Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Nashville, TN

...Bible Institute in Chicago where I graduated with a degree in elementary education. I then moved to Nigeria, where I taught second and third grade in an international school. After teaching in Nigeria 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...

...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 an extreme sports...

...including Statistics, Calculus, Organic 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...

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...

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.

...for 15 years and enjoying watching my students grow academically as well as mentally; as confident learners and readers. I believe as Frederick Douglass said, "Once you learn to read you will be forever free!" My goal and passion is to help others learn to read, and comprehend what they read; to instill a love of reading in each student. I have also been very successful at increasing state assessment scores because I align my...

...teacher and Behavior Therapist. I enjoy seeing my students have fun learning, which I believe is key to academic success! A little bit about me. . . I am originally from Ridgewood, New 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...

...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!... People are curious by...

...Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN majoring in Electrical Engineering. I attended high school at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, MD, where I tutored underclassmen in Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 as a senior member of the National Honor Society chapter on campus. In addition to tutoring at Georgetown Preparatory School, I informally worked with juniors and seniors at other high schools in my area in AP Calculus AB as well. I continue to tutor...

...mom of 3. I believe that it takes time for a child to grasp a concept and that is why I'm here. I want to help build and encourage your child to his/her 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...

...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 will directly reflect in the progression of their academic success.... My teaching...

...I am very patient, but determined.I will conform to the learning styles of the student as best as I can. I currently attend Austin Peay State University. I am getting my bachelors degree 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...

...anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has to become more personal. I always try to take a preliminary period with my students why they want to learn or to improve in something. By understanding what they want from tutoring, I can tailor my lessons to how they learn so they will get the most out of their time with me....

...learned that my methods lead to more confident students, less stressful test days, and - most importantly - higher scores. I have experience tutoring political science, especially writing and research. I also tutor Psychology, English, Writing, and Middle School Math. I can help students write in MLA and APA format, as both will likely be used in college. Most importantly, I can help students gain confidence in their academic work. No one likes to study...

...seeing students grow and overcome challenges to becoming successful in the classroom. My teaching philosophy is that all students have the capacity to learn. As an teacher, my teaching style reflects an awareness of the diverse learning needs of individual students and I strive to meet them where they are and provide appropriate learning tools to help them to get to where they need to be. Outside of teaching and tutoring I am very artistic...

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 am a 12 year teacher who has transitioned into the hospitality industry. The part of teaching I miss is when a student realizes he or she truly comprehends the concept. Tutoring will allow me to continue to help change the lives of individuals on a one on one basis.

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...

...to me. All individuals, younger students and adults, deserve the opportunity to gain more knowledge and skills to enrich their lives. It is my mission and commitment to place students at the center of everything we do. I have been fortunate to serve as a classroom teacher across multiple elementary grades, building-level administration, regional consultant for the Tennessee Department of Education, and am now back in the classroom. I bring the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired...

...promise to assume that every child is capable of learning and has the desire to do so. Not only will I assume they are capable of learning, but I will also assume they are capable of succeeding. The idea of teaching students the way they learn also means being open minded and understanding that what works for one child will not work for every child. Most critically, I believe that it is important for me...