Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Atlanta, GA

...teaching has been both rewarding and challenging. One of my focuses as a lead science teacher was to work with students on college readiness. From ACT prep to rigorous lab based science instruction, we saw students grow five points on the ACT and increased the pass rate on the state exam. As my time with Teach for America comes to an end, I am excited to continue my commitment to education with Varsity Tutors. Currently...

...I've worked with many, many students of varying skill levels and ages. I've learned that success has much more to do with discipline and focus than it does god-given talent. Writing is a process with its own rules-rules that all students can learn with patience. It's important to remember, though, that the craft of writing is also about adaptation and improvisation. These are all virtues I regard highly and look to instill them in my...

...in a broad variety of subjects, my passion lies in the teaching of writing, reading, drama, and public speaking. I find that the best way to engage students is by connecting what they are working on to their personal experiences. I believe that one of the main purposes to this great wealth of literature that we have at our disposal is to communicate shared experiences across the globe. When students find an engaging, practical reason...

...my goal to attend graduate school to further my studies. I've tutored people from children to adults in various subjects ranging from history to English. I am very fond of the social sciences and I feel that is an area where I have a lot of strength in. My teaching philosophy/tutoring is that of openness of discussion. I don't really adhere to formal standards of teaching. I feel that teaching and/or tutoring is more effective...

I have a passion for teaching and tutoring that is inherited from previous generations of educators in my family. I strive to meet students' needs and enjoy continuing to learn more from my work each day. I have taught freshman composition for the past two years and received a BA in English from UGA and an MA in English from Auburn.

...my experience helping my students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always thoroughly enjoy the Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I wholeheartedly believe that education is the key to having an improved quality of life and an insight to a different world outside of technological social constructs. Technology will lead many to believe the world is one way, but increasing knowledge on the world and gaining understanding of different cultures and literature will bring...

I believe all students have the ability to learn. I believe providing an exciting learning environment helps students grasp subject concepts.

...tutored freshmen in high school through a peer leadership program, traveled to elementary schools as part of volunteer opportunities, and often coached family friends to help them prepare for standardized tests. The subjects I'm most passionate about include literature, Spanish, and sciences like biology. However, I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT or ACT. My teaching style is centered around the idea that learning is a process, and the key...

...ten years. While pursuing my Master's degree in English from Auburn University Montgomery, I taught English Composition and worked as a tutor in the Student Learning Center. I worked with traditional and non-traditional students in subject areas such as Basic College Writing, Introduction to Composition and Introduction to American Literature. While pursuing my Ph.D. in English from The University of Georgia, I taught courses in English Composition and American Literature and worked as a Writing...

...intensive French exchange in Switzerland, where no English was spoken. I have also volunteered in France on several organic farms. I love to travel and learn new languages and cultures so I tackled Russian in college. I spent a month in Siberia and a semester in St. Petersburg. My degree is in Art History, and so I also have extensive experience in writing papers. I remember the challenges of writing college essays, book reports, and...

I have extensive tutoring and teaching experience. I have taught in the classroom for ten years and have about equal years tutoring experience. I have an undergraduate degree in English Education from Kennesaw State University. I also have a graduate degree from KSU in social studies education. Currently, I am enrolled in their EdD program. I am certified 7-12 English, 4-8 math, reading, language arts and social studies as well as in ESOL and gifted.

...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 enjoy. Most importantly is my ability to zero in on what issues prevent kids from understanding and have effective techniques for developing clarity and understanding...

...any subject. History and psychology are also subjects that I enjoy teaching because they are interesting subjects that are fun to learn about. I aim to help students understand the material first, and I will never shame a student for not understanding something because learning is a journey that never ends. I enjoy explaining concepts, and I am always willing to break concepts down to their barest essentials so that they can be easily understood.

...communities. I did a lot of volunteer work teaching ESL, an experience I enjoyed so much I decided to pursue a graduate degree, with the intention of becoming a teacher. I was accepted into the M.A. program in the History and Philosophy of Science at Florida State University; my concentration was in the history of biology and religion. While there I assisted teaching classes in history and film, gave guest lectures, organized and taught writing...

...Sociology and later received a masters degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. In 2022, I published my memoir, "More Than A Conqueror, My Journey through Breast Cancer". As a tutor, I want to encourage and support students to gain the knowledge and skills needed so they can successfully complete their courses. It's also important to support students in building their confidence and communication with other students and teachers. My goal is...

...tutoring private clients. In 2014 I got my Master's in Applied Linguistics from NYU. Currently, in the middle of this pandemic, I am teaching English to young Chinese students virtually. In my ten years of experience helping struggling students whose profiles vary greatly, I am a firm supporter of continuing education. It is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I love sharing my passion for learning with my students. In my spare...

...the philosophy department. My eventual goal is to research political behavior and communication in graduate school. I am most passionate about working within social sciences, such as economics and political science. Also, I enjoy tutoring mathematics and history through a high school level. My teaching philosophy is to adjust individually to the needs of my students. Some students are better with visual aids, while some work better with raw data. My job is to help...

...mind makes me a better educator and an all-around better human being. I absolutely love making sure each student that I encounter, whether individually or in a group setting, understands the concept that there can be "fun in learning". I have taught English in all sectors - middle school, high, and even college-level courses. I love to read and write, and all that goes along with those concepts. I adore bringing English to life -...

...of students online from the ages of 5 to 16. I love helping students to discover a passion and purpose for academics in their lives, while helping them to meet the standards necessary to progress their learning. Working as a legal proofreader and an online ESL teacher has formed in me a thorough and practical knowledge of the English language. I love to teach literature, writing, and grammar. While English is my passion, I also...

I obtained my bachelors degree in Organizational Communication and a Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration. Basically, I love school. I am a published poet and often perform.