Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Tennessee

...fun facts about myself: I'm from New Jersey and of Italian decent, so I naturally love cooking and all things pizza. My favorite childhood book is The Giver by Lois Lowry, and favorite high school class was physics (rockets, easy winner). I enjoy playing guitar and ride my bicycle on a sunny day.... Anything can be taught with patience, hard work, and an open mind.

As a former middle school science teacher, I love to help others come to a deeper understanding of maths and sciences so that they may eventually succeed or even find an affinity for these subjects.

...to real world problems while working as an actuary. One of my main strengths that has been utilized in my work experience is my ability to explain complex mathematical concepts to others and to test for their understanding. I have previous experience as a private tutor and feel that my educational and professional background provide...

...all those classes! After graduation I attended flight school in Pensacola, FL and put those study skills to good use, graduating first in my class. I then served as a Naval Flight Officer (or NFO) aboard the Navy's P-3 Orion aircraft. P-3s use a combination of techniques and technologies to fulfill their mission of hunting...

...and monitor progress to increase proficiency in language arts and math. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and specifically enjoy teaching reading, writing, history, and geography; however, I am most passionate about math, and helping students understand strategies and how they work. In my experience, it is when students recognize the underlying concepts that...

...current events in my reading lessons to make them interesting. I sing, dance, and make jokes to keep things interesting. Some of my hobbies include the gym and bowling. Im trying to learn how to curve the bowling ball for strikes, but it is a work in progress. Im originally from Los Angeles, California, but...

...in even getting into college. I ended up doing fairly well on tests and got into a good college. I know what it's like being on both ends. Learning is about being open minded and realizing how much you don't know. With that attitude, work ethic and technique students can truly do better than they ever...

...am currently pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts in Design for Social Innovation. I have tutored middle school and high school students for over 10 years. My tutoring subjects include Math, Science, and ACT prep. When I tutor, I like to get to know my students, understand their frustrations, and also set realistic goals. My...

...long learner and sharing my knowledge with students. I have found that building relationships, evaluating individual needs and applying focused planning enhances the learning experience. I am passionate about seeing each student performing at their highest level and beyond. I have many years of experience working with students with mild to severe learning disabilities and...

...I will strive to create a safe and fun learning environment while still meeting the requirements of the state of Tennessee. Three elements I find beneficial in my classroom are, (1) The teacher acting as a guide, (2) allowing the child's natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, and (3) promoting respect for all things and...

...the Year" for the 2014-2015 school year. I believe all students have the ability to learn regardless of their gender, economic status, or learning disabilities. My job as a tutor is to implement methods that will reach every student to become confident in solving problems and to use their critical thinking skills.... I believe all students are capable of learning regardless of their economic status, gender, or past experience in education.

...school and was successful in completing the coursework and Board exams but due to personal reasons I withdrew medical school as a fourth year student. I'm now a single mom of 3 boys and completing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. When I first attended college at UNCW, I would tutor middle school aged...

...in high school. I currently work in Shelby County Schools in an eighth grade math classroom. By working with students one-on-one and also in a classroom setting, I have grasped an understanding of what can be useful to help students understand and grasp concepts. I am comfortable tutoring Elementary and Middle School Math, Algebra I...

...Management Information Systems from the University of Memphis, and I am a former Instructor at Southwest TN Community College. I started working at Southwest as a Math Tutor, and I've tutored elementary and high school students. I have also assisted several colleagues with standardized placement and proficiency tests and with their undergraduate and graduate courses.

...to get an MA in Communication and Culture. While at Indiana, I was able to continue studying something I love, pop culture, and I got to return to my speech roots by serving as an instructor for Intro to Public Speaking. Nowadays, I still find time to check out as many TV shows and movies...

...well as technical writing. I always continue to research and write about history. I enjoy writing both creatively and technically as it is a form of communication and in such a fast paced world where communication is key. I believe that the written word is the strongest form of communication and continuing to practice it...

...when I see a student smile, because they grasped a skill or a concept. I am currently an elementary teacher. Most importantly, I want all my students to succeed in all their educational goals. Therefore, it is my desire to always be an effective teacher by addressing all of my students' educational needs.... Learning is universal. I believe that effective teaching allows one to connect to many by accepting and acknowledging different learning styles. As a...

...my free time I enjoy a variety of hobbies including running, kayaking, climbing, violin, guitar, and singing with my two younger sisters. This year I was the assistive devices intern at LeBonhuer Children's hospital customizing everyday items for kids with special needs. Previously, I have privately tutored different students in topics from paper editing to...

...B.B.A in Management Information Systems. I went back to school to receive my certification in Teaching and I have been teaching since 2007. My experience working in various environments has prepared me by helping develop a range of useful skills. I am able to support effectively and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am...

...on their own. I believe that the purpose of a tutor is not to do the work of student, but to help the student develop skills to properly understand what is happening and how to do the work. When I am not tutoring or talking about math or other sciences, I am playing video games,...