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

My original experience in tutoring comes from my friends and family asking me for help with their math assignments. Currently, I attend Georgia Tech and am a math tutor. I also tutor beginner's Latin and test preparation. Besides tutoring, I am interested in horseback riding, photography and being outdoors.

...in Environmental Health. For six years I have worked with students from elementary to high school in writing and math. My favorite subject to teach is algebra and any science subjects because I am passionate about these areas. My teaching philosophy is to get the students to understand and appreciate the subjects they are learning....

...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...

...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...

...graduated from a great college, and it was absolutely the most transformative experience of my life. I would like to help other students have similar experiences. I want to help your student make the best grades and test scores that they can, so they can go to any school that fits them. I was Salutatorian,...

...try to think of problems and examples that students can relate to and that will benefit them as opposed to outdated and uninteresting examples. I will work as hard as the student, but as such I expect my students to work hard or else they will not see results. Though I think students are responsible...

...M.Ed from the University of Georgia in Educational Administration and Policy. I grew up in Indiana, and moved to Georgia about six years ago. I enjoy running, playing guitar, and watching sports. I have taught fifth and sixth grades, and have helped tutor students from third to fifth grade. I enjoy working with students, and...

...variety of information. I have tutored one-on-one for 3 of those 6 years, and enjoy the experience of working individually with students and seeing their progress in the classroom. Making math enjoyable by relating the subject to students' everyday lives is something that I strive to do with both the students I teach and those...

...non-academic settings, including extra-curricular activities, outdoor camps, and the classroom. Having taught four years in a metro-Atlanta school district, I have first-hand professional experience educating elementary school students. I am certified in elementary education K-5 as well as special education K-12. As a special education teacher, I worked in the general classroom setting with all...

...acquaintances have told me on numerous occasions that I would be a great teacher. I've spent my entire career in private industry as both an individual contributor and a manager. Curiosity about a wide variety of subjects has been a part of my life throughout adulthood. While commuting to work, I listened to over 75...

...earn a BS in Mathematics, with a minor in Physics. I mold my instruction behind that of my high school Calculus teacher. His approach was rooted in the following question: "What does this have to do with what I already know?" This approach helps me lead my students to probe their minds for their current...

...firm believer in positive reinforcement and am constantly encouraging my students throughout my lessons. I believe that education should be a positive experience for all involved. Outside of school I have many different hobbies and interests. I have an energetic Brittany Spaniel, Poppy. Poppy keeps me entertained 24 hours a day. We enjoy...

...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...

...and post-secondary education. My experience is diversified. I have worked both in urban and suburban settings, public and charter schools, and with students ranging in ability from gifted to special needs. I am committed to maintaining a thorough knowledge of instructional standards, practices, and methodologies for the education of children. My passion is helping students....

...gaps in knowledge so that they too can understand the concepts. My favorite ways to learn something are to see examples in real applications and to see analogies in the world around me. Of course, everyone is not like me, so I strive to figure out what works for other students, even if they don't...

...curriculum for middle school girls. Learning was very active and hands on. One of the primary goals of my teaching style is to try to go beyond the textbook and create analogies that help to make difficult material less abstract. I aspire to be a physical therapist since I will be able to combine my...

...who were underachievers drawn by the lures of the streets. These youths in particular led me to complete a masters degree in Business Administration. For a number of years I have been an entrepreneur, so I know firsthand what it takes to succeed in the marketplace. To that end I have developed career awareness and...

...creating new math challenges to extend learning for gifted students. I enjoy the entire learning process, so I am able to tutor all subject areas, but I especially love helping students with English and Language Arts. Reading and writing skills are the foundation for effective communication, which is an essential skill in today's world, so...

...students and excel at explaining difficult topics in terms that anyone can understand. I love the sciences and hold a BS in Biochemistry from Northeastern University and an MS in Biology from Georgia Tech. I have been a successful mentor to both high school and college students, and know I can make learning fun for...

...I worked with Emory Reads, a program that sends university students to local elementary schools to tutor the children mostly in math and science subjects. Other than SAT prep, I am skilled in SAT subject tests such as Math 2 and Chinese with Listening as well as ACT, and biology. In my spare time I...