Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Alpharetta, GA

...English Teaching Assistant in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I have also lived in Salvador (Brazil), DC, New York City, and Austin. With experience tutoring French at the university level, and having worked with younger children, and as a Fulbright ETA, in addition to taking AP French, AP U.S. History, AP European History, and AP Calculus, joining the Varsity Tutors team is a natural fit. Curious to learn anything new, I have a wide variety of interests including:...

...Carolina at Chapel Hill and began my career as an attorney. I am passionate about continuing my work in education through tutoring. I enjoy tutoring many subjects, particularly History, SAT Reading and Writing, College Essays, and Spanish. I love assisting students in implementing simple but effective changes in their preparation for Standardized Tests that show immediate results. I find this motivates students to continue through struggles in their educational pursuits. When I am not working,...

...can develop your skills at becoming an independent learner. So here is a little about me: I grew up in the beautiful county of Marin, just north of San Francisco, California. There, I attended Marin Academy, a private high school that prepared me very well for my time earning my undergraduate degree at Brown University (Class of 2013). I have always been a hard worker when it comes to academics, and I understand what it...

...a lot of hands on activities in the classroom. I try to make learning relevant and fun to the students. I look forward to meeting students and helping them achieve. I believe in offering as many hands-on learning experiences as possible. My hobbies include outdoor activities such as jogging, bike riding, and going to the beach. I enjoy reading and writing. My all time favorite past times are karaoke and spending time with friends and...

...a degree in Neuroscience. One thing I have learned over the years is that each and every student is capable of exceeding expectations. It is often not the material itself that poses a challenge, but rather the standardized way of teaching that material, which does not work with everyone. I firmly believe in helping my students to not only understand the intricacies of their subject matter, but also to discover their personal optimal learning method...

I recently graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with degrees in Science Education and Biology. Through my studies, I have worked with both middle and high school students, including a student teaching internship in Quito, Ecuador this past spring. As a tutor, I hope to empower students with study strategies and techniques for success in every subject.

...and obtained my J.D. from Emory University School of Law. I enjoyed helping students to achieve their greatest academic potential. As such, I have been tutoring students in addition to my job as a full time attorney practicing in a midsize firm. I am well versed with various humanities and scientific subjects, and I have a great deal of experience in tutoring student for standardized testing such as the SAT, ACT, and LSAT.

I strive to build a rapport with my students. Each student has their own style of learning. All students can succeed over time given the proper tools. I have been teaching for 14 years. I have a B.S in Elementary Education Inclusive Special Education from Syracuse University. I received my masters degree in education from the University of New England.

...of my teachers: Lindsey J. taught me how to think; Deborah B. taught me how to write; Paul B. taught me the vast possibilities in my field; and David B. taught me how to live, actively, in the present moment. I am their lessons, and I am a better person for having met them. That's the importance of teaching: it's not simply giving facts, it's helping the student create his or her life.

...algebra because of my interest in these subjects as well as my belief in their importance. I have always been the friend who fellow peers go to for guidance with work and because of this, I have learned the value of patience, communication, and empathy in the education process. I firmly believe that every subject I tutor is vital in a student's path to success and a greater understanding of the world, and because of...