Tracy C.

• Nashville, TN 37204 ( 12.2 mi )
• Experienced PSAT 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, Praxis Exam, GRE, GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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My comments on tutoring PSAT : 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 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 ( 9.9 mi )
• PSAT 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, GED, Entrance Exams

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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

Janisha A.

• Old Hickory, TN 37138 ( 20 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: GED

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Certified teacher

When I teach I use differentiated instruction, peer tutoring, and scaffolding. I also incorporate technology and manipulatives into the curriculum. I teach developmentally appreciated material,(learning level & style). I consider all of my students diversity when I teach each object.I stess literacy in all of the classes. I believe every learner is special and can learn with the proper instruction and motivation.
I have seven years of experience teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students in public and private school, daycare, facility,and home bound settings. I have worked with students from one year old to 12th grade. I have worked with students with learning disablities, behavior and emotional problems, ADHD, functional & developmentally delayed and regular education students. I have taught students core subjects, life skills, and GED. I have tutored students in test prep ski ... read more

Mary W.

• Hermitage, TN 37076 ( 21.1 mi )
• Experienced PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: SAT - Math, GED, ASVAB, ACT

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My comments on tutoring PSAT : I have tutored several students in the math section of the PSAT.

I have been teaching math since 8/2000. I first began teaching in a large urban district and then switched to teaching in a private school. I have taught math at both the high school and middle school levels. The subjects I have taught include algebra I and II, geometry, AP Calculus AB,and middle school math. I have tutored math every year that I taught, and also tutored GED math for 1 year.
I think that I am very clear and concise in my explanations of concepts. I am also very good at explaining concepts in multiple ways. So if a student doesn't get how to do a problem using one method, I can go over another approach. I'm a good listener.

William S.

• White House, TN 37188 ( 27.4 mi )
• Expert PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $100.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, GRE, GED, ASVAB, ACT

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My comments on tutoring PSAT : I perform well on standardized tests.

I was the Director of the Math and Science Lab at Volunteer State Community College for over twenty years. I taught and tutored the students in all of the college's math and science classes. I have worked with mathematics subjects from Basic Math to Differential Equations, including Statistics. In science, I have worked with Chemistry, Pre-Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and General Sciences.

Romona C.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 5.4 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT

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Read More About Romona C...

As the daughter of educators, I have been exposed to the education system all my life. As a result of this exposure, I became very interested in tutoring and teaching. I taught for two years as a substitute teacher before attending law school. I previously worked as a substitute teacher with Morrow Elementary in North Lauderdale, Florida where I taught test-taking strategies for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Most recently, I have volunteered with Youth Encouragement services as a tutor.
Based on previous experience I have discovered that the same teaching style does not work for every child. I find that explaining each topic and asking the child question gives a clear indication of their understanding. Based on responses to the questions adjustments may be made to address each child's need.

Regina M.

• Nashville, TN 37218 ( 9.8 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

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

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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 community college. I have over 20 years experience working in accounting and the last 12 of those years as the supervisor of the accounting department in roles titled accounting manager and controller. I have always hired new graduates and mentored them through their first accounting jobs. I have also encouraged each employer to pay their interns and have trained them as well.
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 behin ... read more

Matthew D.

• Nashville, TN 37209 ( 9.9 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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Read More About Matthew D...

I first began tutoring during high school, volunteering with Time to Rise in Nashville, TN, a program that supplies students from underperforming schools with supplemental education. After high school, I excelled during college at the University of the South, spending time in Oxford at St Catherine's College, graduating summa cum laude, and being elected into Phi Beta Kappa. The liberal arts curriculum there provided such a broad education that I have maintained competency in nearly every subject. Such an education has come in handy during the four months I have been tutoring, as the students I assist will ask my help on subjects ranging from geology, to English lit, and to mathematics.
My own experience as a student has shown me that i was most effectively motivated when I realized the enjoyment I could draw from schoolwork. Approached in the right way, all aspects of the educatio ... read more

Keith T.

