Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Marietta, GA

...language, science, etc. I also tutored at a facility for SAT and ACT. Throughout my high school, I took 16 AP classes, and I graduated with a 3.98/4.0 GPA, giving me a Magna Cum Laude Distinction and an AP Scholar with Distinction award. I participated in piano and dance, graduating with diplomas from both, and was involved in FBLA, BETA Club, Dance Team, ICE, ITAV, and much more. I also have graduated from Georgia Tech...

I am a writer and editor with a B.A. in English from Pomona College. I mostly enjoy tutoring English, but math and science come easily to me as well. I love helping students get the most from their education. That moment when the material finally connects is everything. Outside of academia, I enjoy making music, reading, and working on my novel.

...Visual learners are people who like to use pictures and images to further their understanding of something. Verbal learners work best with words, whether they be speech or writing. Kinesthetic learners take in knowledge by using their body and sense of touch. As a tutor, I hope to help you find which styles, or combination of styles, works best for you. This way, you know better how to study on your own, and you can...

...would be happy to pass along any tips and tricks I can to help students score higher. My specialty is in process of elimination and strategic guessing. Additionally, I have always been good with Mathematics and Spanish. I tutored my peers in Math throughout all of middle and high school. I love Spanish and studied it for seven years (up until mid-college). One high school sophomore I helped in Spanish raised her D+ to an...

...the National Park Service's Education program at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, where I led education programs for third-grade and sixth-grade students. I currently serve as a Substitute Teacher at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. In my free time I enjoy writing poetry, running, hiking, and spending time with friends. I approach teaching through a student-centered philosophy--I listen to students' perspectives and help to guide them (using their starting point) toward successful...

...and excited by my experience, and my self-confidence rose tremendously. The secret was the format of the education in Oxford. There, professors meet with their students one-on-one, and thus the students receive a uniquely personal education, tailored specifically to their particular needs. There were no massive classrooms full of forty or fifty kids who all have different educational needs; there was no comparing yourself to your peers; there was no discouragement when a teacher was...

...mind and knowledge- and love to share the process of learning with others! My preference is in-person tutoring as it provides the best setting to develop an effective tutoring relationship. I would love to help you or your child better understand and excel in a specific subject, but more importantly, help develop lifelong studying habits for the future! My Tutoring Maxim: 1) Never stop learning. 2) Struggling is the journey to learning. 3) Not knowing...

...enjoy tutoring because I love the material I teach. Making it understandable and easy for the student is my goal, no matter if the subject is Calculus, Chemistry, Spanish or English. I teach like I learn, step-by-step, and always thinking through the reasoning behind why something is the way it is. I tutor subjects in many different ways until it is understood well by the student. I look forward to working with you.... Start with the...

...and generating lists of potential institutions to apply to. I received a 35 on my ACT. In the past, I was a teacher's assistant at a home and school for severely autistic children ages 9-14, and worked on overcoming communicative barriers to foster interpersonal connections. I have also tutored multiple children with learning disabilities. In my experience, getting students engaged is just about finding the strategy that works best for them. That may mean we...

...comprehensive year of student teaching, which solidified my commitment to collaborative learning and student-centered instruction. Outside of traditional education settings, I have dedicated myself to teaching at my church's kids' studies for the past five years. This role has allowed me to foster spiritual and moral growth in children, alongside their academic development. It has been incredibly fulfilling to witness their holistic growth and to contribute to their educational journey. Central to my teaching philosophy...

...from Auburn University Montgomery, I taught English Composition and worked as a tutor in the Student Learning Center. I worked with traditional and non-traditional students in subject areas such as Basic College Writing, Introduction to Composition and Introduction to American Literature. While pursuing my Ph.D. in English from The University of Georgia, I taught courses in English Composition and American Literature and worked as a Writing tutor in the University Writing Center. As a Writing...

...high school grade levels. I possess outstanding verbal, written communication, research and critical thinking skills. I have proven ability to increase scores on standardized tests using best practices strategies. I promote high academic expectations to all students. I believe that all students can learn at their own pace with individualized instruction. I am strongly committed to the field of education and increasing student achievement. I look forward to working with each of you. Together, we...

...love and excitement for reading followed me into the classroom which allowed me to have great success with struggling readers. As a school counselor, I used bibliotherapy to help students see themselves in characters and learn strategies to overcome various obstacles. When I ran out of books with the topics needed, I wrote my own coping skills book for kids. I help students identifying their learning styles, study skills, and much more while understanding and...

...love these subjects the best because of my love to read and write daily. My next subject is social studies I love to learn about people, places, and events. My teaching philosophy is that all students can learn. This is why I have had special training to learn the best strategies to use to help my students master skills that are important in their content classes. I love using real life examples with my students...

...2 brothers.I have a cat named Missi. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz College with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and also hold a Master's degree in Reading and Literacy. I have extensive teaching experience and have taught and tutored Pre-school, Kindergarten, and Second, Fifth grade and college students. I also currently teach and advocate for minors on movies and TV shows. I have a passion for teaching and tutoring. My goal is to...

...two subjects for which I have an unabating passion. While in High School, I had a teacher that helped me find personal meaning within the poems and stories that we read, and that revelation has shaped the course of my life. I want to help other students find that personal connection in their studies, as I believe that is the key to learning. As a musician, I have played the Saxophone for thirteen years, studying...

...for elementary grades & very familiar with the Georgia Milestones Assessment. I have administered the assessment for the past 6 years. Although, I can tutor all elementary school subjects, I'm most passionate about tutoring Reading, Writing, phonics and anything ELA related. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in School Leadership. I will be thrilled to work with your child to help him/her reach their full academic potential during these...

...is Shakira Hightower. I have been an educator for over 20 years. I strongly believe in the potency of education. Not only is education a means to provide a tool kit for a career, it is a tool that can be used to create structures for understanding, improving, and adding to the world and it's paradigms. I hope that through my work as an education professional, I have inspired students to become thinkers and architects...

My goal is to help students be the best they can be no matter the circumstances!! Hard work will lead to great results!

I obtained my bachelors degree in Organizational Communication and a Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration. Basically, I love school. I am a published poet and often perform.