Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Hendersonville, TN

...a teenager, I have worked with children in various capacities including teaching Sunday School. In spite of a fun personality (and being told I look much younger than my 40-some years) I am also skilled at keeping students on track and focused in order to make the most productive use of our time. Relevant skills and attributes include being easy to work with, reliable, friendly, patient and kind. I genuinely care about the individual learners...

...the students. My favorite subject to tutor is Elementary Math subjects, but I am happy to help with any of the other Elementary classes as well. I am able to break even the seemingly straightforward problems. Once the student and I have established a good foundation for concepts, I like to give them tips and shortcuts to make things even easier. I am familiar with traditional as well as common core math methods.... I would get...

I'm pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English at Vanderbilt University. I have been tutoring math since High School and have native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. I am dedicated to helping students explore the study methods that will fit their individual needs.

...traveled to Spain to teach English. With collegiate education and rapid assimilation, I now speak fluently. Additional teaching experiences included 6 months of teaching yoga to mostly older adults and piano to younger students. I find teaching extremely rewarding and fulfilling. I am creative and patient in crafting my approach for each student. I am upbeat, encouraging, and fun. I'll help you build the confidence and understanding needed to conquer your obstacles :) In my...

...tutored in just about all academic areas but my favorite is math and just about anything to do with numbers. My teaching philosophy is that the teacher serves as a guide while learning is primarily the work of the student. I take the tutoring approach of starting with the students strengths and building on them in order to apply them to their weaknesses. Outside of academia, I enjoy music, sports and pop culture.

...leading classes of up to 10 students of ages 6-12. I've been tutoring through Varsity for over a year, working with students of all ages and helping them with a wide variety of subjects. My strongest subjects to teach are science and math, and I also have a lot of experience helping students prepare for college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. Teaching is a highly rewarding experience for me. I understand that everyone...

...Nashville public schools, I've found that I have a knack for breaking down complex concepts to an easy-to-digest format that incorporates math and literature comprehension into real scientific problems. Fortunately, the more I learned about a subject matter, the easier it has been to find meaning and see how it fits into a bigger picture. I want to help you understand things in a big-picture way with real-life examples (usually in the hard sciences). This...

...began as a freshman in high school, by teaching ESL classes to students as young as first grade, to adults in their thirties and forties. In college, I began taking on the challenge of tutoring student athletes. Currently, I am involved in a volunteer program where I am tutoring and mentoring middle and high school students in the Waco area. I have always loved the challenge of helping a student overcome their obstacles, and have...

...math teacher is fundamental to my identity. The school where I teach is small enough that I teach almost every math class, and I have designed my own curriculum. This gives me a lot of opportunities to try out new and exciting ways to present information. Many of my students are non-traditional learners, whether they have learning differences, anxiety, ADHD, and/or are just outside-the-box thinkers. I have worked with math learners from elementary to high...

I believe that all people have the capacity to have a successful career in math, regardless of their prior experience. I have reached this assertion by being a middle school math teacher. I have worked with both special education and gifted students and I have seen both be curious, motivated and successful in math. I am so excited to focus in on one-on-one instruction at Varsity Tutors and I look forward to tutoring you!... I believe...

...now, that wasn't always the case and I am very sympathetic to students who find some subjects to be particularly taxing. I understand what it feels like to be frustrated and feel like you will never master a topic or subject. Whether you need help with Middle or High School classes, or are preparing to take the SAT, ACT, LSAT or GMAT, I would love to help you or your student achieve your academic goals.

...but not tell you what to see." I firmly believe that empowering students and giving them the tools to be successful on their own is the best gift they can receive. Most of my experience is in high school teaching; however, I have worked with students in early intervention, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school. I love math and English, but I have taught all subjects and am confident in all of the subjects...

...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 not working in the lumber department or heading the Kids Workshop at Home Depot I am normally at home watching my roommates two Blue Heeler dogs or am outside in a hammock enjoying life. If you are looking for a positive attitude, an environment where mistakes are...

...teacher for the past three years. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Major in History. I will be attending Lipscomb University starting the fall of 2015 to gain a Masters in Education. After college I served in the Peace Corps in the West African Country of Burkina Faso. I am extremely passionate about education. My favorite subjects are Math, Geography, and History. In my spare time I like to do fun outdoor activities,...

...data analysis. In addition, I have published a variety of publications in my field, and regularly write and edit federally-funded grants. I organize and run two academic journal clubs, one of which focuses on teaching the foundations of research and neuroscience to undergraduate college students. Beginning in 2014, I have continued to volunteer as a mentor to students interested in the applied sciences. Outside of work, I am a classically trained percussionist who enjoys biking,...

...then moved to Nigeria, where I taught second and third grade in an international school. After teaching in Nigeria for three years, I moved to Franklin, TN, where I have been teaching second grade for two years. I am passionate about intrinsically motivating my students to work hard and learn. I strive to make learning fun and interactive. To adjust to the specific needs of my students, I employ multiple methods of learning. I especially...

...rewarding nature of seeing students grow and overcome challenges to becoming successful in the classroom. My teaching philosophy is that all students have the capacity to learn. As an teacher, my teaching style reflects an awareness of the diverse learning needs of individual students and I strive to meet them where they are and provide appropriate learning tools to help them to get to where they need to be. Outside of teaching and tutoring I...

I am currently a first grade teacher, but I have experience with students in grades 1-8. I have experience with the Spanish language. I love helping a student connect with the content. I graduated from Mississippi State University for my undergrad degree, and I did my graduate work at Union University.