Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Hendersonville, TN

...need a safe place and a safe person to examine and process yours or your child's academic concerns. This is a place where you can share your feelings, your thoughts, and examine academic goals and ways to grow. I am equipped to help you learn and utilize the tools you need to ensure academic success. I am dedicated to starting where you are in your academic journey and helping you strive for growth and success....

...That's why I use kinesthetic movement, music, and rhythm to help children retain knowledge in ways that are both meaningful and lasting. For six years, I taught kindergarten scholars how to decode and encode through imaginative, song-based strategies that made reading an adventure. I've also written curriculum designed to spark engagement and bring every child's creativity to life. At the core of my teaching philosophy is resilience. I strive to create learning spaces where scholars...

...to learn independently. My educational background includes advanced coursework in engineering, though I ultimately chose to focus on tutoring full-time. This hands-on experience with complex problem-solving shapes the way I approach subjects like math, science, and study skills training. I am especially passionate about helping students who feel stuck or frustrated rediscover their confidence and curiosity. I believe that every student is capable of success with the right guidance. My tutoring style is practical, patient,...

Hello, my name is Alexandra. Currently, I am a first-year special education teacher and recent graduate of Vanderbilt University. I am also a tutor with eight years of experience. My areas of tutoring expertise include mainly reading and mathematics; however, I also have experience with other subject areas noted in my profile.

...for a student who is struggling, and encouragement is another one of my gifts which I delight to employ. As far as experience, I have worked as a tutor for four years, back when I was in college. I've also done some training in the business arena. Since I was a teenager, I have worked with children in various capacities including teaching Sunday School. In spite of a fun personality (and being told I look...

...most practiced areas of expertise are in K-9 math and K-8 ELA and reading. Although, I did just complete a new reading comprehension curriculum for the established Kennedy Center Reading Clinic in Nashville, TN. Reading is definitely my passion and strong suit. However, my teaching philosophy is to make my work kid-centered, assuring that I am meeting the educational and emotional needs of my students. As I teach, I focus on exuding care, compassion, and...

...with School on Wheels to provide academic support to students experiencing homelessness for two years. While I have tutored many subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and History. I enjoy writing and have had much success helping students improve their essay writing. I strongly believe in the value of education and always try to make learning enjoyable for my students. If I can find a topic that my student is very interested in,...

...can we truly understand something. My goal as an instructor is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has...

I believe everyone has the ability to learn and be great. It is just a matter of discovering how one learns and using it as a launching point.

...unique needs. My goal as a tutor is to inspire confidence, foster critical thinking, and equip students with the skills they need to excel academically and beyond. One of the key reasons I want to be a tutor for Varsity Tutors is my commitment to personalized learning. I believe that every student has the potential to thrive when given the right support, encouragement, and instructional approach. My experience in teaching AP Spanish, designing interactive lessons,...

...I later moved to Middle Tennessee and attended Middle Tennessee State University where I received my Bachelor of Science. I have served as an Early Childhood Educator, Extended School Program Director, 7th grade English Language Arts teacher. I went on to obtain my Master of Elementary Education while serving as 5th grade teacher. It is important to me to serve scholars in a way that equips them both academically and personally. I am excited to...

...students in Pre-K, and 2nd-5th grade. My favorite subjects to tutor in are writing, reading and math. I love these subjects and enjoy helping students achieve their goals in these areas. I will always go the extra mile to help a child learn and grow and reach their goals. I help students grow and learn to push themselves independently and become stronger students. Outside of tutoring I enjoy, reading, running long distance, fashion, and looking...

...musicals. At this time, many of my friends from other countries asked me to help them with their English so they could be successful in America. I started classes and before long, I knew that returning to teaching was all I wanted to do. I received my Masters in EL from Trevecca University, taught elementary students for several years, and presently teach Integrated Math 1 to 9th graders in a culturally and ethnically diverse high...

...love helping others learn. I am able to create quality, yet comprehensive curriculum for my students that will thrust them to succeed. I am very detailed oriented, creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of education. This includes being a loving, motivating, supporting, fun, and integral educator who will make a positive contribution to each student. I want to help...

...have taught several grade levels. I have provided professional development training, and served as a Literacy Coach, Consulting Teacher, and Assistant Principal in the school district I worked in. I am thankful for the many opportunities I have had, however, helping others reach their fullest potential is the greatest joy of all! As an educator, I know the importance of learning the components of writing in the early years. This impacts the proficiency throughout the...

Experienced professional with a unique combination of technical expertise, managerial experience, planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner. Well-versed in instructional design and implementation geared towards supporting the success of diverse individuals. ... I believe that experience is the best teacher. I do not believe in overly verbose lectures or monotonous note-taking sessions. I believe that practice can make perfect, and that having fun while...

...Interdisciplinary Studies through Tennessee State University. I received a Masters in Instructional Leadership through Union University and am a licensed principal. The subjects I am most passionate about are reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and phonics and elementary math. I also have experience teaching students how to be more organized and strategies in test taking. I am a big believer of building relationships. I want my students to have confidence in me and the two of...

...write poetry and music professionally, so I am well equipped to teach the fundamentals of creativity and the joy of words. I also graduated with highest honors from DePaul University in 2005 with a degree in relational, group, and organizational theories of communication. During this time, I learned the grammar and mechanics of language, and the various methods necessary to write essays and research papers. Since then, I've been touring the world as a professional...

...brings light back into their life. My undergraduate B.S. degree is from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville-GO VOLS! and my masters degree is from Trevecca Nazarene University concentrating in educational leadership. I have served as an instructional coach helping the teachers in my building better serve our students and allow them to reach their goals. I have always known I would be a teacher. I can remember to this day playing "school" with my friends...

...in History, Social Studies, and the likes as I am passionate about these subjects myself. I was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee but have been able to live in various countries abroad for extended periods teaching English. I most recently returned from living in Peru and I value talking about world travel and culture. I am available to book on all weekdays and my passion in life is teaching. My specific focus is to...