Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Grand Prairie, TX

...are struggling! Tutoring is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel. I am currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where I am majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis. I have a strong math background and am also to teach test prep, having scored in the top percentile on the SAT and PSAT in high school. Best of all, I am still in school, so I know exactly what...

...strategies from many distinguished professors. Students met with me one on one to discuss assignments, work on papers, and review for tests. During these years I had the opportunity to work with several ESL students and students with disabilities. Being deaf in my right ear gives me a unique perspective when working with students struggling with disabilities because I have fought those battles myself, albeit to a smaller degree than some. I firmly believe that...

...experience in the classroom and library. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has mastered skills and...

...had written her indelible signature on our minds. I have had lots of teachers who taught me soon forgotten things; but only a few who created in me a new energy, a new direction. I suppose I am the unwritten manuscript of such a person. What deathless power lies in the hands of such a teacher." John Steinbeck I chose teaching as a profession for all of those reasons. I want to share my love...

...art history (specifically preparing for the Advanced Placement Art History exam). I particularly enjoy tutoring this subject because I am so familiar with it. As a high school student, my interest in art history was piqued because of a great teacher, so I'd love to cultivate the same feeling in my students. I think when it comes to any subject, a student will benefit most if their instructor is able to relate to them and...

...I received a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry with minors in Biology and Russian. I love to tutor anything chemistry because I want to help others see how beautiful chemistry can be! While at Ole Miss I conducted biochemical research which led to a publication in the journal Advanced Therapeutics. Because of this experience I can assist in academic/technical writing. I also have a passion for learning other languages and would enjoy tutoring Latin...

...you learn. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, and anything involving solving problems. I want to help every student to be able to succeed in STEM classes, Spanish, or whatever you need. In my tutoring, I try to find the best approach that will work for each student, and work with their strengths. I am currently a student at the University of Dallas and I am working towards a degree in biology....

As a teacher with 18 years' experience in education, including 4 years as a math instructional specialist, I enjoy working to prepare for tests as well as ongoing remediation. My goal is to increase both confidence and ability in all of my students. ... Students must know that they do know some things about the subject, so I would focus on what they do know as a foundation.... Students should be able to ask questions and...

...the University of Oklahoma (boomer sooner!) and my Master of Science in Communication Studies from TCU (go frogs!). I'm dedicated to creating a positive, inclusive, and fun learning experience for all students. I have personal and professional experience assisting with various academic accommodations, including ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia. My goal is to help students realize their potential and hone their abilities in their area of study. If you need a tutor with empathy, patience, and...

...by day, what fulfills me is helping students. In college, I was a 1:1 tutor for the Center for Academic Success. I managed my own schedule, developed my own resources, and supported 10+ college classes ranging from Linear Algebra to English. In high school, I was a classroom assistant for Engineering for Kids, a national organization aimed at developing lesson plans to make STEM topics easy + fun! Plus, in my free time, I've enjoyed...

...UT Dallas, I am staying sharp and up to date on the subjects that I tutor. Are you struggling with a high school English class? I've taught 9th grade ELA. Are you struggling with a college ESL or writing class? I teach those subjects. In addition, with a perfect 170 on the GRE Verbal section, I can teach you the vocabulary and text analysis skills you need to get into graduate school.... My teaching philosophy revolves...

...Administration and Policy. I also spent time working in Washington D.C. for the U.S. House of Representatives so if I tutor you in Government/Political Science I have a lot of fun stories that will help you with the material. My dissertation focus for my master's was on Shakespeare so if you are struggling with complex writing in English I am happy to help you! Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Thank you!

Although I spend my days teaching in a classroom, I love moonlighting at a tutor because of the individualized attention that my students receive. I bring several years of classroom experience to the table, as well as a teaching credential from the University of Oxford and a BA from Northwestern University. While my classroom experience is in English/reading and history, my tutoring experience has been in everything from math to foreign languages. ... In short, I...

The subjects I am passionate about are mainly chemistry as well as biology. I love organic chemistry the most above all, and I enjoy making topics easier to understand in a way that can be better understood. I am currently a college student pursuing a degree in Bio-Chemistry. I think it is most useful to give students examples as well as different ways to solve one problem. Visual representation can also help a lot when...

...Annenberg and Eugene O'Neill Institute theatre critic. She coaches a full verbal subject array and focuses on ACT /SAT test prep and college application essays. An ACT/SAT Specialist, she has tutored over 2000 hours combined. Many of her students achieve composites over 30 in the ACT, comparable improvement in the SAT. She brings originality, grounded understanding, wit, and passion to her sessions. (And she assigns reasonable homework.) Today's students are tomorrow's leaders and citizens. Alexandra...

...in Irving, first with my bachelor's in English and a concentration in Latin, and then later with a master's in English. I also attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where I earned my second master's in English. It was during graduate school that I first began tutoring, and shortly after I left SMU, I began teaching. Since then, I have taught English at the college level, especially composition and British literature. Through my work as...

...I became the Latin tutor for first- and second-year students as well as the teaching assistant for the same students. I enjoy tutoring Latin because I have to employ different teaching styles for each student who understands things differently. I also wish to ensure a future for Classical studies. In helping students with Latin there is also an increased understanding of the English language which I feel is very important for reading, writing, and everyday...

...both high school and university, I focused on learning for understanding as opposed to learning to pass exams, which I believe has been very useful when teaching other students strategies and techniques needed for academic success in their math classes. The tutoring method that I have the most experience in involves utilizing what the student already knows in order to foster confidence with the subject material as well as problem-solving skills that are helpful in...

...have dug at Roman sites in England and Italy. During my BA I also found a passion in Latin. It gave me a challenge I was looking for and I love to beat it. My mission as a tutor is to help students to fully comprehend, memorize, and be as successful in Latin as they possibly can. I am extremely patient and will do whatever it takes to help you become better at the language.

...with a few different tutoring programs for elementary school children, helping them complete their homework and reading assignments. I've also been tutoring my own 8 nieces and nephews from ages 5 to 16 for many years! My time with Varsity Tutors has been a life-changing experience. I've learned just as much from my students as I believe I've taught them. They are smart, kind, funny, wonderful kids, and they've showed me how everyone needs their...