Award-Winning Literature Tutors in Atlanta, GA

...received my Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Theory. I am currently completing my PhD in English Literature at the University of Virginia. My dissertation focuses on 20th Century U.S. Fiction, but I also have a strong interest in African-American literature, film studies, popular culture, and gender theory. At UVa, I have taught literature courses as well as first-year writing seminars, which have focused on topics including the American Dream, Gender and Sexuality, and...

...in grammar and usage in general, and guide students towards success in essay-writing. I received a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Colorado College in 2004, a Master of Arts Degree in Poetics from The New College of California in 2008, and am currently in progress towards a Master's in Literary Studies at Georgia State University. I have served as a Professor of English at Berkeley College, in New Jersey, where I taught classes in Composition...

...which is my favorite class to teach. I also received certification in AP Literature. I'm dedicated to quality instruction, educational innovation, building relationships with students and their parents, and making learning fun. Students enjoy my class (my student approval rating is 94%, and I always rate well on Ratemyteachers.com) because I love to laugh and be ridiculous. Plus, I'm skilled at making quick connections to movies, music, jokes, etc. that kids can relate to and...

...GA with a B.S. in Biology. With a background in genetics research, she has scored in the 99th percentile for the Biological Science section of the MCAT and in the 95th percentile for the MCAT overall. Caroline has a successful background tutoring in many subjects both privately and for professional test preparation services. She is currently tutoring in the Atlanta area for the sciences, reading, literature, and MCAT preparation. Her outside interests include writing and...

...I majored in English and minored in Linguistics. I truly love writing and have a passion for spelling and grammar. I am confident that I can help any student become a better writer. Throughout high school, I worked with a boy through his third and fourth grade years to improve his writing skills for the FCAT, the state standardized exam in Florida, which he successfully passed at the conclusion of my tutelage. Standardized testing has...

...the hard task that teachers must perform each day but the reward at the end of the day is watching and seeing how learning has a positive effect on students. 'Each one teach one' is a part of who I am and through teaching I am able to have a positive impact on the future of tomorrow's leaders. In my spare time, I love to read and watch TV mysteries, walking just for the sheer...

...history and writing. My students reported that as their writing improved, their academic performance improved in all their classes-- even in the sciences. I think the ability to write well cultivates skills that can be transferred to nearly any discipline. After I received my M.A., I returned to Atlanta to stay with my father, and plan to apply to the library science program at Valdosta State University. I enjoy teaching British and American literature, especially...

...for exams and essays with great success. In addition, I regularly write articles, copy, and news for popular and scholarly audiences. My skills as an editor have been honed over the years, and I am eager to help students learn to proofread, edit, and revise their work so that it meets the expectations of their instructors and peers. Currently, I teach college English in the Atlanta area and, in my spare time, I read widely,...

...experiences that shape the way I interact with others that transfer naturally to tutoring. I enjoy finding common ground with individuals and using that as a tool to teach by reframing material in a way that is applicable and easily understandable. Music and English/Writing are my favorite subjects to tutor in, as they were my strongest subjects in school, and I also tutor in basic mathematics and enjoy helping others develop strong study skills. Outside...

...classes for adults and children in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. I also spent two years teaching Spanish to middle-grade learners, and three years teaching English writing of all kinds (in a classroom and as a private tutor). Tutoring is my favorite job since it allows me to focus on individual students and coach them exactly according to their needs. My education includes a bachelors degree in English with a writing concentration, and I am fluent in...

...skill any of us learns is reading. I also have an ESOL endorsement and reading endorsement, both of which have given me additional resources and skills to help students learn to read and to love reading. I am a dedicated teacher who believes the key to teaching students is to instruct them in a way that best matches their learning style. I try to incorporate games, drama and hands on learning into my lessons.

...attend The University of Georgia in Athens where I am earning a degree in Public Relations with hopes of attending law school following graduation. In Athens I have tutored local high school students in math and standardized test prep. In my free time I love to play sports and hang out with friends. I consider myself an avid athlete, and I have been playing sports just about since the time I learned to walk. Growing up...

...I will have my Bachelor's degree, with a major in English with a concentration in Literature, in May of 2014. In September 2014, I will begin my Masters of Arts in Teaching through the University of Southern California. I have had multiple experiences teaching at the informal level, and have most recently completed a Secondary Education internship. This internship allowed me to work with students in on-level Freshman English, and Senior AP Literature. I was...

...I received my undergraduate degree in History at the University of Georgia, where I was enrolled in the Honors Program. While at Georgia, I spent a semester abroad at Oxford University in England. I went on to study Law at the University of Mississippi, where I earned a JD in 2012. My love for history as well as my on-campus involvement during college and during law school have given me the opportunity to teach one-on-one...

...work as a gymnastics coach has also given me a lot of practical experience working with young children. Even now, kids in elementary grades remain some of my very favorite students--I really enjoy writing joke books and short stories with them, as well as playing math games like Multiplication War and Fraction Dominos. Students with disabilities are particularly important to me, and I try to stay up to date on the best practices for working...

...Community College and Polk State College. I'll be done with my Bachelor's degree in Fine Art December 6th, and I earned my Associate's degree from Polk State College. I've been tutoring Kindergarten through 3rd grade students in reading for the Polk County public school system for the last three years through Americorps, a national service program. The subjects that I tutor are Art History, English, Phonics, Reading, and Social Studies. I can also helps students...

...State University and a Master of Public Adminstration from Troy State University. I served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, with several assignments in training and education. I taught Advanced Radar Maintenance courses, Communication and was an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech. I'm currently working in Human Resouces for a Fortune 14 company and also have great experience in relating education to real-world business applications. My goal as a tutor is...

...proficiency. All too often, though, schools universalize writing styles and gloss over editing techniques. The result is an educated college applicant or technically qualified employee who lacks the ability to communicate effectively. I believe all students, regardless of age, can improve upon their reading comprehension and writing proficiency. A tutor who employs an individualized approach can help. Born and raised in Los Angeles, I earned my Bachelors degree in Political Science from UCLA in 2010,...

...Georgia. I love math, science, writing and Spanish. I enjoy tutoring because I love the material I teach. Making it understandable and easy for the student is my goal, no matter if the subject is Calculus, Chemistry, Spanish or English. I teach like I learn, step-by-step, and always thinking through the reasoning behind why something is the way it is. I tutor subjects in many different ways until it is understood well by the student....

...University College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Composition and Rhetoric from from the University of Georgia with a certificate in Interdisciplinary Writing. I concentrated my English coursework in composition and rhetoric in many disciplines including everything from Chaucer to Graphic Novel Theory. I can offer assistance in basic to advanced Reading Comprehension, Grammar skills, essay and research development skills and advanced writing and editing techniques. All of these skills are applicable...