Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors in Hendersonville, TN

...the SAT during my junior year of high school. With hard work, perseverance, and a wonderful tutor I was able to raise my scores significantly and see the positive results that ensued. The experience I had with Varsity Tutors inspired me to return two years later as a tutor with the hope of assisting students in reaching their full potential and attaining their ultimate goals. I have ample experience with test preparation as I have...

...education. I believe education to be a fundamental necessity for cultural evolution and the development of any society, as seen throughout history. My strengths lie in science and engineering, having an undergraduate background in both. I currently combine these fields in industrial design, where I am seeking a framework for customized design for the individual. In my free time, I travel and play with my dog, Sebastian. He is my world. I am an Atlanta...

...level), physics (I,II), chemistry (I,II), and engineering (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials etc.). My teaching philosophy is that students must be taught how to think about the given subject and develop intuition, and the grades will follow automatically. It makes me happy to say that I have been a part of many students' academic success, in terms of grades as well as development of interest in their classes. Over the many years I have tutored,...

...have a diverse educational background and am currently completing my JD/MBA. Prior to coming to Emory for Grad School, I graduated in 3 years from the University of Central Florida. While I enjoy learning now, that wasn't always the case and I am very sympathetic to students who find some subjects to be particularly taxing. I understand what it feels like to be frustrated and feel like you will never master a topic or subject....

...have been tutoring throughout college because many of my friends sought my assistance. I mostly tutored in the pre-medical subjects including Statistics, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Additionally, as a peer advisor at Georgetown University, I was a point of contact for incoming freshmen as they transitioned to college. I also have formal tutoring experience with national companies. Lastly, I have classroom experience as a part-time Basic Life Support instructor of emergency...

...chemistry research lab. After graduation, I moved to China to work as an educational consultant, advising students with college applications while focusing on improving their application essays. Additionally, I tutored students on IELTS and TOEFL preparation and general English, using subjects such as science and history to improve their speaking and writing skills. I love teaching writing, as this is one of the best ways to help students learn about themselves and their interests, but...

My primary goal is to help students understand why they're learning how to do a problem as much as it is to teach how to solve it. Focusing much more on true understanding of each topic has helped me on my own journey to where I am today, and is something I love to share with the students I teach.

Teaching is my passion! I home schooled my own children and I have taught students of all ages, though mostly elementary and middle school, in private and public school settings. Math and Latin are my primary subjects, but I also teach ancient history and classic literature. I love learning and sharing knowledge with others!

...past three years. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Major in History. I will be attending Lipscomb University starting the fall of 2015 to gain a Masters in Education. After college I served in the Peace Corps in the West African Country of Burkina Faso. I am extremely passionate about education. My favorite subjects are Math, Geography, and History. In my spare time I like to do fun outdoor activities, such as, biking,...

...fields, perhaps due to my passion, and I managed to score a 790 on the math SAT and SAT II. I also took 5 AP Exams as a high school student, receiving 5s in Calculus BS, statistics, computer science, biology, and chemistry. At my university, I received an honors scholarship for my academic performance in engineering, and I currently aspire to continue my education at a higher level. As a tutor, I will motivate students,...