Award-Winning Reading Tutors in 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.

...classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very thankful to have a career that allows me to be flexible in my location.

...have been a student, and nothing quite matches the frustration of being confused by a topic or working hard and not seeing results that are commensurate with 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...

...reading lessons to make them interesting. I sing, dance, and make jokes to keep things interesting. Some of my hobbies include the gym and bowling. Im trying to learn how to curve the bowling ball for strikes, but it is a work in progress. Im originally from Los Angeles, California, but I moved to Mississippi when I was 12. I can cook, a bit of a neat freak, and I value naps.

...by serving as an instructor for Intro to Public Speaking. Nowadays, I still find time to check out as many TV shows and movies as I can, but 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...

...years in all subjects. I have worked with children as early as second grade and up to seniors in high school. I currently work in Shelby County Schools in an eighth grade math classroom. By working with students one-on-one and also in a classroom setting, I have grasped an understanding of what can be useful to help students understand and grasp concepts. I am comfortable tutoring Elementary and Middle School Math, Algebra I and II,...

...know they need to do without proper guidance and motivation. I guess the best thing I learned was not just how to read. I learned how great it felt to help someone else do the same. I'm a High School English teacher. I am a great tutor because I am dedicated to helping students succeed. I persevere. My students can't quit because I refuse to give up on them; therefore, they are not allowed...... My philosophy focuses on what the student knows and not what they don't know. My goal as a teacher is to use patience and a variety of techniques to build each student in the areas they might not have felt comfortable with before. It sometimes involves dispelling myths they learned about themselves through unsuccessful attempts or directly from other teachers. Showing students they can be successful is a great motivator. Students must be encouraged to see the progress they are making even if the progress seems small or not happening as quickly as they would like. The bottom line is always this: students can learn. They want to learn. I want to help them.

...background in creative writing will prove useful to students struggling with writing of any sort, from creative assignments to essays, as I feel that the principles of writing I learned in college are applicable to all different forms of writing, not just short fiction. I gain great satisfaction helping people who are struggling with a task or a concept overcome said struggle -- this has led me down the path to becoming a teacher, and...

...equal opportunity to learn and is entitled to a safe and 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) promoting respect for all things and all people.... I believe that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn and is entitled to a safe and fun learning experience. As an educator, I will strive to create a safe and fun learning environment while still meeting the requirements. 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) promoting respect for all things and all people.

...student performing at their highest level and beyond. I have many years of experience working with students with mild to severe learning disabilities and needs, therefore I am highly skilled in differentiated instructional methods.I enjoy providing tutoring services because it gives me the opportunity to work one on one with the student, helping to build their confidence and strengthen their skill sets. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, traveling and writing. I also...

...Business Economics this May 2016 from the University of Memphis. Education and community are passions of mine, and I strive to reignite a curiosity for knowledge in my students and peers. Notable positions I have held include a Success Coach for Peer Powera community centered non-profit whose goal is improving childhood education through involvement between local grade schools, universities, and corporationsand interestingly enough, a ballroom dance instructor. My academic strengths are fairly broad, with expertise...

...University with a history in tutoring and experiential education. My major was Agricultural Sciences and my minor was Gender Studies. At Cornell, I volunteered with the campus farmers' market, on the Cornell dining committee, and was the Director of Education for my sorority, Alpha Phi. I ran a day camp focused on outdoor education in the summer of 2011. I have worked abroad in France, Italy, Switzerland and Southeast Asia as a nanny and tutor....

...an honors degree in English, I joined Teach for America in Memphis where I taught in public schools for two years. I am a state-certified teacher who has experience in public, charter, and private schools. I have elementary and middle certifications, as well as certifications to teach history and English at the high school level. I have also undergone numerous trainings in teaching both common core math and Language arts. Passionate about educating kids, I...

I love learning and all the wonders that accompany it. Through my years of experience, I have developed strategies to help students improve in areas of concern in order to attain their academic goals. My wish is for all of my students to love learning, too. Whether a student wants to prepare for the ACT, improve reading comprehension, or develop successful test taking strategies, I can help him or her develop the tools necessary for...

...and English in 2000 from the University of Memphis and my Masters of Arts in Teaching from Ole Miss in 2005. I have been teaching since 2001. I currently teach 6th grade social studies and science in Desoto County. I enjoy the individual time that I get with students and seeing them reach their academic goals. I like to help spark a skill or feed curiosity for whatever the student finds interesting to earn.... Once a student masters the basics of reading and writing, other skills and information are only limited by the imagination that chooses to seek them.

...at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Hispanic Studies while completing the pre-medicine science track and a minor in nutrition. I have extensive experience tutoring high school students as well as adult learners in math, science, and Spanish, having worked as a GED instructor at a local community center. Research areas include nutritional biochemistry and mechanical CPR. Spanish is a passion of mine,...

...of subjects, and specifically enjoy teaching reading, writing, history, and geography; however, I am most passionate about math, and helping students understand strategies and how they work. In my experience, it is when students recognize the underlying concepts that they enjoy math and make the greatest gains. I believe learning is an essential part of life, and all individuals can and want to learn. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling to natural, historical, and...

I am a fun-loving person. I enjoy teaching students. As a teacher, I treasure the moment when I see a student smile, because they grasped a skill or a concept. I am currently an elementary teacher. Most importantly, I want all my students to succeed in all their educational goals. Therefore, it is my desire to always be an effective teacher by addressing all of my students' educational needs.... Learning is universal. I believe that effective teaching allows one to connect to many by accepting and acknowledging different learning styles. As a teacher, my goal is to foster the will to learn. So, I believe in teaching that makes everyone excited and desire the will to learn something new, and to share it with others. Most importantly, I believe as a teacher, one must teach others to learn, as well as learn from the ones that you teach.

...fast paced world where communication is key. I believe that the written word is the strongest form of communication and continuing to practice it can only help me to achieve my goals. I always enjoyed reading and literature and continue to work in this area of education as well. Along with history and literature I continually maintain my love for math and equations whenever I get the chance. In my free time I enjoy cooking,...

I believe that everyone can learn and that it is the educator's honor and responsibility to shape the path of learning for all students!... All students can learn. They work of the educator is determining the "how" that leads to the win!... An assessment of the student's needs.... By teaching him/her the tools, skills, and strategies needed to facilitate learning. With them in hand, the student will be able to work independently.... Incentives! We would set goals and milestones and the student would work to beat his or her own personal best.