Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Nashville, TN

...Meredith. I am a student at Sewanee: The University of the South, where I am pursuing degrees in English and International Studies. I also am pursuing a certificate in Creative Writing. I love to read, write, and engage in anything that allows me to be creative. I have a passion for education as a student and as a teacher. I cannot wait to meet new students and provide help in any way I can!

...than 20 years. I have taught preschool, kindergarten and first grade. I have taught student in a dual language program, ESL students and struggling students. I started with my Bachelor of Arts in Mexican American Studies at the University of Northern Colorado with an emphasis in Elementary Education. Then I earned my Master of Arts degree from Regis University in teaching English as a second language. I have had the opportunity to teach in the...

Hello, my name is Alexandra. Currently, I am a first-year special education teacher and recent graduate of Vanderbilt University. I am also a tutor with eight years of experience. My areas of tutoring expertise include mainly reading and mathematics; however, I also have experience with other subject areas noted in my profile.

...education to "do better" for our students. I strive to be the best teacher I can be, so that my students get the best education possible. As a special education teacher, I understand the importance of differentiating and meeting a student at their current knowledge level. I always strive to find the best way for each and every one of my students to learn, as no one learns the same way. I love working with...

I believe everyone has the ability to learn and be great. It is just a matter of discovering how one learns and using it as a launching point.

...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 personal values. Reaching this objective will directly reflect in the progression of their academic success.

...underlying skills needed to complete this type of work in the future. I am a professional homework helper. I write poetry and music professionally, so I am well equipped to teach the fundamentals of creativity and the joy of words. I also graduated with highest honors from DePaul University in 2005 with a degree in relational, group, and organizational theories of communication. During this time, I learned the grammar and mechanics of language, and the...

...always enjoyed teaching children. When I was in fourth grade, I tutored the kids in my neighborhood with their homework. Everyone's grades improved. When I was in the fifth grade, I began assisting the teachers in my school during my free time. While others attended recess, Physical Education, and lunch; I would assist the kindergarten teacher. At the age of 19, I opened a home daycare. I used a curriculum which educated the children two-grade...

...Pre-K - 5th and am truly passionate about working with kids of all ages and levels. I have tutored students in Pre-K, and 2nd-5th grade. My favorite subjects to tutor in are writing, reading and math. I love these subjects and enjoy helping students achieve their goals in these areas. I will always go the extra mile to help a child learn and grow and reach their goals. I help students grow and learn to...

...graduation last May, I have taught reading comprehension, vocabulary, and essay writing to students from the ages of six to twelve. I am currently enrolled in 12-week course to become a certified ESL instructor to teach non-English speaking young adults in Austria. I tutor a broad range of subjects dealing primarily with English and American Literature, as well as creative and essay writing. As a former high school student, I tended to struggle with my...

...and continue to be a life long learner. Showing students reading does not always have to be so painful brings light back into their life. My undergraduate B.S. degree is from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville-GO VOLS! and my masters degree is from Trevecca Nazarene University concentrating in educational leadership. I have served as an instructional coach helping the teachers in my building better serve our students and allow them to reach their goals. I...

...from Vanderbilt University with Honors, and earned my Bachelor's in Asian 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....

...a few years, I moved to Nashville, TN where I worked in the music industry writing children and youth musicals. At this time, many of my friends from other countries asked me to help them with their English so they could be successful in America. I started classes and before long, I knew that returning to teaching was all I wanted to do. I received my Masters in EL from Trevecca University, taught elementary students...

...learning, leadership, moral, school culture, student/faculty learning and life in general. The authors shared the following when it comes to assessment and learning that I also practice: 1. Understanding yourself. As learners we have to understand ourselves by knowing who we are, what we believe in, and how we are willing to share what we have learned. We all see and react to things differently; that is important to see and listen to other's viewpoints....

...to grasp material and retain it, as enjoyably as possible. Learning should be fun! Sometimes that 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...

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...

As a devoted educator with a passionate commitment to the development of the whole child, I will recognize each of my students' gifts, motivate the to innovatively maximize their learning experiences, foster an environment that promotes growth, and be an effective instrument of success. I am certified K-8 and have taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades. I have tutored and been a part of after school programs ranging from PK-6th grades.

...passionate about providing excellent tutoring for students. As a former teacher, I have experience teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I also have several years of experience teaching adult learners. I'm committed to being a patient and resourceful tutor. I've been a nurse for the past 3 years, and I understand how terrifying NCLEX can be! I love helping students gain confidence as they prepare to take the test. I look forward...

...two go hand in hand. Only by understanding something can we engage it critically, and only by thinking critically can we truly understand something. My goal as an instructor is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This 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...

...DC, with majors in Philosophy and Theatre & Performance Studies and a minor in Chinese. I also hold an MA in Professional Acting from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, UK. I have tutored multiple students in introductory and advanced French, and have helped middle school and early high school students with writing, grammar, and study skills. Writing is my specialty, and I especially like helping students learn new words and discover unexpected...