Certified Tutors From The University of Tennessee

...math for many years. I also have my B.S. and M.S. in Engineering. I always have fun tutoring since I find math fun as well (I better, I've been doing it all my life!). I also like to tutor on my free time and my number one priority is to make sure the student understands...

...degree is from Trevecca Nazarene University concentrating in educational leadership. I have served as an instructional coach helping the teachers in my building better serve our students and allow them to reach their goals. I have always known I would be a teacher. I can remember to this day playing "school" with my friends and...

...I graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelors in International Studies and a minor in French, and I have spent time living in both France and French-speaking Swtizerland. I have over five years of teaching and tutoring experience and have worked with students of all ages, from elementary to adult. I also...

...loved it every since. Being a unique learner, I understand that everyone doesn't learn the same and my tutoring reflects that! I personalize my style to be accommodating for each individual student. Furthermore, trying to make all the exercises as fun and interesting as possible. (I know everyone doesn't love Math as much as me!)...

...pre-medicine track. After tutoring Science Olympiad students in high school, I have learned to understand the material from a students' perspective. I try to anticipate the types of questions a student might have, and answer them to the best of my abilities. I also try to teach the same material using different learning styles to...

...at The University of Tennessee. I am very passionate about the subjects that I tutor, which include mathematics, standardized testing preparation, reading, English, writing, and basic French, and I firmly believe that anyone can master these topics with the proper guidance. I incorporate various methods of tutoring, including showing many examples, giving thorough explanations, and...

...in Knoxville double majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology, with a minor in Biological Sciences. I am a member of the Pre-Medical Honor Society on our campus. I am also the Vice President for one of our student organizations. In my free time, I'm a volunteer coach for Special Olympics and I love playing soccer. I...

...been trained as a choral singer since I was 7. I like to think of myself as laid-back, but professional and highly driven. I find myself comfortable in almost every situation I find myself in! I look forward to speaking with you further about how I can best help you reach your goals!... I believe that a teaching philosophy is organic. It grows and is shaped by the institutions and students within which a teacher functions....

...University of Tennessee with a degree in English Literature with honors. I have taught 9th, 10th, and 12th grade English for students in Pre-AP, Standard, Inclusion Special Education, and Self-Contained Special Education. I am currently a stay-at-home mom and I teach ESL students (K-6) in China online, so I have a very wide range of...

...applied to the further understanding of all other chemical concepts. It's like a puzzle that can be solved. Chemistry's workings are rooted in logic. If you stop, slow down, or whatever, to understand a few foundational principles, you will be able to succeed in chemistry. I, however, could not stand the thought of not going...

...in discipline and challenge and hope to incorporate my leadership abilities and ambitions into a positive educational experience. My purpose is to incorporate both engaging and meaningful content into the tutoring experience. We all learn in different ways, so I make sure to listen closely to you! After all, learning should be fun!... During a lesson, I believe in compassion, hard work, and setting goals. I understand that learning is not always easy and requires a...

I am interested in broadening individual learners knowledge of the social sciences. ... I use a student-centered approach to learning. This is also known as learner-centered education, which broadly encompasses methods of teaching that shift the focus of instruction from the teacher to the student.... I will address their individual needs and concerns.... I can help a student become an independent learner by recommending additional educational resources that will stimulate the learning environment.

...great tutor. I do not believe that my test scores make me a great tutor. Frankly, I do not believe that any of my academic achievements qualify me as being a great tutor. When I think of the qualities that a great tutor possesses, I think of; an easygoing and encouraging attitude, a strong desire...

...Northeastern State University in Oklahoma. As a faculty member, I taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in political science and public administration (for a detailed list, please see my vita on this website). In addition to developing and teaching those classes, I particularly enjoyed personalizing teaching/learning materials and/or working with students with learning...

...that "aha" moment a student has when he or she finally grasps a concept he or she hadn't been able to understand before. Outside tutoring, I attend school at the University of Tennessee, where I double major in history and biochemistry. I enjoy reading, cooking, music of (almost) all kinds, and volunteering.... Each student is an individual, and he or she thinks in his or her own way. Therefore, each student needs an opportunity to learn...

...three years in a professional capacity. The ages of students I have tutored range from 8th grade up through remedial college which encompasses adults of all ages, and I've taught a few homeschoolers in the mix. I currently go to the University of Tennessee, and I am working on my bachelor's degree. My major is...

...elementary and abstract linear algebra - intro to proofs (set theory, induction, function theory, etc.) - abstract algebra - point-set topology I have had the most experience tutoring elementary calculus, as this subject was highly requested at the math tutorial center at UT. I have also taken an honors sequence in real analysis, in which...

...be part of your journey by helping you love mastering the task at hand. No doubt, you will see your best results once you have learned to enjoy the grind of becoming an expert of the material placed before you. Together, we can learn to enjoy the process as well as enjoy the results you...

...student understands a topic well, I may entertain a different perspective, to keep any potential doubt from lingering. And as always, a positive atmosphere is highly conducive to the learning environment. When I can I like to build and fix things, paint/draw, play guitar, write poetry, read novels/graphics, learn new words, watch superhero TV shows,...

...PhD in Counselor Education. I have tutored elementary students (language arts, reading and math), middle school students (reading, math, science, social studies and algebra), high school students (ACT prep, math, algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, statistics, reading & vocabulary, English literature, chemistry, biology, and study skills), and college students (math, statistics, accounting, economics, pre-calculus...