Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Shelby County, TN

Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.

...broad, with expertise in mathematics and standardized testing. A couple 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...

...I love working with individual students and watching their improvement over time. In Charlottesville, VA I worked primarily with a single student for three years. During this time, we developed a great personal relationship that was rewarding for both sides. Seeing his improved performance in class has been immensely satisfying and motivates me to continue...

...to just complete the work -- many assignments are lengthy, and in many cases, completing the entire assignment with a tutor is expensive and a waste of time. Instead, tutoring sessions should focus on leaving the student with the tools necessary to complete their assignments themselves, as well as tests and quizzes that the tutor...

Stories define us. They make us come alive. They rattle us, inspire us, scare the *&a$p;^%! out of us, and lead us toward deeper understanding of one another. I love stories, words, writing -- and sharing them with my students.

...it is. I love children, and I love learning. Why not put them together?? I am VERY passionate about teaching our babies the fundamentals that they need to further their education so that they can use it in the real world! So if you pick me, I can guarantee the best care and the best...

...English with a focus on education. Since graduation, I have received an degree as a Professional School Counselor at Freed Hardeman University. I have tutored students from grades 6-12 in ELA, History, Test Prep, and comprehension. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. Although I...

...Furthermore, I also worked with elementary- and middle-school age children on social skills outside the classroom as well as all subjects inside the classroom. Throughout college, I found my niche in tutoring test preparation and science, leading to my recommendation to serve as an Introductory Biology Teaching Assistant for three years at my undergraduate institution....

...and levels. I have a bachelor's degree in English and I'm TESOL certified. I tutor a variety of subjects related to English. My favorite subjects to teach are ESL, literature, poetry, and writing. I have three years of experience in childcare and teaching, including one year of experience as an online ESL teacher. I love...

...passion for one-on-one based learning. I was homeschooled and/or self-taught K through 12 and found tremendous value in a more focused, student-centered style of learning than the traditional classroom provides. This experience has convinced me of the importance and benefit of private tutoring. I also have a firm belief in the value of education for...

...chose to educate myself on how to work with people with disabilities. In 2001, I received a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Along the way, I worked with adolescents in rehabilitation for drug abuse and traumatic brain injuries. I worked with adolescents in a residential facility and adults in residential reentry program after incarceration. Finally,...

I am a higher education professional with more than 15 years of building rapport with students, faculty, and staff seeking to develop long-lasting tutoring relationships.

"The only purpose of education is to teach a student how to live his lifeby developing his mind and equipping him to deal with reality. The training he needs is theoretical, i.e., conceptual. He has to be taught to think, to understand, to integrate, to prove." -Ayn Rand

...believe I have developed some really useful study skills from 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...

...understand how to learn and how to take a test. If you know this, then you can learn anything and learn it in a smart and efficient way. As a student, and a tutor, I can share my knowledge and experience with you in order to achieve the success that you desire.

Currently, I am an English as a Second Language teacher. I have taught adults and students in K12. I am very passionate about quality education for all students. During my free time, I like to watch Netflix or TED Talks. I also like to volunteer with local organizations and thrift shop.

I believe that all learning begins with the foundation of literacy. It is my desire to help our students believe in themselves and to reach their highest potential.

I am a teacher at a local high school. I teach ACT Prep and Intro to Theatre. I majored in English and Communications in college. I love reading, creative writing, and compiling evidence for debates. I am happiest when I am reading or writing.

...I fully believe that learning should be fun and if you are willing to not care about what I think, I'm willing to meet you there and enjoy the time we have together. In my spare time I love to travel, spend time with friends and family, and take my dog to the dog park.

...as a student. I have been teaching English Language Arts in middle- and high school for over 10 years as well as tutoring students one-on-one and in small group s. My afterschool tutoring classes were full of games and laughter as we had the opportunity to find joy in learning in small group settings. I...