Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Nashville, TN

...I currently teach courses in writing (both expository and creative), poetry and drama, cinema studies, and world literature. I also lead ACT prep courses for high school students every summer and give private guitar lessons. I foster a warm, friendly, student-centered learning environment that is positive, encouraging, and offers emotional security. My style is best described as kind, respectful, and upbeat. Student success is my #1 priority. Let me help you achieve your goals!

...in Middle Childhood Education. I am licensed in Ohio in grades 4-9 Math and ELA and I also have a Tennessee license in grades 6-10 Math and ELA. I love teaching both English and Math because they are so different! My teaching philosophy includes ensure that students obtain the skills they need to not only be successful in academics, but in every aspect of life. I'm passionate about helping students grow their confidence in their...

...focusing on English. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to use what I've learned to help struggling students. I see tutoring as a mutually beneficial relationship; my students can hone and strengthen their weak points, and I can hone my teaching skills and get more comfortable teaching in different ways, as every student is unique. I teach English as well as Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry. In my free time, I enjoy reading (fantasy is my...

...I dreamt of being a teacher when I went through some things my mom kept of my childhood; She kept an image I drew of myself that depicted me teaching in a classroom. It showed me that I felt, at that moment in my life, I had an important voice and wanted to share things with others. Thankfully, I feel that now too. Life took me where it wanted me, exactly where I wanted but...

...I started as a Music Teacher many years ago and when I came to the US, I got a Master's Degree in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, with concentration in Hispanic Language and Studies. I have taught Spanish for different ages and levels at different Colleges for the last 13 years. You can be confident that I know what I'm talking about when it comes to the Spanish language and Spanish and Latin American Culture.

...head tutor, and have since found that those skills have translated well to helping business students thrive at Varsity Tutors. While I also tutor other subjects including Spanish and College English, I have found working with professionals seeking designations or motivated college business students looking to get ahead to be a great fit for me. I now work in business development for a venture capital firm whose operators have created over $3.0B in exit value....

Recently graduated from Indiana University, I have earned a B.S. in Secondary Education for English Language Arts. During my student teaching experience, I taught freshmen and sophomore English classes, giving me hands-on experience in planning, instructing, and supporting students' literacy. I am passionate and eager to equip students with the literacy skills required for success inside and outside of the classroom!

...in Psychology and Inequality Studies and I plan on attending law school in the near future. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, playing professional volleyball in Peru and I have also been tutoring high school students in various subjects during the off season. I tutor a plethora of subjects; however, I would say I am most passionate about Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Spanish and English. I also enjoy helping students study for standardized tests such as...

...was on writing and literature, I took some math classes during my time at Belmont, and enjoy finding the way to the solution of an algebra problem. I also spent a summer in France, where I was enrolled in French language classes. After this experience, I can speak at a B2 (Upper Intermediate) level in the language. Ask me if I can help you shape up your essay, understand some tricky mathematical concepts, speak a...

...am endorsed in Biology, Psychology, History, Government, and English. Since graduating, I have started my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. I am most passionate about teaching History, Psychology, and Biology. I strongly believe in the right to education and that learning is the most important thing we can do in our lives. I feel honored whenever I can help a student reach their learning goals, whether big or small.

...I'm passionate about helping students unlock their potential and build confidence in their academic journey. I specialize in writing, study skills, organization, and career readiness all with a student-centered approach that makes learning feel relevant, achievable, and empowering. I've successfully supported students across all grade levels with everything from GED prep to writing assignments, helping them strengthen critical thinking and find their voice. My style is all about connection. I meet learners where they are,...

...in general, but my passion is for rock climbing. I also enjoy reading all kinds of literature and philosophy and cheering my kids on in their myriad sports and activities. My number one priority in teaching is to empower my students to understand how they learn best and what motivates them. I want my students to feel a passion for learning, even if they do not feel it for every subject. I have been told...

...in higher level math courses; I want to help make sure students grasp the content to the fullest extent. I also enjoy teaching writing as writing skills carry with us our whole lives, whether it be in an English class, college application essay, or a letter! I make it a priority to tutor from a place of patience and encouragement as I want to meet students where they are at to create a safe and...

I am driven by the philosophy to "seek not to become a person of success, but a person of value"(Albert Einstein) by helping others.... Knowledge is power, but the application of knowledge is more powerful.... Ask questions about his / her view on learning.... Teach him / her effectively.... Be accessible, engaged, continuously ask questions, and be knowledgeable about the appointed subject.... Differentiate instruction.... Help them to learn how to ask the right questions to understand...

...however, helping others reach their fullest potential is the greatest joy of all! As an educator, I know the importance of learning the components of writing in the early years. This impacts the proficiency throughout the educational process and beyond. When students don't have a solid foundation of understanding the three basic components of writing (1) mechanics and conventions of writing, (handwriting, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure),(2) content aspects of writing (conveying meaning, quality, and...

I really enjoy seeing people achieve their goals and do the amazing things that they're capable of.

...earned my Bachelor's in Asian Studies with a concentration in China and Mandarin Language. I spent six months in Kunming, China, which included one language-intensive semester with a Middlebury College program and two months of independent travel and research. I worked for three years as a Peer Writing Consultant at the Vanderbilt Writing Studio, where I met with undergraduate and graduate students one-on-one to help them improve their writing. Outside the classroom, I rebuild motorcycles,...

...I have experience working with students on reading fluency and comprehension specifically in exceptional education settings. I also have spent a significant amount of time in adult education working with English language learners to develop core literacy skills, with a special focus on grammar and reading comprehension. I fully believe that every person is capable of being successful in their educational goals if they are provided the right supports, and my primary goal here is...

Hello! My name is Lori Green, and I look forward to helping you! I have taught middle and high school English for over 20 years. I am a certified English teacher with a Bachelors Degree in English and Secondary Education, as well as a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I would be honored to help you reach your academic goals, feel more confident as a student, and be successful in all of your endeavors!

...and study skills. Writing is my specialty, and I especially like helping students learn new words and discover unexpected and exciting ways to use language - whether in English, or in French! I've also helped all three of my younger brothers complete their college applications - essays included! - and would be very interested in helping current juniors begin to think about their application processes, and helping current seniors with their applications.