...I was honored to be chosen as Teacher of The Year at my school a few years ago, and I also mentored new teachers to help them with instructional strategies. While I am always happy to teach a full class of 30 students, I find my best teaching comes when I split students into groups and tailor th... (read more)
Why I tutor
As long as I can remember, I've been helping students in school. I've spent much of my life as an academic coach -- from correcting my younger brother's algebra homework to editing college essays for high school students--because I enjoy it. Students ask me back because I bring enthusiasm, hard work, and personalized attention to each lesson. (read more)
...The amount of time that it takes to develop the correct thinking skills varies in each case, but I have many very happy parents who never have to pay for another tutoring lesson again in order for their son or daughter to earn grades they want. In my methods I avoid lecturing. Students get plenty of that in the classroom and since they need a tutor, lecturing proves to be ineffective. (read more)
...I can't wait to help you achieve a higher score on the new Digital SAT! I have over 8 years of experience helping students better understand the principles of the PSAT, as well as achieve the test scores they're looking for! I can't wait to be able to work with you! (read more)
...Upon my return to Knoxville, I began tutoring U.T. student athletes as an employee of the University of Tennessee. I also sub for Knox County Schools and a local private elementary school when my schedule permits. I am a devoted husband and step-father, and in my spare time I enjoy swimming, bi... (read more)