Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Atlanta, GA

...principles and procedures, and encourage consistent effort and performance from my students. I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Phi Kappa Phi honors from Brigham Young University in April, 2012. While pursuing my education, I worked as a human anatomy teaching assistant for 2.5 years, in which I taught 80 students per week about the human body using cadavers, prosections, and reference materials; as a result of my performance,...

One of the things I love and find most rewarding about tutoring is the "Aha!" moment; that moment when it finally clicks for my students is the most exciting part of tutoring for me. I've grown up very academically driven, I was top ten in my class and was the STAR student of my school. I enjoy helping other students while keeping my own skills sharp as I'm preparing to apply for pharmacy school.

...a concise and understandable way. By doing so, I was able to motivate students to succeed in course work and standardized testing, as well as develop keen study skills. I am currently completing my doctoral research in Biology in hopes of becoming a research scientist. This training has allowed me to familiarize myself with multiple aspects of Biology including basic Biology, Microbiology, Cellular Biology and cancer biology. My duties as a Ph.D. candidate within the...

...a firm believer in positive reinforcement and am constantly encouraging my students throughout my lessons. I believe that education should be a positive experience for all involved. Outside of school I have many different hobbies and interests. I have an energetic Brittany Spaniel, Poppy. Poppy keeps me entertained 24 hours a day. We enjoy going on long walks together (4-5 miles a day) and visiting different dog parks around the city. I am passionate about...

...use my engineering abilities and talents to tutor either as a freelance tutor or independent contractor for a tutoring services business. Inspiration to tutor came about after the million man march with me self-consciously thinking how I can help further educate the American youth in the sciences and mathematics. Since 1996, I have served the Atlanta metropolitan area (i.e., mostly in Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and South Fulton) as a tutor in the general school subject...

...Georgia after graduating magna cum laude from Wellesley College. I was a dual magnet student in math/science and performing arts at North Springs Charter High School in Sandy Springs. While at Wellesley, I was a statistics teaching assistant for two years. I collaborated with professors to design innovative teaching strategies for students to remember and understand mathematical concepts and worked both individually with students and in small groups. I also was actively involved in Science...

...Specialist Teacher. I received my Bachelors in Elementary Education from Coastal Carolina University. After college, I moved to Memphis where I studied Education in the Christian Brothers University Masters Program while subbing in Memphis. I am currently a substitute teacher, and I have a wide range of tutoring experience. I tutor students in reading, writing, and math. Students I work with range from pre-kindergarten to seventh grade. I really enjoy tutoring and working one-on-one with...

...recent graduate from Mercer University where I majored in Spanish and was Pre-Medicine, minoring in Chemistry and Biology. I love sharing my interest in the Spanish language with others, and after studying in Spain I value the importance of conversational learning. I like to make learning a foreign language fun while stressing the importance of a broad vocabulary and proper grammar. I am also very strong in mathematics, and have worked with students to improve...

...I really enjoy working with students of all levels and observing progress over the time. Persistence, focus, and a little bit research on how to study smarter are what I want to work on with my students and for my own development. Beyond my interest in tutoring students with math skills, I have a passion for social science, business and marketing and am working to get a Master in Marketing and Market Research next year....

...puzzles has carried with me for many years, and my passion is to help students make math click. The joy that comes when a student is successful is incomparable to anything I have yet to experience. Through my experience, I have found that learning about a student and getting to know them and how they work is extremely important to their success. The beauty of math is there are multiple ways to solve a problem....

I am a graduate from the University of Georgia with a BA in English Literature. I have previously volunteered as a tutor for young Spanish speaking students in Athens, Georgia and recently returned from a year-long ESL teaching position in South Korea. I love to read and hike, and am currently studying German in my free time.

...my students to do. My plan is to use different instructional strategies in order to make learning accessible to each individual child. I plan lessons and activities that not only keep them engaged but to also challenge their way of thinking in order to master the skill being taught. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching. I obtained my undergraduate and graduate degree from Georgia State University. The undergraduate degree is in the...

...of my greatest joys has been working with young people or peers and seeing their excitement when they gain an understanding of how to solve a problem that was once a struggle. Experiences such as these have equipped me with the ability to relate to and assist people of all ages and from all walks of life. As a tutor, I am a firm believer that anything is possible if you are willing to work...

I went to Riverwood Charter School in Sandy Springs and while there focused on English, French, History and Art in the International Baccalaureate program. Now I'm majoring in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech and focusing more on sciences and math. I have a large range of experience in multiple subjects, including test preparation, science, and math- as well as ballet.

...Bachelors Degree from Cal State- LA in Physics and am pursuing on a Masters Degree in Engineering. I was a member of the Speech and Debate Team as an undergraduate student. I relate well to children and young adults, and they respond positively. I taught physics labs at Cal State LA for several years, and have also worked as a private tutor in subjects such as math, science, and French. I love teaching!

Hi, I'm Catherine! I have over eight years of experience working with students ages 6 through 18. I have an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and I am confident I can support you in your math needs. My passion for teaching has driven me to work hard to teach students in ways that match their learning styles.... Tutoring is student-led in that students are encouraged to ask questions, and I'll guide them to the solution.... Discuss...

...experience while presenting to and recruiting volunteers from the metro Atlanta colleges and universities. While studying mathematics at Morehouse College, I conducted undergraduate research for two years. I was able to form statistical correlations between ten socioeconomic factors and air pollutant concentrations. During this experience, I was also able to develop an index to determine the most ecologically sustainable colleges in the metro Atlanta area. I gained professional presentation experience introducing my findings at various...

...high school mathematics for the past 7 years and have loved every minute of it. Throughout those seven years I earned my second Masters in Math Education and began pursuing my PhD in the field. I have had the pleasure of being nominated as a honor teacher five times by the top ten students during various years. I am a teacher leader in my community and I enjoy sharing the wealth of knowledge.... Get to know...

...practice leadership skills both working individually and in teams, but nothing as extensive as tutoring. I have developed a discerning attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and other requisite skills and abilities that are vital to being a successful tutor. I use every opportunity I am given to grow, and I take full advantage whenever such occurrences arise. My academic endeavors and professional experiences, have provided me with many avenues to flourish, and I want...

...best by "doing." It's also important that I teach each student according to their learning mode. For example, in order for my visual learner to further grasp the lesson that I'm teaching, I may use a graphic organizer. During a tutoring sessions, I have the opportunity to mentor my students as well as teach them academic skills they need. As I get to know my students, I often bring their interests into my lessons. I have...