Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Johns Creek, GA

...me: I grew up in the beautiful county of Marin, just north of San Francisco, California. There, I attended Marin Academy, a private high school that prepared me very well for my time earning my undergraduate degree at Brown University (Class of 2013). I have always been a hard worker when it comes to academics, and I understand what it takes, in terms of study skills and organization, to excel in school. I am excited...

...are two of my passions. Everyone's style is different and I enjoy working with individuals to customize a plan that will be the most beneficial and enjoyable for them. Learning should be fun! It develops your ability to critically think about the world around you, which is an invaluable skill that you will use not only in school but for the rest of your life. I specialize in the sciences and math, have graduate level...

...analysis of how the student learns and identifying strengths and weaknesses. By making sure the student has the basic foundation of proper learning the student won't enter any subject at a disadvantage. The second step is making the student self-sufficient. I want the student to be aware of all resources available to him/her so that any problem can be approached efficiently (i.e. working smarter). I take great care in my craft and would be privileged...

...life was made measurably or permanently better when I was serving pizzas. Teaching, though, can have a lasting impact. I am where I am and even who I am because of my teachers: Lindsey J. taught me how to think; Deborah B. taught me how to write; Paul B. taught me the vast possibilities in my field; and David B. taught me how to live, actively, in the present moment. I am their lessons, and...

I believe every student can learn! As a teacher and tutor, I believe I can help student's succeed by providing the material in their style of learning! I am professionally trained as an elementary and special education teacher, along with having a reading endorsement, TFEL certificate, and a master's degree in English and writing. Can't wait to help your child succeed!

...struggling with. That was the beginning of a volunteer peer-tutoring club. I never stopped tutoring. I use content-rich humor and visual aids and, if needed, audio reinforcement to help my students conquer various problems and retain what they learned. (The kids I have worked with really laughed when I would beatbox a formula- they told me they would never forget the formula-or that moment). I don't give students answers to homework problems, I build in...

...educator for over 18 years makes me the perfect tutor for you. My primary goal is to make a positive impact while helping you successfully pass any and all of your exams and/or courses. I strongly believe in building a positive professional relationship with you as I help you become a better student; I want you to know that you are able and allowed to make mistakes as this is important in order for you...

...for SAT and ACT verbal sections as well as any topical AP exams, having taken many of them myself. I can help students of any level of proficiency take their writing to the next level, from those who struggle with basic skills to experienced writers who need their work checked down to the minutiae of correct punctuation placement in textual citations. Improvement can happen at any level! In the past I have tutored high school...

...My projects included designing and implementing an internship program to promote leadership skills among young women aged 14-16; designing a curriculum and teaching natural science classes to 30 elementary and junior high students; and working with over 200 students at 4 different educational and extracurricular programs, teaching classes and tutoring individuals in Spanish, English, Algebra, the natural sciences, and the fine arts. During this time I discovered that I love working one on one with...

...volunteering at schools to tutor) and that culminated in me joining Teach For America to teach Mathematics for 3 years. While I do have a penchant for writing, my love for math has been ever-present and I enjoy helping people to understand mathematics as the problem-solving discipline that it is. I feel comfortable teaching anything through 11th grade Mathematics. My teaching philosophy is that all questions are good questions if they get you closer to...

...children in Atlanta, specializing in English, Social Studies and Math. My teaching style uses what the students are interested in and goes from there. I try to think of problems and examples that students can relate to and that will benefit them as opposed to outdated and uninteresting examples. I will work as hard as the student, but as such I expect my students to work hard or else they will not see results. Though...

...middle school teacher and a coordinator for an afterschool program. I tutored students throughout high school and college, in volunteer and private settings. I am 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...

...I know studying is hard, so I try to make it as bearable as possible, but I also know that practice makes perfect. I want to give you lots of practice problems to work on each concept! I also have taken AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP European History, AP World History, AP Literature, and AP Language. I am studying at UGA in the Honors College getting a BS in Biochemistry and...

...I am currently the president of a book club. We have monthly meetings where we discuss our latest book club read and decide on the next month's venture. I love to cook and I also enjoy traveling. I was fortunate to take part in a life-changing journey to India in March. It was absolutely amazing. I love adventure and I have a passion for learning, exploring, and discovering new things as often as possible.

...boarding school there and I discovered that I really love to teach! When I got home I started working for a pro bono law firm in Atlanta, but I've been tutoring students on the side in English, writing, standardized test prep and college application writing since I graduated. I enjoy working with middle school, high school and college students, especially when it comes to reading well and writing unique and interesting essays and papers. I...

I recently graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with degrees in Science Education and Biology. Through my studies, I have worked with both middle and high school students, including a student teaching internship in Quito, Ecuador this past spring. As a tutor, I hope to empower students with study strategies and techniques for success in every subject.

...My experience is diversified. I have worked both in urban and suburban settings, public and charter schools, and with students ranging in ability from gifted to special needs. I am committed to maintaining a thorough knowledge of instructional standards, practices, and methodologies for the education of children. My passion is helping students. I appreciate the way that tutoring allows a one-on-one connection and the ability to track success that is not always possible in a...

My name is Kierra Edwards and I recently just moved to a new state excited for a new adventure! I used to teach 2nd grade as well as take part in other educational settings from babies all the way to college students.

...to Atlanta from DC. I am a training and performance improvement professional, and recently earned a Master's in Education from George Washington University. Professionally, my focus is on instructional design, and I'm passionate about translating knowledge into true learning. When tutoring, my goal is for students to not only complete their assigned work, but to attain an understanding of the subject matter that translates into classroom success. I believe in a hands on, interactive learning...

...highly responsive to personalities and learning styles. Need me to draw it out? Sure! Explain it 10 different ways? No problem! I'm high energy, while ensuring our classroom is comfortable and easygoing. While I teach many subjects from English to math to writing, my favorites are writing and math. I love math because it's not really work - just solving puzzles! And writing is a way to be creative while learning. You just can't beat...