Award-Winning Homeschool Tutors serving Austin, TX

...using their individual strengths to conquer their individual academic challenges and become confident, creative, lifetime learners. By encouraging questions and providing hands-on interactive lessons which consist of substantial modeling (“see one”), guided practice (“do one”), and checking for understanding (“teach one”), I ensure my students understand the “why” rather than merely memorize the “that.” I...

...in tutoring English, writing, Social Studies, and subjects within the Humanities. I also have experience in test prep, helping students with test anxiety, and assisting with basic study and organizational skills. I have studied at Oxford University and participated in intensive archival research at Brown University, and I have been the recipient of several research...

...worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real, concrete skills and strategies that students can put into their mental "toolboxes" for times that they...

...chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I...

...through in my tutoring. I utilize BST (behavior skills training) and a variety of best teaching practices from the field of ABA to help my students quickly master subjects to fluency. I am positive, I am patient, and I am skilled at working with students that need a little extra help or a slightly different...

...of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now, and am also well versed in...

I love learning and teaching. Although I majored in geology, I enjoy english, science, and history. I try to make subjects relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as...

...the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well as outdoor summer schools. I speak both French and Arabic and am learning Spanish, and in my free time...

I am married with two children. I chose to tutor because I love education and the ease of a flexible schedule. I have previously taught children and adults to read English. I am a good tutor because I am easy to understand and I go at a pace that is comfortable for you. ... I feel strongly that anyone can learn. It is an educator's job to relate the material to the student. The student's job...

I believe in making learning fun! It is important for me to design lessons that are both effective and engaging at the same time. I am fully committed to the success of my students. ... My philosophy of teaching is simple; to enable my students to move from struggling with the subject to a love of learning that accompanies pride in their accomplishments. I believe in life long learning and being the cornerstone to unlocking the...

...the forefront. Daily, I educate students who learn differently, and success has come to my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as...

...teaching in a traditional classroom to tutoring college students in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond...

...Business Operations and Development Psychology, a FL French Teacher Certification, and experience as a global cross cultural trainer. I use a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels, pre-school age through university and business levels. I implement diverse approaches to ensure both language and academic success. I...

...as with a tutor, in order to better cement the content learned in school. I feel that I am qualified to guide students on that journey. I hold a master's in education from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University. Experience in tutoring extends from being the Saturday...

...tutoring basic skills in math and reading for ages 3-adult learners. In 2014 I received my Master's degree in Education Information Technology from Western Oregon University. I am currently a part time technology teacher in grades K-5. Finding online activities to increase learning and motivation is a big part of my job and I have...

...Austin State University, graduating with a GPA of 3.85. When I completed my thesis research and master's degree there, I was hired for two years as an interim general biology and ecology instructor. In addition to teaching at the college level, I am fortunate to have a wide variety of other training and teaching experience....

...everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing.... I make sure they have a solid phonics foundation. Then, I make sure they ask themselves questions about the text, as they are reading....

...on progress, and managing educational time. I love playing with my three children and working with them. I like to keep up with my own reading and writing when I can, and I also volunteer to teach SAT mathematics (a subject in which I have a geeks need to study and learn more about all...

...have always had a deep love of learning and when I graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism and joined Teach for America I became passionate about other's education as well. I have taught middle school reading and math for special education and am currently teaching elementary special education. I am also pursuing my...

...student, I feel passionately that the sciences can be learned by any student, even those for whom it might feel a little more challenging. Working as a tutor for biology, organic chemistry, general chemistry, and neuroscience, I actively implemented this philosophy, finding creative ways to approach complex concepts. For example, I might steer a writing...