Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Nashville, TN

...that build self-esteem and improve performance. I began tutoring for a private company while I was a student at Columbia University in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and ACT test-prep focuses just as much on "learning the test" as it does learning the material, which gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day. My...

...member of The National Honor Society at St. Agnes Academy. My Human and Organizational Development major, which is designed to teach students how to find solutions to human problems in organizations and communities, has helped me cultivate and expand upon both my problem solving skills and my interpersonal skills. With my skills, personal experience as a student, and knowledge I believe that I can provide students with the tools necessary to succeed. Additionally, I am...

...Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Additionally, as a peer advisor at Georgetown University, I was a point of contact for incoming freshmen as they transitioned to college. I also have formal tutoring experience with national companies. Lastly, I have classroom experience as a part-time Basic Life Support instructor of emergency skills such as effective CPR, AED application and choking relief to health care providers. I look forward to helping tutor you. - Kristen

...fortunate to do so many places, including England, France, and California. Finding that the lessons I most remember in life are the ones I discover for myself, I try to guide a student to their own discoveries with questions instead of statements. Not surprisingly, writing is my favorite subject to tutor, but I also have an affinity for math. I think balance is important in life and math's straightforward, organized nature can be therapeutic to...

...success in academia. My tutoring background includes a position on the Peer Tutoring Committee of my high school, and the role of a Teaching Assistant at Vanderbilt University. These positions have allowed me to improve my ability to articulate concepts to other students. During my time in high school, I took numerous AP examinations, PSAT, SAT and ACT. I also participated in test prep courses which gave me insight into standardized test taking techniques for...

I'm pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English at Vanderbilt University. I have been tutoring math since High School and have native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. I am dedicated to helping students explore the study methods that will fit their individual needs.

...I joined Teach for America and began teaching at a middle school in Nashville. Last year I taught Social Studies, and this year I moved into teaching literacy. I will continue in this position next year as well. Not only do I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring, but I also have experience that is varied. I have worked with different age groups under various settings, such as a more academic one in my own...

...professionally in the city of Nashville as an Aerospace Engineer. I am very excited for the opportunity to work with motivated students who strive to improve their skills in mathematics, science, or standardized testing. I work hard to keep tutoring sessions organized, and drive interactive lesson plans that engage the students in cooperative problem solving. I am particularly passionate about physics and mathematics (through integral calculus), and would be thrilled for the opportunity to help...

...applying to 10+ colleges and 30+ medical schools. I can therefore understand the difficulties associated with preparing for standardized tests and the anxiety about college admissions. I am eager to help students prepare for college applications, including mastering standardized tests, college essays, and study strategies. I am also driven to teach young students to become better overall writers and critical readers as these skills will affect all facets of their educational career. My ultimate goal,...

...State University in Murfreesboro TN just outside of Nashville, TN. I was studying for a Ph.D. in English Literature, but have completed my coursework and I am now seeking a challenging work opportunity. I have a MA in English Literature and a Post-secondary reading certificate from San Francisco State University, a TESOL certificate from University of California at Berkeley, and a BA in philosophy from the University of Virginia. Before teaching and studying at MTSU,...

I desire to help students learn as efficiently as possible by playing to their strengths and supporting their weaknesses. I always ensure that the student understands the material before moving on.

...at Vanderbilt University studying Secondary Education and Math with a goal to be a high school math teacher! I believe teachers have an opportunity to impact their students in a positive way by providing them support, respect, encouragement, and opportunity. Our education is an important part of the person we become later in life, as students are our future activists, volunteers, and educators. If I can change just one student's life for the better, I...

...National English Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (a national math honor society). My two favorite subjects to teach are math (middle school/algebra in particular) and writing! I believe having a strong foundation in middle school math/algebra is so important because the basics learned from these classes help establish success in higher level math courses; I want to help make sure students grasp the content to the fullest extent. I also enjoy teaching writing as...

I really enjoy seeing people achieve their goals and do the amazing things that they're capable of.

...tutor for many different students and also a peer advisor for incoming Honors students at the University of Georgia. I tutor for the SAT and ACT as well as college admissions. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was always one of my favorite subjects in school. My teaching style is very flexible to the student! Different people learn in different ways which is one of the beauties of tutoring since you can...

...at Simon's Rock, an early college in Massachusetts. I graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Creative Writing, but I have experience teaching middle school and elementary school math. I believe strongly in working closely with students to figure out the best way to solve problems and grow together. Tutoring is a learning process, and communication is key - rather than lectures, I prefer to participate in discussions. I think that every tutoring opportunity...

...is a highly rewarding experience for me. I understand that everyone has a different learning style, and I strive to always adapt my teaching style to the needs of my students. After years of working with students who struggle with learning what they consider to be boring subjects, I've amassed countless creative techniques to help students better process difficult information and retain the most knowledge. My teaching philosophy is based on patience, positive reinforcement, and...

I went to Vanderbilt to study mathematics and secondary education. I have a passion for math and for teaching students. I have lots of experiences tutoring various types of students from volunteering at churches, to assisting a professor at Belmont University, to private tutoring. This is what I love to do, and I feel confident that I can be helpful.... I like to be focused on student thinking and guiding my practice on what they know.

I have joint backgrounds in English and education. I love getting to know new people and sharing my love of language, literature, and communication!

I am very excited to give maximum effort to build relationships and inspire an interest in learning.