Certified Tutors From Piedmont College

...thorough knowledge of instructional standards, practices, and methodologies for the education of children. My passion is helping students. I appreciate the way that tutoring allows a one-on-one connection and the ability to track success that is not always possible in a classroom setting. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, cooking and spending time...

...one-on-one for 3 of those 6 years, and enjoy the experience of working individually with students and seeing their progress in the classroom. Making math enjoyable by relating the subject to students' everyday lives is something that I strive to do with both the students I teach and those that I tutor.

...to tutor are reading and writing because I enjoy reading and writing, but I also like elementary math. I believe when students have fun, they will learn any concept taught to them. I believe education is the vehicle to a child's future. My interests are reading, writing, cooking, traveling and enjoying time with family.

...where I studied Philosophy and Religion. In 2010 I earned my Master of Arts in Religion from Yale University. My particular interest is the junction between literature and theology using the tools of textual criticism. In my studies I learned how important it is to be clear and concise in my writing.... I believe in listening. My goal is to help each student best express their thoughts. That can only happen if they are heard.

When you are laughing and having fun, you are learning. Even the most difficult subject can have humor. Most importantly, learning occurs when you make connections from previous experiences.

...math at my former school : Gilmer High School, in Ellijay, Georgia. I have taught grades 9-11 in various math courses (both in the GPS and CCGPS curriculum). I taught Special Ed Math Inclusion classes with Special Ed co-teachers for 2 years in grade 9 and 11. Later, I relocated to teach 8th grade at...

...I taught first grade and special education in Mississippi for two years. I recently moved back to Atlanta, where I currently teacher Special Education kindergarten - 8th grade. I have two years of experience instructing students in small group and one-on-one settings. I feel most confident in my ability to teach elementary math and ELA....

...through difficult assignments in a setting that is less formal and more open to discussion and deeper understanding. That is why I came to Varsity Tutors! I love to help students learn and understand material that my be difficult for them, but I love to do it in a way that allows them to find...

I personally feel that every student is capable of academic success. It is important that we celebrate educational gains, no matter how small or large. The first step in empowering students to achieve academic proficiency and mastery is filling them with confidence, and that is one of my main goals.

...day I stepped into a special needs classroom. Even more exciting in my path as an educator, was when I was part of a team to help launch Georgia Cyber Academy in August of 2007. Combining the two paths has brought me to this wonderful opportunity to tutor online with Varsity Tutors. I'm excited about...