Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Plano, TX

...a lot of curiosity about other people and cultures and find hearing other people talk about themselves much more interesting than me talking about myself! Learning a foreign language and speaking it with native people, especially in their own countries is really thrilling. It opens up a side of ourselves that was previously unexplored and broadens our understanding of people outside our normal circle of family and friends. As a tutor I want to ensure...

...native, Hockaday and UT/Dallas graduate Alexandra has enjoyed a full life as an entrepreneur, equestrian professional, journalist, teacher, actor, stage director and non-profit manager in both Texas and California. She has lectured in theatre criticism at the University of North Texas and is an award-winning short story non-fiction author. As a teacher she created a nationally-recognized arts leadership camp in the Sierras, taught creative expression and drama to grade through high school levels in public...

...of Arts in Elementary Education. Currently, I hold a State of Texas Certification in EC-6 and have been working as an elementary school teacher. My experience as a classroom teacher and a former instructional assistant has adequately prepared me with the necessary skills to tutor students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Although I am currently a fourth grade Reading teacher, I am most passionate about teaching Reading, Writing, and Math. I am a firm proponent...

Passionate and adaptable educator who teaches with intentionality and humility while on a mission to impact student growth and achievement; academically, socially and emotionally. Armed with 20+ years of experience, I thrive off of building relationships with others and view my role as an educator as a ministry.

...Language and Linguistics. I've been tutoring and translating for three years, and my experience has ranged from teaching elementary students ESL to teaching Grad students GRE Prep. As a bilingual myself who has been learning new languages for a long time, I understand and empathize with people who struggle with language learning. It is indeed arduous and oftentimes draining, but the pay off is truly worth it. Beyond getting good grades and passing exams, I...

...I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in reading and coaching. I earned my Master's Degree in Special Education, specializing in Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities. I have taught children in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade with Behavior / Emotional Disabilities. I have helped children become prepared for standardized tests, specifically the STAAR. I also have experience in helping adult learners prepare for teaching license exams such as the PRAXIS and TExES....

...of the State University of New York at Geneseo. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish with two minors: International Relations and Central and Eastern European Studies. I cemented my fluidity in Spanish by studying abroad in Cadiz, Spain and taking a wide variety of linguistics courses at the Universidad de Cadiz. I have been a bilingual teacher in Arlington ISD for the past three years and have been tutoring in various capacities...

...teaching Reading Recovery, Title One Reading, Reading Intervention, ESL and Dyslexia. My children are grown and my grandchildren are now learning how to read and write. That should have been enough for most people but,I found I have a skill to help children overcome the life- altering disability with difficulty in reading and writing. I have seen them suffering and their parents frustrated and scared. These children have a good ability to learn. They have...

...in India.I am a civil engineer by education but a teacher at core.I have helped many a students to clear their concepts in the subject math,which is more often a dreaded one. It gives me immense satisfaction to see students come out and overcome their dislike of the subject and start enjoying it.I have always felt that having knowledge is a different thing and imparting it is essential to the learning process.I think I have...

...in Literature and Historical Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. My M.A. and Ph.D., which are also from the University of Texas at Dallas, are both in the Humanities with a concentration in the moral philosophy, literature, and feminist theory. I consider myself a non-traditional student and a life-long learner. What can I say--I love to learn! As a legal assistant, I originally started school with plans to take business classes to prepare...

I am a graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington. I received my Master of Arts in Mathematics. I have been teaching 7th through 12 grade math for over twenty years. I am most passionate about tutoring Algebra and Geometry. I am very patient with students who struggle.

...in Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences (Statistics). As the oldest of five kids, I've been tutoring for as long as I can remember. I have been tutoring for the SAT for 6 years. I also tutor Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Throughout college I was a teaching assistant for math and chemistry classes as well as programming classes. The SAT is my favorite subject to tutor because I enjoy helping students learn the skills needed...

...background [Post Doc in Cell and Neurobiology using cutting edge Drosophila Genetics, PhD in Pharmacy (Molecular Parasitology), Masters in Biochemistry and Bachelors in Chemistry] and teaching and research experience makes me a perfect fit to teach related courses. Teaching is an interactive experience that I enjoy for many reasons. I feel immense excitement and satisfaction in explaining scientific concepts to students and make them understand why it is important. My primary goal as an educator...

...Accounting, then came to US to pursue a Master's degree specializing in public financial reporting and auditing. Since then, I have lived in Michigan, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and now down south Texas, currently a full-time financial professional at global company covering UK, US, Latin America, and South Asia regions. My strong areas of subjects would be Chinese (Mandarin) and math. In fact, my Mandarin is better than my English since it's...

Hi! My name is Josh Sok and I'm excited to be here at Varsity Tutors. I'm currently a student at Texas A&M College of Dentistry and looking forward to working as a dentist in the future. I'm also passionate and experienced in teaching, as I've taught in a summer school classroom setting as well as private tutoring. My hope is for my students to understand the material well and be able to enjoy learning!

I have taught students in a classroom setting for 5 years and in corporate settings for more than 25 years. I thoroughly enjoy interaction with students at all levels and watching them find their own path to subject mastery through skillful mentoring.

...and I've won a number of writing contests over the years. In May 2019 I graduated from the University of North Texas with a BA in English and a concentration in creative writing. I particularly enjoy revising/editing stories and essays but can also help with Literary Analysis, Composition, etc as well as most standardized tests and middle school/high school subjects. I'm friendly and passionate about helping other people in any way I can. I'm pretty...

...as a Special Education Teacher. I am also certified as a Generalist EC-6, and English as a Second Language. I have experience in working with students with differing disabilities from visually impaired to ADHD to Down syndrome to autism. It has been a great honor for me to work with these kids and to find their unique learning potential and skill set. Helping elementary students is my passion, and I have extensive training in phonics,...

...(BS in biomedical engineering, MS in mechanical engineering) in 2010 and a PhD in mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin in 2016. My PhD work examined human movement biomechanics. More recently, I was a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Leuven in Belgium. I currently live in Fort Worth, Texas, where I am a mathematics instructor at Tarrant County College and I am interested in helping math and engineering students achieve...