Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Shelby County, TN

...student and I can teach this to anyone that's willing to learn. You don't need to be intelligent to be a great 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...

...I also enjoy finding time for dance classes, trivia nights at local pubs, and highly competitive games of Balderdash with my friends. When it comes to tutoring, I like to think of my sessions as a conversation and a collaboration between myself and my students. As a longtime editor, I've become adept at identifying recurring...

I am a teacher at a local high school. I teach ACT Prep and Intro to Theatre. I majored in English and Communications in college. I love reading, creative writing, and compiling evidence for debates. I am happiest when I am reading or writing.

...they learn and think. I love English, and have since I was very young. I was raised by readers and have become a voracious reader myself. I believe English is the most important subject for us to learn because it can bridge the gaps between a variety of disciplines--history, politics, philosophy, sociology--and help us come...

...essays, short stories, resume building, poetry, and film criticism. What I've learned in my time with a varying array of students is that I must approach every person with a fresh perspective. Every student brings a prior education and years of conditioning to any of their classes. It is my job as the teacher to...

...knowledge and skills to the students I work with and help them accurately prepare for their future. I highly believe that every student is different and very rarely take the same approach to two students, as they're rarely alike. Their interests, ideas, ways of thinking and operational abilities all vary and I always make sure...

...test preparation. I'm a PhD student in Modern European History at Rutgers University, and I recently did an exchange year at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris. I have 8 years of experiencing in tutoring and previously worked for the Educational Testing Service in test development for the SAT, PSAT and pre-AP English exams.

"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

...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...

...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...

...and should not be taken for granted. The choices you make in a 4-8 year period greatly influence the rest of your life and getting a strong and well-rounded education helps set-up for future success. My spare time is generally filled with video games and reading (casual or academic) and always striving to learn new...

...fun learning experience. As an educator I will strive to create a safe and fun learning environment while still meeting the requirements of the state of Tennessee. Three elements I find beneficial in my classroom are, (1) The teacher acting as a guide, (2) allowing the child's natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, and (3)...

...written for several print publications in college and in internships, so my proofreading skills are strong and ideal for any type of writing. I have four years of public speaking experience, through which I have received state-level recognition. I am excited to hear from you and help you love reading and writing as much as...

...want to share the knowledge I've learned and further my own artistic goals. Students learn best when taught how to teach themselves. When students learn how to research and solve their own problems the world really opens up to them. I enjoy Role-Playing Games, Art, Video Games, Movies, Painting, Podcasts, Books, Comics. I love playing...

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.

...my main duties as a counselor were to use creativity to teach necessary life skills and implement each boy's treatment plan to facilitate behavior modifications. Though these days were long and difficult, I gave it my all each as my boys had all been to court for criminal offenses; but were instead given a second...

...your effort. That's where I come in! By attacking the problem from a place of understanding and with plenty of enthusiasm, I'll work with you or your student to nail that tough subject, write that perfect essay, or get those top scores. I believe all students are capable of understanding and progression, and that frequently...

...levels. In Seattle, I worked with gifted kindergartners and first graders, challenging and guiding them as they explored concepts well above their grade levels. While student teaching in a sixth grade classroom, and multi-grade level resource room in Michigan, I worked with students and parents to design individual goals and monitor progress to increase proficiency...

...children from ages 3-17. My aim in my teaching and tutoring sessions is to instill a love of literacy and to grow 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...

Hello! I'm an English literature scholar and educator originally from Memphis, Tennessee. I graduated in December 2023 with an MFA in Fine Arts, and my studies included literary analysis, creative writing, and technical writing. Trying to spread awareness of literacy - it is a journey for everyone!