Tracy C.

• Nashville, TN 37204 ( 24.6 mi )
• Experienced Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female Age 53
• Member since: 03/2014
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $20 to $60 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, PSAT, Praxis Exam, GRE, GED, ACT

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My comments on tutoring Entrance Exams : Certified Secondary English and Gifted Education Teacher with a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and BA in English- meet federal guidelines for "highly qualified- scored top 5% on praxis exams and SAT, have experience with LSAT and GRE as well

I believe in Holistic teaching and differentiation. I enjoy large classes, small groups, and one-on-one tutoring. With literature I use thematic instruction and combine both inductive and deductive reasoning to engage students. I use a variety of resources and genres and am fluent in all areas of English and Language Arts.
Mother, entrepreneur, energetic lover of learning, people, and business. I hold a Masters in Education (Curriculum & Instruction) and 2 Teaching Certifications (Secondary English & Gifted Education). My BA is in English with a minor in Minority Studies. I have experience working with all ages and my background is varied and extensive; it includes owning a music and arts venue, teaching preschool, student teaching in middle and high school, and being an employment recruiter.

Amelia G.

• Nashville, TN 37215 ( 27.2 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, PSAT, GED

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EXPERT TUTOR-MultiSubject; Home/ONLINE; +WRITING instructor

As a tutor, I find that it is important to present the material to the students in a way that they can relate to. My job as an educator is to teach them how to learn it and make them want to learn it. I personally do not believe that negative reinforcement is beneficial. Positive responses to students are extremely valuable, even if they may occasionally give the wrong answer. This will give them the motivation to do well. My philosophy is that teaching is part knowledge, part communication, and part intuition. My intuition is necessary to understand where a student is getting stuck. I myself already understand the material; the challenge is to understand why a student does not. A variety of communicative teaching approaches is best. I have learned that different students respond to visual, auditory, or tactile methods. As always, continuous practice is extremely important. I also must ... read more

Andrea R.

• Gallatin, TN 37066 ( 9.2 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, ACT

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It has been said that no one rises to low expectations. I believe that every child CAN learn, but that the process of teaching each child must vary depending on their learning style. Tutoring gives teachers the unique advantage of having students one on one, and allows us to truly discover what methods work best for those students.
I have been teaching and tutoring students of all ages for the last ten years. Having graduated with a BA in English, I have learned much about writing and the writing process that I believe could help students at all levels. I have tutored students in English, reading, science, social studies, math, music, and French.

Jasmine W.

• Goodlettsville, TN 37072 ( 9.4 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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My style of teaching is one that strives to bring an overall understanding of the importance and relevance of the subject at hand. I believe children, as well as all people, learn much better and have much greater retention when they understand the bigger picture involved and understand why it is important to learn the subject at hand. I believe in relating the topics to something the pupil can understand and therefore grasp. One of my greatest teachers was a chemistry professor who was able to explain a complicated chemistry concept in terms of a McDonald's Happy Meal. It was something we all could relate to and understand. Furthermore, if I can relate why learning the particular topic is important, then I believe the child will become excited and be much more apt to retain and retell the information to others. That is my ultimate goal; I want to get children of all ages excited a ... read more

David J.

• Bethpage, TN 37022 ( 12.1 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, ACT

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One of the things I enjoy most about teaching is seeing the progression of young students as they grow as humans and as learners. Knowing that I actually had something do with their successes at this particular time in their lives makes me feel really good about what I do. My teaching style is one that is usually calm and laid back. I always try to understand BEFORE I'm understood. Always restating their questions, and being willing to talk about things other than school every now and then helps them to become comfortable with me. In order to be effective, I have to be approachable. As a music teacher and band director, organization has always been key. Students can expect me to know right away whether they practiced or studied throughout the week or just the night before the lesson. I teach students to own their successes as well as any other outcomes. They have the ability and I simply ... read more

Christopher D.

• Nashville, TN 37207 ( 15.1 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $64.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE, GED

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While earning my M.F.A. I took an advanced course in the pedagogy of teaching writing, which focused on the teaching of remedial writers. I worked in the university's Writing Center as a consultant while also teaching a first-year composition course, and went on, after earning my degree, to teach college writing full time. At the Writing Center, I worked one-on-one with students to improve papers assigned for subjects as diverse as Biology, Economics, and Dancing. In addition, I have nearly ten years of experience editing literary magazines, and I wrote monthly articles for two different local magazines for two years.
Not every student learns in the same way, and understanding this simple concept is crucial to successful teaching and tutoring. My goal is to understand where each student is in their larger journey as a writer, as well as where he or she is in terms of the immedia ... read more

Jean J.

• Whites Creek, TN 37189 ( 15.8 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr

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I love teaching. Linguistic is my passion in life. When I teach I want the students to be comfortable and know they can learn the language. I am patient and willing to make myself availbe for their success. I let my students know I am friendly. I am a dynamic teacher.
I made my experience in Haiti teaching french in high school. I taught middle school children, elementary, and high school. I taught a special french class for those who need it in their profession. I am currently teaching a small french class. I have over five years experience. I have a bachelor in linguistic where I teach french, spanish, and my native language creole. I know the syntax, morphology of the french language.

Candy B.

