Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Louisville, KY

...in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to rote memorization of vocabulary words. I also believe that presenting arguments in a clear, well-structured, organized manner will improve any essay, regardless...

...I ask questions to help guide them towards the solution using the concepts they know and the information they're given in each problem. After students develop a strong foundation, I've found that they have greater confidence in their own abilities and don't find problems nearly as intimidating. If a student becomes more confident in their abilities and no longer needs my help, I consider my job well done! I earned a dual Bachelor's Degree in...

...to jobs, promotions, and countless other possibilities. Similarly, the ability to read challenging texts with comprehension and discernment is also a large part of many important careers, and reading good writing is not only a desirable skill, but one that brings pleasure. In nearly 30 years of teaching English, I most enjoyed improving my students' reading and writing abilities, knowing how well those abilities would serve them in their future careers. As a tutor, I...

...and History teacher, I have proofread countless essays and writing prompts. I am a tutor of college entrance essays for local teens, and I also review documents for a local business before they are listed for press release. In addition to these experiences, I have braved many open-mic poetry slams for over a decade. I have even been interviewed by the New York Times and ESPN for work in my family's business!

I'm a lifelong learner, a former English major and holder of a Social Work undergraduate degree, a former weather tech and instructor in the US Navy, a runner and a guitar player. I tutored high school students of widely varying backgrounds for my social work practicum, an experience I enjoyed very much. English is my strongest subject, but I enjoy applying critical thinking skills together with students in all areas -- both for academic readiness...

...classes as well as observing and assisting in elementary school classrooms. I have extensive experience in teaching/tutoring in reading, writing, fluency, and mathematics. I am so passionate about the education of children and giving them extra attention and help that they need to succeed. My teaching philosophy for hands-on, activity-based learning has proven to be successful for me in years past and I look forward to utilizing it with my future Varsity Tutor students!

...tutor for you. I love learning, and I have four college degrees to prove it. I have a BA in English and Communication, an MAT in Teaching (Secondary English), an MEd in Reading Education (which came with a Reading/Writing Specialist endorsement), and an EdS in Educational Administration and Instructional Supervision. I also have a Rank 1 in my field and hold consultant endorsements in both English and reading. I have been a high-school English teacher...

...library as a librarian's assistant. I run an ESL group for college students and young adults and have also learned a lot from that. I want to help others thrive in their education and to learn in whatever way is best for them. We are all so different but we can learn to use those differences to our advantage rather than our disadvantage. I hope I will be able to help you and I look...

I am currently a student at Stanford University majoring in chemistry and minoring in computer science. I love to help others learn new subjects, especially math, biology, chemistry, and computer science, and believe that a hands on approach that allows a student to work at their own pace optimizes learning and allows students to build upon previous knowledge.

...the steps to answering the question itself. Even for questions that my students answered correctly, I ask students to explain to me why their chosen answer choices are correct - and often they are unable to do so, which provides the opportunity to expand understanding. At the end of every tutoring session, I do a recap - categorizing the types of mistakes they made and giving suggestions for strengthening those areas of weakness.

...more than 20 year of experience, and in that time I've developed techniques to make the material understandable. I've led test prep courses for Kaplan for the GMAT, SAT, ACT, and GRE and was also a Kaplan teacher-trainer, so I was entrusted to teach other test prep professionals best practices. My personal goal is to help each of my students perform at their very best, and continue my record of success in doing so!... Rather than...

...have also contributed over twenty articles to Louisville.com. I received my BFA in Visual Communications from Ball State University, where I also acquired a strong set of photography and image editing skills. I then completed my MA in Graphic Design at SCAD, where I am currently finalizing my thesis for an MFA in Writing via eLearning. As a member of the Louisville Kendo Club and a gigantic nerd, I am drawn to the fantastical and...

...to develop my language and particularly writing skills. I have student taught college Chemistry, and I have written Continued Learning materials for a Continuing Legal Education symposium. I worked as a nanny for over 8 years before I had my own child. I am quite familiar with being around children and encouraging them to grow. I have never had a student under my instruction not succeed, which is an accomplishment I am quite proud of....

...European Union Foreign Policy and Political Discourse. I have a passionate interest in political history and enjoy sharing that interest with students. In addition, I am currently on a leave of absence from my doctoral program in the Humanities (Studies in Culture). My area of interest is early modern Atlantic maritime culture, particularly political and socioeconomic culture, and my dissertation is a study of early 18th-century pirates and their expressions of political identity. While my...

I am an experienced teacher, coach and tutor with a passion for helping students improve through better understanding the material, reading between the lines of the test questions, and mastering the tactics and strategies particular to each test that will lead to the best possible score. ... I apply the Socratic method to all learning situations. I assess where a student is, and ask the right questions to facilitate the next step.... Assess goals, discuss previous...

...I am an advanced Spanish speaker. I have taught Spanish 1 at the high school level and lower level Spanish to children ages 4-12. I have more than 15 years experience mentoring and working with children of all ages. My strengths are in English, particularly ESL and writing, but I have experience with a wide range of subjects. I am an author and contributor to a number of blogs, websites, and magazines. I strive to...

...studying at Purdue University. My teaching experience comes primarily from tutoring friends and family, coaching gymnastics, and mentoring FIRST Lego League (FLL) and Jr. FLL teams. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I especially enjoy working on my two passions: Math and physics. When tutoring, my goal is not only to help the student learn the specific material but to further develop their critical thinking skills and appreciation of the subject which will aid...

...math tutor for four years. Through my experience, I've developed a teaching style emphasizes depth over rote memorization, effective exercises over drill worksheets, and mental shortcuts whenever possible. Outside of academics, I am a musician and composer and have freelanced in concerts and on media projects. I also enjoy ambling through parks when I have the time. I'm thrilled to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors and excited to help other people accomplish their goals!

...in a well functioning classroom. I facilitate a comfortable, consistent learning environment that challenges students with interesting, interactive, relevant lessons. Students should walk away from my class with a deep understanding of content and a great feeling of accomplishment, as well as a sense of community. My goal as a teacher is to help students better understand themselves and their place in the world, and to become a better citizen of our local communities .

Dedicated to helping students learn, understand, and develop critical thinking skills to be increase educational self-sufficiency