Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Nashville, TN

...tutoring. I have taken and tutored both the ACT and the SAT. I enjoy tutoring these tests because I get the opportunity to see students learn about the ways that they learn and take tests. Furthermore, it's very rewarding to see students get excited about their tangible score gains that come as a result of hard work. I aim to adapt my approaches to each student, but this always includes assessing strengths and weakness, teaching...

...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 can usually find...

...(President), yearbook, volleyball, and I held down a part time job at a coffee shop. I graduated with a 4.25 GPA and went on to obtain my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and French after four years at UNC-Wilmington. I had the pleasure of spending one spring semester in Paris with ma mre d'accueil, Catherine and left dreaming of French phrases and traveling the world. I was also involved in Pi Delta Phi (French Honor Society)...

...is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has to become more personal. I always try to take a preliminary period with my students why they want to learn or to improve in...

...to follow directions. Mother taught me how trusting relationships within the family and community were vital in learning to live and relate "outside the classroom." I value the learner experience, yet the time came when I accepted the role as a "classroom teacher." Administrators, educators and parents helped me become aware of great teaching principles, which I learned to apply. Those acquired skills helped me enhance the academic and character opportunities for each student. In...

...Studies with a concentration in China and Mandarin Language. I spent six months in Kunming, China, which included one language-intensive semester with a Middlebury College program and two months of independent travel and research. I worked for three years as a Peer Writing Consultant at the Vanderbilt Writing Studio, where I met with undergraduate and graduate students one-on-one to help them improve their writing. Outside the classroom, I rebuild motorcycles, write poetry and fiction, and...

...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 world history in...

...help build and encourage your child to his/her highest potential. Sometimes it takes me repetitive times until it clicks. I believe some children need a different environment for things to come in place and it makes a huge difference if its in an encouraging environment and where your child feels comfortable. I want to encourage, teach, and build confidence in your child. Everyone doesn't learn to walk at the same age, and the same applies...

I am driven by the philosophy to "seek not to become a person of success, but a person of value"(Albert Einstein) by helping others.... Knowledge is power, but the application of knowledge is more powerful.... Ask questions about his / her view on learning.... Teach him / her effectively.... Be accessible, engaged, continuously ask questions, and be knowledgeable about the appointed subject.... Differentiate instruction.... Help them to learn how to ask the right questions to understand...

...with my students to help better understand what they need to succeed! I love tailoring my lessons to incorporate students' passions and personal interests, making learning fun, engaging and applicable! I love going on adventures and learning new things myself, and I encourage trying new things and asking questions! I have worked with children of all ages in dance, music, performance, and core elementary subjects most of my life, and love watching each of my...

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...Fast forward a few years, add in a fun career, a husband, four children, an overly hyperactive labradoodle, a sweet cat, and lots of joy and that will give you a good picture of what my life looked like. But as life does, it threw me an interesting detour. As my kids became school aged we realized that they were not responding to traditional teaching methods and were really struggling to learn to read. Countless...

...experience as a designer. To me, the student is the top priority. My teaching philosophy places emphasis on creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for my students so they can feel empowered to ask their questions without fear of judgment. The best learning happens when curiosity is nurtured. As far as tutoring is concerned, I'm happy to take whatever approach works best for the student. If a visual approach is necessary, I make sure...

...experience and the honor of being named Teacher of the Year. I specialize in foundational literacy and am passionate about helping students build strong reading and writing skills that set them up for lifelong success. I offer individualized and small group instruction tailored to each student's needswhether they're struggling with phonics, reading fluency, writing, or decoding. My lessons are grounded in the science of reading and include engaging, hands-on activities that keep learners motivated and...

...moving from southern Alabama. While I was in Alabama I studied at the University of Mobile. I have been teaching since 2009. I have taught middle and high school. I currently teach 8th grade in Middle Tennessee. Over the past two years I have supervised the before and afterschool programs, where I also tutor in the mornings. I have been married for almost 18 years to an amazing woman. She is an entrepreneur and a...

...received a Masters in Instructional Leadership through Union University and am a licensed principal. The subjects I am most passionate about are reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and phonics and elementary math. I also have experience teaching students how to be more organized and strategies in test taking. I am a big believer of building relationships. I want my students to have confidence in me and the two of us work together to set goals and...

...In addition to my Reading Recovery training, I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and bring over 12 years of experience teaching reading and writing, including grammar and composition. For the past six years, I have specialized in reading intervention as a special education teacher, working closely with students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). My instructional approach emphasizes building comprehensive readers over phonetic readers alone. I believe that when students read for meaning...

Hello! My name is Donald Cory. I am a physics graduate who is passionate about science and math. I'll be open to any chat about these topics, the subjects being tutored, and/or my experience in college. Looking forward to getting to know you!

...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 through some doors...

...to reach their full potential. I hold a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee State University and currently teach kindergarten at a small rural school in Tennessee. With years of tutoring experience both within the school district and privately, I specialize in phonics, reading, spelling, and grammar. My teaching style is constructive and hands-on, as I believe that children learn best through experience and active engagement. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to...