Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Alpharetta, GA

...SunTrust. Before banking, I was a middle grades math teacher with the Savannah Chatham County Public Schools. I taught gifted 7th and 8th graders. Furthermore, I was also a math teacher for our school's after school programs Twilight and 21st Century. During my time as a math teacher (2009 to 2012), I was the department grade level chair, and I led my grade level on student performances for quarterly assessments and the CRCT. Moreover, I...

...Using proven organizational techniques and reinforcement of certain study skills, I often saw marked improvement in the students I was helping after just a few sessions. I can appreciate the needs of parents as well. Being a parent myself, I am familiar with the struggles of keeping a student successful. I believe setting goals with the parents and the child early on will create a situation for the child to succeed. In my free time...

...State I worked as a student intern for two and half years, teaching in elementary classrooms and ESOL classes. I have worked with students of all backgrounds and learning styles, and I believe it is important to connect and relate to students in order for content to appeal to them. In my spare time I like to swim, play volleyball, draw, write, read, play card games, video games, and collect comic books.

...passion for learning and love to share that passion with others. This inspired me to begin a career in education. After studying at Emory University for several years, I transferred to Kennesaw State University to complete a 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...

...English at Clark Atlanta University and my MDiv at Interdenominational Theological Center. I am the author of six books, a folk artist, and a happily married mother. I am an advocate for education, a believer of promoting self-confidence and creativity within others, and a motivational enthusiast. My goal is to help enlighten students by instilling a love of learning that will foster future academic and lifelong success. I have a passion for education and helping...

...Science degree from Florida State University and a Master of Public Adminstration from Troy State University. I served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, with several assignments in training and education. I taught Advanced Radar Maintenance courses, Communication and was an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech. I'm currently working in Human Resouces for a Fortune 14 company and also have great experience in relating education to real-world business applications. My goal...

...and I believe that the greatest skill any of us learns is reading. I also have an ESOL endorsement and reading endorsement, both of which have given me additional resources and skills to help students learn to read and to love reading. I am a dedicated teacher who believes the key to teaching students is to instruct them in a way that best matches their learning style. I try to incorporate games, drama and hands...

...Georgia to obtain a specialist degree in mathematical education. I currently tutor elementary and middle grades math and reading, phonics, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I. I also have experience in different types of test prep such as SSAT and ISEE. My favorite subject to teach is math. I enjoy teaching math because of the challenge it presents to students who learn it and the teacher trying to instruct them. It allows for critical thinking and problem...

...a day. We enjoy going on long walks together (4-5 miles a day) and visiting different dog parks around the city. I am passionate about literature. I love reading anything and everything. I am currently the president of a book club. We have monthly meetings where we discuss our latest book club read and decide on the next month's venture. I love to cook and I also enjoy traveling. I was fortunate to take part...

...take a different approach from the major national test prep companies in that I recognize that each student is different and that no single method is best for all test-takers. Come test day, the most successful students will be those who have found ways to combine their own native strengths with an additional complement of of time-tested techniques learned through rigorous study. I enjoy helping my students find the approach that will allow them to...

...comfortable, and getting the most out of our sessions. With 1) ten years of writing experience at the college, graduate, and professional levels, and 2) a practiced background in teaching undergraduate university courses, I look forward to meeting all of your expectations of a superb tutor. A little more about me: In 2009, I earned my BA with honors at a Liberal Arts institution. Currently, I am a PhD Candidate working on my dissertation. When...

...or two on my list of heroes and now I would like to give back. I specialize in Spanish and Mathematics. I have taught Chess to kids both privately and at a summer camp and love working with people. I feel the most important part of tutoring is getting the student as involved and excited as possible. Outside of tutoring I love sports, music, movies, writing and just laughing - a lot. I look forward...

...for 5 months. A few years after that, I was presented with the opportunity to live in South Korea and teach English as a Second Language (ESL) for 5 years to students ranging from 3 year olds to adult business-people and everything in between. I prefer to focus on practical, conversational abilities for my students (rather than nit-picky grammar and memorization), but will be thrilled to help you achieve your goals no matter what they...

I am a graduate from Georgia State University where I received my Bachelors of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics. I have an outgoing personality and can explain hard problems in simple terms to will help my student retain the information easily. My hobbies include working on puzzles, playing Sudoku, and playing board games.

...inspired me to become a teacher. My education journey began in 2001 and I graduated in 2004 with a BA in Education and Interdisplinary Studies. My experience ranges from teaching Kindergarten, all the way up to 6th. I have tutored students in all subject areas, but enjoy tutoring Reading, Writing and Math. Watching students faces light up when achieving a goal is something I want each student to experience during every tutoring session. It is...

...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 way that is applicable and easily understandable. Music and English/Writing are my favorite subjects to tutor in, as they were my strongest subjects in school, and I also tutor in basic mathematics and enjoy helping...

...am comfortable tutoring in the core social sciences. Trained by Teach For America, I have taught 9th grade Biology in Georgia public schools. In college I tutored my peers in General, Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. I was a lab Teaching Assistant for Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. My experience also includes tutoring SAT, ACT, and SSAT test preparation, and high school science, math and English internationally. My teaching philosophy is that every student...

...University with a degree in Chemistry and often helped other students with subjects that were easy for me. I know it can be frustrating for students so helping them understand their subjects and gain confidence is what makes me like to tutor. I have also been a volunteer mentor/tutor here in Atlanta since I graduated college and look forward to helping more students. When I tutor, I am careful not to do the work for...

I went to Riverwood Charter School in Sandy Springs and while there focused on English, French, History and Art in the International Baccalaureate program. Now I'm majoring in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech and focusing more on sciences and math. I have a large range of experience in multiple subjects, including test preparation, science, and math- as well as ballet.

...at Georgia State University. I have experience working with elementary school students all the way up to seniors in high school. I also have experience working with special needs children. I really enjoy tutoring. Nothing makes me happier than being able to help a student improve their grades. I try my best to make the subject matter easier for my students to understand and break things down as to not confuse the student. In my...