Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Johns Creek, GA

...Teacher at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. In my free time I enjoy writing poetry, running, hiking, and spending time with friends. I approach teaching through a student-centered philosophy--I listen to students' perspectives and help to guide them (using their starting point) toward successful strategies. I aim to make students aware of organizational processes and problem-solving strategies which they use currently, and suggest further strategies to effective writing and problem solving. A student that I...

...a serious one, because learning starts with motivation; students will not be motivated to learn in an environment where they feel overwhelmed, scared, or unintelligent. That's where tutoring comes in. I've found that the best way for anyone to learn is by meeting with a teacher one-on-one. I was fortunate enough to study for three months in Oxford, England in 2010, and during those three months I learned more than I ever have at any...

...math. I like to tutor because it is a very fulfilling task and I truly enjoy helping others learn. Knowledge and education are very valuable tools in life so I see tutoring as a gratifying duty of mine to help others learn material with which they are having difficulty. I graduated from the University of Georgia in May 2011 (B.S. Chemistry) and I have aspirations of becoming a dentist. Since graduating, I have worked full-time...

...students in my literature classes at UVa and the North Carolina Governor's School, I especially enjoy helping students develop strategies for careful, critical reading. My years of teaching and tutoring have led me to the firm belief that literary analysis and clear writing are not mysterious talents that you either have or you don'tinstead, I believe anyone can become a better interpreter of literature and a better writer with practice and encouragement. In my free...

...take in knowledge by using their body and sense of touch. As a tutor, I hope to help you find which styles, or combination of styles, works best for you. This way, you know better how to study on your own, and you can develop your skills at becoming an independent learner. So here is a little about me: I grew up in the beautiful county of Marin, just north of San Francisco, California. There,...

...a second language. I enjoy teaching Grammar and Mechanics along with Composition and Writing, and I strongly believe in reading and listening to music to reinforce excellent use of any language. During my college career, I volunteered at a local shelter for women and children, and spent evenings helping kids of all ages with their homework and organizing games and activities. Some of my favorite pastimes include reading, swimming, traveling and doing volunteer work for...

...learners. Tutoring is my favorite job since it allows me to focus on individual students and coach them exactly according to their needs. I'm also a professional writer of fiction and poetry, so it especially gives me joy when I can help students learn how to express themselves in writing. My education includes a bachelors degree in English with a writing concentration, and I am fluent in Spanish. I would be delighted to work with...

...the best, and, as a special educator, I understand how even the most challenged student can begin to succeed. In addition to my special education background, I also have a background in English as a second language and am self-taught in Spanish. My wife is a native speaker (and a bilingual translator), so if needed, I always have her to turn to for the tough Spanish questions. If anyone is looking to practice their Spanish...

I am a graduate from the University of Georgia with a BA in English Literature. I have previously volunteered as a tutor for young Spanish speaking students in Athens, Georgia and recently returned from a year-long ESL teaching position in South Korea. I love to read and hike, and am currently studying German in my free time.

...that anatomical structure plays in the function of cells, organs, organ systems, and the human body. My teaching philosophy is to break down material and rebuild it in a way that fits each student's learning style and utilize questions, examples, and repetition to build confidence and retention. When I'm not spending time tutoring, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, visiting new restaurants, and seeing new sights around Atlanta. I am applying for residency in obstetrics and...

...a minor in Spanish. I have always been drawn to writing and reading. This interest became a passion during my years in high school and college. I believe education is fundamental to success and it is my pleasure to give back what I received. I have been tutoring since I was seventeen years old and have always found it an extraordinary feeling to watch someone progress in whatever subject we have been working on. My...

...as well as Math I and II. I have also taught College Prep, which includes not only SAT and ACT prep but also coaching for college admissions essays. Back in my student days, I studied like a maniac and took more standardized tests than I care to remember. As a result, I was admitted to UChicago for undergrad and to Yale for my Ph.D. I'll be happy to pass on all of my study and...

...a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American History. I recently received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and began my career as an attorney. I am passionate about continuing my work in education through tutoring. I enjoy tutoring many subjects, particularly History, SAT Reading and Writing, College Essays, and Spanish. I love assisting students in implementing simple but effective changes in their...

I am an experienced tutor, specializing in early childhood and Elementary education and subjects. I have patience and passions for students of all levels and the problem solving skills to work with different abilities. I am also familiar with Common Core Standards. I have worked with kids as young as preschool and I have also worked with elementary students through an after school program who were below grade level.

...now, kids in elementary grades remain some of my very favorite students--I really enjoy writing joke books and short stories with them, as well as playing math games like Multiplication War and Fraction Dominos. Students with disabilities are particularly important to me, and I try to stay up to date on the best practices for working with them because I've seen firsthand the ways in which minor accommodations can engender significant improvements in learning outcomes....

...a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, GA with a B.S. in Biology. With a background in genetics research, she has scored in the 99th percentile for the Biological Science section of the MCAT and in the 95th percentile for the MCAT overall. Caroline has a successful background tutoring in many subjects both privately and for professional test preparation services. She is currently tutoring in the Atlanta area for the sciences, reading, literature, and MCAT...

My experience includes tutoring students at the Atlanta Youth Academy (in south Atlanta) and abroad. At the end of 2012, I returned from two and a half years volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ecuador, South America. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I worked with urban youth from a low-income neighborhood in the largest city in Ecuador. My projects included designing and implementing an internship program to promote leadership skills among young women aged 14-16;...

...me, which I feel facilitates learning. Outside of the academic world I enjoy reading, playing video games, listening and playing music watching and playing sports, hanging out with friends, doing things outdoors, traveling, and movies/tv. I have a wide range of interests and can find common ground with almost anyone. I hope to not only help and inspire students to succeed but to be someone they can feel comfortable with and talk to about what...

...After graduating college, I worked with a professional tutoring company for two years where I learned a variety of different tutoring techniques to apply to different learning styles. I have experience tutoring a variety of different subjects such as biology, chemistry, English (both language and literature), and multiple levels of math (pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus). My ultimate goal as a tutor is to have students truly understand a concept and then to...

...with many, many students of varying skill levels and ages. I've learned that success has much more to do with discipline and focus than it does god-given talent. Writing is a process with its own rules-rules that all students can learn with patience. It's important to remember, though, that the craft of writing is also about adaptation and improvisation. These are all virtues I regard highly and look to instill them in my students whenever...