Award-Winning Geometry Tutors in Nashville, TN

...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 school in all areas of mathematics. My goal in life is to get previously frustrated or unhappy students to understand math and stop being so nervous about it. When I'm not striving towards that lofty goal, I'm trying to relax by doing yoga, reading novels, and eating lots of cupcakes.

...trigonometry, algebra, geometry) sciences (biological sciences, chemistry, physics) and English. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra because it is like a puzzle, and who does not like a good puzzle? My teaching philosophy consists of learning about the students' interests and providing a way to relate their interests into the work they are doing so it can be more meaningful to them. I have found that the more a subject means to a student...

...a great sense of satisfaction in helping those I tutor improve their grades, test scores, and overall understanding of the subjects I am teaching them. Not only do I focus on the subject matter being taught, but I also focus on helping students develop the study skills and habits that are imperative to success later in their academic careers. Through my four years of tutoring, I have developed the ability to mold my tutoring style...

I have done a lot of different jobs, but I've never found anything I like as much as helping students. I have a gift for explaining things in a way that anyone can easily understand. My students and I have fun but we get things done. I'm very easy to talk to, and I enjoy meeting new people, and discovering how I can help them!... First, I listen to the student to find out how I...

...Womans University in chemistry. I recently received a masters in Business Administration. My goal is to to stop at the obvious but go beyond. I plan to do this by utilizing my degrees to the ultimate potential. I want to portray this potential to my students as well and show them we can accomplish it together. Everyone has obstacles, so why not overcome it with just a push. You can accomplish anything.... One who teaches someone...

...frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can...

...improve my ability to articulate concepts to other students. During my time in high school, I took numerous AP examinations, PSAT, SAT and ACT. I also participated in test prep courses which gave me insight into standardized test taking techniques for success. Moreover, my educational and work experience with younger students, professors and peers have instilled in me the leadership, communication and organization skills necessary to improve any student’s performance in their desired academic area.

...I enjoy learning 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...

...elementary school teacher and I have been tutoring for the past year. I got my BA in Music Education from Seattle Pacific University and worked for 2 years in Highline School District. I am also pursuing my Masters of Divinity. I have focused on ELL/ESL tutoring, but I have tutored in a variety of subjects already. I love watching students improve on their subjects while working hard to achieve their academic goals. My teaching styles...

...objective and visions are made a reality. I was born in Bogota, Colombia where I lived a few short years before moving to Miami, Florida. It was here, on the beaches, where I grew up. It was also here where I met my future wife, Savannah, in High school. During those formative years I knew I wanted to take my love for coaching and educating further and moved to Chicago Illinois to begin my undergrad...

...the pre-medicine track. After tutoring Science Olympiad students in high school, I have learned to understand the material from a students' perspective. I try to anticipate the types of questions a student might have, and answer them to the best of my abilities. I also try to teach the same material using different learning styles to make sure my students fully understand the concepts. I like to play Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee during my free...

My goal as a tutor is to impart relevant knowledge and skill sets in an effective manner so as to enable the pupil to absorb the important concepts and utilize them appropriately.

...a bachelor's and master's degree in mathematics. Before entering university, I studied mathematics at a mathematical school. My tutoring career began almost 30 years ago, since then I have managed to help many people reach their full potential in this subject. I used to teach math for high school students and college students. Now I teach math to adults in two colleges. I know how to make this subject interesting using modern resources and materials....

...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, such as,...

I believe all students can learn, it just takes the teacher and tutor to find how that student can best understand the content given to them. That's my goal with working through Varsity Tutors, to find that place of understanding with students to help them connect with the content they're learning.... My teaching philosophy is that every student can learn. We as tutors have a great opportunity to find the right method to engage a student...

...the semester, and even over the course of a session. After I began teaching, I found students certainly benefit from a skilled and committed teacher. But not nearly as much as they can from a skilled tutor. The content knowledge and methods of teaching skills / content can be focused to meet the individual student in a way that it simply can't in a full classroom. Guiding the student to their own "light bulb" moment...

...the city of Nashville as an Aerospace Engineer. I am very excited for the opportunity to work with motivated students who strive to improve their skills in mathematics, science, or standardized testing. I work hard to keep tutoring sessions organized, and drive interactive lesson plans that engage the students in cooperative problem solving. I am particularly passionate about physics and mathematics (through integral calculus), and would be thrilled for the opportunity to help others understand...

...towards obtaining a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting. Ever since my early high school years, I have had a knack for and a passion to help others learn. I 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...

I have always wanted to be a teacher, and to get first hand one on one experience, I thought hey why not become a tutor to see if this is what I really want to do. ... To help students become better learners so that they can one day impact the world.... I would get to know the student, figure out what they like to do when learning and what helps them best.... I would help...

...teaching when I can watch my students have the "a-ha!" moment when they finally understand something. It gives me both joy that I was able to help them and joy that they were able to succeed. I know what it is like to work hard through problems and I know what it is like to get frustrated with them. From this, I have found I am able to relate to my students and really recognize...