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.

Hello! I grew up traveling between the East Coast and various countries overseas, went to school at Union University, and then moved to Houston. I am just starting graduate work at Vermont College of Fine Arts. During my undergraduate years, I tutored for several different families and also worked with fellow college students who were struggling to make it in their classes. I have tutored in standardized test preparation, time management, history, geography, English, writing, and all elementary school subjects. Since eleventh grade, when I taught some neighborhood kids how to write essays and craft short stories, I have loved the one-on-one element of tutoring because I have the chance to really get to know a student, and then based on the student's learning style, teach them how to succeed. It's so much fun to build relationships with students and walk with them through the process until they realize: I can do this! I have always love facilitating learning experiences. When I was a little kid, I taught my sisters the capitals and countries of Africa using ridiculous mnemonics. It worked. Now we're grown up and married, and we still remember which capital goes with which country.In my free time, I do basic literacy work with bilingual elementary students from low-income backgrounds, and I also volunteer with refugees. I speak four languages, and am learning Spanish now. I enjoy baking bread, making ice coffee, playing piano, hanging out with kids, running, writing, and reading.

I am a graduate of Union University, with my BSN and MSN. I have been a nurse for 40 years and loved every minute. I spent 20+ years in pediatrics: neonatal ICU and diabetes at 2 large children's hospitals. The last 8 years have been in academia, teaching nursing to future nurses. I believe that every nurse is a "leader" and a "teacher". As healthcare continues to change, we need competent nurses that are both: strong leaders and teachers. I use several methods when teaching students and or clients: mentoring, coaching, instructing with return demonstration and positive feedback and constructive conversations. My hope is to leave a "legacy" of the passion for nursing for a future generation that will ultimately lead to improved patient and family care, involving the whole person and the mentality to treat others like you want to be treated.

Everyone should have the opportunity to be successful. Education can be the great equalizer to reach that success. I would love to be the one to help you and/or your child experience how enriching and fulfilling learning can be.

Learning has held a special place in my heart since an early age. I remember watching my grandmother read the daily newspaper from the inside out. Surely, I thought, there must some secret knowledge inside because once she started reading she was oblivious to everything else going one beyond the words on those pages. It's no surprise I learned to read at an early age and my most magical moments about learning came when we would sit together at the table, my grandmother and I, passing different sections of the paper to each other. Never speaking out loud about the information we found, yet calmly waiting for the other to also find it on their own. There's no doubt I would have learned to read, but reading the newspaper at 4 with my grandmother at my side will always be my fondest educational memory. From that one experience I learned many things. First, our joy and dedication to learning can inspire others. My grandmother never said I should learn to read, watching her was encouragement enough. While I was intrinsically motivated to read that newspaper at all costs, some students are not always aware how to make short and long term goals or apply what it takes to reach them. The dedication I put forth to read the newspaper will not be the same effort another student can apply towards something they know they need to do without proper guidance and motivation. I guess the best thing I learned was not just how to read. I learned how great it felt to help someone else do the same.I'm a High School English teacher. I am a great tutor because I am dedicated to helping students succeed. I persevere. My students can't quit because I refuse to give up on them; therefore, they are not allowed to give up on themselves. With 8 years teaching experience, I motivate students on a daily basis to see challenges as opportunities meant to be overcome and not roadblocks that signal defeat.

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.

Hello! My name is Dr. Aleesia Isom, PT, DPT. I am a Women's Health Physical Therapist who also has a passion for teaching. My first career was Education before advancing into the medical industry. During my transition into PT school, I saw a huge need for quality teachers to have a strong science knowledge and teaching skills. I saw almost 75% of my anatomy class drop out of class because they were failing. However, I truly believe they just needed additional tutoring. Those taking challenging science courses are our next physicians and allied health professionals! We need to provide quality tutoring to ensure our amazing scientists don't lose their belief in themselves! That's where I want to step up and help develop a solid science foundation so they can go advance our healthcare system.

I hold three advanced degrees all in Education. A 25 year public school teaching and tutoring veteran, I am a dedicated and passionate tutor with a wide range of experience specializing in individual and small group sessions to support students in grasping , retaining, and analyzing subject matter content. My area of expertise is 1st -5th grade ELA, structured writing, and mathematics instruction. I develop individual plans for students to ensure they overcome challenges and achieve success. Well versed with engaging teaching strategies and implementing effective learning techniques with students, regardless the subject . I pride myself in being calm, patient, and exhibiting a positive and motivating attitude. Focuses on developing plans to suit the needs of all types of learners. I'm excited to support your child in reaching their full potential.

