Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Bartlett, TN

...classes, trivia nights at local pubs, and highly competitive games of Balderdash with my friends. When it comes to tutoring, I like to think of my sessions as a conversation and a collaboration between myself and my students. As a longtime editor, I've become adept at identifying recurring issues in someone's writing and learned to be able to talk to someone about how to rewrite or revamp something instead of telling them what to change....

...in Psychometry, which is a form of testing. I think students would say my personality is what draws them in. I try to include past and current events in my reading lessons to make them interesting. I sing, dance, and make jokes to keep things interesting. Some of my hobbies include the gym and bowling. Im trying to learn how to curve the bowling ball for strikes, but it is a work in progress. Im...

...academics as it relates to math. As a result of this growth, I have received a level 5 status, (which is the highest score), on my TVAAS scores the last four years. I attribute those results to my teaching strategies, classroom management skills, and close relationship with my students. I was nominated for "Teacher of the Year" for the 2014-2015 school year. I believe all students have the ability to learn regardless of their gender,...

...the right answer is not success. What I value far more is not just telling students the answers to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that...

...grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt...

...tutors get compensated, I'm not working with this fantastic company for the money; I'm working with Varsity Tutors to help you grow academically. While attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3...

...Bachelor's degree in English, as well as a TESOL certificate. Since graduating, I have been working as an educational assistant at various locations and an intern for web input whilst I prepare for the credential program. I have a lso been involved in various extracurricular pursuits: honing my jewelry-making skills, Creative Writing, photographing the beautiful National Parks of Western America, and playing on co-ed volleyball and basketball teams. I have a strong interest in working...

...understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize...

...am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.... My teaching philosophy is...

...the same way, I feel that it is easy for students to miss certain tidbits or whole subjects in the classroom, and it can quickly feel like it is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you....