Award-Winning English Tutors in Houston, TX

...tutor, because I am able to craft and implement lesson plans designed for individual students, as well as facilitate group sessions. I have experience teaching Supplemental Instruction at Auburn University, where in addition to lecture materials, I provided study skills and academic success strategies to my students. I am a National Merit and National Hispanic Scholar, and I received a full Academic Presidential Scholarship plus stipends at Auburn. I consistently score well on standardized tests,...

...restaurant group. The importance of active listening and clear communication while tutoring is paramount to my teaching philosophy. My goal is to help your student realize their strengths. As a Linguistics major, much of my academic career focused on studying and understanding the nuances of English and French in both reading and writing, though I also have a strong foundation in mathematics, ranging from Algebra to AP Calculus AB. Additionally, my ACT score was 33...

...in the 99th percentile. I love making academic and knowledgeable connections with students and am accepting a paid position as part of the teaching staff at my university next semester. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are for the standardized SAT exam, allowing my students to excel in their performance and achieve success, allowing them to open up prestigious doors in their future for further education. I also...

...their own personal use. In addition to teaching, I tutored at school and was a mentor for the new foreign language teachers. My evaluations were always the best possible, and I received an outstanding teaching instructor and role model award in 2008. I have read, evaluated and scored the Advanced Placement Spanish Literature Exams for the College Board for the past five years. I am a very upbeat teacher, using not only the textbooks and...

...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 and enjoy helping students of all ages achieve their college admissions goals! Outside of teaching and tutoring,...

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.

I started tutoring professionally in 2002 while I was in college. In 2004, I tutored English, French, Latin, and constitutional government for Baylor University's Student-Athlete Services and stayed there the first two years of law school. I love working with foreign languages. I speak English natively, French fluently, and Spanish and Arabic proficiently. I also can read and write Arabic.

...Baylor College of Medicine. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science (specifically, chemistry and biology). I love working with students to understand different concepts and really get a good grasp on fundamentals - which is essential to doing well in math and science. I have tutored students of all ages (from early elementary to college students) and of all subjects (from learning how to read to organic chemistry). In my free time I...

...from eighth grade to college students. My students have had a range of abilities, from those struggling to pass to those attending top-level schools. Most students come to me for English and French assistance, but I've also worked with standardized test preparation, math, and time management. In my free time, I like to take long rambling walks and explore everything Houston has to offer, from new restaurants to coffee shops to art galleries and museums....

...elementary or junior high students, but I did tutor an R.N. who needed to pass introduction to statistics for her career. The most frequent subject I tutored was math which was my favorite. Though math concepts are simple many students are intimidated by them. Students that have struggled with a concept need to bolster their confidence before mastering it. Teaching one to one or in small groups allows me to craft my lessons to match...

...style. I will try my best to help students grasp concepts in a way that helps them understand the concepts better and will help them succeed. I know it can be hard for students to get individual help in school so I will try my best to help them using the best of my abilities and give them the individual attention that they need. I would make sure I understand the best way each student...

...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 emphasis on explaining things in a new way if an older way did not...

...many others depend (such as physics and chemistry). I relish the challenge of problem solving that mathematics provides. For me, it is an endlessly intriguing subject, as the discipline appears limitless, allowing so much scope for further study and research. I believe I am a well-rounded mathematician. Pure mathematics is my personal favorite because of its focus on thought processes and problem solving techniques. I hope to make math go from your least favorite subject...

I believe that education is the key to success. It is an honor and privilege to help shape the education of others. I understand that everyone learns in their own way and at their own pace and I find joy in figuring out each of my students' path to academia.

...engineering student at UT Austin and I tutor a wide range of topics including general science, social studies, study skills and organization,and music though I am most passionate about teaching math subjects up to Calculus (AP/High school / College level), Physics (AP/High school/ College level), and Voice Lessons./Vocal Training. I am a firm believer in the power of education and learning and try to impart this to my students as well. Outside of school and...

...was eight years old, followed by German and then Spanish. Living in Houston for 15 years, I really improved "my" Spanish. During these years, I have taught Portuguese to foreigners in several language schools, including the Accelerated Learning Program at the University of Houston. Other than teaching, I love playing tennis, cycling, enjoying the outdoors, and traveling, so I can visit new places and get to know new cultures. I am an enthusiastic and positive...

...of all ages. My focus has been with students with special learning needs which has included, but not limited to, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD, and ADHD. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and the Sciences. I have extensive experience helping students prepare for standardized tests and enjoy watching students make noteable improvements not just in scores but in confidence. I try to pass on my love of...

...for two years. "I have wanted to work with children since I was fourteen and helped my mother in her Kindergarten classroom. My dedication and passion to my students inspired me to pursue a teaching career. I love when my students have 'a-ha' moments and can make 'real-world' connections to their learning." I attended Stephen F. Austin State University and graduated in May 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am EC-6 certified...

I am an experienced secondary English teacher who is committed to providing specific, concrete feedback. I have taught all levels of secondary high school English, and experience with Pre-AP, AP, and classical literature. I also have extensive experience in helping students with college entrance essays.

...and healthcare settings. I am able to see the "The Big Picture" and assess, develop, plan interventions and implementation of curriculum/instruction design to aid and facilitate the direct learning of participants and improvement in their overall learning outcomes. My doctorate research focused on the policies and procedures institutions had employed for NCLEX success in student learning, titled "Quality Remediation Leads to Successful Learning", https://hdl.handle.net/10657/4084 . The successful findings and approaches can be applied to all...