Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Johns Creek, GA

...self confidence, participation in class, and grades improve tremendously. I am a graduate of Keller Graduate School of Management, with a Master in Public Administration, Master in Business Administration and also earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Florida A&M University. I have taught students in elementary to high school in math and reading, and they have all achieved exceptional scores. My teaching style is direct, creative, and applicable to real life/real...

I have been a tutor for 18 years, during which I have tutored underachieving elementary students, middle/high school students, college students, and adult-level learners. My experience also includes gifted learners, AP learners, and advanced level students. Test Prep is my speciality - ACT, SAT, SSAT, LSAT, and GRE. Along with preparation, I teach students test taking skills and strategies guaranteed to raise scores if practiced. I look forward to being your tutor.

...experience I have received have given me the confidence, knowledge, and well-rounded background in medicine and science. I then entered medical college (Xavier University School of Medicine), which provides the knowledge and art of healing the human body. It encompassed many healthcare practices developed to sustain and restore an individual's health. I finally graduated with my MD degree. I could not imagine not being a part of such an exciting, exhilarating, and rewarding field as...

...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 using examples that pertain to their life and interests. As several...

My name is Kierra Edwards and I recently just moved to a new state excited for a new adventure! I used to teach 2nd grade as well as take part in other educational settings from babies all the way to college students.

My love for learning is the reason why I chose to become an educator. I remember having great teachers push me to improve, and I want to do the same for every student I encounter. I have a Masters in Elementary Education and over 7 years of experience.

...addition to teaching and conducting test prep, I also individually tutored elementary students in reading and phonics, and led weekly adult literacy classes. I am a great tutor because I genuinely care about my students. Also, I have the patience, ingenuity and compassion to help the student improve in the subject they are struggling with. For example, the year prior to my arrival at the school, only 5% of the 9th grade passed on to...

...engaging and effective for students. My tutoring style is centered around patience and understanding. I believe in creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, as these are essential steps in the learning process. Outside of academia, I enjoy exploring new places and cultures, and I bring this curiosity to my tutoring approach. I strive to make learning an exciting journey of discovery for my students. Remember, I am here to...

...mindset. Making sure the students' goals align with my goals (and, of course, the parents' goals!) gives the student the internal motivation and drive that is required to apply the insight gained at a tutoring session to every day academic performance. I am absolutely confident that any student can find what motivates them and gain valuable knowledge that both raises the grade or score and aids in improvement across the board. Outside of tutoring, I...

...economics, geography and political science in Georgia. I have also taken courses in ESOL and gifted education. I feel that students should have a firm understanding of the process of learning, and not just the ability to memorize random facts. Once students understand how to work through problems and find answers on their own, success in school, and in life outside of school will hopefully come more naturally. Education and learning should be a positive...

...PhD in English at Northern Illinois University and currently work as a professor at an Atlanta university. I have taught middle school, high school, and college English. I have expertise in all language arts areas and test prep, such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE tests. I also have experience helping students prepare for the SSAT and ISEE exams. I think an added benefit is that I get along well with students of all kinds....

...math and I want others to be able to enjoy or at least feel comfortable doing math. My teaching philosophy is to adapt to the concerns and needs of each student. I also aim to make the material engaging. Students learn in different ways and it is my job to determine how to best help them remember and understand material. My other interests include creative writing, football, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, and reading.

...in SAT Prep, College Study Skills, Entrance Essays, College Applications as well as Elementary, Middle, and High School students individualized needs. I worked with students one on one to learn how to study, raise their test scores, to write essays, to complete math assignments, to do research and overall build self confidence. My students found that they could do it and it could be fun along the way. I have tutored online for two years...

...by two or more grade points, or are you a student with unique learning needs, who could use some caring, patience, and empathy, or simply can't afford a private tutor like me? Together, we will achieve this by carefully guiding your understanding of the most complex topics. We will do it through the methodical application of reason and logic, and the tools of self-paced learning, rather than sheer memorization. Together, we can do it: I've...

...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 this, I will fully commit myself to making sure my tutees have a solid grasp of the concepts being taught as well as the ability to apply them to real-world situations. When I'm not doing schoolwork or tutoring, I enjoy listening to music, hiking, playing...

...in and goes from there. I try to think of problems and examples that students can relate to and that will benefit them as opposed to outdated and uninteresting examples. I will work as hard as the student, but as such I expect my students to work hard or else they will not see results. Though I think students are responsible for their own work, parent involvement is also crucial in motivating the student forward.

...high school have abandoned me, I'm afraid.) Other than teaching and acting, I sometimes pretend to be sick so Emory medical students can practice their patient interactions with me. I play golf with my friends. I'm trying to learn to throw a perfect knuckleball, because that pitch has always fascinated me. I teach because it's meaningful work; no one's life was made measurably or permanently better when I was serving pizzas. Teaching, though, can have...

I plan for many exciting opportunities for the children to ensure they are stimulated and interested in what they are being taught. During lessons, I guarantee that my plans contain activities which cater to all learning styles. "Those who know, do. Those that understand teach." Aristotle

...where I majored in Psychology and minored in Spanish. I also earned a master's degree in Elementary Education as well as a permanent teaching certification for grades Pre-K to 6. I have taught in public, charter, and private schools, including six years spent teaching abroad. I love traveling and exploring more than anything else! My varied experiences have allowed me to build a wide array of effective strategies across subject areas. I think that it's...