Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Memphis, TN

For me, Writing and Reading are two of the most important endeavors we could commit ourselves to. I think I would probably die without books. Writing and reading take us to far away lands; help us connect by learning from relationships between characters; teach us how to express our thoughts and dreams; simultaneously help us escape from the real world and learn how how to improve it; and teach us how to communicate. I love...

As a longtime writing teacher, one of my greatest joys is helping students discover their own writing superpower. Additionally, I have experience teaching literature, graduate courses on theory and other English based courses. I am a good listener and would enjoy the opportunity to help you succeed in your work.

...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 a single mom of 3 boys and completing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. When I first attended college at UNCW, I would...

...Optometrist as a Doctor's Assistant. This is a great position for me because my plan is to become an Optometrist in the next 5 years! I have tutored in the subjects of Advanced Math, Science and Physics for a program called Varsity Tutors for about 3 years. I was also a tutor for an organization called AVID, which is a college preparatory course for high school students, for about a year and I also have...

...Thermodynamics, and more to help them prepare to be well-rounded Naval Officers. You better believe I have developed some really useful study skills from all those classes! After graduation I attended flight school in Pensacola, FL and put those study skills to good use, graduating first in my class. I then served as a Naval Flight Officer (or NFO) aboard the Navy's P-3 Orion aircraft. P-3s use a combination of techniques and technologies to fulfill...

Stories define us. They make us come alive. They rattle us, inspire us, scare the *&a$p;^%! out of us, and lead us toward deeper understanding of one another. I love stories, words, writing -- and sharing them with my students.

"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

...grammar, honors English, AP English, AP language, creative writing, college essays, college prep, ACT Prep, (all 5 subgroups), PSAT Prep, SAT Prep, ISEE, LSAT Prep, GRE Prep, GMAT Prep, and LSAT Prep. I taught as a professor for 10 years, and I spent 11 summers in mainland China doing research and working to develop more rigorous curricula and programs for schools. I did my post-graduate work at Vanderbilt University with a focus on educational neuroscience....

I've loved teaching since I started in high school, and I've been doing it ever since (nearly ten years!). I'm currently studying at the University of Memphis, with majors in public health and philosophy.

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.

...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 necessary to complete their assignments themselves, as well as tests and quizzes that the tutor won't be present for. For this...

...from my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky and went to film school at the University of Southern California. From there, I headed to Bloomington, Indiana to get an MA in Communication and Culture. While at Indiana, I was able to continue studying something I love, pop culture, and I got to return to my speech roots by serving as an instructor for Intro to Public Speaking. Nowadays, I still find time to check out as many...

I am a graduate of The University of Memphis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in ESL and a minor in German. I studied abroad In Eichstatt, Germany during college. Since graduation, I have traveled far and wide, making friends all over the world. Although I am qualified to teach multiple subjects, English is my primary focus. I enjoy teaching slang that may otherwise go unnoticed. I am also a...

Hello!! My name is Shana, and I am so very enthusiastic about teaching and learning! I have more than ten years of experience teaching and tutoring English and ESL. I have worked as an instructor, in in a private school in Tokyo, and as a teacher in public schools in the U.S. Last year, I completed my Master's degree in Curatorial Practice in Florence, Italy; and I am currently pursuing a career as a freelance...

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.

...age and my most magical moments about learning came when we would sit together at the table, my grandmother and I, passing different sections of the paper to each other. Never speaking out loud about the information we found, yet calmly waiting for the other to also find it on their own. There's no doubt I would have learned to read, but reading the newspaper at 4 with my grandmother at my side will always...

I am a recent graduate of Tulane University. I received a B.A. in English (with a concentration in creative writing) as well as a B.A. in political science. I have extensive experience working as a tutor for a wide range of ages. I currently tutor international students ages 4-16 in English. For two years, I taught elementary school students who struggled with literacy in developing their reading abilities. I have participated in countless writing workshops...

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...

...enjoy being a teacher and sharing my love for education with students and their families. I have made a commitment to being a life long learner and sharing my knowledge with students. I have found that building relationships, evaluating individual needs and applying focused planning enhances the learning experience. I am passionate about seeing each student performing at their highest level and beyond. I have many years of experience working with students with mild to...

I'm a kind, attentive, and patient tutor 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....