Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

...curriculum similar to that of the more commonly known Advanced Placement curriculum. Around the same time, I also worked as a long term Substitute Teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools. During this time, I came to appreciate a wide array of learning styles and teaching techniques. Part of what makes me an excellent Tutor is my understanding of the fact that every student learns differently and that one must be patient while determining the best way...

...tutor in a public school in Chicago following graduation. I spent this year tutoring and mentoring fifth graders, providing whole classroom support and leading small group pull-outs. I also led an after school program focusing on homework help and Common Core skills for fifth and sixth grade. I have a deep understanding of the Common Core in both English Language Arts and Math and of what students are expected to learn in the classrooms. Most...

...stresses and anxieties that came with testing and can relate and better understand how students think and how to improve their approaches. Every student has the potential to succeed, and I am determined to help them reach the highest they can. I'm also fluent in Vietnamese and have traveled across the world. In my spare time, I am often trying out new restaurants, reading, spending time with my large family, or baking copious amounts of...

I have a B.S. in Education and Animal Science/Biotechnology with a Master of Education. I have been working with children since I was a downhill ski instructor in Minnesota during high school. I believe in multiple teaching styles because each student learns differently and requires various tools to be successful in the classroom. All students have the potential to be great, and its my job to help them to reach their goals!

...but I try to make it enjoyable. In my experience as a tutor I have found that the most rewarding aspect is seeing students succeed. When a struggling student completely understands the subject they were having trouble with it is very rewarding to see them excel. I believe in starting with the basics and adding material to the sections that are most familiar to the student. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading, collecting...

...tutor or eventually teach, my students will feel comfortable to be themselves around me and know that they have someone to turn to for guidance in any situation. I respect each and every student as an individual, as a human being, and as an equal. I don’t view my students as inferior, and by making this level of respect clear, hopefully my students will feel more inclined to express themselves and trust in me. I...

...was accepted in the TMEA All Region Philharmonic Orchestra back in 2007 through blind life auditioning and qualified to audition for All State as well. I have the proclivity to learn extremely difficult violin pieces and techniques. I was a long distance runner as well. I have run many 5Ks throughout senior high, and completed my first marathon in April 2009. Afterward, I participated in gymnastics, circus arts, yoga, and contortion as personal...... In order to...

...to one day become a Dentist like my Mother. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and learning abilities. I find it rewarding to share my interests with others. My favorite subjects are Biology and other Human Science courses because I think it is very interesting to discover how our bodies work. I like to introduce a topic slowly, so that it doesn't seem daunting. I also like using real-life examples so the topic...

...upper level undergraduate and introductory graduate level math courses, I studied educational topics such as pedagogy, student psychology, and mathematics teaching methods. In these classes, I acquired various educational skills such as assessing a student's level of ability and interest, creating lesson plans, classroom management, assessing student progress, and motivating students to learn. As part of this training, I paid several visits to high schools where I performed student observation, taught lessons in mathematics and...

...and the United States, I was inspired to pursue Medicine. Recently, I completed a 2 year Post-Baccalaureate program at the University of Texas at Dallas, as a pre-requisite for entry into medical school. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate education, I have had the privilege of tutoring students of various grade levels. My tutoring strength lies in being able to adjust my tutoring style to a student's learning style. Some students may require written notes, while...

...and teaching them to students, for my coursework at UNT. I have can offer tutoring in a variety of subjects. Most notable would be English, and Reading. I am also skilled in tutoring elementary age Math. When I'm not studying at UNT I am usually reading a new book, playing a video game, or catching a new movie that is out. I've also been known to go camping from time to time. Overall, I just...

...graders to seniors in the AVID program, where we use the Socratic Method to tutor. I normally tutor math and science subjects but my favorite subject to tutor is geometry. To me, geometry is exciting and so much fun which I hope to transfer that same excitement to my all students about math. Outside of tutoring students, I am always on the volleyball court. Whether I am coaching or playing, that is where I love...

I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they...

...the student towards mastery of content. My students enjoyed a variety of activities and were not subjected to boring lectures. Apart from being a highly effective educator, I also enjoy a plethora of interests and hobbies. I enjoy getting lost in a good book. Once I have a great book in my hand, it is hard to put it down. I cultivated a love for writing at a very young age. I write poems, plays,...

...for education continues when I am not at school teaching. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to help then master the content that they are working on. I thrive on coming up with different ways to help a struggling student succeed. Building relationships is another part of tutoring that I love. It is great to get to know more people and be able to see them grow in their knowledge and as people.

...I have experience in working with children diagnosed with developmental exceptionalities such as : ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Mood Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger's Syndrome), and children with cognitive and/or language delays. I have a B.S. from the University of New Orleans and am currently 2 classes shy of earning my masters in education with a focus on school counseling. I have a 12 year old son and we love to hike, exercise, cook and...

...and I have always enjoyed teaching them to others as well. I tutored for the math and physics departments throughout my time at the university, and in my senior year I assisted with the laboratory and recitation period for a pre-med Introduction to Physics course. I have always found it important to understand why a particular theory or method works, not simply how it is used, and I try to impart that understanding on all...

...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 studI meet the needs of my...

...Other parts of my life include 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,...

...am a people person, meaning I love connecting and getting to know others. As a tutor I always strive to first get to know the student, build a friendship, and then dive into the learning content. Although I am the tutor, I love the opportunity to learn from my students. It is critical to understand that tutoring can not be implemented successfully using a "one size fits all" strategy, and I love the challenge of...