23 Cottontown Reading Tutors

Hi, I'm Tony! I'm a sophomore currently studying computer science and mathematics at Vanderbilt University. I've always been very passionate about tutoring, as I was an active tutor for most of my high school career at Mathnasium, where I taught anything from basic addition and subtraction to multivariable calculus. I believe a good tutor must strive to understand a subject from the perspective of their student in order to efficiently and effectively convey the information they are teaching. ... ... More

The ACT test, like most standardized tests, is not really a test about your depth of knowledge but about your application of basic knowledge in a limited time period. The ACT English test is about being able to read and understand written passages about various topics, vocabulary, and how to put one's thoughts together to address various topics. Typically, there will be one to three different types of writing assignments: argumentative, expository, or descriptive. I have tutored many students and all have either improved their scores or received good first scores. ... More

Hi! My name is Cammy, I'm a recent Northwestern graduate, and I have seven years of tutoring experience in a variety of subjects. I'm excited to help my students learn how to clearly, succinctly, and accurately communicate their thoughts, and build both their skills and knowledge in our time together. I began tutoring in a peer program in high school, and have worked with over 30 students of all ages since then, focusing on everything from standardized tests and specific, academic challeng... ... More

There's a moment that happens at least once (maybe twice or more) times throughout every tutoring session I lead. A breakthrough. A light bulb moment. A student smile. "I get it now..." These moments are precisely why I love tutoring. These tiny epiphanies change students' mindsets about learning, and if you have enough of them, they change your score. And if you boost your ACT or SAT score, that could mean new scholarship offers in your mailbox or a new set of college or university options.... ... More

I'm a recent graduate from Vanderbilt University. I dual majored in Human Organizational Development and Political Science as well as minored in Music Literature. I've been tutoring since my freshman year of college for practical learning of the HOD degree which is offered from Vanderbilt's school of education. I've tutored elementary and high school students from charter, magnet, and private schools with much success. Spring Break of my sophomore year of college, I traveled to Oklahoma and t... ... More