Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Alpharetta, GA

...I received a 35 on my ACT. In the past, I was a teacher's assistant at a home and school for severely autistic children ages 9-14, and worked on overcoming communicative barriers to foster interpersonal connections. I have also tutored multiple children with learning disabilities. In my experience, getting students engaged is just about finding the strategy that works best for them. That may mean we have to try multiple approaches, or approaches that I...

I am a writer and editor with a B.A. in English from Pomona College. I mostly enjoy tutoring English, but math and science come easily to me as well. I love helping students get the most from their education. That moment when the material finally connects is everything. Outside of academia, I enjoy making music, reading, and working on my novel.

...National Recreation Area in San Francisco, where I led education programs for third-grade and sixth-grade students. I currently serve as a Substitute 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...

...great success if they are motivated and organized in their study approach. I have been tutoring for four years, in areas from the sciences to test prep to language arts. As a tutor, I prefer to individually tailor study plans to a student's needs, and am adaptable in both the pace and approach we take to learning the material. My goal is to eventually prepare each student to a level at which they can succeed...

...student's specific academic needs so that they build confidence and skills to achieve their best grades possible. My tutoring skills have been solidified through previous tutoring experiences (at the high school and college level) as well as through extensive involvement on summer camp staff. These experiences have afforded me the opportunity to build interpersonal, communication, and instructional design skills that are effective and enjoyable. I am confident that I can help students with Psychology, Quantitative...

...and Science. With my youngest brother in high school and my youngest sister in elementary school, I have constant exposure to different levels and types of academic subjects. Teaching has always been my passion and I have consistently found a good way of connecting with students. I have worked with students who are struggling to understand very difficult course material in Biochemistry, Calculus 3 and electromagnetism in Physics. I have also worked with younger students...

...tricks I can to help students score higher. My specialty is in process of elimination and strategic guessing. Additionally, I have always been good with Mathematics and Spanish. I tutored my peers in Math throughout all of middle and high school. I love Spanish and studied it for seven years (up until mid-college). One high school sophomore I helped in Spanish raised her D+ to an A! While a majority of my tutoring experience is...

...point of view in their clearest, strongest voice, and seeing their work become stronger across each draft they revise. When working with 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...

I am a junior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia double majoring in Political Science and Psychology. I have previous tutoring experience in ACT, reading, writing, math, and history. ... I don't have one teaching philosophy. Every student has a different learning style, and I try my hardest to accommodate all learning habits.

...I love math, science, writing and Spanish. I enjoy tutoring because I love the material I teach. Making it understandable and easy for the student is my goal, no matter if the subject is Calculus, Chemistry, Spanish or English. I teach like I learn, step-by-step, and always thinking through the reasoning behind why something is the way it is. I tutor subjects in many different ways until it is understood well by the student. I...

My name is Kerri, and I'm a recent Master's graduate who just recently moved back home to the Atlanta area. I have a broad scientific background in biology, math, chemistry, psychology, neuroscience, and anatomy but have specialized my career in the direction of marine biology and animal behavior in particular. I'm great with kids and have a passion for math and science, and love to help out!

...help you succeed. But what does it mean to succeed? I think success is not simply a matter of knowledge or ability; it is also about attitude and confidence. Through working with me as your tutor, I hope to help you develop your confidence in your abilities and cultivate a positive attitude that allows you to tackle any challenge that comes your way. One of the ways that you can become a better learner is...

Hey, my name is Yolanda and I am excited to start this journey helping you guys achieve your academic goals!! Whether you may need help with a specific subject, a homework assignment, or even practicing for standardized tests, I am here happy to help you with that. Feel free to message me on here for an comments, questions, or concerns and I cannot wait to meet you:)

...took education courses in addition to my psychology and core courses. My education courses were taken in conjunction with tutoring assignments at local schools. My tutoring experience helped me develop a passion for education; it is exciting to see students learn and grow academically. I believe that all students are capable of learning. I want my students to feel free to ask questions about the material being studied, but also to be challenged by the...

...a teacher's assistant at a nearby linguistics school. Overall, it was a great experience and it also taught me a lot. I also have a younger sister who is 14 years old whom I help with homework often. My absolute favorite subject since I was a child is English (reading and writing). I fell in love with books as a child and the love still exists as an adult. I am a yoga instructor in...

...resumes and essays. In addition to writing types, I also can help with grammar and mechanics as well as flow and formatting. Writing and literature are great subjects for me to tutor because I love reading, writing, literature, and the English language. I believe that every student has the ability to understand a topic and work to learn and improve. This may mean asking different questions to see how the student learns or trying to...

...Before relocating to Georgia I was in Vietnam for two years and Colorado for two years. With my Masters in Education and a minor in Athletic Coaching I have gathered many tools and strategies for teaching children with a variety of learning styles. In addition to professional experience, I draw upon my personal experience of using a tutor to learn to improve reading and writing skills. These experiences have given me resources and tools for...

...dance and chemistry. I graduated Cum Laude and the President of the Pre-Medical Club. Currently, I work at Emory University as a Research Specialist. I hope to help students in subjects such as biology, psychology, and math. I have taken many upper level college classes. For instance, I took and mastered classes such as, Molecular Cellular Biology, Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, and Calculus. I can teach students from the elementary level to high school...

...out as much as possible about a student so that I can customize my teaching techniques to correspond with their interests. I have taught students in the "No Child Left Behind Program" in the subject areas of reading, grammar, writing, algebra and math. In the business world I have also taught business finance and real estate courses. I believe that all children are capable of improving academically provided the instructor can find the best way...

...receive so much more from my students than what I give. Fun fact: I am a published poet who can create a jingle for anything. Jingles are great for memory and retention. One of my favorite ways to make English class a fun and exciting experience is by creating jingles. This is my favorite jingle to reinforce present-continuous-tense. If it's happening We always use "i-n-g" If it's happening We always use i - n -g...