• Franklin, TN 37069 ( 10 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, Contractors Lisencing, ASVAB, ACT

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My teaching style varies with student learning styles. Although drill may be appropriate for some skills, my preference is project or problem based methods that draw on the learner's experiences and interests. I work from students' current skill levels, provide challenging problems, model successful learning skills, encourage students' to express creativity and intuition, and employ formative and normative assessments. I firmly believe that more advanced mathemtaics can be taught to younger and more diverse students. I believe that all students, of all skill levels, can learn mathemtaics if creatively taught.
I have spent over 30 years in business and financial consulting. My lifelong passion has been for mathematics and education. I have reached a point in my career where I can focus on giving back of my talents to students through mathematics education. I have minimal formal teac ... read more

Jamie T.

• Nashville, TN 37212 ( 10.7 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: FCAT

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Read More About Jamie T...

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English. I worked for 10 years in the Athletic Academic Support Center holding study hall and providing academic support to student athletes from all sports. In addition, I worked for a short time tutoring middle school students after school last spring. Other professional experience I have is concentrated in magazine and book editing and proofreading.
I believe that all children, given the proper setting and motivation, can be successful students. I love talking with students and finding the things that make them tick. Once I find that, motivation is relatively easy and the rewards are great for the student and for myself. I believe strongly in instrinsic motivation and in a creative style of teaching given the interests of the student. Nothing pleases me more than seeing a smile come across the face of a struggling student when the lightbulb goes ... read more

Deborah W.

• Nashville, TN 37212 ( 10.9 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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A Little Bit About Me...

I love to teach, and I have taught many subjects. I have worked with students in art, french, English, and art history. Each subject and each student requires a different approach, and I enjoy rising to this challenge. I enjoy witnessing my students' success. In college, I specifically tutored student athletes who were in danger of losing their scholarships because of grades. All of my students maintained their GPA's and did not lose funding. I like to see this kind of success for others through my work. I find the needs and learning style of each student and work with them so that they learn the best and learn the most.
I have tutored for over ten years. I began this work in my undergraduate years at Mercer University where I was employed as a writing/grammer/ESL tutor through the university learning center. I also worked as a tutor through Mercer with the NCAA CHAMPS program ... read more

Nathaniel S.

• Nashville, TN 37212 ( 11.2 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

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

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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 child's strengths and use that to bring their weaknesses up to a higher level. Through patience and encouragement, I believe that most children can experience dramatic improvements in their abilities. I am able to explain complex ideas clearly, in simple terms that are understandable. Then I expand on what the child already understands until they have mastered the more advanced concepts. I greatly enjoy the excitement, challenge, and reward of enriching a child's life through education.
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" fo ... read more

Kelly C.

• Nashville, TN 37204 ( 11.8 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT, GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, CLAST, ACT

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A Little Bit About Me...

As an English major at the University of Florida, I found a love for language learning and language acquisition; as a result, I declared Linguistics and TESL as additional majors. In these majors, I became quit ept at understanding grammatical principles and language learning theory. I began volunteering my knowledge to foreign language learners and found that I loved helping others learn. After receiving my BA, I began teaching writing and reading to native and non-native speakers at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL. As an English teacher, I also found other job opportunities at labs on campus and with private tutoring companies. One of the labs I worked in, the CLAST lab, also tutored math: college algebra, statistics, geometry, and logic. In this lab, I learned how to effectively teach math as well. In addition, I began teaching speed reading with a private seminar gr ... read more

Jonathon A.

• Nashville, TN 37206 ( 13.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

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

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Read More About Jonathon A...

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 guide them to where he or she needs to be.
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 ... read more

Michael D.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 13.8 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr

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Read More About Michael D...

For four years I taught in private schools, where I gave instruction at the middle and high school levels in English, French, Hebrew, computer programming, and office applications (spreadsheets, etc). I taught Math and English for one year at a Huntingdon Learning Center (elementary through high school students). Prior to this I taught French and Linguistics courses at the State University of NY at Albany where I earned a degree in each of those fields. Later I became a database administrator. Today I develop web applications in the C# programming language and the Transact SQL query language. I have also given private music lessons over the years to a total of 20 to 30 students. I play guitar, trumpet, a little piano, and I sing.
I have always told my classes, "Learning can be fun; and if it's not, you may not be doing it right." Of course, that does not mean learning is ... read more