Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Alpharetta, GA

...I approach teaching through a student-centered philosophy--I listen to students' perspectives and help to guide them (using their starting point) toward successful strategies. I aim to make students aware of organizational processes and problem-solving strategies which they use currently, and suggest further strategies to effective writing and problem solving. A student that I tutor will gain not only an answer to the problem of the moment, but an awareness of processes and strategies which will...

...critical reading. My years of teaching and tutoring have led me to the firm belief that literary analysis and clear writing are not mysterious talents that you either have or you don'tinstead, I believe anyone can become a better interpreter of literature and a better writer with practice and encouragement. In my free time, I enjoy walking my dog, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, going to art museums, and catching up on "Game...

I am a junior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia double majoring in Political Science and Psychology. I have previous tutoring experience in ACT, reading, writing, math, and history. ... I don't have one teaching philosophy. Every student has a different learning style, and I try my hardest to accommodate all learning habits.

...gain the knowledge and confidence they need to communicate their ideas effectively whether they are working on a research paper or a piece of fiction. A lot of people I know have admitted, at some point, to being flat-out scared of writing. Good communication through writing is a nuanced skill, but with patience and practice it can become second-nature to anyone! I'm currently the Poetry Editor at Underground, GSU's undergraduate art and literary journal. I...

...from two and a half years volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ecuador, South America. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I worked with urban youth from a low-income neighborhood in the largest city in Ecuador. My projects included designing and implementing an internship program to promote leadership skills among young women aged 14-16; designing a curriculum and teaching natural science classes to 30 elementary and junior high students; and working with over 200 students at...

...a way that is applicable and easily understandable. Music and English/Writing are my favorite subjects to tutor in, as they were my strongest subjects in school, and I also tutor in basic mathematics and enjoy helping others develop strong study skills. Outside of academic subjects, I enjoy the outdoors, biking, running, and hiking. In my spare time I also enjoy playing music, going to events having to do with the arts, and making (or eating)...

I am currently an honors student at KU, and I am an avid reader and writer. I have tutored elementary and middle school children in a variety of subjects and settings. I also have years of practice helping high school and college-aged students write, edit, and polish essays for classes and scholarships. While I was in high school, I was able to bring my ACT score up a significant amount, and I am eager to...

I went to Riverwood Charter School in Sandy Springs and while there focused on English, French, History and Art in the International Baccalaureate program. Now I'm majoring in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech and focusing more on sciences and math. I have a large range of experience in multiple subjects, including test preparation, science, and math- as well as ballet.

...and Success Prep. Because of my lengthy experience, I am intimately familiar with the methods and principles used by the major test preparation companies and have developed a variety of methods of his own. I take a different approach from the major national test prep companies in that I recognize that each student is different and that no single method is best for all test-takers. Come test day, the most successful students will be those...

My name is Allison, and I have recently moved to Atlanta from DC. I am a training and performance improvement professional, and recently earned a Master's in Education from George Washington University. Professionally, my focus is on instructional design, and I'm passionate about translating knowledge into true learning. When tutoring, my goal is for students to not only complete their assigned work, but to attain an understanding of the subject matter that translates into classroom...

...of your expectations of a superb tutor. A little more about me: In 2009, I earned my BA with honors at a Liberal Arts institution. Currently, I am a PhD Candidate working on my dissertation. When I am not writing in an academic capacity, I enjoy creating poetry and short stories, exploring and playing music, and, above all, helping students. I am excited to meet you, and to work with you to enhance your writing...

...communicate shared experiences across the globe. When students find an engaging, practical reason to relate to what they are working on, inspiration flows and an attention to detail naturally follows. I strive to foster a sense of pride in my students; by building self-confidence, I bring out natural ability in my students that they might not know that they possess. In my free time, I enjoy reading, acting, writing, directing, cooking, and traveling.

I'm an engineering student at GA Tech and I'm tutoring because I love working with others to understand things that I know myself. And through teaching, I find that I understand things all the better. During my time off, I enjoy keeping healthy, reading, and watching various kinds of shows from documentaries to TV series to anime. ... Working patiently with people until they make progress in understanding the subject. Understanding things can be really hard...

...math and standardized test prep. In my free time I love to play sports and hang out with friends. I consider myself an avid athlete, and I have been playing sports just about since the time I learned to walk. Growing up I played just about every sport, including baseball, basketball, football, golf and tennis. In high school I played four years of varsity basketball and golf. During college I have played intramural basketball and...

...weeks in rural Tanzania teaching English to seventh grade students. This past summer, I spent eleven weeks at the same Tanzanian school teaching English to students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Everyone has a different learning style, so I am open to suggestions and flexible in my teaching style in order to ensure that each student is successful and reaches his or her academic goals. Tutoring can be a wonderful confidence booster for students, and...

...an AmeriCorps VISTA and at the Carter Center. Currently, I'm working for a State Representative in Atlanta, GA. I played baseball in college and still try to play when I can. I'm here to help as much as possible. Learning new subjects can be difficult and my goal is to have a fun and relaxed environment to do it in. I'm open to any questions whether about school, applying to college, or anything else. If...

...School of Law. Upon graduation from the University of Georgia, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science along with a minor in History. During my time as a student at the University of Georgia, I tutored athletes in Political Science 1101 covering nearly every aspect of American Government. In addition to tutoring traditional students, I have experience teaching children outside of an orthodox classroom; I have taught children how to swim, waterski, and...

...In addition to law and oral and written communications, I am passionate about foreign languages and traveling to new and exotic places. A polyglot, I speak English, French, German and Turkish and am educated from the Universite de Bourgogne in French language and culture. I continue to expand my own foreign language education and am preparing for my DALF exam, the highest level of French proficiency certification available to non-native speakers. I look forward to...

...was spoken. I have also volunteered in France on several organic farms. I love to travel and learn new languages and cultures so I tackled Russian in college. I spent a month in Siberia and a semester in St. Petersburg. My degree is in Art History, and so I also have extensive experience in writing papers. I remember the challenges of writing college essays, book reports, and term papers, and feel confident I can help...

...to Thailand, completed my TESOL certification, and spent a year teaching English as a foreign language to Thai students ages 3-4 and 10-11. Working in the classroom was both fun and exhausting, but I especially enjoy one-on-one or small group learning situations because it allows for the opportunity to target individual weaknesses and turn them into strengths. I am especially interested in tutoring writing and study skills/techniques, or in working with any IB Diploma or...