Award-Winning English Tutors in Memphis, TN

...with students on their writing, both personally and professionally. I believe that everybody has the potential the be a great writer. I also believe that everyone has the potential to generate great ideas. Some people just have trouble executing and organizing those ideas on paper. I like to help both with generating ideas and executing them on paper. I tutor with all forms of writing. I really enjoy tutoring for composition papers, literature analysis, and...

...child has the ability to succeed with practice and positive encouragement. I have experience tutoring elementary math, English, language arts, writing, and some middle school math. My philosophy of teaching and tutoring is meeting students where they are and unpacking the meaning of a problem before we attempt to solve it. That way students deeply understand what is being asked, which will set them up to successfully answer with a strategy they know works.

Currently, I am an English as a Second Language teacher. I have taught adults and students in K12. I am very passionate about quality education for all students. During my free time, I like to watch Netflix or TED Talks. I also like to volunteer with local organizations and thrift shop.

...It is always my duty to create an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. I include interesting learning activities into my lessons that grab the attention of the learners and inspire them to learn. I like for the students I encounter to explore meaning, engage in critical thinking, and conduct their own experiences. My ultimate goal is to improve student achievement with a quality of instruction that prepares students to influence the future.... My approach to...

...learn best when taught how to teach themselves. When students learn how to research and solve their own problems the world really opens up to them. I enjoy Role-Playing Games, Art, Video Games, Movies, Painting, Podcasts, Books, Comics. I love playing with different mediums and seeing what kind of things I can create. I think the role of self-expression in the individual is amazingly important. I have tutored Math and Art before mostly. I have...

I enjoy working with students. My goal is to assist students in becoming productive members of society. I believe that all students can learn regardless of their race, social status or backgrounds.

...curiosity for the subject matter. Through personalized lesson plans, tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, I strive to make learning enjoyable and relevant. By connecting concepts to real-life applications and fostering a sense of enthusiasm, I inspire my students to become active learners who can independently explore and excel in their academic pursuits. In addition to subject-specific expertise, I am dedicated to helping students develop essential study skills and organizational strategies that...

...Fitness Management. Since graduation, I have taught on the secondary and elementary school levels, coached track and cross country, and trained athletes and people of all ages. Throughout my teaching career I tutored students in person and online helping them with standardized test preparation and current courses they were taking. I recently retired from a 25 year teaching and coaching career and love being able to continue teaching and helping others through Varsity Tutors.

...long division in 4th grade to taking calculus and trigonometry at a college while still in high school. Although I am a Chemistry teacher, we all know Chemistry is at least half math as my students continually remind me. I'm a certified Chemistry teacher and have taught Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physical Science, and Computer Science for the past 2+ years. During the past two years I've attended multiple professional development seminars on tutoring...

...for 10 years. During that time, I taught Reading, Writing, English, Social Studies, and Science. I spent most of my years teaching 4th and 5th graders. I was also a test preparer and tutor for Sylvan Learning Center. Additionally, I have taken some ESL classes and taught a couple of ESL Summer School Classes. Teaching has always been important to me. I taught Sunday School with my mother at a young age. As an Educator....

...in Memphis, TN. I would love to tutor students along the way on whichever path they may be headed on. My focus in tutoring is based on making sure the student feels comfortable and understood as they are working hard towards understanding, memorizing, and applying concepts. I employ this workflow (understanding --> memorizing --> applying) in my daily life as well as I learn concepts for medical school and would love to share it with...

...knew I wanted to work with middle school students and I knew I wanted to teach history. I have a passion for the subject and I believe I do a good job of sharing my enthusiasm for it with my students. It's always wonderful to hear a student tell me how much they enjoyed my class despite having never enjoyed history before. Currently, I teach 8th grade, but I also work closely with 6th graders...

...K-8 classrooms to ESL instruction, both domestically and internationally. Holding a TEFL certification, I have had the privilege of teaching in Syria and Egypt, as well as working with Chinese students in an online setting. My passion lies in fostering a profound understanding of the English languageits grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Equally, I thrive on helping students develop their unique writing voices, guiding them to express themselves confidently through essay writing. I believe that education...

I graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1979 with a BA in history and minor in English. I received a law degree from the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University) in 1982. I have studied European history independently for many years. I am involved in the independent film community and in the last three years have appeared in more than ten short films.

...hard as it takes to achieve your goals. I'm confident that most people can learn anything they need to learn as long as they understand how to learn and how to take a test. If you know this, then you can learn anything and learn it in a smart and efficient way. As a student, and a tutor, I can share my knowledge and experience with you in order to achieve the success that you...

...something as simple as having it explained in a simpler way. Simply learning how to wade through a professors jargon can do wonders for a student. In the end, the goal of my tutoring is to provide outstanding service, but most importantly, I want students to leave my lessons feeling excited and encouraged to learn more, willing to push themselves harder. I want people to learn how they can do better just by believing in...

...can be so important. They have been there themselves and want to pass on their knowledge and experience. If you can become clear on those two things, the learning and growth will come. It will come even faster with personalizing your working and applying it to your life. I was doubted in middle school and high school in even getting into college. I ended up doing fairly well on tests and got into a good...

I am a caring instructor who is dedicated to helping each and every student reach his or her full potential, regardless of academic challenges. I am creative and have the ability to use real world problems, technology and projects to facilitate multiple intelligences. I am a compassionate person who takes the time to get to know students as individuals; I will strive to foster strong relationships with my students.

Hello students! I am a excited for the opportunity to conquer your educational goals with you. My areas of expertise include composition and rhetoric (both MLA and APA formats), such as creative writing, editing, and grammar. I can also aid in classes pertaining to art and theatre, and am skilled in other more niche subjects including marketing, graphic design and photography.

Hey! My name is Natalie Wakelin and I am a Sophomore at Rhodes College majoring in Environmental Science. I can tutor K-12 math, science, reading, and writing. I have completed extensive coursework in these areas, and I am excited about the opportunity to help you! I take time to understand your strengths, and we can tailor sessions to your needs! Please contact me to set up an appointment that is convenient for you!