Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Sandy Springs, GA

My goal when tutoring is to not only help students learn how to get the right answer but help them understand why that answer is correct. I've found that one of the main reasons students struggle is due to a lack of interest in the material and that this can be solved by making the learning process more personal and engaging.

...I love. I graduated from a very competitive high school and I completely understand the rigorous nature of AP courses and the pressure to get a top notch SAT score. With a 2370 SAT score and a 4.0 throughout college and high school, I think I am definitely qualified to tutor. However, more than being qualified, what I've always hoped to achieve as a tutor is to develop the ability in my tutees to become...

...I noticed that most of the kids at the local elementary schools were falling behind the grade level targets. Partnering with one principal, I began matching volunteer classmates with students. From there, during my college years I continued to work with children and adults in various ways. Adult illiteracy improvement, reading comprehension, various levels of math and science, and study skills and organization are just the broad categories of subjects I tutored. I believe the...

...Bachelor of Science in Biology. I am currently in my gap year before medical school. I have been a private and peer tutor for about 6 years. While I tutor a large range of subjects, I am most passionate about Chemistry, Biology, Algebra, and French. I believe that education is a vital component of every person's life, so I am very passionate about teaching. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, baking, and going to...

...into my second year this fall. I love tutoring most subject, ranging from US Government to Algebra. In the past, the subjects that I have tutored the most are AP US Government and Reading. My tutoring method changes depending on the student, but I love to ask questions and make comparisons to other topics to provide a multidisciplinary understanding and make connections. My philosophy is to avoid memorization and promote understanding! I feel that students...

...Atlanta) and abroad. At the end of 2012, I returned from two and a half years volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ecuador, South America. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I worked with urban youth from a low-income neighborhood in the largest city in Ecuador. My projects included designing and implementing an internship program to promote leadership skills among young women aged 14-16; designing a curriculum and teaching natural science classes to 30 elementary and...

I was born and raised in Decatur, Ga. I went to elementary at Avondale Elementary where I was in the Dekalb County's gifted program and later went to Chamblee High School's Magnet Program. I was a National Achievement and Merit Finalist. I went to college at Emory University where I was a Quest Scholar....

...a Masters Degree in Statistics. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology from Agnes Scott. I taught a Statistics Lab to undergraduate and graduate students for two years at LSU and offered outside of the classroom tutoring. I can help students with either classroom material or using statistical computer programs (SAS, SPSS, JMP, R). I have a naturally outgoing personality and infinite patience. I'm really good at putting the material in language students can understand and...

...to achieve their academic and personal goals. I received my Bachelors of Arts in English from the University of Georgia and have multiple years of experience working as a tutor and working with kids and students. I have years of experience working with elementary, middle, high school, and college students on a variety of subjects. I offer SAT, ACT, and standardized test prep, along with reading, writing, grammar skills, sentence structure, and general English composition...

I love sharing my experience and knowledge with students but more importantly, I love seeing students come alive and feel excitement when they are successful. After over 30 years of being a high school educator, I still love working with students.

...have tutored students for over 3 years. I specialize in SAT Reading, ACT Reading/English, English, and writing, as well as U.S. and World History. I am currently progressing towards a degree in Human Learning and Development. I love to help students with papers and essays, as well as learn proper study skills and organization. These skills will help them be successful in their academic career. Football is life, so is GYM. I'm a huge Patriots...

Squad up! Let's learn! Aspiring Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon wants to give back to the community and help others realize their dreams and tackle the seemingly mundane tasks schools throw at us. I've had to tackle all sorts of tests/classes over my years, and I would both love and appreciate any opportunity to help you out!

...to voice what they have learned. That way, I can understand the way each student grasps concepts, and it allows me to see exactly where a student has trouble with a concept. Outside of academia, I work with an animal rescue and service dog training program. I take part in the rehabilitation process for dogs who need to learn how to live in a home, and I assist in training the service dogs. As the...

...Civil Engineering. After graduation, my plans are to pursue the field and eventually start my own Engineering/consulting firm in the future. As for tutoring, I have been helping students since my freshman year of high school, tutoring peers in multiple Math classes. Tutoring has played a huge role in the past few years, including in my college career. My favorite subjects to tutor are Algebra, Geometry, Economics, and SAT Math! I approach tutoring with the...

...and am majoring in political science. I have taught elementary-aged children in structured environments for five years. I have also tutored middle and high school students in general subjects, AP courses, and SAT/ACT test prep extensively over the past year. These experiences have prepared me to teach through Varsity Tutors, and I am thrilled to be a part of your student's educational journey. By focusing on building skills, strategy, and confidence, I know they will...

...the written word with students. I also enjoy tutoring the English and Reading sections of the ACT and the Reading and Writing section of the SAT because it doesn't have to be boring even if it's a standardized test. I believe the skills taught within the English discipline, especially writing skills, are incredibly important, and this appreciation for strong communication skills is something I try to share with my students. In my spare time, I...

...of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. I have both formal and informal tutoring experience: I worked as an assistant teacher in my high school's math department in Atlanta teaching geometry, algebra and pre-calculus to students over the summer. As an Academic Fellow at Rice, I provide academic assistance to my peers in the natural sciences, specifically chemistry and biochemistry. Although my studies are focused in STEM, I am a strong writer and I excel...

...life outside of school will hopefully come more naturally. Education and learning should be a positive and enriching experience where students come to know and understand the world around them. I have a few interests outside of education. I love running and taking my 2-year-old border collie to dog parks. I also like taking hikes and backpacking wherever there's a good trail. I enjoy learning to cook new things for my friends and family.

...was to motivate and empower students by demonstrating critical thinking skills and problem solving. Many people believe math is supposed to be difficult and frustrating. However, I have noticed that after scheduling appointments with me, many students feel they already knew how to do math all along! Nothing is better than having that "AHA" moment when working out problems, and I'm confident we can create an environment with accelerated learning and academic achievement. I also...

...15 years. In my most recent roles, I functioned as a fifth grade teacher for a private school, and taught 7 courses. My position before that, was teaching high school English. I have also taught social studies, science, and math, to middle and high school students. I also have experience tutoring the ACT and SAT, mainly the English/Reading sections. As you can see, I've taught a lot! I am proud to say that I have...