Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Houston, TX

...of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based 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...

...approaching their topic, whether a historical event or a classic novel, greatly improves comprehension, enjoyment of the subject, and test scores. Simply providing a new context for learning can create a better understanding that turns a weak subject into a strength. With all my students, I emphasize a balance between memorized aspects like vocabulary, and analytical skills that demonstrate a more thorough knowledge of them material. Apart from tutoring, I love to cook, write, fish,...

...a member of the medical honor society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and the American Medical Student Association. I am also working with the Bonner Leaders Program and have certification in leadership through the Ted Bauer Leadership Certificate Program. I am volunteering at the Texas Children’s Hospital at the Medical Center learning about the practices and day-to-day work. I am currently developing a service-learning program called Honors in Community Health for the greater Houston area. My goal...

...gardening reminds me of life and how all things have the potential to grow, bloom and be restored; given another chance. That's how I feel about the student that I have been graced to teach and share knowledge with. They are the seeds of my harvest and each type of child/flower requires a variety of strategies and fertilizers in order for them to grow and flourish. I am honored to be a teacher and an...

...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 and enjoy helping students of all ages achieve their college admissions goals! Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love to run and explore the city of Houston. As an...

...1-on-1 because it allows me to devote all of my resources towards helping him/her. 1-on-1 tutoring also allows me to build a strong, personal relationship with my students. To me, this is important because it establishes a sense of trust and respect between the tutor and the student, which is of utmost importance for a student to learn well because it allows for the student to be forthcoming about what exactly they need help with.

...have helped students prepare for SAT and ACT exams. Before teaching, I tutored students one-on-one and in small groups across subject areas. My strongest subjects for tutoring are English, mathematics (through AP Calculus AB but not statistics), history/social studies, Spanish (through AP), and basic biology and chemistry. Throughout my teaching experience, especially through Academic Decathlon, I have kept my skills sharp across these subject areas. I graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a B.A....

...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 Scout at heart, with a love for the outdoors and all things nature. I am also an active member of the Society for Creative Anachronisms where I am a...

...6 years. My first assignments were requests from classmates to assist them in Pre-AP Chemistry and Mathematics. I attended Texas State Honors Math Camp to advance my mathematical skills where I learned to collaborate and gained exposure to different ways of explaining and conceptualizing mathematical problems. I have also worked with teenagers as a residential camp counselor and as well as teaching a New York City Ballet dancer for an accelerated GED high school certification...

...that make biology subjects less difficult to grasp. In addition to biology I also enjoy teaching algebra and other math subjects that function as a foundation to higher level mathematics courses. As a student, I developed studying strategies that helped me better understand biology and math concepts. I plan to use what has worked for me in the past to help students who are currently having trouble in those areas. In my spare time, I...

...the Microbial and Genomic Laboratory and the Cell Biology Laboratory. I enjoyed designing experiments and working on different instruments. The link between theory and practice, the methodical laboratory preparations, and the tangible results of successful experiments, all seemed to strengthen and solidify my tutoring skills in science. I believe “The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one” (Malcolm S. Forbes). It is a joy for me to make a...

...School and I also tutored Physics 2 (Electricity and Magnetism) in College. After graduating, I substituted in two school districts for a semester. Math oriented material has always been my favorite and is what I focus on. When it comes to learning math it's important to remember certain techniques and recognize when to use them. I like for students to tell me what they do understand and then guide them from there. Outside of studying,...

...non-linguistic representations (visual icons or analogies). I find that sometimes the wall that keeps someone from understanding can easily be overcome by changing the perspective. I am a Houston native certified to teach general elementary and secondary history. I taught TAKS prep and second grade in Cy-Fair ISD and currently work as a substitute in Klein. I earned a BA in the Humanities from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. My studies focused on the...

...My students call it "story time with Ms. Moore." I also have a passion for music and have been in a choir and band ever since elementary school. I am a soprano in my church choir and just finished up four and a half years of marching band for UT as a trumpet player. This meant I got to go to all the football games which I was very happy about because I am also...

...second year there, working towards a computer science degree with a possibility of a minor in either business or education. Most of my tutoring experienced comes from being tutored myself, so I hope to improve on the ways that were brought onto me and extending other ways forward. I tutor computer science and mathematics as they are required for my degree, thus I must excel at them. My tutoring style is hands on with a...

...I tutor. I spend my first session usually to learn about my students and their needs in order to plan tutor sessions to meet the needs of the students and those of parents. My goal in teaching and tutorial is for students to be able to achieve mastery skills necessary for success. Students are expected to learn to evaluate their performance as well as take pride and ownership in their learning. As a general rule,...

...As a tutor, I have taught a variety of age groups and have worked with students both individually and as a group. I really enjoy tutoring and believe that tutoring is beneficial for both parties. When I have free time I love playing basketball and football. For years now, I have played in competitive basketball and football leagues. Other than sports, I spend time volunteering in numerous healthcare facilities. Some of my undergraduate accomplishments include...

...lifestyle that is optimized for cognitive and physical performance. I'm a big fan of integrating the senses during the learning process and a bigger fan of recording my progress using tracking technology and specific metrics. As you might be able to tell by now, I am a number-crunching, performance-driven, tech-loving, bookworm. I am a trained economist, after all; I love to optimize. However, more important than anything-more than any numbers, graphs, scores, or metrics-I understand...

...am passionate about helping students because when students know that I believe in them, they begin to feel that they are capable of overcoming their academic and other challenges. I love all kinds of cultures and religions, and I am fascinated by learning about and from people. I believe in learning from my students as I work with them to meet their needs. Outside of academia, I enjoy trying different cuisines and exploring art and...

...needed. As someone who went through that, I am motivated to make sure I can give back to students and make my own teachers proud of me. Teaching is one of the most valuable disciplines in our society and anything I can do to help share knowledge, I will do with 100% motivation and seriousness. I also want to make sure there is an open line of communication between the parents as well as their...