Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Johns Creek, GA

...excited to be a part of the tutoring team. Veteran educator with 20 years experience and enthusiasm to help with the learning process. Masters graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in Adult Education and Bachelors from Clark Atlanta University in Early Childhood Education. Specialize in literacy development (reading, writing, speaking), and early math skills. I also work with students of all ages to develop study skills, organization, executive functioning, and career coaching.

...settings. I have also been a substitute teacher for all levels K-12. I have a love of math and know it can be challenging; learning the foundation helps make the task a little easier. I really enjoy teaching reading and grammar as well. I believe reading is very important because it surrounds our everyday lives each day. Being a teacher in the public school system, I have had experience with all different levels of instruction.

...an educator for over 20 years. I strongly believe in the potency of education. Not only is education a means to provide a tool kit for a career, it is a tool that can be used to create structures for understanding, improving, and adding to the world and it's paradigms. I hope that through my work as an education professional, I have inspired students to become thinkers and architects of solutions systems.

...from DC. I am a training and performance improvement professional, and recently earned a Master's in Education from George Washington University. Professionally, my focus is on instructional design, and I'm passionate about translating knowledge into true learning. When tutoring, my goal is for students to not only complete their assigned work, but to attain an understanding of the subject matter that translates into classroom success. I believe in a hands on, interactive learning approach.

...minor from The University of Georgia in May 2012. After graduation, I moved to Thailand, completed my TESOL certification, and spent a year teaching English as a foreign language to Thai students ages 3-4 and 10-11. Working in the classroom was both fun and exhausting, but I especially enjoy one-on-one or small group learning situations because it allows for the opportunity to target individual weaknesses and turn them into strengths. I am especially interested in...

...pursuits where none existed or was severely diminished is priceless! The Teacher's Oath I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant: I will respect the hard-won gains of those educators in whose steps I walk, and gladly share such knowledge as is mine with those who are to follow. I will apply, for the benefit of my students, all strategies known to be effective, avoiding busy-work in favor of...

...Council for the Social Studies, Georgia Council of Teachers of English, National Association for Special Education Teachers, Association of American Educators, and Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education. At the high school level, I have taught college prep and on-level classes in a variety of subjects: World Literature, American Literature, Political Science, US History, Writing, Speech, and Drama. At the grades 4-8 level, I have taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Remedial...

...teaching fields: ESOL, General/Special Education, and Communication Impairments. As an educator, I look forward to implementing essential strategies in facilitating the direction of English Language Learners. Nineteen years of professional teaching, focused on education development and strategic implementation of individual student needs, have enhanced my expertise and knowledge of language acquisition skills that are crucial to English Language Learners. I look forward to implementing diversified learning strategies to assist you with achieving your goals.

...and a Master of Public Adminstration from Troy State University. I served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, with several assignments in training and education. I taught Advanced Radar Maintenance courses, Communication and was an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech. I'm currently working in Human Resouces for a Fortune 14 company and also have great experience in relating education to real-world business applications. My goal as a tutor is to encourage...

...how difficult school can be, and how much of an impact a tutor can have. Currently, I am a third-year English major at Georgia State, where I have led as a tutor and student editor for the last 2.5 years. My greatest strengths are that I am patient, organized, and effective. I am passionate about creating a safe space for every student to learn at their own pace and am accustomed to helping others with...

...passion is engaging students to learn to love learning by making it fun! I am known for my high energy level, playing games in class, and putting everything to song! Because my own kids' learning styles, personality, and attention spans vary so much, I have had to mix up how I present new material to each of them. I've applied that same technique of "mixing things up" to teaching the multiple grade levels in our...

...past, I have helped students come up with cheers, chants, rhymes, and even dances to help remember a concept. While in Pittsburgh, I volunteered at the Shadyside Boys & Girls Club for three years, where I had the opportunity to help mentor and tutor elementary- and middle-school aged children. I've helped students tackle subjects ranging from reading comprehension and vocabulary to Algebra and many others in between. I have also helped high school and college...

...the church choir as well as played handbells. Starting in 4th grade, I started playing the flute and continued participating in band throughout high school and college. During the summers, I was a camp counselor in an overnight summer camp located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. I loved it! I got a chance to work with children and enjoy nature at the same time. Double whammy! I love spending time outdoors walking around my neighborhood, going...

...have to keep learning just as I want my students to do. My plan is to use different instructional strategies in order to make learning accessible to each individual child. I plan lessons and activities that not only keep them engaged but to also challenge their way of thinking in order to master the skill being taught. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching. I obtained my undergraduate and graduate degree from Georgia...

...personal best by aiding in their educational development. I am a social person and I enjoy sharing life moments with those around me. I started my career in childcare, teaching and guiding children through mentoring and play. Through the years I've worked in Church Family ministry, children's chapel, volunteering as a mentor, and have always found that I have a natural interaction with both young and older people. I've tutored for many years and the...

...knowledge has been used, historically - to keep people back, push others forward, is an example of its importance. We cannot know everything, but we can make a dent into some areas and see the importance of a subject in some way to our lives. I like to have a balance life and some subjects can be used as a stepping stone to another discipline in latter years, or to attain a better score on...

My mission is to provide an opportunity for every student I encounter to improve their academic performance with the assistance of my services. I find ways to take curriculum and present it in a meaningful manner that is captivating to the student.

...be a teacher ever since I can remember and I have loved taking on new challenges. I completed my student teaching in an urban school in Washington, DC where I put to the test everything I had learned as a teacher candidate and learned a few new tricks along the way. I went on to teach 3rd grade for 2 years before leaving full time work to be home with my children. As a full...

...who strives to cultivate shared understanding. My specialties are in Reading, Writing, English, and Spanish. Through years of participating in and representing chartered organizations and scholarship programs, I have generous experience regarding communication, professionalism, and leadership. As a student at Emory University, I am well-equipped to take on this journey to knowledge with you! Once we have learned some material, we might get to talking about music and yoga (some of my personal faves), so...

My personal philosophy is to ensure all children succeed. I always try to understand how to help students excel. I put myself in their shoes to understand how they are perceiving the question or situation being presented. From there, I can help them master the assignment. I take immense pride in helping children succeed academically.