Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Nashville, TN

...for the math section of the SAT during my junior year of high school. With hard work, perseverance, and a wonderful tutor I was able to raise my scores significantly and see the positive results that ensued. The experience I had with Varsity Tutors inspired me to return two years later as a tutor with the hope of assisting students in reaching their full potential and attaining their ultimate goals. I have ample experience with...

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...

...tutoring for Revolution Prep. At that time, I taught small classes of 5-9 students and also worked as a private tutor. I absolutely love to learn and am fulfilled by guiding students to reach their maximum potential. My areas of expertise are ACT Prep, English, Literature, and Math. I love to work on essays as well. I'm often blown away by how lucky we are as human beings to have the capacity to consciously pursue...

...and focused. As an artist, I am a problem solver and abstract thinker. As a history buff, I am methodical and concrete. My passion for being a student is reflected in my continuing education in the past year out of school. I am consistently reading, writing, and critically engaging in the world around me. I believe each student is capable of not only being successful in school, but enjoying their education. As a tutor, my...

...the The After School Program (TAP), which gave me the opportunity to work with middle school students on their reading skills. I have also had significant experience editing and developing high school level writing. In addition to reading and writing I excel at tutoring in subjects such as American and World History, Social Studies, English, and American Literature. I grew up as the oldest of four boys and know what it take to not only...

...I've spent my whole career assisting others when they feel stuck. With my undergraduate degree in English and Writing, I've written books and other pieces that encourage people to move forward into who they'd like to become. I've tutored a few college students in writing, literature, and study skills. I've also edited the writing of others, correcting things like grammar, but mostly helping people become better writers. With my experience in IT and technology, I've...

...but my B.S. is in Anthropology and Cultural Geography so I absolutely love to tutor students in History, Social Studies, and the likes as I am passionate about these subjects myself. I was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee but have been able to live in various countries abroad for extended periods teaching English. I most recently returned from living in Peru and I value talking about world travel and culture. I am available to...

I have a bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Anthropology, and I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. I love trying to understand the context of the people in history by attempting to see through their eyes. Culture and geography work hand in hand with history to provide insight into that context.... I want to understand who they are. What are their interests, learning styles, personality, and goals for our sessions? What about the subject...

...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 and exciting ways...

...had the opportunity to be a classroom educator, STEM specialist, and EL specialist and provided multiple math, reading, and science interventions. I have experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs. I am certified as an el ementary and special educator as well as an EL teacher. These varied certifications and experiences have allowed me to interact with and support children with various abilities in their lessons. My belief in providing education access...

...in grades K-11 and worked consistently with some students for all four years. I also tutored with School on Wheels to provide academic support to students experiencing homelessness for two years. While I have tutored many subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and History. I enjoy writing and have had much success helping students improve their essay writing. I strongly believe in the value of education and always try to make learning enjoyable...

...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 students and seeing...

...My family included four generations of educators. Two from those generations were 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...

I'm a junior at Vanderbilt University majoring in Economics and Political Science. I'm excited to tailor my lessons to provide a safe and fun learning environment for all my students in a variety of subjects.

...special education teacher (NY, AR, and TN), and I co-taught middle school and high school mathematics for six years before returning to school full-time. As a special educator, I am particularly skilled at working with nuerodiverse students and students who have struggled to engage in learning in a traditional classroom format. I help students develop educational agency, develop individual educational plans, and advocate for themselves in the traditional classroom setting. I have completed the following...

...tutoring and I have three years of experience working with students of all different backgrounds in a wide variety of subjects, from middle school English to college level biology. My number one priority is to get to know you, both as a student and as a person, in order to create a solid foundation in your learning experience. I firmly believe that everyone's learning styles are different and what works for one student may not...

...three years of teaching, I moved to the Czech Republic to teach business English for a year before returning to the United States for graduate school. I earned a Master of Science in environmental science with a focus on energy systems and climate change, as well as a Master of Secondary Science Education. I currently teach high school chemistry and honors biology at another independent school. I love working with high school students and am...

...math subjects, biology, chemistry, ecology, botany, history, English, and forestry. I spent 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...

...are individuals who bring their unique experiences into each situation. I take into consideration that every students learns in their own way, and implement this by using multiple methods to meet students at their current level of knowledge while supporting their growth so that every child is given the tools to excel. I believe that with the correct level of supports, personalized expectations, teacher and students relationships, and an uplifting environment students will be successful...

...on a personal level and help them, in any way I can, become the best versions of themselves. I cannot wait to be an educator so that I can do just that. I excel in and am passionate about motivating students and helping them with their organizational skills. Because of my heavy involvement in the arts, I strive to help students find what their passionate about, whatever that may be. I have experience tutoring a...