Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Atlanta, GA

...while I also worked for another program- Upturn Arts during the day. There, I learned a majority of my teaching skills, including planning skills. My experience in these schools led me to understand the importance of teaching and the impact good teachers have on students and I was hooked. I have been teaching for 6 years since. I am the current Spanish teacher at Holy Name Of Jesus and I love it ! I teach...

...been presented in the right context! When students are inherently interested in the material at hand, I enjoy stoking those flames. When students find an assignment boring or intimidating, I enjoy finding just the right resources to help relate it to fun and familiar concepts. I've found that it's easy and fun to get a feel for molecular biology fundamentals by looking at models of DNA/RNA/protein--thousands of which are available for free at the Protein...

...and middle school children in Atlanta, specializing in English, Social Studies and Math. My teaching style uses what the students are interested in and goes from there. I try to think of problems and examples that students can relate to and that will benefit them as opposed to outdated and uninteresting examples. I will work as hard as the student, but as such I expect my students to work hard or else they will not...

...any tips and tricks I can to help students score higher. My specialty is in process of elimination and strategic guessing. Additionally, I have always been good with Mathematics and Spanish. I tutored my peers in Math throughout all of middle and high school. I love Spanish and studied it for seven years (up until mid-college). One high school sophomore I helped in Spanish raised her D+ to an A! While a majority of my...

...regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning. To accomplish this, I enjoy applying a wide variety of strategies based on essential educational principles encompassing cognitive functioning, learning theory, diversity issues, instructional planning and assessment. Besides teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, bike riding, playing tennis and traveling...

I am a husband, father, and accomplished writer. I feel best when helping others learn a love of reading, writing, great art, and literature as I have.

...I can and I use to volunteer as a tutor at one of the local elementary schools in my hometown. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing, reading, and math because I can be creative in developing new ways for my students to learn and engage. My style of teaching is fun but knowledgeable. I will make sure that the child has fun while learning and offer incentives for good work to motivate them to...

...about teaching are all types of Writings (Expository, Argumentative, Business, Technical, and Research Writing) and Reading skills (comprehension, main idea, inference, vocabulary, etc.) on the middle school, high school, and college levels with all the ancillary subjects such as practical grammar, syntax, editing, standardized essay exams, computerized editing and reading exams, as well as computerized exams, such as ACT, SAT, and ACCUPLACER. I am equally prepared to tutor GED students. My philosophy about education is...

I am a teacher who is very dedicated to the academic and personal success of my students. To quote Vidal Sassoon, "If you don't look good, I don't look good." ... I would spend a significant amount of time gaining an awareness of how the student feels about his or her academic and subject matter strengths and weaknesses. I would also want to know what the student likes to do in their free time, because I...

...in classic literature and American history and took a strong interest in discussions and debate. Modern history, current events, military affairs and public policy are keen interests of mine. At university, I attained degrees in history, teaching English as a second language and educational administration. Close to my affinity for learning is my love for sports: golf, tennis, biking and the active life. People describe me as learned, friendly, witty and compassionate. Learning with laughter,...

...fellowship at a boarding school there and I discovered that I really love to teach! When I got home I started working for a pro bono law firm in Atlanta, but I've been tutoring students on the side in English, writing, standardized test prep and college application writing since I graduated. I enjoy working with middle school, high school and college students, especially when it comes to reading well and writing unique and interesting essays...

...photography. I studied Graphic Design at a community college and received my Associate's degree, then I attended a four-year university and received my bachelors in English with minors in Creative Writing and African American Studies. Currently, I am enrolled in graduate school for Secondary English Education. I like to follow the "D" motto; "Determination and Dedication." Let's be determined and dedicated together. I have experience helping students in areas of English Language Arts, elementary math,...

...and articulate their point of view in their clearest, strongest voice, and seeing their work become stronger across each draft they revise. When working with students in my literature classes at UVa and the North Carolina Governor's School, I especially enjoy helping students develop strategies for careful, critical reading. My years of teaching and tutoring have led me to the firm belief that literary analysis and clear writing are not mysterious talents that you either...

...a current college student who has been studying French for 8 years (and counting). I've mastered a wide range of topics in French, including: grammar, classical and contemporary literature, history, culture, film, and visual and performance arts. I also have 4 years of library experience and exam review tutoring experience, so I can assist your research (in both English and French), essay-writing and homework for any level of French studies or English/Language Arts. Enchante !

...prepared to face any challenge. In graduate school, I found teaching classmates how to solve formulas or understand policies most helpful in my studying. When a classmate was struggling to understand how I found a result, I often took the time to break down every step to help them learn and hence improve their performance, which was a very rewarding experience. I grew up in a household where attaining an education was emphasized and I...

...is the cornerstone of modern society, and this element is often reflected in the demographics of the students. I would design activities that relate to current and historical events as well as the sociocultural backgrounds of the students and demonstrate the connection to instructional materials. I believe in blended learning because it prepares students for the evolutionary nature of technology in the academic and professional arenas. I also incorporate a mixture of visual, kinesthetic, and...

I have been a private tutor for the last 10 years. Before that, I taught high school for 25 years. I have a great deal of experience with communicating complicated concepts in a clear and concise manner. I am experienced in a wide variety of subjects and look forward to the opportunity to help you.

...Second Language to my skills in order to serve ALL students! I have successfully worked with students in the following areas: ACT and SAT Prep CogAt Exam Prep TACHS Exam Prep HSPT Exam Prep ISEE Exam Prep SHSAT Exam Prep Elementary Grades 2-5 ELA & Math Middle Grades 6-8 ELA & Math High School 9-12, Study Skills/Organization, Career Readiness, College Essay Writing and Revision, College Application Process, I am passionate about teaching and helping students reach...

...oriented toward university-level teaching and research, but my past 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...

...a graduate of Morehouse College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and Religion. After obtaining three additional degrees my interests are in Early Modern England, Reformation History completing my masters thesis on Quaker Woman Preachers in England 1550-1589. I have traveled extensively as the Co-Chair for Advocacy and Public Voice for the Lutheran World Federation Council and serving in the Peace Corps in Cote d' Ivoire West Africa. My teaching style is interactive...