Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Memphis, TN

...of experience in k-5th grade all subjects. I am currently moving to 6th grade special education and I'm so excited to start my journey there with the pre-teens:) I always knew I'd be in education, no matter how many times I changed my major. Both parents are teachers and they taught me that enabling children to learn is the most rewarding experience in the world. And it is. I love children, and I love learning....

...the position personally satisfying and beneficial to the students I work with. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love organizing work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I've worked as a teacher for several years across a range of subjects, with...

I am a graduate of Lipscomb University, specializing in Spanish, English, History, and some Math instruction. I majored in Spanish so I am fluent.

"People do not care how much you know till they know how much you care." I believe that we not only have the obligation to impart knowledge, but also show we care about the student's future. Every student has the potential to do great things. We as teachers have to find the way to bring that out. By differentiating our instruction based on the student's need, we can help each one be successful in education...

...was in literature my favorite area to tutor would be in any literature related assignment. Whether it be for reading comprehension, critical reading, or for research purposes. I believe education is very important and should not be taken for granted. The choices you make in a 4-8 year period greatly influence the rest of your life and getting a strong and well-rounded education helps set-up for future success. My spare time is generally filled with...

A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Virginia, I am a certified foreign language teacher with twenty years of experience teaching Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English. I specialize in Spanish 1, 2, and 3 and helping students navigate the college application process and helping them edit and polish their application essays.

...at getting good results with my students. I have helped them improve their writing skills in ways that they never thought possible. I am an empathetic and active listener who helped them turn their thoughts and ideas into exceptional writing material. I used a step by step method by starting with writing a good topic sentence and a solid paragraph and then leading into the parts of an essay. I also had them write for...

...science, leading to my recommendation to serve as an Introductory Biology Teaching Assistant for three years at my undergraduate institution. My passion for the areas of Science, English, and Math are reflected in my tutoring experiences. I have developed a variety of techniques to tackle each of these challenging and very different subjects, and I find that my students enjoy the tools I use to help them understand difficult concepts in a more relatable manner!...

I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds on writing, reading, humanities, and test preparation. I'm a PhD student in Modern European History at Rutgers University, and I recently did an exchange year at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris. I have 8 years of experiencing in tutoring and previously worked for the Educational Testing Service in test development for the SAT, PSAT and pre-AP English exams.

Stories define us. They make us come alive. They rattle us, inspire us, scare the *&a$p;^%! out of us, and lead us toward deeper understanding of one another. I love stories, words, writing -- and sharing them with my students.

...believe that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn and is entitled to a safe and fun learning experience. As an educator I will strive to create a safe and fun learning environment while still meeting the requirements of the state of Tennessee. Three elements I find beneficial in my classroom are, (1) The teacher acting as a guide, (2) allowing the child's natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, and (3) promoting respect for...

...different forms of writing, not just short fiction. I gain great satisfaction helping people who are struggling with a task or a concept overcome said struggle -- this has led me down the path to becoming a teacher, and I feel that it would also serve to make me a great tutor. I have an abundance of patience, and I can accommodate all kinds of learner types -- I am not the kind of tutor...

I am a teacher at a local high school. I teach ACT Prep and Intro to Theatre. I majored in English and Communications in college. I love reading, creative writing, and compiling evidence for debates. I am happiest when I am reading or writing.

...I am Dr. Deborah Williams and I am excited about the opportunity to assist you in achieving your educational goals. I am a seasoned academic learning specialist with many years of experience in working with students of various age ranges and in a diverse list of subject areas. It is my goal to empower students to become strong independent learners who work hard to overcome their academic challenges. We will become partners in your success....

...in teachNOLA as a teaching fellow and gained more experience by working as a middle school ELA teacher. Prior to coming to Korea, I worked within the Jefferson Parish school district. My daily teaching routine included providing young scholars with ELA instruction, providing academic support to 8th grade special needs students and developing lesson plans that suit the needs of my students. Currently, I am working for Chungdahm Learning Institute. Here I take on the...

...research and working to develop more rigorous curricula and programs for schools. I did my post-graduate work at Vanderbilt University with a focus on educational neuroscience. I am a proud member of the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), MENSA for Intellectual Advancement, and the University of Tennessee Alumnae Association. I also have a background in Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish. I would be honored to assist in any way. Working together, we can get...

...joined Teach for America in Memphis where I taught in public schools for two years. I am a state-certified teacher who has experience in public, charter, and private schools. I have elementary and middle certifications, as well as certifications to teach history and English at the high school level. I have also undergone numerous trainings in teaching both common core math and Language arts. Passionate about educating kids, I understand the individuality of every child...

...PreK-4 to high school reading, study skills, and English to elementary gifted students. I have the most fun tutoring elementary language arts because I love children's literature and imaginative writing. My Bachelor of Science degree was in elementary education at the University of Tennessee. My Masters in Education Administration was at the University of Memphis. Outside of teaching I have many interests such as reading, sports, sewing, gardening, art, Bible study, and flying.

I am currently an elementary school teacher. I have been teaching for 12 years and I am passionate about helping students improve in all academic subjects. I am confident that my passion and experiences are the qualities you are looking for at Varsity Tutors.

...of communication and in such a fast paced world where communication is key. I believe that the written word is the strongest form of communication and continuing to practice it can only help me to achieve my goals. I always enjoyed reading and literature and continue to work in this area of education as well. Along with history and literature I continually maintain my love for math and equations whenever I get the chance. In...