Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Houston, TX

...college algebra and moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a few other students to take up this job and give back as I have.

...on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to concerts, and spending time with my friends, family, and...

...mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I have experience with all age groups and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value...

...I also found that I retained course information months after taking final exams, which was a novel and very fulfilling experience. The set of learning techniques that I use is most commonly called holistic learning. It is my mission to bring holistic learning techniques into mainstream education, especially to the large population of individuals who struggle to excel in traditional learning spaces. I believe that students should first understand their own learning styles if they...

...Lee's lab as an undergraduate researcher. My research project is generating double gene mutations of the pat-3(sp) mutation and the pat-3(+) mutation crossed with the SK4005 mutation on c. elegans nematodes. Many genes in c. elegans are homologous to human genes. To investigate the role of the above gene mutations in the development of c. elegans is to further understand the mechanism of human neurodegenerative diseases. To open my eyes to different cultures in the...

...assistant in a local religious school where I helped run classrooms for 3rd, 5th, and 8th graders. As a teacher assistant I tutored the quartile of students struggling most in reading and worked one on one until my students were among the best riders in the class. I think I am a great listener and motivator. I understand the struggle of applying yourself to a subject you may not enjoy and what it takes to...

I am a computer science major at The University of Texas at Austin and have taught a variety of math subjects for more than a year at a private institution.

...inspire a passion and goal for Houston residents through the power of education. I am confident that my background and knowledge of community based service, coupled with my interest in science and education, I will work hard with fellow tutors to not only help educate, but mentor students to choose higher education. The greatest form of satisfaction comes from being able to help a struggling student get over the hurdle of a difficult question. I...

...recent graduate of Rice University where I was a pre-med student studying Public Health and Anthropology. I'm passionate about working with students, and I was active in TA and mentorship roles during my time in school. While standardized test prep can be intimidating or tedious, I strive to make sessions fun while tailoring my approach to the needs of the student. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and keeping up with the latest TV...

...4 years. Currently, I am working toward an MD at Stanford University. I am happy to help with MCAT, SAT, SAT subject, AP test prep, and general academic subjects. Throughout my 8 years of experiencing tutoring middle school and high school students, I aim to help students raise their test scores through targeting points of weakness and developing the tools to conquer those areas. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, listening to music, traveling, and...

...from the University of Florida with a major in Biology and a minor in Entomology. Also in 2009, I completed the International Baccalaureate program so I am familiar and experience with the requirements (I went to an IB middle and high school). Throughout my career I have had much success with mentoring students. In the past 2 years I have personally mentored 4 students in how to be a effective research scientists (I taught things...

...certification in high school math and science. I am available to tutor in areas ranging from elementary to college-level math and science. Before joining the Varsity Tutors team, I worked as a college admissions seminar leader-I am an excellent resource for insider tips in gaining admission to selective colleges and universities. When I was a high school senior, I was accepted into 8 Ivy League universities, as well as Stanford and MIT. I truly appreciate...

...real-world application of concepts, and test simulations to help students feel confident on exam day. For USMLE and MCAT students, I provide customized study schedules, high-yield concept breakdowns, and strategy sessions tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses. I also offer medical school admissions coaching, including personal statement reviews, interview prep, and guidance on crafting a strong application. I believe that studying doesn't have to feel overwhelmingit's about finding the right system that works for you....

...have had the opportunity to tutor many students ranging from high school students to non-traditional college students. I have tutored geometry, algebra, chemistry, and theology. I enjoy tutoring for math as that is a subject I am very passionate about and would love to teach one day. With a desire to teach high school students and help them excel in testing situations, I look forward to sharing test taking strategies in order to help others...

...course when entering college. I have experience teaching students courses such as Algebra and Geometry. In addition, I have extensive experience editing papers and articles as well as helping improve an individual's writing skills. I was an Articles Editor on Law Review and assisted professionals in researching and editing their pieces of work. Furthermore, I authored an article which was published in a a Law Review Journal. I have a passion for assisting others. I...

I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.

...ground up but also enjoy helping students to "just get done" with their homework. Though I'm particularly fond of math and science, I can provide assistance in almost any subject (from Latin to world geography to art history), and can also help in preparing students for standardized tests such as the SAT, GRE, and MCAT. Above all though, my approach to tutoring is simply about having fun and inspiring students to do their best. Assignments...

...teenagers as a residential camp counselor and as well as teaching a New York City Ballet dancer for an accelerated GED high school certification program. My vast international travel and academic background has enabled me to effectively adapt and strategize for a variety of courses and tests. I also assist students with college admissions counseling and preparation, as well as essay reading and writing assistance. I look forward to working with you to help you...

...Therefore, I recognize that being able to relate an academic subject to real life interest, provide multiple modalities of learning (verbal, visual, and kinesthetic), and even just providing alternative verbiage/vocabulary when describing a subject a subject can be the difference between a subject sticking in a student's head or the concept flying right past them and landing on the wall at the back of the room. Outside of academia, I continue to be a Boy...

...same knowledge with as many students struggling as i possibly could. I also believe that the problem of the "idealized difficulty" of mathematics that most students have, has to be tackled early and this course encouraged me to become a math tutor, using every knowledge and skill i have acquired to help students overcome this fear of mathematics and also to help enhance their understanding of the subject. Asides tutoring, i am also a huge...