I'm a high school chemistry and biology teacher with a love of languages. I consider myself a lifelong learner and am excited to share and discover new subjects and ideas. I'd love to help you in your learning journey as well! I started tutoring as a college freshman after taking an advanced chemistry course and realizing how much I enjoyed working with my classmates to help them study and solve difficult problems. My college hired me to tutor French, biology, and chemistry students throughout the next three and a half years. I also started meeting with several gifted high school students who needed guidance in preparing the best college applications possible. Having successfully passed seven AP tests as a student, I was able to help them prepare for the most challenging content in the classes and on the AP tests. I was also able to share ACT test strategies and content knowledge from my own experience that helped me achieve a 35 cumulative score and qualify as a national merit scholar on the PSAT. During college, I also had the opportunity to volunteer my time with high school students who were internationally adopted or in foster care while awaiting immigration proceedings. Working with students who were learning math, science, and other subjects in their second language became a passion that drove me to switch career paths and become a teacher in a public school. I speak conversational French and Spanish which has given me such an appreciation for the patience and grace of native speakers willing to help me. This has framed my entire approach to education as science often feels like a foreign language to students who are not yet fluent. With patience, exposure, and practice, I believe every student can be successful at even the most challenging science concepts. Now I teach high school chemistry and AP chemistry, but I'm also certified in and have taught high school biology and physical science. My favorite part of teaching chemistry is the moment of satisfaction students experience when they have struggled and overcome a difficult task. My students may have different journeys to success, but I love celebrating every victory.

Hi, my name is Gabrielle, and I am a certified physician assistant with a desire to help students feel confident before they take the PANCE. I passed this exam with the help of very many knowledgable tutors, and I hope to be that same person for you!

Hi, everyone! My name is Neciey, and I am thrilled to be your online tutor. I have a Special Education Degree from Union University, and I've been teaching for over 6 years in the classroom . Teaching is my passion, and I love nothing more than helping students develop their skills and achieve their academic goals.

I am a top-performing Educator and Education Specialist with over 35 years of experience in teaching, tutoring, coaching, and training students of diverse backgrounds and needs. I have strong expertise in customer service and communications, employee training and coaching, and people management. Highly accomplished in promoting individual and group development, achievement through focused instruction, regular assessments and progress reports, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of education equity.

I graduated from Union University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Philosophy. I began tutoring in high school when I led an ACT prep class for a group of homeschooled students. I discovered that I loved helping people grasp new concepts and find creative ways of approaching material they may have found challenging. In college, I volunteered as a Literature and English tutor in the campus tutoring center for two years. My main responsibility was reading and critiquing other students' papers. I gave feedback about content, structure, and grammar. I loved helping people find their voice and discover what they were excited to write about - I found that often students were intimidated by writing, but when I asked questions and listened, they quickly realized they had something they wanted to say and gained confidence in their writing. I gained more tutoring experience after college working for ScorePlus Academics for over a year and a half. I worked with all ages, but particularly high school students studying for college admissions tests. I taught group classes and tutored individuals for the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE. My primary focus was on the ACT - I taught every section of the test, and by the time I left ScorePlus I knew the ACT backward and forward. I enjoyed helping students grasp the content, but the most fun part of tutoring was finding tips and creative approaches to the test that fit the individual student I was working with. I loved watching students gradually discover that they could succeed at the material we were covering. As people gained confidence, their frustration disappeared and they were able to use the tools they already had to learn material and take the test strategically. I would love to help you reach your academic goals!

I received my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies through Tennessee State University. I received a Masters in Instructional Leadership through Union University and am a licensed principal.The subjects I am most passionate about are reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and phonics and elementary math. I also have experience teaching students how to be more organized and strategies in test taking.I am a big believer of building relationships. I want my students to have confidence in me and the two of us work together to set goals and map out steps to reach them. I believe students will be more successful in reaching their goals if they play an active role in setting them.

Education is very important to me. With over 10 years of classroom experience and the desire to provide all students with an excellent education, I am confident in my ability to help improve the understanding of skills for all students.

I graduated from Union University with a Bachelor of Science in Special Education. I LOVE teaching and working with students! I find it extremely rewarding to help students achieve their goals, gain confidence, develop skills, and learn subjects in a new way. I have over 5 years of experience teaching in public school classrooms and over 10 years experience homeschooling my own 4 children (some with their own unique learning needs). I believe every child has the capacity to learn; it is important to discover their individual learning styles, interests, and motivations to best help each one on their educational path.

I am deeply dedicated to providing personalized and effective tutoring to help you achieve your learning objectives.

With over twenty-two years of experience in elementary education, my teaching philosophy centers on the belief that every child can learn and succeed when provided with supportive instruction, meaningful engagement, and the opportunity to discover their own potential. Throughout my career teaching reading, English, mathematics, and science, I have worked to create a learning environment where students feel safe to ask questions, take risks, and develop confidence in their abilities.