Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Nashville, TN

...I joined Teach for America and began teaching at a middle school in Nashville. Last year I taught Social Studies, and this year I moved into teaching literacy. I will continue in this position next year as well. Not only do I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring, but I also have experience that is varied. I have worked with different age groups under various settings, such as a more academic one in my own...

...had at Smyrna High School, where I graduated as Valedictorian in May 2013.I took several AP classes which pushed and helped me to become a National Merit Finalist. After graduation from high school, I was awarded a full-scholarship to Lipscomb University, where I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering. I hope to use my studies to help those in the 3rd world with the necessities we take for granted. As a tutor, I believe the most...

Experienced professional with a unique combination of technical expertise, managerial experience, planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner. Well-versed in instructional design and implementation geared towards supporting the success of diverse individuals. ... I believe that experience is the best teacher. I do not believe in overly verbose lectures or monotonous note-taking sessions. I believe that practice can make perfect, and that having fun while...

...eager to help students prepare for college applications, including mastering standardized tests, college essays, and study strategies. I am also driven to teach young students to become better overall writers and critical readers as these skills will affect all facets of their educational career. My ultimate goal, however, is to go beyond the material a student is currently struggling with by teaching them how to successfully identify and address areas that need improvement. The ability...

...boys and know what it take to not only engage and interest a student but also promote continued development on their own. I choose to tutor because I appreciate all that my education has given me. I was also given a lot of help while I made my way through school and understand how important it was for my academic development. I believe that I can make a difference in the lives of the students...

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...

...year). I currently teach second grade. My favorite subject to teach and tutor would be reading. I myself love to read and continue to be a life long learner. Showing students reading does not always have to be so painful brings light back into their life. My undergraduate B.S. degree is from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville-GO VOLS! and my masters degree is from Trevecca Nazarene University concentrating in educational leadership. I have served as...

...in my continuing education in the past year out of school. I am consistently reading, writing, and critically engaging in the world around me. I believe each student is capable of not only being successful in school, but enjoying their education. As a tutor, my mission is to inspire, encourage, and directly contribute to the progression and achievement of each student's goals. My passion for scholarly exploration in history, reading, writing, and the arts is...

I have done a lot of different jobs, but I've never found anything I like as much as helping students. I have a gift for explaining things in a way that anyone can easily understand. My students and I have fun but we get things done. I'm very easy to talk to, and I enjoy meeting new people, and discovering how I can help them!... First, I listen to the student to find out how I...

...that everyone uses - and has used for centuries - on a daily basis. We as humans can't help but create language, share stories and cultures, and learn about our history through the literature that our ancestors have left behind. I have tutored English for over 7 years. I am a great tutor because I love the subject I teach, am very passionate about literature, and I am a very patient, friendly person.... Both student and...

...only take away the unnecessary stress of school, but to also teach it in a way that is immersive and linked to the real world. When it comes to standardized testing or general classroom success, half the battle is understanding that you can succeed and becoming comfortable with the material. As a tutor, I promise to try my best until this goal is reached and to help my clients achieve their own personal goals along...

...a current sophomore at Vanderbilt University studying Economics and Human and Organizational Development. I was first introduced to Varsity Tutors when I received tutoring for the math section of the SAT during my junior year of high school. With hard work, perseverance, and a wonderful tutor I was able to raise my scores significantly and see the positive results that ensued. The experience I had with Varsity Tutors inspired me to return two years later...

...My goal is to give students the encouragement, the confidence, and the strategies to make their writing shine and to help them express their thoughts and ideas in the best possible way. I'm also a published writer with short stories in The Louisville Review, Hawai'i Pacific Review, Valparaiso Fiction Review, and The Nassau Review. My self-published dystopian novel Never Too Far was a semi-finalist for the 2013 Best Indie Book Award as well as a...

...my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and French after four years at UNC-Wilmington. I had the pleasure of spending one spring semester in Paris with ma mre d'accueil, Catherine and left dreaming of French phrases and traveling the world. I was also involved in Pi Delta Phi (French Honor Society) and UNCW's Yoga Club (VP); I loved being busy and organized through all my adventures. I also teach yoga and pranayama, or breath awareness, which is...

...watching students improve on their subjects while working hard to achieve their academic goals. My teaching styles include: using games, using repetition, using step-by-step examples, and using visual examples. As a teacher, I am also able to adapt my teaching to the needs of each individual student as needed. Here is a little about me personally. I enjoy dancing, singing, music composition, hiking, working out and volunteering at church. I can't wait to start working...

...in photography / videography, and work professionally as a recording artist/songwriter. I am a "traveler": I've spent time in Tanzania and Uganda, lived in Vienna, Austria, and walked 1,600+ miles down the east coast from Maine > Atlanta > and back to Nashville. I've been given a lot of love and opportunities and they've granted me with an insatiable passion for life and an undying belief in the people I meet. Thank you for your...

Hi! I'm a Boston College graduate with a Bachelor's degree in English. I look forward to helping students improve their reading and writing skills as well as prepare for standardized tests.

...in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During my undergraduate career, I worked with students as a Teaching Assistant in the introductory organic chemistry lab and mentored students in an organic chemistry research lab. After graduation, I moved to China to work as an educational consultant, advising students with college applications while focusing on improving their application essays. Additionally, I tutored students on IELTS and TOEFL preparation and general English, using subjects such as science and history...

...but not tell you what to see." I firmly believe that empowering students and giving them the tools to be successful on their own is the best gift they can receive. Most of my experience is in high school teaching; however, I have worked with students in early intervention, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school. I love math and English, but I have taught all subjects and am confident in all of the subjects...

...experience in the entertainment industry, I have carved out a career in creativity, focusing on writing and editing. I enjoy working with students, and have been fortunate to do so many places, including England, France, and California. Finding that the lessons I most remember in life are the ones I discover for myself, I try to guide a student to their own discoveries with questions instead of statements. Not surprisingly, writing is my favorite subject...