tutor, able to assess strengths and weaknesses of a student quickly and motivating them with useful tools wherever needed in addition to helping to implement effective test taking strategies.... My teaching philosophy is to always be kind, funny and understanding. I feel that these three attributes can take one far in...

...and utilize questions, examples, and repetition to build confidence and retention. When I'm not spending time tutoring, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, visiting new restaurants, and seeing new sights around Atlanta. I am applying for residency in obstetrics and gynecology and internal medicine and hope to start my training in July of 2015!

I recently finished my PhD in English at the University of California, where I taught undergraduate seminars English and American literature, academic writing, and American history. Before that, I completed my MA in library science at the...... One exercise that I like to do with all new students is a short writing project: I ask students to write about one personal attribute that they are proud of (smart, hardworking, etc.). The project helps students think of...

...I worked with urban youth from a low-income neighborhood in the largest city in Ecuador. My projects included designing and implementing an internship program to promote leadership skills among young women aged 14-16; designing a curriculum and teaching natural science classes to 30 elementary and junior high students; and working with over 200 students at...

...to understand each of my students as a unique individual, allowing me to 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...

...a graduate from the University of Georgia with a BA in English Literature. I have previously volunteered as a tutor for young Spanish speaking students in Athens, Georgia and recently returned from a year-long ESL teaching position in South Korea. I love to read and hike, and am currently studying German in my free time.

...a concept. Outside of academia, I work with an animal rescue and service dog training program. I take part in the rehabilitation process for dogs who need to learn how to live in a home, and I assist in training the service dogs. As the Director for Public Relations for the branch, I also oversee...

...writing are not mysterious talents that you either have or you don'tinstead, I believe anyone can become a better interpreter of literature and a better writer with practice and encouragement. In my free time, I enjoy walking my dog, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, going to art museums, and catching up on "Game...

...a B.S. in Management with a Certificate in Marketing from Georgia Tech, where I was in the Co-op Program and the Honors Program. I sing and play the Flute. I grew up playing softball, and also played lacrosse and tennis. I am a huge football fan. I love to travel and have traveled extensively in...

...Spanish and love to learn many languages. I have taken courses in Japanese, Korean, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese. I am constantly teaching myself new things, whether it be computer programming, piano, or a foreign language. I understand how I learn the best, and, as a special educator, I understand how even the most challenged student...

...I tutor a range of subjects, I truly enjoy helping students improve upon their reading comprehension and analytical writing proficiency. Writing is about effective communication more than a flashy vocabulary, about recognizing your literary audience and tailoring your efforts accordingly. The son of an elementary school teacher, I have helped 4th graders structure paragraphs, 9th...

...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...

...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.

...degree in Middle Grades Education. While my academic focus has been on social studies and language arts for middle school students, I also enjoy teaching science and art. While tutoring, I maintain a positive, authoritative demeanor and engage students using research-proven motivation techniques. I have worked as a substitute teacher and tutor for several years...

...for college admissions essays. Back in my student days, I studied like a maniac and took more standardized tests than I care to remember. As a result, I was admitted to UChicago for undergrad and to Yale for my Ph.D. I'll be happy to pass on all of my study and test taking strategies to...

...state of Georgia. I tutor History, English, and writing. I can aid students in preparing for SAT and ACT verbal sections as well as any topical AP exams, having taken many of them myself. I can help students of any level of proficiency take their writing to the next level, from those who struggle with...