ACT/SAT Prep College App Essays ISEE Prep Content Tutoring Learning & Life Skills (EF)

Crafting Minds.
Building Futures.

Brain Craft provides individualized education solutions: making learning personal, interesting, and built on strategies that work.

What We Offer

Our Services

ACT / SAT Prep
Standardized tests do not need to be stressful. Practicing strategies that put you in charge can make test day more successful.
College Application Essays
Tell your best story. Each application is looking for not only your writing skills, but also your personal message.
ISEE Prep
This piece of the admissions process puzzle should not be something that holds you back. Practice strategies for success on test day.
Learning & Life Skills (EF)
Executive Functioning strategies can help turn frustration into progress. Take a moment to learn what Brain Craft can provide in this skillset.
Content Tutoring
Feeling confident means having a solid grip on foundational material. Look no further than Brain Craft for help building deep understandings.
Our Mission

Every Student Can Learn When Given The Right Tools

Brain Craft exists to provide individualized education solutions by keeping learning personal, keeping it interesting, and finding strategies that actually work.

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Why Choose Us

Why Brain Craft?

Brain Craft has experience with students in grades 2-12 and in subject-area content and strategies. No two learners are alike, and each has their own pathway to learning new material or practicing effective strategies. We take the time to make connections and make learning personalized, just for you.

Collaborative Approach
We work with you to find your best path to success.
Personalized Plans
Using your past experiences and present situation, we develop a plan with measurable goals.
Measurable Progress
Frequent check-ins mean knowing when you're on the right path or need a change.
Constant Communication
Unlike school reports that are quarterly, you need to know frequently how your child is progressing.
"Nothing pleases me more than a student who has learned how to learn."
— Dr. William Arnold, Brain Craft LLC
About Brain Craft

About Brain Craft

Learn more about what sets us and our tailored learning services apart.

Our Story

Designed for Long-Term Solutions

Founded in 2009, Brain Craft exists to help the Nashville, Sewanee/Monteagle, and Atlanta communities find solutions to their educational needs via in-person and remote tutoring. Not simply a tutoring providor for content, Brain Craft differs from other services because individualized approaches can help find long-term education solutions, not just stop-gap help.

Listening and understanding are the first two things you'll experience with Brain Craft. Stragegies and practice follow!

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Mission & Values

What Drives Us

Brain Craft exists to provide individualized education solutions by keeping learning personal, keeping it interesting, and finding strategies that actually work. No two learners are exactly alike, and each has their own pathway to learning new material or practicing effective strategies. We take the time to make connections and make learning personalized, just for you.

About the Founder

Dr. William Arnold
Ed.D, M.Ed (Vanderbilt University, Peabody College)
BA (University of the South, Sewanee)
Montgomery Bell Academy, C'98

A Nashville native, Will currently teaches STEM in Atlanta. He also has a lengthy background in teaching reading, writing, literature, mathematics, science, and executive functioning skills. He knows local independent schools in the mid-South. He also knows kids, having worked with them for nearly three decades.

With a broad teaching experience that includes rigorous independent schools, Montessori schools, schools designed for students with learning differences, and homeschool instruction, Will has experience in maximizing student learning both in-class and at-home.

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What People Are Saying

Testimonials

A Parent's Perspective

From the Families We Serve

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Will Arnold did an exceptional job with tutoring my son in preparation for the ISEE exam. He had very little experience with standardized tests and has struggled with time management and understanding the concepts on the exam. Will did an amazing job training and preparing him for the test...
Most importantly, Will made learning so fun for my son and he always left each session with a smile...Will always gave me constructive feedback, provided practice questions, and even wrote recommendations for my son. My son's ISEE results were beyond my expectations and I truly owe it all to Will.

J.V.
Parent of a Test Prep Student
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Brain Craft was a life saver for our family. Dr. Arnold was amazing with my daughter. I was most impressed with the confidence that he instilled in her. I cannot recommend highly enough!

J.R.
Parent of a Tutoring Student
What Students Say

In Their Own Words

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I was struggling in science and math, and I just didn't know how to learn new material. It was tiring to feel behind all the time. But, Dr. Arnold taught me strategies to review old material while managing the new things we learned in-class. Thank you!

M.M.
Middle School Content Tutoring
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I had taken the test before but it was overwhelming, and I didn't know what was being asked a lot of the time. I also struggled with time. Now I understand how best to approach each part and I felt more confident in the test!

E.A.
Test Prep Student
Test Preparation

ACT / SAT Prep

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Test Preparation

Achieve Your Best Score

Whether interested in improving current standardized test scores or taking one for the first time, contact us to discuss your needs and identify what will work best to maximize your test day.

Knowing the test format, question types, and how you react can make the difference between a frustrating and a successful test day.

