Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Louisville, KY

...years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to rote memorization of vocabulary words. I also believe that presenting arguments in a...

...English and History teacher, I have proofread countless essays and writing prompts. I am a tutor of college entrance essays for local teens, and I also review documents for a local business before they are listed for press release. In addition to these experiences, I have braved many open-mic poetry slams for over a decade. I have even been interviewed by the New York Times and ESPN for work in my family's business!

...five years I have worked in an elementary school with kids in kindergarten to second grade and taught a scripture study class for high school students at church. I love math, science, and reading and love helping others come to enjoy all of those too. I believe everyone needs to master foundational skills to ensure future success, and I will work with my students to help them achieve this. Outside of my employment, I enjoy...

...most robust possible intuitions for the subject. In this way, my students learn not only for the immediate need, but for long term growth, as well. I have always enjoyed tests and love helping students learn to love them as well. I believe that any student can overcome anxiety and mental blocks on particular subjects when the tutor is adaptive to their needs. I'm eager to teach students how to make connections and understand any...

Hello. My name is Todd Payne. I have two children and we are a happy family. I graduated from The University of Louisville in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I speak some Mandarin Chinese and have been teaching English for ten years. I look forward to tutoring you!

I am an experienced teacher, coach and tutor with a passion for helping students improve through better understanding the material, reading between the lines of the test questions, and mastering the tactics and strategies particular to each test that will lead to the best possible score. ... I apply the Socratic method to all learning situations. I assess where a student is, and ask the right questions to facilitate the next step.... Assess goals, discuss previous...

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...returned to teaching students with mild special education needs at one of the premier private international schools in Vietnam. Most recently, I taught fourth and fifth graders at a Friends School in Louisville, Kentucky. I am excited to be continuing my career as an online educator with Varsity Tutors. I started teaching for Varsity Tutors in January 2020 and have taught students from five year olds to twenty-five year olds on the platform. I have...

...- one in Multilingual Interpreting and one in Asian Studies - as well as two certificates in other areas. I have extensive tutoring experience, ranging over many subject areas. I currently teach English to students in China via video call. I'm familiar with current school expectations for students, especially local curriculum, as well as college-level work. My favorite subjects to teach are languages - I speak 7, at varying levels of proficiency. I like to...

...I have lived in Europe for 3 years and have 5 years of high school and middle school teaching experience. I have been teaching students for the last 10 years of all levels. I have many great references available and people say that I'm patient, flexible, knowledgeable, kind, and willing to go the extra mile so that the student understands the information. I am also currently completing my PhD in Spanish Linguistics.... I believe in a...

Hello. I have graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and have an aspiration to be an ESL teacher. I have tutored mostly in Spanish.

...in a well functioning classroom. I facilitate a comfortable, consistent learning environment that challenges students with interesting, interactive, relevant lessons. Students should walk away from my class with a deep understanding of content and a great feeling of accomplishment, as well as a sense of community. My goal as a teacher is to help students better understand themselves and their place in the world, and to become a better citizen of our local communities .

...Louisville.com. I received my BFA in Visual Communications from Ball State University, where I also acquired a strong set of photography and image editing skills. I then completed my MA in Graphic Design at SCAD, where I am currently finalizing my thesis for an MFA in Writing via eLearning. As a member of the Louisville Kendo Club and a gigantic nerd, I am drawn to the fantastical and out-of-this-world. I understand and respect the power...

...Indiana University Southeast. Over the past 30 years, I have taught elementary students in a variety of classroom settings while raising my own family. I have a heart for working with young learners, and am passionate about fostering a love of learning with students by nurturing their natural curiosity and excitement about the world. I believe strongly that all children can be successful when they are supported and nurtured in a way that engages each...

...subjects that can be made easily interesting to students who may not like the content itself. I find that tutoring is a great way to instill confidence in students and help them prepare for academic challenges. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading, crafting, and cooking. It may sound strange, but I also find research engaging. I am constantly seeking to learn more about the fields that interest me. I hope that my passions...

...the word that guides my tutoring. I am willing to use any material or strategy to assist in student successfully becoming a reader and writer. The finding and using all materials and strategies is my responsibility. I believe every child needs my very best instruction for him or her or they in order to achieve success. I also believe student's behavior, motivation, and work ethic depends on a strong relationship between student and tutor.

I believe that language is meant to inspire, not intimidate. My goal is to empower my students so they can improve their reading, writing, and communication skills.

Hello! My name is Hannah Keeton Cravens, and I am a recent college graduate of Morehead State University. I have a BFA in Creative Writing, and I enjoy writing in my spare time.

...aiming to do just that for my students. Additionally, I strive ensure a comfortable, conducive learning environment by creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the class with each individual heard and respected. Furthermore, I am particularly flexible and excel in tailoring classes to fit students' needs and interests. My mission is to create a bridge between people of different languages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds while constantly developing my own skills and knowledge to showcase...

...all grade levels. My teaching style is definitely fun but firm. I try to make the lessons as fun as possible by making them relatable to interests and hobbies of my students, so we're having a good time but still getting through the lesson. In my free time, I enjoy hanging with my family and friends, traveling to new places, reading a lot, knitting and crocheting, and crafting in general. I look forward to meeting...