Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Nashville, TN

...tutor focus on history and grammar. I am a firm believer that the stories of humanity's past give us a better understanding of the modern world, and I hope to be able share share as many of these exciting stories as I can. I am also deeply involved in test prep tutoring. I have taken and tutored both the ACT and the SAT. I enjoy tutoring these tests because I get the opportunity to see...

...world with the necessities we take for granted. As a tutor, I believe the most important thing I can do for you is to push you to think on your own. I've tutored students before who simply wanted me to do their work for them, but that will not help you to learn at all. If you want to become self-sufficient, I will help you reach your goals. I tutor many high school and college...

...calculus, trigonometry, algebra, geometry) sciences (biological sciences, chemistry, physics) and English. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra because it is like a puzzle, and who does not like a good puzzle? My teaching philosophy consists of learning about the students' interests and providing a way to relate their interests into the work they are doing so it can be more meaningful to them. I have found that the more a subject means to a...

...addition to reading and writing I excel at tutoring in subjects such as American and World History, Social Studies, English, and American Literature. I grew up as the oldest of four 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...

...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 to teach one's self efficiently...

...teaching primary grades K-6. My passion; primary career focus is working with teachers and at-risk students, as a Literacy Coach in an urban school district, to increase literacy rates. Frederick Douglass said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free"; I believe that being able to read allows one freedom and the confidence to choose any path in life; opens doors figuratively and literally. Everyone can learn to read and write; they just...

...want to just bark, "This is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has to become more personal. I always try to take a preliminary period with my students why they want to...

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...

...that ensued. The experience I had with Varsity Tutors inspired me to return two years later as a tutor with the hope of assisting students in reaching their full potential and attaining their ultimate goals. I have ample experience with test preparation as I have personally taken the ISEE, HSPT, PSAT, SAT, and ACT. I am an avid reader and a passionate writer and am confident that I can help students improve in these areas...

...helping others meet their education goals. I have been tutoring throughout college because many of my friends sought my assistance. I mostly tutored in the pre-medical subjects including Statistics, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Additionally, as a peer advisor at Georgetown University, I was a point of contact for incoming freshmen as they transitioned to college. I also have formal tutoring experience with national companies. Lastly, I have classroom experience as a...

...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 a result of my diverse and...

...my own 7 children, I enjoy a variety of activities. I love being outdoors in general, but my passion is for rock climbing. I also enjoy reading all kinds of literature and philosophy and cheering my kids on in their myriad sports and activities. My number one priority in teaching is to empower my students to understand how they learn best and what motivates them. I want my students to feel a passion for learning,...

...from a town in northwest Tennessee called Troy. I graduated from Lipscomb University with a double major in Communications and Spanish in 2013. I have lived in Honduras and Paraguay and made many trips to Mexico, and I am fluent in Spanish and teaching both the language and culture. I have worked in several middle and high schools throughout Nashville tutoring in Spanish, ESL, English and math. Additionally, I have worked for both a newspaper...

...available, including National Honor Society (President), yearbook, volleyball, and I held down a part time job at a coffee shop. I graduated with a 4.25 GPA and went on to obtain 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...

...young adults in Austria. I tutor a broad range of subjects dealing primarily with English and American Literature, as well as creative and essay writing. As a former high school student, I tended to struggle with my studies. My mother kindly enrolled me with talented and dedicated tutors. I finally got the one-on-one attention I needed and my academic career improved tremendously. I will dedicate myself to improving a student’s learning the same way I...

...years now. I have a very personal interest in students with disabilities (my little sister is disabled). I have worked in many childcare facilities. I have worked with the after school programmed students, and I helped them with their school work daily. I really enjoy being outdoors and finding exciting things to do. I do also enjoy working on jigsaw puzzles and playing with my baby. Teaching is my passion! I love to help everyone...

...my masters 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 an old discarded teacher's manual. My goal one day is to be in educational administration. When not tutoring...

I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt majoring in Child Development at the Peabody College of Education! I am passionate about teaching and learning. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland and have been tutoring since my freshman year in high school! ... One of my favorite quotations about teaching by one of my idols, George Morris, says that if someone does not understand, "you either asked the wrong question, or you asked the question wrong." Although George...

I am Meta Mclemore. I have worked with students from Pre-K through 2nd grade for ten years. I received my bachelor's in child development from Tennessee State University and my master's from Treveeca Nazarene University. My philosophy is that all students are capable of learning. As educators, we have to learn to tap into what works with students.

I'm a senior at Vanderbilt majoring in neuroscience and psychology with a minor in creative writing. I've been tutoring since the beginning of high school for lots of ages in all types of math, science, and writing. I love meeting new people and adapting my teaching style to fit the student's needs.