Award-Winning History Tutors in Memphis, TN

Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.

...about creating engaging lessons that 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...

...subject matters at the elementary level, and would love to have the opportunity to tutor in Spanish as well. I am also available to offer test prep as well as Middle- and Upper Level Social Studies and History. Our responsibility as tutors is to allow our students to feel comfortable with us, and comfortable within the material. If our student is not achieving success within our system, we must react, taking a proactive stance to...

...recurring issues in someone's writing and learned to be able to talk to someone about how to rewrite or revamp something instead of telling them what to change. When it comes to other subjects that aren't writing, my approach is focused more on getting the student to develop strategies to learn, process, and remember things rather than drill facts in their head. The key to studying isn't to spend hours of time memorizing, it is...

I graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1979 with a BA in history and minor in English. I received a law degree from the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University) in 1982. I have studied European history independently for many years. I am involved in the independent film community and in the last three years have appeared in more than ten short films.

...history. I enjoy history from all time periods and countries and love to continually learn new information. All of my programs have given me a great deal of experience in culture, society and politics as well as technical writing. I always continue to research and write about history. I enjoy writing both creatively and technically as it is a form of communication and in such a fast paced world where communication is key. I believe...

...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 appreciate you taking the time to read my statement and letting me share a little about myself and...

Education is one of the keys toward having a fulfilling life. The effort that goes into it is recouped after it has grown with you. It gives you a foundation. It will be a part of your past and your personal history.

...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 become life long learners as well. When we strive to to become life long learners, the possibilities are...

...multi-grade level resource room in Michigan, I worked with students and parents to design individual goals and monitor progress to increase proficiency in language arts and math. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and specifically enjoy teaching reading, writing, history, and geography; however, I am most passionate about math, and helping students understand strategies and how they work. In my experience, it is when students recognize the underlying concepts that they enjoy math and...

...a great student. I know 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...

Hi! My name is Olympia. I am a 7th grade Social Studies Teacher in Memphis, TN. Along with teaching and tutoring, I love hanging out with my husband and my dog, Grady. Hope to work with you soon!

...rather the right way for THEM to do things. Our brains work differently, and we find the same right answers in different ways! Like your typical millennial, I enjoy traveling, but I've really made a full time life of it. Since college, I haven't lived in one place longer than 7 months. My seasonal homes have included Tennessee, North Carolina, California, Wyoming, South Africa, and the coast of Oregon. My primary recreational activity in all...

...working and applying it to your life. I was doubted in middle school and high school in even getting into college. I ended up doing fairly well on tests and got into a good college. I know what it's like being on both ends. Learning is about being open minded and realizing how much you don't know. With that attitude, work ethic and technique students can truly do better than they ever thought possible.... It's a...

I am a 24 year old senior at the University of Memphis. I am currently pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems. I have been blessed with great teachers throughout my academic career who have inspired me to share my learning with others.

...rewarding experience in the world. And it is. I love children, and I love learning. Why not put them together?? I am VERY passionate about teaching our babies the fundamentals that they need to further their education so that they can use it in the real world! So if you pick me, I can guarantee the best care and the best learning experience of a lifetime! I'm fun and spunky, but I'm also about my...

...second chance. I wanted to make their new shot worth taking. I tailored my efforts to match their needs that began to build rapport to reach them in ways that inspired increased their self-responsibility. Today, I appreciate that role because it reaffirmed my confidence to control any classroom amidst potential disruptions. Taken together, I have over five years of project management and data entry as a grant writer, editor, non-profit executive, mentor and graduate student...

I am student at Mississippi State University. I see my youth as an advantage as it allows me to connect more easily to students. My strongest subjects are history, Latin, and English, but I am proficient in many others.

...are capable of learning the basics if sufficient resources are provided, but they are all not capable of learning at the same speed. Students want to learn! I have to receive them where they are and move them. They'll have different issues that can prevent them from being able to accomplish the expectations of their grade level. All students do not learn the same way or at the same rate. Whether they're at grade level...

...level writing, Political Science, Government, English and even some public speaking for any students in Oral Comm classes. My papers in Comparative Politics have been acknowledged for their quality by top professors in their field. My specialization in undergraduate studies was Middle Eastern Political Systems and Democratization. I strive to put my students first and develop them as critical thinkers and life long learners. I really believe that my teaching can sharpen your skills and...