• Lebanon, TN 37087 ( 18 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $68.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT, GED

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I enjoy sharing my Accounting knowledge and Excel skills as well as figuring out how each individual best learns I am very easy going and patient but diligent and persistent in making sure that individuals understand the information being taught. I accommodate different styles of learning and emphasize my teaching around the areas where the individual student most struggles. I am very approachable and open to helping anyone and everyone be successful.
I have over 25+ years in all areas of Accounting. I am passionate about math, accounting, finance, and education. In both undergraduate and graduate work. My jobs within the Accounting field have been roles which required leading and educating. Currently, a great deal of my time at work involves teaching others to gain the skills necessary for resolving accounting issues. Also, I conduct hands-on training sessions focused on im ... read more

Drury P.

• Nashville, TN 37206 ( 18.8 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr

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Family & friends have expressed to me that my open-mindedness & clever & creative nature allow me to have an almost sixth sense-like intuition. Through the NCLB program, I put this theory to the test, & to be perfectly honest, I feel as if I lived up to this supposed “inherent capacity” to touch & better the lives of underprivileged, neglected, inner-city youth. As an educational activist, I REALLY, REALLY try to get & know each child on an individual basis. I want the child to become comfortable with me in their immediate environment: if a child cannot trust, respect, & admire his or her educator as a mentor, how can we truly expect the child to take his or her education seriously? Can we expect a progressive future if our children’s latent potential is never tapped into, & only remains dormant? I’m here to make that possibility less likely.
From an early age, growing up in a ... read more

Princess W.

• Hermitage, TN 37076 ( 18.9 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, ASVAB

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I am a graduate of Wake Forest University with a BS in Biology. I am also highly knowledgeable in Chemistry. My education at Wake Forest gave me the opportunity to develop great writing skills. I am highly proficient in writing and speaking. I also read French very well. I have develped great skills as a reader evaluator of student's papers through my job. I have also tutored for the past 5 years at both the college and middle school levels in the sciences and arts. I tutored in Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Math, French, Reading, Writing, and Chemistry.
One of my greatest pleasures in life has been the opportunity to teach my children after school, help them with their home work, and teach them how to develop lifelong good study habits. I started a volunteer home work help resource in my home when I lived in North Carolina. It gives me great pleasure and a sense o ... read more

Jessica C.

• Nashville, TN 37206 ( 19.6 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE, GED, Florida Writes, ACT

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In the classroom, I believe the collaborative approach is the best method for teaching. For impactful learning to occur, students must be directly and actively involved in their learning. This can be done through group work, group activities, and class discussion. This approach is also best for tutoring. To be a good tutor, one must know how to best engage the tutee in the learning process. It is not enough to simply provide information; this can be accomplished simply by reading a book. A good tutor must put theory and knowledge into practice for the tutee to progresses as a student.
I have considerable experience in teaching reading and writing skills. Through my studies in undergraduate and graduate programs, I have gained a firm grasp of the knowledge and skills necessary to teach English. Also, during my graduate studies I took a course on best teaching practices in a ... read more

kanesha s.

• nashville, TN 37207 ( 20.5 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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I believe that there is no single approach to effective teaching. My most important responsibility is to ensure highest academic achievement for all students. I am passionate about developing and encouraging young minds. An effective educator must posses certain skills in order to ensure high academic achievements for students such as being able to develop strong relationship with parents, students, and co-teachers, giving all students respect and fairness, taking the time to listen, praising accomplishments, encouraging students to correct their mistakes, inspiring students by being an effective role model, and instilling an appreciating for the students' local and global community.
I am an accomplished Exceptional Teacher with five years experience in providing Resource and Moderate Intervention Services to students with disabilities in grades K-12. I have also recently comp ... read more

Jonathon A.

• Nashville, TN 37206 ( 21 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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I have had the opportunity to work and help develop young minds for a few years. After college, I tutored full time at a high performing urban charter school where I worked on basic remedial skills with students. I have continued to work with young people to build confidence in their skills and improve their performance in school and on tests. I have tutored students from 5th grade through 12th grade, focusing mostly on math all the way to calculus and English.
I believe that the most important characteristic that a teacher must have is consistency. The teacher must develop a system of rigorous work with ample support. I believe that it is imperative to possess an in-depth knowledge of the subject which one teaches, not just be a few pages ahead in the book. In order to achieve this high level, I prepare meticulously for each session, reach the student on his or her level and help ... read more

Regina M.

• Nashville, TN 37218 ( 21 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE, GMAT, GED, Contractors Lisencing, Actuarial Exams, ACT

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I'm patient and understanding the complexities of accounting and the ensuing panic that it sometimes causes. In my experience the fundamental reason people need tutoring boils down to a failure to truly understand the concept of the debit and credit. I always begin by reviewing these concepts and ensuring that the student/intern fully understands the logic behind the debit and credit. Once understood, the comfort level with accounting fundamentals drastically improves and we can move on from there. I thoroughly enjoy seeing the improvement in my students/interns and the thanks that I receive at the end of their time with me. I love to hear it and will never tire of hearing it because it is the reason I encourage the experience.
As a student, I was promoted from hostess to assistant controller of a restaurant within the period of one year and prior to graduation from the commun ... read more

Nathaniel S.

• Nashville, TN 37212 ( 23.7 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GRE, GED, ACT

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I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University. This gives me a broad knowledge base in many educational arenas. I have tutoring experience with the program "Second Chance Saturdays" for high school students who are behind in their requirements for graduation, covering subjects from Spanish to Mathematics. I have also taught classes of adults in a public mental health program. In addition to that, I have provided private drum set lessons for several years. As a result of my educational background and work experience, I possess extensive skills required for any professional situation. Education, particularly with children, is one thing that I am passionate about.
Because I have an extensive background in Psychology, I have a strong understanding of the learning process, as well as many other factors that affect it. I focus on each individual chi ... read more