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What We Cover

Program Features

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Diagnostic Assessment
Focusing on what is the greatest need is helpful, but also knowing what is a current success can build efficiency.
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Math Strategies
Knowing what is, and what isn't, on the test can help you focus your prep.
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Reading & Writing
Need help with developing focus and clarity? Need help with working under pressure? Look no further for advanced practice writing against the clock.
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Timing & Test Strategy
Knowing there's a time limit can hinder success. Working with a professional to manage time can lead to greater scores and lower anxiety on test day.
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Full Practice Tests
Going into a test blind means you're relying heavily on luck and intuition. Taking practice tests builds familiarity and increases "ah ha" moments on test day.
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Science Reasoning (ACT)
A special section testing on reasoning skills, this section can make or break a good score. Why go into it blind?
College Application Essays

College Application Essays

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College Application Essays

Make Yourself Stand Out

Writing is personal, and it should always be. Your college application essays are an opportunity to tell not only a story, but tell it in a way that makes you stand out as a strong applicant.

Reach out to Brain Craft for help in this critical process, whether that be starting new apps or polishing your message and staying aligned to the essay topics.

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What We Cover

Program Features

Brainstorming
Build a focus around the essay topic by talking and trying ideas.
Drafting
Start with something, and we'll help you develop your thoughts.
Editing
Everyone benefits from a fresh perspective, so let's deliver your message cleanly and clearly.
Private School Admissions

ISEE Prep

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Private School Admissions

Setting Students Up for Success

The ISEE is a test designed to show schools what you know and how you reason. It is unlike your day-to-day classwork and can be stressful for many students.

Take the time to reach out to Brain Craft for individualized solutions to make test day more productive and efficient for your child.

ISEE Levels

Which Level Is Right for Your Student?

The ISEE is divided into 4 test types, each with a different format, with different timing, and each needing different preparation for success.

Level 1
Primary Level
Designed for students entering grades 2–4, focusing on foundational skills and test familiarity.
Level 2
Lower Level
Targeted preparation for students entering grades 5–6 with comprehensive skill building.
Level 3
Middle Level
Advanced preparation strategies for students entering grades 7–8 with an emphasis on building inference skills.
Level 4
Upper Level
Rigorous preparation for students entering grades 9–11 at top-tier private schools.

Why Prepare For The ISEE?

While the test is the same for everyone at each level, no two students approach it the same way and no two students have the same prior knowledge of the content. Knowing what academic gaps exist or what strategies are most effective for your child can mean the difference between frustration and accomplishment on test day.

Executive Function Coaching & Beyond

Learning & Life Skills (EF)

Executive Function

Building the Skills That Last a Lifetime

One key component of learning and doing is having a toolkit that serves you best in any circumstance. Let's build that toolkit together and work on strategies for success in the classroom, or at home, every time.

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Core Skills We Build

What We Work On Together

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Organization
Due dates, requirements, where, and when.
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Time Management
Chunking, monitoring, and analyzing results.
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Goal Setting
Prioritization, clarification, and self-rewards.
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Task Initiation
Blending EF skills and routine.
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Self-Regulation
Awareness of self, surroundings, and expectations.
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Working Memory
Skills to develop memory across content areas or tasks.

Who Benefits from L&L / EF Coaching?

In short? Everyone!

We all work and live to our capacities, and if untrained, stay that way. Why not work together on finding bottlenecks in routines and practices? Having worked with children through individuals in early adulthood, contact Brain Craft to discuss EF needs and get going now on working efficiently!

Subject Support

Content Tutoring

Subject-specific support across all grade levels and disciplines.

Subject Support

Comprehensive Academic Support

Having taught math, science, reading, writing, literature, and computer science in both traditional independent schools and Montessori, we assure you that you're content needs are covered.

Summer Reading & Math Assignments
Let's talk about how to best maintain skills and sustain growth in the months off of class.
Pre-Teaching
Get ahead of the curve in your course knowledge during summers and winter breaks. More "ah ha" moments during the year means greater success!
Mathematics
pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Statistics support across all grade levels.
Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and AP coursework.
English & Writing
Essay writing, grammar, reading fluency, mechanics, reading comprehension, and lit analysis.
Computer Science
Coding fundamentals, AP CS A, digital literacy, and advanced/independent projects.
Our Method

How We Approach Content Tutoring

All new knowledge stems from prior knowledge. We start by determining where you are in your course content and develop a plan forward.

We provide support over a comprehensive array of curricular concepts from elementary school to early college.

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Get In Touch

Contact Brain Craft

We'd love to connect and learn how we can support your student.

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Find Us
TN: Nashville, Monteagle / Sewanee
GA: Atlanta, Sandy Springs
Remote: Google Meet, Zoom
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Email
askbraincraft@gmail.com

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