Award-Winning Languages 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.

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.

I have taught Spanish for 29 years at some of the top independent schools in Virginia and Tennessee. An unabashed hispanophile, I have lived and studied in Madrid and have traveled extensively throughout Latin America.

Sharing my knowledge and experience with others in return for additional learning experiences and new connections.

...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 very thankful to...

...degree at the University of Pennsylvania have strengthened my passion for education and teaching foreign languages. As a Fulbright alumnus and Ivy graduate, I understand the need of instructing students not only with knowledge but also with the pertinent skills and dispositions to succeed in today's world. World culture and foreign languages are often displaced in today's classroom. I have also had the opportunity to teach in Nice, France. I worked in two high schools...

...my ability to make lasting connections with my students, which only help make their learning more personal and more important. I also have written for several print publications in college and in internships, so my proofreading skills are strong and ideal for any type of writing. I have four years of public speaking experience, through which I have received state-level recognition. I am excited to hear from you and help you love reading and writing...

...they work through the material. When they make mistakes, tutors should correct them, but, more importantly, they should also help the student understand why the mistake happened. The goal of a tutoring session is not to just complete the work -- many assignments are lengthy, and in many cases, completing the entire assignment with a tutor is expensive and a waste of time. Instead, tutoring sessions should focus on leaving the student with the tools...

...way on whichever path they may be headed on. My focus in tutoring is based on making sure the student feels comfortable and understood as they are working hard towards understanding, memorizing, and applying concepts. I employ this workflow (understanding --> memorizing --> applying) in my daily life as well as I learn concepts for medical school and would love to share it with students. I am an avid flash card user as this has...

...The College of Arts and Sciences. I am also a member of the national honor society, Phi Kappa Phi. I am now working towards my Master of Arts in English Literature and a graduate certificate in Women's and Gender Studies with plans to complete a graduate certificate in Autism Studies as well. I believe everyone deserves access to a meaningful education and I know that not everyone thrives with the same teaching methods or paces....

I am a student at Tulane University majoring in Economics and Neuroscience and president of Tulane's multicultural council. I am interested in behavioral economics, neurobiology, and soccer! I can tutor economics, calculus, french, and most history subjects. I am very passionate about helping students learn topics fully, and going at their own pace so that they aren't left behind.

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

...practice, and practice. Not book exercises or random sentences: I'm going to show you to use your language to paint your world in a new light and make you THINK. Think of it like this: No more "Pedro went to the store at 3:00 PM." I'm going to make you think - "Why did Pedro go to the store? What was he wearing? Would he had done the same thing if it was 3:00 AM?...

...We are all individuals and we learn in various ways. As a tutor, I get to know my students personally and I help them to apply what they already know to what they are learning to augment their understanding. I also show them how what they are learning is applicable to daily life. I've been teaching for 35 years and there is no greater joy than the look that comes over a student's face when...

...worked as a tutor for General Biology I and II throughout college. After graduation, I spent nine months teaching in Cote d'Ivoire, a francophone country in West Africa. I am currently attending medical school, and continue to pursue my passion for teaching. My love for teaching stems from my passion of helping others understand and enjoy learning science. Over my years of tutoring, I have learned how to cater to various learning styles and find...

I believe in working hard just as much as I believe in working smart. I believe there is a direct correlation between working hard and playing hard. I believe that as soon as you become self-aware enough to say, "I am truly an adult," then you have the responsibility to make the world a better place for current and future children.

"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

...to think in the new language and not simply memorize words in a textbook! I graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelors in International Studies and a minor in French, and I have spent time living in both France and French-speaking Swtizerland. I have over five years of teaching and tutoring experience and have worked with students of all ages, from elementary to adult. I also have extensive experience teaching English to...

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.

...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! Lifelong learning is of utmost importance to me, and I...