Award-Winning Science Tutors in Marion, TN

...last year. As a tutor, I love working with individual students and watching their improvement over time. In Charlottesville, VA I worked primarily with a single student for three years. During this time, we developed a great personal relationship that was rewarding for both sides. Seeing his improved performance in class has been immensely satisfying...

I'm a lifelong learner and teacher of 12 years. I have taught every subject K-8th grade. I believe in hands-on learning through problem solving and innovation. Students will be motivated and challenged when working with me, and I find joy in seeing my students succeed. ... I am a proponent of active learning and use a variety of methods to encourage discussion and interaction on the standards being taught. I believe in teaching students; not just content, but vital critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Students need to have hands-on access to model and explore what is being taught, and they need to learn in a safe environment.

...Information Systems from the University of Memphis, and I am a former Instructor at Southwest TN Community College. I started working at Southwest as a Math Tutor, and I've tutored elementary and high school students. I have also assisted several colleagues with standardized placement and proficiency tests and with their undergraduate and graduate courses.... I first try to figure out where each student is academically. They may not know themselves, but I make the best determination that I can with my understanding of the subject area. Next, I begin working with them to bring them up to speed with where they need to be. I explain, demonstrate, and let them practice in their coursework. I try to keep them aware of their own progress, and work with them to bring them to the point where they can master material at a sufficient pace on their own.

...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...

...regardless of their background. Finally, I have spent three years as a mentor to first-year college students and I am very supportive and encouraging for any students wishing to pursue higher education. I look forward to working with anyone excited to find out how to make difficult subjects much simpler while developing life-long learning and...

...of Memphis studying biomedical engineering, but in my free time I enjoy a variety of hobbies including running, kayaking, climbing, violin, guitar, and singing with my two younger sisters. This year I was the assistive devices intern at LeBonhuer Children's hospital customizing everyday items for kids with special needs. Previously, I have privately tutored different...

...and I plan to resume no later than January 2017. I am presently teaching Chemistry in a high school setting and have done so for 21 years. I have also privately tutored for the last 10 years. I tutor ACT, Algebra, Chemistry,and Physical Science. I enjoy tutoring ACT because that has helped many of my...

...of Education and Life Sciences Teaching Credential (2009). Most recently, I received my National Board Certification for life sciences, which is the highest level of certification a teacher can achieve in the United States. After teaching in downtown Los Angeles for 7 years, my family and I moved to Memphis and began teaching at GRAD...

Industrial Engineering graduate from University of Tennessee Knoxville. Just a guy who loves solving math problems and spreading his knowledge to others. ... I slow down my teaching for these students and try to explain the concepts of the words they are having trouble with. With enough repetition and practice, I find students generally catch on to the words in math problems.

...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...