Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Nashville, TN

I am a second grade teacher in the Nashville area. Teaching has always been a passion of mine and I love helping students reach new heights of success! When I'm not teaching, I like to workout and bake!

...an accomplished and working freelance writer. Currently, I write news stories for the Chattanooga Times Free Press; here, I interview residents of Chattanooga, TN for stories about community events, business and restaurant openings, distinguished citizens, and more. I also write editorials for High Faluter, a startup publication based in Chicago, IL, about education, music, and culture. During school, I interned with Nashville Public Radio and have published original works with them as well. Writing has...

...is incredibly important in engaging students and tutoring them. Most of my tutoring experience is with high school students, though I have worked as a science camp teacher for younger students as well. I find that my strongest subjects are math and history, though I have excelled in all of my courses and am open to helping students with what they need most. In my free time I love playing sports (soccer and basketball), doing...

...learned Spanish, teaching kids and a few adults English and other subjects. My background is in Fine Arts. I attended the Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago for a Bachelors in Fine Arts. I tutor English, Spanish, and elementary subjects. While my specialty and passion is assisting in sculpting the minds of our youths, I am a very patient and experienced tutor with adults in language. My tutoring style is hands on. I like to see...

One of my strengths is explaining things to students by taking into account their learning style and offering a fresh perspective. I love watching them begin to figure things out and see how enjoyable learning can be!

I am a graduate from Ohio State, majoring in Earth Science. I moved to Nashville in August of 2016, where I gained experience teaching summer school biology at Pearl Cohn high school and as a private music instructor. I excel in one on one learning sessions and enjoy working through science curriculum that I am passionate about.

...learned a thing if I wasn't open to examining all possibilities - even those that didn't agree with my preconceived notions. Listening, being respectful of others, and treating others as I wish to be treated myself are the tools that have served me the best during my life. I learned these lessons just as you would an academic subject - through trial and error, research, and internal realization. Don't think of learning as work -...

...way through university and grad school in East Tennessee and BC, Canada, and last fall I returned from 4 years of teaching English to adults in China. I can make recommendations to help you with any stage of expressing your ideas, from checking that your essay fits a specific topic to finding a smoother way to phrase a complex idea to proofreading for the mechanics of grammar to giving a clearer presentation. I look forward...

...through writing is something that is very important to me, and I would love to help guide you through that life skill. I also am a huge fan of music and of music theory! You can call me a nerd if you'd like. I would also love to help you learn the joys of music and how it works, whether that is through private lessons, music theory tutoring, or anything else you might need.

I am a former geology teacher hoping to return to teaching.

...and hands on teaching, and it has encouraged me to continue work in this field. Since then, I have contributed to the environmental education programs at Warner Park Nature Center in Nashville and accepted a position in the fall as a graduate teaching assistant at Austin Peay State University, and I am excited to continue working with students through Varsity Tutors! My areas of expertise are algebra, geometry, environmental science, ecology, and organismal biology.

...profession. Students aren't in a one-to-one environment getting the attention they need to feel as successful as possible. I have tutored for over a decade and found that students are more receptive, learn at a faster and deeper level, and enjoy the subject more when they are given the time they need to grow along with the proper attention from a trained educator who isn't pressured with test scores and evaluations. I specialize in high...

...I had to leave them as I ventured to Nashville for my college career. Now as a Chemical Engineering major, I am still asked by my friends to help them with their math and chemistry homework. I get calls from home asking if I can get on Skype to explain something, and I am always happy to oblige. I understand that my education is a privilege, and I want to do my part to help...

...currently substitute teach as I am pursuing my Masters Degree in School Counseling. I offer services in the subjects of writing, reading, and ACT prep, as well as guitar and piano. I strive to incorporate real life examples, and tailor each session to the needs and learning style of the individual, so that our time together is well spent. In my free time you can find me with a guitar, a cup of coffee, or...

...measure of a student's capability, high test scores can open a lot of doors in the college application process, and I want to see those doors open for my students. As I understand it, the best way to improve test scores is to do as many practice problems as possible. However, in standardized-test-taking there are many ways to work smarter, not harder. I like to work with students on pattern recognition and breaking down problems...

...that a solid educational foundation sets the stage for life long success. Sometimes, there are gaps in a student's knowledge, and it is my job to locate these gaps in order to help the student move forward. I also believe in the power of student centered learning. Students who are able to think critically to solve problems will be able to continue learning even when working on their own. Therefore, I will challenge students to...

...engineering, computer science, and engineering management. I currently plan on furthering my education in law school, specifically within intellectual property law. During the week, I work in the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization where I work with Vanderbilt researchers to take their inventions to industry. I also work in the Vanderbilt Office of Admissions. The pursuit of knowledge is my passion, and I look forward to working with you to help you in your...

...study the subject in college, I have a great understanding of the material in most high school math classes (geometry, trigonometry, algebra 1 & 2, statistics, calculus AB & BC). I highly value education and take these courses and assessments seriously. I encourage every student to apply themselves as much as possible in studying methods that fit one's specific learning style. I believe that all students, when steered in the right direction, can successfully learn...