Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Memphis, TN

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.

...very successful at getting good results with my students. I have helped them improve their writing skills in ways that they never thought possible. I am an empathetic and active listener who helped them turn their thoughts and ideas into exceptional writing material. I used a step by step method by starting with writing a good topic sentence and a solid paragraph and then leading into the parts of an essay. I also had them...

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.

...have to get to know them and introduce them to strategies best suited for their learning, which in turn changes their work from a chore into something they look forward to and fully understand. My job as their tutor is to work with them to improve their current abilities and provide each student with all tools necessary to be able to move forward, continuing their success, independently. I'm not here to feed them but rather...

...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 group I was able to get to know the students and build a good relationship. I've also assisted various members of the community as a summary translator, converting material from academic and medical jargon to basic English. I am of the belief...

...Teaching All Learners. I am certified to teach K-6 Elementary Education as well as K-12 Special Education. I believe in the power of being educated. I also believe the responsibility of educators is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed academically and personally. I am currently a math and language arts special education teacher. I am confident I will be able to provide you with memorable strategies to engage you in...

...position personally satisfying and beneficial to the students I work with. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love organizing work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I've worked as a teacher for several years across a range of subjects, with my...

...Technology this July. I taught Special Education for 11 years, and now I teach Criminal Justice courses to college students. I also develop online courses. In addition, I tutor and have tutored a variety of students over the years. My educational philosophy is that all children can learn; however, some children learn differently, and others learn at a different pace, but my job is to help them learn. When I'm not working, I like to...

"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

...in my presence. I know that every student can and will be successful with perseverance, integrity, and consistency. During my career as an educator, I have been able to empower teachers, parents, and students in my community. Each year, I provide my parents with several opportunities to communicate with me throughout the school year. Parents can meet with me face to face, on the telephone, email, and any type of written communication. It is important...

...always been the same. I begin by introducing the student to a new concept and practicing that concept with the student until I feel that they can accurately repeat the idea or concept to me. Then I will get them to demonstrate their understanding and address any questions that they may have at that point. If there are no questions, I will then leave the student with a homework assignment. When the next teaching session...

...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 to happen, sometimes explicit instruction is necessary, but more often than not, the best thing for the...

...within the Jefferson Parish school district. My daily teaching routine included providing young scholars with ELA instruction, providing academic support to 8th grade special needs students and developing lesson plans that suit the needs of my students. Currently, I am working for Chungdahm Learning Institute. Here I take on the responsibility of teaching both test taking and comprehension classes for elementary and middle school aged English Language Learners, leading discussion based literature classes, and evaluating...

I take pride in helping students succeed in their education. Work hard, ask questions, and study. These are the steps it takes to succeed. As a tutor, I plan to ensure students build the confidence to excel in their studies.

...students. I tutor Latin at all levels, with the hope that my students, regardless of their starting skill level, can learn to see the beauty and nuance of the language they are studying. I believe in education as a tool for personal enrichment, and especially the study of foreign languages as a way to understand different ways on thinking and talking about a subject as a means of deeper understanding of that subject. In my...

...I believe all children can learn, therefore I have high expectations for my students. It is always my duty to create an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. I include interesting learning activities into my lessons that grab the attention of the learners and inspire them to learn. I like for the students I encounter to explore meaning, engage in critical thinking, and conduct their own experiences. My ultimate goal is to improve student achievement...

Education is one of the keys toward having a fulfilling life. The effort that goes into it is recouped after it has grown with you. It gives you a foundation. It will be a part of your past and your personal history.

...reading, writing, and math is my passion. I have taught elementary school (1st and 2nd grades) for 15 years. My years of experience includes a variety of settings: from big schools to small schools, urban to rural, and four different states. I have taught in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. I am also trained in the Leader In Me program which helps students develop leadership skills while learning more academic skills. Let's work together to...

...taking. I tailored my efforts to match their needs that began to build rapport to reach them in ways that inspired increased their self-responsibility. Today, I appreciate that role because it reaffirmed my confidence to control any classroom amidst potential disruptions. Taken together, I have over five years of project management and data entry as a grant writer, editor, non-profit executive, mentor and graduate student who, above all, seeks to work tirelessly towards a better...

...have experience tutoring freshmen in college while leading them into a healthy-eating lifestyle. So, I have tremendous experience tutoring varies students. All in all, I look forward to tutoring you or your child on the given subjects that I excel in and I am open to tutoring anyone as long as they are willing to learn. I am very patient so I will be sure to take my time with the material and ensure that...