Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Nashville, TN

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...

Hello! My name is Kimberly, and I love to teach! I have taught Kinder, and 3rd grade, and currently provide reading intervention for 1st graders. I love elementary education, and I strive to be the best educator for my students. To achieve this I stay current by reading educational journals, attending conferences, and seeking out new and interesting ways of delivering lessons.

...that her students learned the material they were assigned. In 2006, I was selected as a Walmart Teacher of the Year. I was presented a $1,000.00 check to purchase supplies for my students. Additionally, I received a $50.00 gift card to be used for my personal use. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially on Sundays when we all gather at our house for Sunday dinner. I also enjoy quilting, sewing, and reading.

...4 years 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...

...everyone uses - and has used for centuries - on a daily basis. We as humans can't help but create language, share stories and cultures, and learn about our history through the literature that our ancestors have left behind. I have tutored English for over 7 years. I am a great tutor because I love the subject I teach, am very passionate about literature, and I am a very patient, friendly person.... Both student and teacher...

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...

...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 need a teacher with passion and purpose to take the time and effort to determine how to best instruct the individual student; I am that teacher. I am excited to work with even more students, as a Varsity tutor, to continue to "fill in educational gaps" and walk...

...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 part-time Basic Life Support instructor of emergency skills such as effective CPR, AED application and choking relief to health care providers. I look forward to helping tutor you....

...that integrate intensive reading and extensive writing in literature as well as other pragmatic disciplines such as technical and business communications. I hope to continue teaching students from different cultures to use the English language to share their values and secure their career objectives. For many years, I taught English composition, research and argument at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro TN just outside of Nashville, TN. I was studying for a Ph.D. in English...

...taught Social Studies, and this year I moved into teaching literacy. I will continue in this position next year as well. Not only do I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring, but I also have experience that is varied. I have worked with different age groups under various settings, such as a more academic one in my own classroom and others that were more for guidance as with my college and high school experiences.

...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 and radio station, and I am a huge fan of both news and proper grammar and writing. I believe that when you are able to write well and articulately, you will be best understood. I am a huge history buff, and I love American history, Latin American history, and...

...in high school, I have learned to understand the material from a students' perspective. I try to anticipate the types of questions a student might have, and answer them to the best of my abilities. I also try to teach the same material using different learning styles to make sure my students fully understand the concepts. I like to play Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee during my free time. I play intramural Tennis and club Ultimate...

...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 or educating, I love to be at the water-beach or lake. In the fall when the weather is cooler, I enjoy watching college football, Predators hockey, and the sights and smells of Autumn. If I am not with a student in a classroom or at their home, you...

...wanting (or needing) to learn a different language or to get a degree. Knowing the student's motivation is the key to how I approach our work together. The student's life goals are always at the root of how I approach the presentation and engagement with material. In essence, I am a mentor or a coach who seeks to push the learner towards their LIFE goals by ensuring they master the educational and/or personal benchmarks that...

...life is teaching. My specific focus is to improve my students grades and create long lasting study habits and an atmosphere with a passion for learning. When it comes to any level of English or writing, I feel extremely confident in my abilities to guide students to create positive results. I'm currently enrolled in graduate school to become a state licensed teacher in Tennessee and I am open minded individual with a knack for learning...

...and am endorsed in Biology, Psychology, History, Government, and English. Since graduating, I have started my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. I am most passionate about teaching History, Psychology, and Biology. I strongly believe in the right to education and that learning is the most important thing we can do in our lives. I feel honored whenever I can help a student reach their learning goals, whether big or small.

Hello! My name is Lori Green, and I look forward to helping you! I have taught middle and high school English for over 20 years. I am a certified English teacher with a Bachelors Degree in English and Secondary Education, as well as a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I would be honored to help you reach your academic goals, feel more confident as a student, and be successful in all of your endeavors!

...their weak points, and I can hone my teaching skills and get more comfortable teaching in different ways, as every student is unique. I teach English as well as Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry. In my free time, I enjoy reading (fantasy is my favorite genre, but I can't get enough of reading about outer space and our universe), doing logic puzzles, editing stories, and a good adventure game every now and then.

...of learning the components of writing in the early years. This impacts the proficiency throughout the educational process and beyond. When students don't have a solid foundation of understanding the three basic components of writing (1) mechanics and conventions of writing, (handwriting, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure),(2) content aspects of writing (conveying meaning, quality, and clarity), (3) cognitive processes of writing (planning, drafting, editing, revision and final draft), their understanding is negatively impacted. I have...

...am comfortable tutoring any subject under the large umbrella of "English" (ex: reading comprehension, grammar, etc) I am most passionate about helping students comprehend difficult literature and write excellent essays! My students oftentimes come to sessions stressed and anxious about their assignments, but then leave with peace of mind and confidence. I am a firm believer that encouragement and positive reinforcement inspire academic success, and nothing makes me happier than seeing my students use the...