Award-Winning History Tutors in Nashville, TN

...clerkship with the Arizona Supreme Court. A large part of my success academically has been the product of great tutors and mentors along the way, so I am excited about the opportunity to tutor in a broad range of subjects. When I'm not working, I'm busy traveling and watching sports. I'm also a bit of an extreme sports fanatic. I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your academic goals!... Each individual has a unique learning style, so it's about finding what works best to achieve maximum results!

I graduated from Vanderbilt University with Honors, and 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...

I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt majoring in Child Development at the Peabody College of Education! I am passionate about teaching and learning. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland and have been tutoring since my freshman year in high school! ... One of my favorite quotations about teaching by one of my idols, George Morris, says that if someone does not understand, "you either asked the wrong question, or you asked the question wrong." Although George Morris is referring to teaching horseback riding in this quotation, it deeply resonates with me for teaching academics. I strongly believe that the way that teachers frame lessons and questions is extremely powerful. I also believe in being critical of the way I ask questions and explain things to students.

I have been a middle school math teacher for the past three years. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Major in History. I will be attending Lipscomb University starting the fall of 2015 to gain a Masters in Education. After college I served in the Peace Corps in the West African Country of Burkina Faso. I am extremely passionate about education. My favorite subjects are Math, Geography, and History. In my spare time...

...and I will adapt my teaching style to each student's needs. I will help them set tangible goals that they can work towards so that they can achieve success and I will be there to help them along the way. About me: I am currently a junior at the University of Central Florida where I am pursuing a degree in economics. I went to high school in Miami, Fl, and before that I lived and...

A motivated, diverse, and learned individual with a vibrant passion for study, research, and preservation of historical events cultivated by a diverse ancestry rooted deeply in Texas, Southern, and American history. Particular expertise in American and European history, Political Science and International Studies along with a command of the written and spoken French language. Extensive experience in the IT industry working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals... My teaching philosophy is to cater to the individual student. Everyone learns differently, so it is important to be dynamic and utilize methods that the student will benefit from.

...in their thirties and forties. In college, I began taking on the challenge of tutoring student athletes. Currently, I am involved in a volunteer program where I am tutoring and mentoring middle and high school students in the Waco area. I have always loved the challenge of helping a student overcome their obstacles, and have enjoyed seeing former students currently thrive in and enjoy the subjects in which they struggled the most.

A love of teaching and helping others should go hand in hand. My mission is to assist others in their own learning. With over 30 years experience to draw from, I feel that I have much to offer to a variety of learning styles, grade levels, and advanced learning situations.

...My passion for being a student is reflected in my continuing education in the past year out of school. I am consistently reading, writing, and critically engaging in the world around me. I believe each student is capable of not only being successful in school, but enjoying their education. As a tutor, my mission is to inspire, encourage, and directly contribute to the progression and achievement of each student's goals. My passion for scholarly exploration...

I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for History by breaking down information in a relatable way that students can understand. I am a recent graduate of Cumberland University with a double major in history and education. I have tutored for years with students ranging from middle school through college level. I believe that every student has the ability to learn history. I look forward to working with you and making history come alive!

...passionate about intrinsically motivating my students to work hard and learn. I strive to make learning fun and interactive. To adjust to the specific needs of my students, I employ multiple methods of learning. I especially enjoy working with elementary students in any subject that they are struggling with. For the middle school and high school ages, I enjoy tutoring in: history, geography, and public speaking. When I am not working I enjoy the outdoors,...

I have a bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Anthropology, and I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. I love trying to understand the context of the people in history by attempting to see through their eyes. Culture and geography work hand in hand with history to provide insight into that context.... I want to understand who they are. What are their interests, learning styles, personality, and goals for our sessions? What about the subject do they like, and what about the subject gives them trouble?

...Grad School, I graduated in 3 years from the University of Central Florida. While I enjoy learning now, that wasn't always the case and I am very sympathetic to students who find some subjects to be particularly taxing. I understand what it feels like to be frustrated and feel like you will never master a topic or subject. Whether you need help with Middle or High School classes, or are preparing to take the SAT,...

...learning," while they displayed a "joy for teaching." Though I struggled academically in the early grades, they modeled a 'desire to try," which resulted in the "momentum" that helped me intentionally reach learning goals. My mother and grandmother, who were not teachers, fostered my character learning experience. Though my grandmother did not attend school past the third grade, she helped me make the wise decision to follow directions. Mother taught me how trusting relationships within...

I am a certified and licensed K-8th grade teacher. I like working with all ages and have a passion for teaching. I enjoy watching my students learn new things and develop skills to become a life-long-learner.

My personal mission is to get students at the level they want to be in whatever subject they are struggling with so that their future opportunities are open and limitless. I used to struggle with learning materials on my own. What I found out was that having someone else to talk over materials made me feel not only more confident, but I also had a lot more fun learning. I wish to impart the same...

...have also had significant experience editing and developing high school level writing. In addition to reading and writing I excel at tutoring in subjects such as American and World History, Social Studies, English, and American Literature. I grew up as the oldest of four boys and know what it take to not only engage and interest a student but also promote continued development on their own. I choose to tutor because I appreciate all that...

...inform me on the goals to work toward. I am a native Tennessean from a town in northwest Tennessee called Troy. I graduated from Lipscomb University with a double major in Communications and Spanish in 2013. I have lived in Honduras and Paraguay and made many trips to Mexico, and I am fluent in Spanish and teaching both the language and culture. I have worked in several middle and high schools throughout Nashville tutoring in...

...at the local community college. I participated in just about every extra curricular available, including National Honor Society (President), yearbook, volleyball, and I held down a part time job at a coffee shop. I graduated with a 4.25 GPA and went on to obtain my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and French after four years at UNC-Wilmington. I had the pleasure of spending one spring semester in Paris with ma mre d'accueil, Catherine and left dreaming...

...a love of reading in each student. I have also been very successful at increasing state assessment scores because I align my questioning with the questioning that students will see on common core state assessments. I am was chosen as, and am currently, a Turn-around teacher in my school district. I work as a teacher in a low-performing, priority school, to increase assessment scores. I look forward to watching you or your child grow as...