Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Sandy Springs, GA

...serious one, because learning starts with motivation; students will not be motivated to learn in an environment where they feel overwhelmed, scared, or unintelligent. That's where tutoring comes in. I've found that the best way for anyone to learn is by meeting with a teacher one-on-one. I was fortunate enough to study for three months in Oxford, England in 2010, and during those three months I learned more than I ever have at any other...

Hello, I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. During my time at UGA, I was employed under the Biology Department as a teacher’s assistant for the Principles of Biology course. Each week of the semester I held review sessions and went over the lecture material presented. I was also entrusted with grading exams and classwork. Being a teacher’s assistant not only allowed me to solidify...

...I lived for a year with a French host family, took business courses in French, and interned at an event planning company, which allowed me plan a full event in Barcelona. From 2005-2006, I taught high school English as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I have also lived in Salvador (Brazil), DC, New York City, and Austin. With experience tutoring French at the university level, and having worked with younger children, and...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Alabama, where I got my Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and majored in public relations and English. I recently moved to the Atlanta area to begin an exciting job as a digital media specialist! I have six years of tutoring experience, especially in English, grammar, writing, general study skills, and essay planning.

...most look forward to helping students realize their own potential and supporting them to reach their personal goals. I have grown to love the challenge of working with students and the personal relationships that I am able to build with them. Understanding students on an individual level builds trust and gives me insight to their learning style. When I am not traveling, I enjoy reading that challenges my perspective, swimming, cooking, and watching football.

...currently pursuing my Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been a tutor since the age of about 15 or 16. I used my hobbies to tutor very young children in music (piano, clarinet, voice), sports (cheerleading, tennis, dance), and art (crafting, painting, public speaking). After high school, I became a peer mentor and volunteer teacher. I tutored 4th and 5th-grade math and worked as an assistant kindergarten teacher while in college working...

Learning can be easy or it can be hard. It all depends on the way you approach it. I hope to work with you and make that process easier, with the ultimate goal of helping you achieve success. I tutor English, French, and Arabic, and I look forward to helping you learn a new language.

...academic writers prepared for that specific discourse community. Those courses also focus on rhetoric and writing in all college disciplines. I prefer to tutor students who struggle with writing, and I enjoy seeing the improvement in my students. As a high school teacher, I am familiar with the requirements of the ACT and have experience working with students to improve their scores on the verbal and writing portions of the exam. Education is not just...

...am a graduate of Emory University and Georgia State University. I have undergraduate degrees in African American Studies and Art Education and a masters in Art Education. I've taught both middle and high school visual arts for over ten years. I currently serve as a homebound tutor for my school. As a lifelong learner, I appreciate the value of education and want to to impart that same love of learning to my students. My role...

...am a professional writer with over 20 years of experience. My teaching and tutoring experience spans over 15 years and includes learners of all ages. As a writer and reader of both fiction and nonfiction, I enjoy teaching reading comprehension, test-taking skills and literature. One of the techniques that has worked well for me is to find out as much as possible about a student so that I can customize my teaching techniques to correspond...

...so that I could further my knowledge of literature and hone my skills as a reader and writer. I received my Associate's Degree in English from Gordon State College, and then transferred to Kennesaw State University, where I am currently one semester away from obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in English with two minors: Professional Writing and Film Studies. After my Bachelor's Degree, I plan to pursue a Master's Degree in Professional Writing and, perhaps after...

I am a recent college graduate looking to give back by helping other students succeed! I currently work as a Software Developer, so naturally computer programming is my area of expertise! I also minored in Korean, giving me rich study abroad experience and experience working with ESL students. I'm excited to help you enhance your skills and achieve your goals. Make it a great day!

I'm a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I feel as if I faced a lot of the similar problems students face when learning new material and just want to give them my methods of overcoming those obstacles.

...have had an exciting and rewarding career as a senior executive with nonprofits and private foundations. In these roles, I was able to support leaders in developing or expanding their services and build relationships with other leaders. I served as a mentor volunteer with SCORE, a national organization that helps new business owners get through the steps of setting up their business. I also volunteer with my church's outreach programs and belong to a breast cancer...

...size fits all approach". It's also important that my students feel completely empowered in their abilities. So, I love to build on their learning success: tailor to their needs, help expand their prior knowledge, and support them as they dominate learning goals. Although I completed my Bachelors of Arts degree in Speech, Communication, & Theater and Graduate work in Education Administration & Supervision; this did not stop me from teaching World and United States History,...

...a lifelong learner, ALWAYS eager to ask questions about absolutely anything and everything. I mean, I know for sure my parents can attest to the fact there was no end in sight to the amount of "why?" questions I could ask them when I was younger! And even now :)! Nonetheless, this innate drive for learning has not only enhanced my personal growth but has also empowered me to better serve others. On a personal...

Hi, my goal is to help students to discover the joys of learning and to assist them in developing the skills and attitudes that will serve them throughout their academic careers and beyond.... Mastery of language is a prerequisite for mastery of communication. A strong command of language also aids in developing critical thinking skills, decoding math problems, and gaining confidence and style as a writer and public speaker.... During the first session, it is important...

...tests. This is accomplished via practice problems and practice exams. To me, this philosophy does not differ for teaching. To do well on exams, you must understand the material very well. This means you cannot just memorize the material, but instead understand the underlying concepts. I believe the best way to understand something is through practice problems. Therefore, my tutoring will revolve around practicing problems to see what the student knows and struggles with. This...

...for a Masters in Education but for now I've taken my experience to the internet to tutor in all manor of English-Language Arts subject matter including English literature, English as a Second Language (ESL), Writing, Literacy, etc. I'm a patient, laid back minimalist when it comes to my teaching style (not a ton of props or over-the-top edutainment). I am here to help you learn, flourish, and become more confident in your English studies.

...and material, and maintaining an organized system of study is vital to succeeding in school. Even if a student is enthusiastic about his or her World History class, without the necessary study skills and an organized backpack of materials, things can quickly fall apart! The years we spend learning in school are the foundation of our careers and the rest of our lives; whether it be an issue with verbal, writing, test, or study skills,...