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Jeana: Goodlettsville tutor
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...York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and ACT test-prep focuses just as much on "learning the test" as it does learning the material, which gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day. My expertise in "big test" prep translates to the regular school environment as well, whether it be building better study habits, better relationships to...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts
SAT Writing: 750
Charles: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Marjorie: Goodlettsville tutor
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...about college admissions. I am eager to help students prepare for college applications, including mastering standardized tests, college essays, and study strategies. I am also driven to teach young students to become better overall writers and critical readers as these skills will affect all facets of their educational career. My ultimate goal, however, is to go beyond the material a student is currently struggling with by teaching them how to successfully identify and address areas...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
William: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...work closely with a student in particular subjects I am passionate about. As a chemical engineering student at Vanderbilt University, I have always been passionate about learning math and science. I have also particularly excelled in these fields, perhaps due to my passion, and I managed to score a 790 on the math SAT and SAT II. I also took 5 AP Exams as a high school student, receiving 5s in Calculus BS, statistics, computer...
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Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering + Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Matthew: Goodlettsville tutor
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...to use my studies to help those in the 3rd world with the necessities we take for granted. As a tutor, I believe the most important thing I can do for you is to push you to think on your own. I've tutored students before who simply wanted me to do their work for them, but that will not help you to learn at all. If you want to become self-sufficient, I will help you...
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Lipscomb University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 710
Steven: Goodlettsville tutor
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...the constant challenge of improving my abilities and techniques. I get a great sense of satisfaction in helping those I tutor improve their grades, test scores, and overall understanding of the subjects I am teaching them. Not only do I focus on the subject matter being taught, but I also focus on helping students develop the study skills and habits that are imperative to success later in their academic careers. Through my four years of...
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The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics & Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Caroline: Goodlettsville tutor
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...senior in high school with a fifth-grade student at a local elementary school. After loving the experience, I continued spending my time mentoring in college through a program called Reading Friends. After graduating college, I joined Teach for America and began teaching at a middle school in Nashville. Last year I taught Social Studies, and this year I moved into teaching literacy. I will continue in this position next year as well. Not only do...
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Lipscomb University - Masters in Education, Instructional Practice
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Jakobi: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...for English ACT exams. I can tutor in math (pre calculus, trigonometry, algebra, geometry) sciences (biological sciences, chemistry, physics) and English. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra because it is like a puzzle, and who does not like a good puzzle? My teaching philosophy consists of learning about the students' interests and providing a way to relate their interests into the work they are doing so it can be more meaningful to them. I...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Kristen: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...learning and enjoy helping others meet their education goals. I have been tutoring throughout college because many of my friends sought my assistance. I mostly tutored in the pre-medical subjects including 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...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Pre-Medicine
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Dennis: Goodlettsville tutor
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...to share my passion for science with students. I have experience mentoring undergraduate students during my graduate school education to help them gain research experience. I am a very patient teacher and have the ability to see problems from the students perspective; my tutoring style adapts to each student's individual needs, but centers on getting each student to come to their solutions rather than following any one formula for success. I have a lot of...
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Grinnell College - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Vanderbilt University - Masters, Chemical and Physical Biology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Rachel: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...ways to present information. Many of my students are non-traditional learners, whether they have learning differences, anxiety, ADHD, and/or are just outside-the-box thinkers. I have worked with math learners from elementary to high school in all areas of mathematics. My goal in life is to get previously frustrated or unhappy students to understand math and stop being so nervous about it. When I'm not striving towards that lofty goal, I'm trying to relax by doing...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Nayeon: Goodlettsville tutor
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I'm pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English at Vanderbilt University. I have been tutoring math since High School and have native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. I am dedicated to helping students explore the study methods that will fit their individual needs.
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Vanderbilt - Bachelors, Math and English
SAT Math: 740
Donna: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...and technical writing at CWRU. I taught English, algebra, and ESL for 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...
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Hiram College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Case Western Reserve University - Master of Arts, English
Ken: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...alley. Ever since I took step one with MTeach (which let me teach in a real classroom three different lesson plans that I made) I knew that teaching is a passion and I've been working towards that goal ever since. Outside of School I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, golf, Frisbee, tennis, a few video games, reading, writing, playing the ukulele, and simply exploring the world around me. When I'm not working in the lumber department...
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Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, General science with focus in Physics and Chemistry
Mary: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...difficult. I began my teaching career fresh out of college as an English teacher in a high school in McMinnville, Tennessee. I loved teaching what I loved so much--reading and writing--but I was concerned that so many of my students lacked basic reading and writing skills. I left that teaching job to go to graduate school and earn my master's degree in English. Rather than returning to the classroom after graduate school, I spent 9...
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Univeristy of the South - Bachelors, English
University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa - Masters, English
Bandervilt University - Masters, Special Education
Becca: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...of Villanova University from which I received my Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Science. My first three years out of college has been spent teaching high school chemistry, which I have loved immensely. I've been tutoring since high school and believe that education is the foundation for success. The subjects that I tutor are math, pre-algebra, algebra I and algebra II. I love math and do a great job of making it enjoyable for those...
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Villanova University - Bachelors, Comprehensive Science
ACT English: 31
Charlotte: Goodlettsville tutor
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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...
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Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Child Development
Brandon: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...with my bachelor's in Computer and Electrical Engineering, I have several years of experience studying and implementing engineering and mathematics concepts. While in college, I worked with students in various subjects, including physics, college algebra, calculus, chemistry, and engineering-specific courses. I love to tutor mathematics and physics, for it is in these subjects that the foundation of engineering is built upon. I also enjoy teaching problem solving to students! I have a passion for helping...
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Lipscomb University - Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Alex: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...landscape via overseas educational opportunities. This unique perspective has broadened my academic horizons and personal development to areas far outside the classroom, equipping me with valuable skills in today’s increasingly global environment. My international interests and travels have instilled the ability to learn and adapt quickly, as well as apply knowledge and language skills effectively and efficiently. In addition to the completion of my Spanish minor, an educational trip to Costa Rica and summer classes...
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University of Georgia - Bachelors, Finance and International Business Co-major
ACT Composite: 31
Thomas: Goodlettsville tutor
Certified Tutor in Goodlettsville, TN
...personalized learning experience through open communication. My goal is to give students the encouragement, the confidence, and the strategies to make their writing shine and to help them express their thoughts and ideas in the best possible way. I'm also a published writer with short stories in The Louisville Review, Hawai'i Pacific Review, Valparaiso Fiction Review, and The Nassau Review. My self-published dystopian novel Never Too Far was a semi-finalist for the 2013 Best Indie Book...
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University of Northen Iowa - Bachelors, Humanities
Western Michigan University - Masters, Creative Writing
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