Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Allen, TX

...during this time that I developed a personal philosophy in teaching - breaking things down to its simplest components and making them relevant to the student. Richard Feynman, a physicist known to have been one of the most brilliant minds in the 20th century, was renowned for explaining extremely abstract and difficult concepts in very simple laymen terms so that average Americans could understand concepts that are described by mathematical equations only a select few...

...University of Dallas in Irving, first with my bachelor's in English and a concentration in Latin, and then later with a master's in English. I also attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where I earned my second master's in English. It was during graduate school that I first began tutoring, and shortly after I left SMU, I began teaching. Since then, I have taught English at the college level, especially composition and British literature. Through...

...with others who are struggling! Tutoring is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel. I am currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where I am majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis. I have a strong math background and am also to teach test prep, having scored in the top percentile on the SAT and PSAT in high school. Best of all, I am still in school, so I...

...tutoring style is interactive. I take an approach that constantly asks my students to explain things to me, talk me through how to work through problems, and say things in their own words. I believe that this is the way in which a student's learning can be best assessed throughout lessons, and I also believe this method forces students to really and deeply understand the things that they are learning. I received my high school...

...interesting. I have a broad general world history knowledge, but I have an emphasis in European history. With my journalism degree, I am required to gain a grammar/syntax certification from EGUMPP, a comprehensive online course that teaches every area of grammar and spelling. My writing skills, along with a passion for reading, has allowed me to successfully help tutor students in their own reading and writing skills. Outside of academics, I enjoy yoga, the outdoors,...

Although I spend my days teaching in a classroom, I love moonlighting at a tutor because of the individualized attention that my students receive. I bring several years of classroom experience to the table, as well as a teaching credential from the University of Oxford and a BA from Northwestern University. While my classroom experience is in English/reading and history, my tutoring experience has been in everything from math to foreign languages. ... In short, I...

...is no blanket approach to teach. I want to make my lessons fun and engaging, but also be excited about the lesson so that students can also be excited about the subject. I want my students to do the thinking, instead of telling them what they should know. Objectives are stickier stickier when the lesson is something that the student can relate to. I am no-nonsense, but I also want to make sure that my...

...my French. While I love tutoring U.S. history, law, government, and politics, I have a special place in my heart for French. Ever since I was a little girl, I aimed to learn the language, study the culture, and study abroad in Paris; I was able to experience that, and I would like to share my passion for French with students. Learning a language can be hard, but it is extremely rewarding and full of...

...several subjects at a high collegiate including philosophy, political theory, political science, history, and German Language/Literature. I have also conducted paid academic research in Political Theory with the Center for the Study of American Democracy, and been longlisted for a literary prize for my fiction writing. I spend most of my free time reading, writing and editing my short stories, as well as playing piano, bass, and preparing for the GRE in order to apply...

...their level. I believe every student has great potential and there are certain techniques I have learned through experience to harness that potential. In high school, I was an active member of the Debate Team which taught me how to lead and assist my younger peers. Although I tutor a broad range of subjects, I have seen most advancement in my students in the subjects of English/Language Arts and Math. Whether it is SAT Test...

...playing sports (tennis, soccer, ping pong, basketball), jamming on the piano, and doing extracurriculars at school. I believe the most effective teachers are not those who know the most, but those who motivate their students to want to know it all. I like to keep the student as engaged and focused as possible in the work. From my personal experiences in high school up to the Biomedical Engineering program, I have learned the variety of...

...education, I lived in New Orleans and studied Neuroscience at Tulane University. There, I took a Teaching position for an AP Calculus class at New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School my first real experience in a teacher-like role in after-school study sessions. An important question to ask students became "What do you want to get out of the class and our time together?" this way I could align my expectations of students with...

...in Higher Education Administration and Policy. I also spent time working in Washington D.C. for the U.S. House of Representatives so if I tutor you in Government/Political Science I have a lot of fun stories that will help you with the material. My dissertation focus for my master's was on Shakespeare so if you are struggling with complex writing in English I am happy to help you! Please feel free to reach out with any...

...in the service industry and also made time for a trip to New Zealand and Australia, while earning a certification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Pronunciation from Oxford Seminars and Eastfield College, respectively. I used these qualifications to journey to the city of Krasnoyarsk, in Siberia, Russia, where for two years I taught English language comprehension classes and exam preparatory classes focused on argumentative style essays and mathematical analysis...

...as a Second Language Certification (meaning I can teach English Language Learners). I graduated from High School in 2008 from Joshua High School located in Joshua, Texas. I earned my degree (Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood through 6th Grade Education) from the University of Texas at Arlington where I attended 2008-2012. Classroom teaching has always been my passion but now I'm looking for a different way to use...

...in 2014 for fellow classmates with disabilities at Los Angeles Southwest College. From that point I discovered serving others and helping them achieve their academic goals was a passion for me. Ultimately that led me to becoming a U.S. History teacher in which I have been teaching since 2021. I am highly skilled in standardized test preparation such as, the Star, ACP, SAT, etc.. Outside of tutoring and teaching I highly enjoy watching NFL football...

...interesting than just a bunch of names and dates. There are so many intriguing stories and dramas from the past, and many ways to relate past events to our current lives. It is my desire to engage my students with the interesting background stories of historical figures and discuss the decisions they made and the events they influenced. In the state of Texas, I am certified to teach History, Geography, Government and Economics and feel...

...a broad range of students. Although I can teach a wide array of subject I specialize in tutoring in math, science, and STEM related material. I am excited to be working with aspiring students looking to excel in academia. I believe that as long as one is willing to learn, I can help them overcome whatever endeavors they are facing. As for what I do in my free time, I like to code, work out,...

...discussion, I'm in! I admire all aspects of music - theory, history, performance, etc. My current and former students are experienced in orchestral music and composition. I look forward to sharing my appreciation of music with you. Notable music experiences: Section Violin - Mansfield Philharmonic, 2017 - 2022 Music Education at Fallsvale Elementary School, 2019 Music Director of the Keene Camerata, 2016 - 2017 Violin & Piano instructor at the Music Place Mansfield Concertmaster of the...

...I just finished my Freshman year. I graduated from Plano East Senior High in 2020. I tutor a broad range of subjects including math, science, and history. I became a mechanical engineering major because I love math and physics and learning to apply it. My love for learning does not stop at STEM and includes other fields such as history. I enjoy working one on one with students to help them achieve their goals and...