Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Shelby County, TN

...have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks. "I believe that there are five essential...

I have been an educator and mentor, and taught mathematics for well over 15 years, and am motivated to continue teaching students to reach the highest level they can achieve!

I am a graduate of Georgia State University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a focus on education. Since graduation, I traveled to Tulsa, OK and pursued to receive my Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on educational...

...the moment 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.

...experience, I have developed strategies to help students improve in areas of concern in order to attain their academic goals. My wish is for all of my students to love learning, too. Whether a student wants to prepare for the ACT, improve reading comprehension, or develop successful test taking strategies, I can help him or...

...in k-5th grade all subjects. I am currently moving to 6th grade special education and I'm so excited to start my journey there with the pre-teens:) I always knew I'd be in education, no matter how many times I changed my major. Both parents are teachers and they taught me that enabling children to learn...

I am very passionate about literacy and strongly believe that any person has the capability to read. The only difference amongst all readers is the learning style in which one gains said ability. I look forward to helping you and/or your child set and reach academic goals.

Hi! My name is Olympia. I am a 7th grade Social Studies Teacher in Memphis, TN. Along with teaching and tutoring, I love hanging out with my husband and my dog, Grady. Hope to work with you soon!

A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Virginia, I am a certified foreign language teacher with twenty years of experience teaching Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English. I specialize in Spanish 1, 2, and 3 and helping students navigate the college application process and helping them edit and polish their application essays.

...in Creative Writing (poetry) from Washington University in St. Louis. I love language and the written word and I want to instill that love and appreciation in others. I've worked with elementary school students to improve their reading skills as an AmeriCorps Vista Intern with Literacy Mid-South, and while at WashU I led numerous writing...

...Masters degree in Elementary Education. Im almost finished with my ED.S in Psychometry, which is a form of testing. I think students would say my personality is what draws them in. I try to include past and current events in my reading lessons to make them interesting. I sing, dance, and make jokes to keep...

...foster higher level thinking. I believe all children can learn, therefore I have high expectations for my students. It is always my duty to create an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. I include interesting learning activities into my lessons that grab the attention of the learners and inspire them to learn. I like for...

I am currently an elementary school teacher. I have been teaching for 12 years and I am passionate about helping students improve in all academic subjects. I am confident that my passion and experiences are the qualities you are looking for at Varsity Tutors.

...come from a math family, but ended up teaching science. I've gone from crying because I couldn't get long division in 4th grade to taking calculus and trigonometry at a college while still in high school. Although I am a Chemistry teacher, we all know Chemistry is at least half math as my students continually...

...me to quickly assess, assimilate, and apply; in an adaptive and harmonious manner with resolve, the 'best of the best' of educational methodologies, ideologies, and resources; to best suit any level or situation. I have worked with all ages, levels, and abilities from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds, and I have taught a wide range...

...taught Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry I many times. I have also taught Introductory Chemistry to students who had never had chemistry before and also a General, Organic, and Biochemistry course for health professions. I look at chemistry as a set of skills to be learned, similar to learning a sport or a musical instrument....

...tailored for each of my students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love...

...My philosophy of education is that I teach how to learn rather than just what to learn. Teaching for life rather than short term memory enhances ones quality of living. I have taught children from PreK-4 to high school reading, study skills, and English to elementary gifted students. I have the most fun tutoring elementary...

...of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an individualized approach that makes our time together productive, helpful, and enjoyable. In my spare time, I...

...writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning bits of...