Award-Winning History Tutors in Bartlett, TN

...University of Memphis. Education and community are passions of mine, and I strive to reignite a curiosity for knowledge in my students and peers. Notable positions I have held include a Success Coach for Peer Powera community centered non-profit whose goal is improving childhood education through involvement between local grade schools, universities, and corporationsand interestingly enough, a ballroom dance instructor. My academic strengths are fairly broad, with expertise in mathematics and standardized testing. A couple...

"The only purpose of education is to teach a student how to live his lifeby developing his mind and equipping him to deal with reality. The training he needs is theoretical, i.e., conceptual. He has to be taught to think, to understand, to integrate, to prove." -Ayn Rand

...results that are commensurate with your effort. That's where I come in! By attacking the problem from a place of understanding and with plenty of enthusiasm, I'll work with you or your student to nail that tough subject, write that perfect essay, or get those top scores. I believe all students are capable of understanding and progression, and that frequently the issue is not with the learner themselves, but the approach to learning. I sincerely...

...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 my free time I enjoy cooking, reading, music, walking my dogs, playing video games or going to sports events. I also enjoy golfing when the weather is nice....

...comes down to knowing what you want and then knowing how to get it. That's why I believe a tutor/teacher/coach 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...

...are tailored for each of my students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very thankful to have a...

...daily interaction with at-risk adolescents, my main duties as a counselor were to use creativity to teach necessary life skills and implement each boy's treatment plan to facilitate behavior modifications. Though these days were long and difficult, I gave it my all each as my boys had all been to court for criminal offenses; but were instead given a second chance. I wanted to make their new shot worth taking. I tailored my efforts to...

...disabilities and needs, therefore I am highly skilled in differentiated instructional methods.I enjoy providing tutoring services because it gives me the opportunity to work one on one with the student, helping to build their confidence and strengthen their skill sets. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, traveling and writing. I also enjoy sharing my traveling experiences with my students or suggesting a great book for them to read. This encourages my students to...

...how to be a great student and I can teach this to anyone that's willing to learn. You don't need to be intelligent to be a great student. You just need to be willing to take the time and work as 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....

Hey, I am Jay and I have lived in different countries in Latin America as a young adult including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Colombia and have mastered the language. Because I had to learn it at an older age rather than from birth I understand completely the struggles you may have while learning. Let me help you and make it fun!