Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Nashville, TN

...career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world...

...at the Andrews School private day and boarding school. I taught English at Webb School of Knoxville with an emphasis on writing and grammar. My experiences with ESL, as well as graduate level linguistic courses and the particular attention I paid to the writing process, give me the grammatical knowledge most English majors never get. My work with students on not only the revision process but in the realm of asking for and giving valuable...

Dedicated and energetic individual who has spent the last five years teaching in low-income communities working towards closing the achievement gap. Specific expertise in supporting students who struggle academically and behaviorally, teaching students with significant math gaps, and creating and providing intense interventions. Has a passion working with students who struggle and supporting them on their academic journey to believing and achieving.

...or academic problems, and I've put together that teaching is right up my alley. Ever since I took step one with MTeach (which let me teach in a real classroom three different lesson plans that I made) I knew that teaching is a passion and I've been working towards that goal ever since. Outside of School I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, golf, Frisbee, tennis, a few video games, reading, writing, playing the ukulele, and simply...

...the Peer Tutoring Committee of my high school, and the role of a Teaching Assistant at Vanderbilt University. These positions have allowed me to improve my ability to articulate concepts to other students. During my time in high school, I took numerous AP examinations, PSAT, SAT and ACT. I also participated in test prep courses which gave me insight into standardized test taking techniques for success. Moreover, my educational and work experience with younger students,...

I'm pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English at Vanderbilt University. I have been tutoring math since High School and have native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. I am dedicated to helping students explore the study methods that will fit their individual needs.

...name is Keturah Richardson. I graduated from Texas Womans University in chemistry. I recently received a masters in Business Administration. My goal is to to stop at the obvious but go beyond. I plan to do this by utilizing my degrees to the ultimate potential. I want to portray this potential to my students as well and show them we can accomplish it together. Everyone has obstacles, so why not overcome it with just a...

...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 to tutor, but I also have an affinity for math. I think balance is important in life and math's straightforward, organized nature can be therapeutic to the creative mind. In my free time, I enjoy traveling,...

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...

...my father and grandmother. Both helped me develop a "joy for learning," while they displayed a "joy for teaching." Though I struggled academically in the early grades, they modeled a 'desire to try," which resulted in the "momentum" that helped me intentionally reach learning goals. My mother and grandmother, who were not teachers, fostered my character learning experience. Though my grandmother did not attend school past the third grade, she helped me make the wise...

...for my students that will thrust them to succeed. I am very detailed oriented, creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of education. This includes being a loving, motivating, supporting, fun, and integral educator who will make a positive contribution to each student. I want to help all students build confidence, which will enhance their self esteem as well as...

I believe that all people have the capacity to have a successful career in math, regardless of their prior experience. I have reached this assertion by being a middle school math teacher. I have worked with both special education and gifted students and I have seen both be curious, motivated and successful in math. I am so excited to focus in on one-on-one instruction at Varsity Tutors and I look forward to tutoring you!... I believe...

...before I graduate in May! After graduation, I will be moving to Washington D.C. to do technology consulting for Deloitte in their Federal practice. I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and love to travel to see other parts of the US and the world! I believe that I would be a great tutor due to my drive to succeed, my desire to see others succeed, and my ability to work well with...

...can take some encouragement for a student who is struggling, and encouragement is another one of my gifts which I delight to employ. As far as experience, I have worked as a tutor for four years, back when I was in college. I've also done some training in the business arena. Since I was a teenager, I have worked with children in various capacities including teaching Sunday School. In spite of a fun personality (and...

...believe in working with students to help them experience their "aha!" moment while they gain confidence in the subjects they are struggling with. I believe students need to be able to feel confident in order to succeed. My goal is to see students succeed! I am a recent Eckerd College graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Geoscience. I currently teach Pre-kindergarten in Nashville. I tutor Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. I...

...currently completing my JD/MBA. Prior to coming to Emory for Grad School, I graduated in 3 years from the University of Central Florida. While I enjoy learning now, that wasn't always the case and I am very sympathetic to students who find some subjects to be particularly taxing. I understand what it feels like to be frustrated and feel like you will never master a topic or subject. Whether you need help with Middle or...

...A&M University with a Major in History. I will be attending Lipscomb University starting the fall of 2015 to gain a Masters in Education. After college I served in the Peace Corps in the West African Country of Burkina Faso. I am extremely passionate about education. My favorite subjects are Math, Geography, and History. In my spare time I like to do fun outdoor activities, such as, biking, hiking, snorkeling, and swimming.

...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 listed on my profile. I look forward to working with...

...one semester working in the writing lab, helping students write and edit their essays. I also worked as a teaching assistant for two years, creating my own lectures and exams while leading lab experiments for classes of up to 15 students at a time. I currently work as an environmental educator for Plano ISD, leading classes of up to 10 students of ages 6-12. I've been tutoring through Varsity for over a year, working with...

...publications in my field, and regularly write and edit federally-funded grants. I organize and run two academic journal clubs, one of which focuses on teaching the foundations of research and neuroscience to undergraduate college students. Beginning in 2014, I have continued to volunteer as a mentor to students interested in the applied sciences. Outside of work, I am a classically trained percussionist who enjoys biking, playing football, and managing two fantasy football leagues.... Every student has...