Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Georgetown, TX

I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with,...

...beginning a Masters Program in Education this fall at the University of Texas at Austin with a certification in teaching 7-12th English. My goal as a professional is to unite my love of literature with my passion for social justice to become an inspirational and effective educator of underserved preteen and teenage students. My tutoring style is very positive and encouraging, and centered around teaching my students in a way that makes sense to them....

...to Swarthmore College, a liberal arts college outside of Philadelphia. There, I completed my Bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies. I plan to continue my education and get a Master's in Public Policy. My tutoring philosophy partially comes from what worked with me, but it also from my experience working with students. I worked in a high school as an interventionist working with small groups of students. Although, they were considered to be at the...

...My style of teaching/tutoring is not all rote learning, though. I adapt my style to the comfort of my student. If you want to hit the books and cram some knowledge before a test, let's do it. If you want to practice your conversation skills, I'm there for you, but I'll be taking notes so that you leave each of my sessions with substantial feedback. Apart from tutoring English-related subjects, I write and perform music...

...paper. My teaching style is very learner-focused. As a teacher, my job is to guide my students as they solve problems and overcome challenges and I will use whatever strategies best suit my students' individual learning style. I also implement Growth Mindset strategies, which are based on the idea that our abilities can change based on our efforts. In other words, if you work at it, you will get better at it! I look forward...

Nothing gives me greater joy than helping a struggling reader become a successful reader. I have taught reading in public schools for fifteen years with the last six years specializing in multi-sensory techniques to help dyslexic/special education students become successful readers and spellers. I am certified in Wilson Language and trained in Orton-Gillingham techniques. If you have a child you think would benefit from this kind of instruction, I would love the opportunity to be...

...content material. I believe that all students learn the material differently, and that all students can be successful given the appropriate instruction. I graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Spanish minor. Although I earned a liberal arts degree, I also followed a pre-med path and studied Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics. During my time at University, I did a study...

Hello! I am a young educator with four years of tutoring experience. I currently work full time as a middle school teacher, but I miss working one to one with students. A good tutor knows the subject material and knows how to make it interesting to the student. I'd like to make learning fun and foundational for my students! ... No two brains work the same way. A good teacher knows that in order for a...

Every student can be successful. Relationships are key and I intend to do my best at helping you be successful. 12 years as an English teacher have provided me with a large toolkit to assist in any way I can.

Behind every painstaking academic endeavor is the opportunity for tremendous success. That's why it's important to me that every student grasps the bigger picture. Education has the opportunity to enrich your life unlike any other endeavor. If you're anything like me, you've experienced academic failure. But as a soon-to-be practicing attorney, I can assure you that failure is not fatal. If we keep putting one foot in front of the other, we will reach our...

Every student has the capability of learning, Every opportunity growing, Every chance we have for success is a seed of knowledge that blossoms with knowledge. I am happy to offer seeds of knowledge for my students, and aid them in caring for the knowledge and growth they are inevitably capable of. I work with students of all capabilities ranging in ages and learning styles - My personal approach is always to cater to the interests...

...to students in 6th through 8th grades. For the past eleven years Ive been an teaching struggling readers and English language learners. I love teaching small groups of students it lets me tailor lessons to the students' strengths and weaknesses. I incorporate student interests when choosing the texts, and check in with them to see if my strategies are working. With my experience, I've got an abundance of tools, strategies, and materials from which to...

...writing course at UT with the theme, "Americans Abroad." Last year, I taught discussion sections for a UT American literature course, and previously I worked as a teaching assistant for classes on introductory academic writing, U.S. history, and American culture. While I tutor a range of subjects, I especially love demystifying standardized tests and helping students improve their reading and writing skills. I also have expertise in the subject areas of American history and literature....

I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am I doing well? And how can I keep doing that? I believe a strengths-based approach is best for learning. I am a board certified art and early childhood-6th grade ESL classroom teacher.... I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am...

...finding the right entryway into the material. Since teachers don't always have the time to work individually with every student, that's where a tutor comes in! I'm a strong advocate for Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory of education, encouraging students to learn and grow from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up. When I was in high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a...

...social sciences. My multidisciplinary experience teaching and consulting has given me the ability to help students in a variety of subjects, whether as instructor of record at St. Edward's University, or mentor at UT's Intercollegiate Athletics Pride Academic Center and UT's Undergraduate Writing Center (UWC). In all of these positions, I helped students craft writing assignments from a broad range of majors, which gave me insight into a variety of subject matter and shaped my...

...students have a fun and engaging learning experience. I hold a Bachelor's of Science in Education and am also certified in gifted and talented education. My teaching style is human, story-based, simple, empathetic, bright, and cheeky. I believe in creating a positive learning environment where kids feel comfortable to express themselves and actively participate in their own learning. In our online sessions, I will make sure to create engaging conversations with my students and incorporate...

...tutor my friends in their classes, and I ended up doing this for the 3.5 years that I was in school. Every time I would see how I was helping them achieve their goals I would fall more in love with teaching. Now that I am out of school I still want to continue to be able to help people learn in a fun environment, so they can enjoy what they are learning. I have...

...but I especially enjoy language tutoring, because I am multilingual. I love teaching Mathematics, Sciences, English, History, Writing...you name it. My philosophy is that the most effective teaching comes from knowing how my student learns, and meeting them where they are. I want to instill a love of learning, but that will not happen if I don't get to know my student. Outside teaching, I write fiction, perform Shakespearean theatre, cook and bake from scratch,...

...as a Bilingual Substitute Teacher with the school district. I did this for many years and have extensive experience in many grade levels. For a while I also worked as a Spanish and Portuguese teacher for a language school. Recently, I have been teaching ESL online for almost three years. With smaller children I try to be more fun and engaging. I like to adapt to a students personality. Some are very outgoing and others...