Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Nashville, TN

...from the University of Arizona in May 2015. I graduated summa cum laude and was able to secure a judicial clerkship with the Arizona Supreme Court. A large part of my success academically has been the product of great tutors and mentors along the way, so I am excited about the opportunity to tutor in a broad range of subjects. When I'm not working, I'm busy traveling and watching sports. I'm also a bit of...

...highest potential. Sometimes it takes me repetitive times until it clicks. I believe some children need a different environment for things to come in place and it makes a huge difference if its in an encouraging environment and where your child feels comfortable. I want to encourage, teach, and build confidence in your child. Everyone doesn't learn to walk at the same age, and the same applies to learning. When I think of what I...

...thrust them to succeed. I am very detailed oriented, creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of education. This includes being a loving, motivating, supporting, fun, and integral educator who will make a positive contribution to each student. I want to help all students build confidence, which will enhance their self esteem as well as personal values. Reaching this objective...

...for three years, I moved to Franklin, TN, where I have been teaching second grade for two years. I am passionate about intrinsically motivating my students to work hard and learn. I strive to make learning fun and interactive. To adjust to the specific needs of my students, I employ multiple methods of learning. I especially enjoy working with elementary students in any subject that they are struggling with. For the middle school and high...

...I can't wait to meet you! I have been teaching elementary aged students for 5 years and have loved helping my students succeed. I went to Pensacola Christian College in Florida and earned a teaching degree in Elementary Education. Teaching and helping students is one of my favorite things to do. Learning doesn't always have to be so rigorous . . . it can be fun!!! I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

...Jersey, attended Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA and then moved to Nashville to pursue my M.Ed at Vanderbilt University. Nashville has become my home over the past 4 years and I absolutely love the energy of the city and have made wonderful friends and connections here. My upbeat personality, years of experience working with children and strong organizational skills make me a strong tutor. Furthermore, my background in psychology and Special Education allow...

...National English Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (a national math honor society). My two favorite subjects to teach are math (middle school/algebra in particular) and writing! I believe having a strong foundation in middle school math/algebra is so important because the basics learned from these classes help establish success in higher level math courses; I want to help make sure students grasp the content to the fullest extent. I also enjoy teaching writing as...

...Only by understanding something can we engage it critically, and only by thinking critically can we truly understand something. My goal as an instructor is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to...

...have taught English as a second language in Seoul, South Korea, high school Spanish, 7th and 8th grade science and social studies, and have spent the majority of my career teaching primary grades K-6. My passion; primary career focus is working with teachers and at-risk students, as a Literacy Coach in an urban school district, to increase literacy rates. Frederick Douglass said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free"; I believe that...

I am driven by the philosophy to "seek not to become a person of success, but a person of value"(Albert Einstein) by helping others.... Knowledge is power, but the application of knowledge is more powerful.... Ask questions about his / her view on learning.... Teach him / her effectively.... Be accessible, engaged, continuously ask questions, and be knowledgeable about the appointed subject.... Differentiate instruction.... Help them to learn how to ask the right questions to understand...

...in K-6 Education. I also have taken all of the Early Childhood Education Classes. I have helped students and children for about 8 years now. I have a very personal interest in students with disabilities (my little sister is disabled). I have worked in many childcare facilities. I have worked with the after school programmed students, and I helped them with their school work daily. I really enjoy being outdoors and finding exciting things to...

...Public Policy and Spanish with a minor in Economics. I love working with kids and am extremely passionate about education in general. Some of my current involvements related to mentorship include Big Brothers Big Sisters, teaching an adult ESL class, and participating in a college prep readiness program here at Vanderbilt. Overall, I am dedicated to providing the most personalized tutor experience I can wherein the student has a voice in what we learn and...

...My goal is to help students learn how to problem solve on test day rather than simply regurgitate information. When a student learns how to develop context around his or her knowledge, that student is better prepared for class, for research, for writing, and for exams. While many students panic at the prospect of taking standardized tests like the ACT or GRE, I have learned that my methods lead to more confident students, less stressful...

Hello! My name is Kimberly, and I love to teach! I have taught Kinder, and 3rd grade, and currently provide reading intervention for 1st graders. I love elementary education, and I strive to be the best educator for my students. To achieve this I stay current by reading educational journals, attending conferences, and seeking out new and interesting ways of delivering lessons.

...I have tutored my peers in a range of subjects including biology, math, and Spanish. In Nashville, I am a member of Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science, through which I teach hands-on science lessons in local middle school classrooms. I am knowledgeable and can tutor in a variety of subjects, but my strengths are in math and science. I am passionate about tutoring because education is extremely important to me. I want convey my love...

...Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Additionally, as a peer advisor at Georgetown University, I was a point of contact for incoming freshmen as they transitioned to college. I also have formal tutoring experience with national companies. Lastly, I have classroom experience as a part-time Basic Life Support instructor of emergency skills such as effective CPR, AED application and choking relief to health care providers. I look forward to helping tutor you. - Kristen

...in addition to test prep for local/state assessments and also for private school entrance exams. I am fully certified as a teacher in both Texas and Oklahoma, and I hold a Bachelors of Arts in English from the University of Louisville and a Masters of Arts in Religion from Liberty University. I love to teach and tutor because of the personally rewarding nature of seeing students grow and overcome challenges to becoming successful in the...

I hope to help each student by allowing them to explore different learning methods and creating a better understanding about themselves and their potential. ... In a first session I would meet with the student, and possibly their parents depending on the age, and discuss the subject. We would review the subject, where the student is currently, and where they want to be. From there, a schedule would be established, and we would be able to...

I spent 15 years in the classroom and was met with many challenging learning experiences. I welcome the opportunity to put some of that experience to work with Varsity Tutors. I enjoy meeting the individual needs of my students and challenging them to be their best.... Establish rapport while attempting to get the first lesson done. Ask questions about their hobbies, interests, extracurricular activities, and just basically get to know them.... By guiding them in the...

...skills and to build a tutoring program that will motivate the student to master not only immediate goals but also to develop lifelong abilities to navigate a changing workforce. I enjoy using inspiring and creative projects with my students, using their own interests and curiosity to bring out their talents. When the student is confident, success follows. I specialize in reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, test preparation, and essay skills. The student, parents and tutor...