Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Marietta, GA

...Knowing how to approach the ACT, SAT, and GRE can unlock your potential as a student, and I am ready to help you get there. I am energetic, enthusiastic, and willing to meet you wherever your skill level is. I understand that understanding literature, writing essays, or preparing for standardized tests can be overwhelming, but every student is capable of learning tools that make those disciplines easier. If your child needs help understanding basic sentence...

...and to actively engage in texts. I spend a great deal of time modeling and molding those skills. Students need to think deeply and critically at all times and actively engage those practices into their studies. I am a tough grader with high expectations, but I firmly believe in not "lowering the bar". I use my high standards as a driving force towards accomplishment and success. Students come to me for my expertise, but leave...

...worked in South Korea for three years, tutoring business English, conversational English, Reading and Writing for young children, and elementary and middle school math. I've also worked with elementary and middle school children in Atlanta, specializing in English, Social Studies and Math. My teaching style uses what the students are interested in and goes from there. I try to think of problems and examples that students can relate to and that will benefit them as...

...though, can have a lasting impact. I am where I am and even who I am because 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...

...students. I really enjoy working with students and giving SAT and college application advice. Having relied on myself throughout the college application process (being the first to attend college from my family), I remember not knowing where to turn or what to do. I want to help others feel empowered rather than helpless during the process. When it comes to teaching style, I combine having fun with motivating the student to perform at his or...

...they need to be successful in the classroom, and in life. I believe that educators spark the interest for students to become lifelong learners. I am proud to be apart of this life enhancing process. I am able to make lessons interesting and relevant to students, which engages them in the learning process. I have Title I classroom experience where I brought students from a kindergarten and 1st grade level on pretests, to 3rd and...

...sciences. I also have experience teaching children with disabilities and try my best to accommodate their needs. When tutoring, my approach is to lead the student through their work, explaining the process used to arrive at the answer, and providing examples when necessary. I understand that everyone learns differently, and I am willing to learn about the person I am working with and be flexible to best address their needs. In my free time I...

...to Atlanta from DC. I am a training and performance improvement professional, and recently earned a Master's in Education from George Washington University. Professionally, my focus is on instructional design, and I'm passionate about translating knowledge into true learning. When tutoring, my goal is for students to not only complete their assigned work, but to attain an understanding of the subject matter that translates into classroom success. I believe in a hands on, interactive learning...

...of teaching. I call upon both my humanities and math sides in tutoring for all sections of the SAT and ACT. My SAT and ACT students have been admitted to colleges including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford and Hamilton. I also have abundant experience working with younger students for private school entrance exams and my ISEE, HSPT and SSAT students have been accepted into the independent schools of their choice. I am highly effective at making the...

...where I tutored undergraduate students in Math & French courses. I also attended sessions to better help and coach my students with their coursework. I am a people person and I absolutely love to help my students succeed. It gives me great pride and I love to see my students do well. In my free time I enjoy hiking and traveling. I believe a good tutor should also be a mentor for their students and...