Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Memphis, TN

...about creating engaging 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...

...I did not know how much I loved teaching until I spent a semester at an elementary school in Florida and got to work with the most passionate third graders I had ever met. It was there that I built an entire curriculum for three students where the objective was to encourage and show the importance of reading and writing in everyday life as well as in academics. Because I worked with such a small...

...to campaigns and more. I have also written professionally in academic, journalistic and non-profit settings. While I tutor in a range of subjects, I am especially passionate about English related subjects at all levels, including varieties of literature, writing, and grammar. I also enjoy philosophy, politics (including civics and political science), and theology. Knowledge of these subjects is crucial to living as an informed citizen, and equips students with the capabilities to engage in society...

I graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1979 with a BA in history and minor in English. I received a law degree from the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University) in 1982. I have studied European history independently for many years. I am involved in the independent film community and in the last three years have appeared in more than ten short films.

Hi! My name is Olympia. I am a 7th grade Social Studies Teacher in Memphis, TN. Along with teaching and tutoring, I love hanging out with my husband and my dog, Grady. Hope to work with you soon!

...the community we live into a more equitable demographic of opportunity, health, and education. That is why I joined Varsity Tutors. As a recent college graduate, I aim to implement fresh and informed ideas that reassure you I am a valuable asset in your child's academic future. Further, I am drawn to tutor as it will allow an opportunity to hold children, parents, and myself accountable to a future of cooperation, utility, and follow-through. Always...

I like to learn, and I am confident that I can help you learn. I hold a PhD in Computer Science and I also have a Masters in English. I have taught first and second year Computer Science at university, along with College Freshman English.... I have a wide background in English, Mathematics and Computer Science. This interdisciplinary experience enables me to help you tackle a wide range of problems at once. Students learn when they...

...acclimated to college life. I held weekly meetings with them and helped them from homework assignments to where they could find good food in or around campus. I will be pursuing a masters degree in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in the summer and hopefully one day become employed as a high school English teacher. I tutor in high school and college level English literature, writing, and grammar. Since my concentration was in...

...with experience teaching students of all ages and levels. I have a bachelor's degree in English and I'm TESOL certified. I tutor a variety of subjects related to English. My favorite subjects to teach are ESL, literature, poetry, and writing. I have three years of experience in childcare and teaching, including one year of experience as an online ESL teacher. I love exploring new and creative teaching techniques. I'll tutor in whatever style best suites...

...and Physiology, Organ Systems, Histology, Embryology, and Neuroscience. My introduction to tutoring first occurred in my second year of high school. I tutored in all math courses, English (including college essay writing), all science courses, and test preparation. Furthermore, I also worked with elementary- and middle-school age children on social skills outside the classroom as well as all subjects inside the classroom. Throughout college, I found my niche in tutoring test preparation and science, leading...

...students into life-long learners. While working with my students, I aim to make sessions an engaging, positive and effective experience. On our first meeting, I try to build a rapport with my students by learning about their individual interests, learning styles, strengths and areas in need of improvement. Using these pieces of information about each student, I create an individualized plan for their success that will support them not only in their academic growth but...

...school and work as a paramedic. Then after becoming a mother, I returned to college through Trident Technical college in SC to obtain my Associates in Science. I followed that by completing a Bachelors of Science in Psychology degree at Old Dominion University. I attended a DO medical school and was successful in completing the coursework and Board exams but due to personal reasons I withdrew medical school as a fourth year student. I'm now...

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 not teacher, I have much experience as a tutor, previously working on a solely volunteer basis via faith-based organizations in my hometown of Memphis, TN, as well as through the Shelby County School system. I've always been a naturally successful academic student but approaching high school, I learned that to be wholly successful, it takes a lot more than natural smarts. I worked hard at teaching myself various effective studying methods as well...

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.

...in English. I participated in several research projects studying animal behavior during and after college before I became interested in pursuing a career in environmental education. For half the year, I work full time as a park ranger providing education and visitor services seasonally at national parks and public lands. I teach curriculum-based education to visiting schools, and I answer general questions to the public, on topics ranging from ecology, geology, and history, to where...

...in others. I've worked with elementary school students to improve their reading skills as an AmeriCorps Vista Intern with Literacy Mid-South, and while at WashU I led numerous writing workshops for groups ranging from elementary school students to my college peers. I wrote for our campus newspaper, Student Life, which is one of the oldest college papers in the country. Therein, my passions lie in English, Creative Writing, and Writing more generally. I am currently...

...student. You just need to be willing to take the time and work as hard as it takes to achieve your goals. I'm confident that most people can learn anything they need to learn as long as they understand how to learn and how to take a test. If you know this, then you can learn anything and learn it in a smart and efficient way. As a student, and a tutor, I can share...

I am a higher education professional with more than 15 years of building rapport with students, faculty, and staff seeking to develop long-lasting tutoring relationships.

"People do not care how much you know till they know how much you care." I believe that we not only have the obligation to impart knowledge, but also show we care about the student's future. Every student has the potential to do great things. We as teachers have to find the way to bring that out. By differentiating our instruction based on the student's need, we can help each one be successful in...... My teaching...