Top STAAR Tutors serving Austin
Alonso: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...mathematics courses such as trigonometry, algebra and elementary statistics. While at my university I also worked with adult students pursuing a GED. Ultimately, mathematics is not about memorizing formulas but about the logical process of arriving at a conclusion. Ideally, my job will consist of reminding the student of the tools at their disposal and they will make the leap themselves towards their desired answer. This ability to think about problems is not limited to...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics major, Statistics minor
ACT Math: 33
SAT Math: 700
Tom: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
Veteran math teacher and coach! My areas of strength include math ranging from upper elementary to the GMAT.
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Arizona State University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Science: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Peter: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
I'm a Computer Science student who's been teaching all my life. From tennis camps for kids to an engineering physics class for college kids, I really enjoy helping someone discover for themselves what they are capable of! Please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to help you with.
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 730
Hannah: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
I'm a child care director with an extensive background in teaching and tutoring. I'm here to help you with your writing and reading, from elementary all the way to college-level work. I'm also fluent in Spanish and can tutor both beginners and advanced level students. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communication
State Certified Teacher
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 700
Jenna: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...to eventually demonstrate they've mastered the material through independent practice. From these independent exercises, I can assess what we further need to work on. When I'm not teaching, I love to explore places in Austin I've never been, including restaurants and hiking trails. I have two dogs and a cat who are my life, and I always have my nose in a book and am listening to another one in my car. I love spending...
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The Texas AM University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Southern California - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
GRE: 305
GRE Quantitative: 146
GRE Verbal: 159
Erin: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...a junior biology student at Baylor University with a minor in business administration. I have years of experience with students ranging from elementary to high school primarily as a camp counselor; however, I have tutored some of these same students in math and reading. I have previous experience tutoring GED students and tutoring students in subjects such as geometry, pre-algebra, and algebra. I have a great love for math and want to provide students with...
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Baylor University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Samantha: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...philosophical traditions of Plato and Aristotle. While acquiring my Master's Degree in Philosophy from Texas State, I learned and thought a lot about pedagogy and the best way to communicate and interact with students. My unique education background allows me to take a different perspective in teaching kids, and this is often what is needed. Throughout my higher learning I have both struggled and been successful. I think the struggles I faced academically and overcoming...
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Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Texas State University-San Marcos - Masters, Philosophy
Lisa: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
I am a certified Texas teacher and School Counselor, who believes that all students can learn anything they set their mind to, and loves to be able to help them achieve their goals. I tutor everything dealing with English and Reading. I have worked with many second language learners with a variety of backgrounds, and love helping them progress in whatever they choose to pursue. I can also tutor middle and elementary math and science.
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Texas AM University Commerce - Bachelor in Arts, English
Texas AM University Commerce - Master of Science, English
Anna: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...my principal to adopt the SAT/ACT preparation elective that I taught to sophomores and juniors, because of my personal commitment to ensuring that bright and capable students in my school received the preparation necessary to achieve their post-secondary goals. Currently, I am pursuing dual Master's degrees from the University of Texas in Public Health and Social Work. As a born-and-raised Austinite, my interests include practicing yoga, sampling local food trailers, attending live concerts, and – perhaps...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthroplogy
The University of Texas at Austin - Master of Science, Social Work/Public Health (dual)
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34
David: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
My goal is to help others grow through both work and knowledge, and when students succeed, I succeed.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
Katelyn: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...Prudential Spirit of Community Award. I attended an early college high school program (the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science) and volunteered in a local middle school, where I worked with struggling students one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in...
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Cheryl: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...have high expectations for my students because I prepare them using best practice subject content drills and exercises; and like a cheerleader, I excitedly celebrate every progressive effort towards their academic goal. Students - young and old - respond to my style because they want to successfully conquer their academic challenges themselves. I have lived in several countries, and have traveled to a few others; thus, I have a genuine appreciation for diverse cultures and...
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Saint Edward's University - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Saint Edward's University - Master of Arts, Human Services Administration
Rachel: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...spent teaching children at a local church, revealed to me the important role quality education and a love of learning have in boosting a child’s well-being. As a life-long learner myself, I genuinely enjoy imparting this appreciation for education and watching my students flourish as a result. Perhaps not surprisingly, my favorite subjects to tutor include study skills and test preparation, as the material taught can be more clearly applied across subjects and in other...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, B.A. in Psychology
Brandi: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...a graduate student. Reading and language acquisition are two of my strongest assets, primarily working in English, Greek and Latin, but also with reading fluency in four additional languages. I have traveled extensively in Europe, as an archaeologist and for my own curiosity, and I am enthusiastic about the influence of culture of learning, expression, and history. I have always had a knack for mathematics and was originally on track to be a chemist, both...
Education & Certification
Millsaps College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Studies, Anthropology
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 32
Steve: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...a study of James Joyce and interned with now U.S. Senator Mark Udall during his tenure in the House of Representatives. I worked with Crocs Footwear at their global headquarters as an account manager for five years in account management, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in 2011, when I began pursuing a career in education. I am currently certified as a teacher in Texas in six different subjects, including Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Business,...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Katherine: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
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...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, BS Education, BA Russian
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 151
Rosie: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...in their freshman year and learned that they could do Math well. They quite often had changed their majors because of their fear of Math. I decided I needed to teach in high school instead of the university level so that I could catch them before they let their fear of Math keep them from doing what they really wanted to do. I was blessed in being able to do what I thoroughly enjoyed and...
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelors, Mathematics
Texas State University-San Marcos - Masters, Mathematics
Owen : Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...led me to realize that learning is a complex process that requires more than academic content. Creating a positive environment in the classroom (or wherever we decide to do our learning) makes learning exciting. Grasping difficult concepts is a whole lot easier when the process is fun! I bring energy and empathy into my instruction, and build personal relationships with my students, which can help make things that are "boring"or "too hard" a challenge that...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Communications
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31
Eleia: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky, where I was privileged to be a student-athlete. I also have a Master's of Science in Family Studies. I am also a trainer and coach and help girls develop their basketball skills. I have lived abroad in Spain, where I was able to study Spanish. I discovered my passion is to learn new things, meet new people, and help others to reach their...
Education & Certification
University of Kentucky - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Psychology
Texas State University-San Marcos - Master of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences
Aaron: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
In the last 7 years, I have been working endlessly helping students, enabling them, restoring their foundations, in many youth organizations. For many hours a month I volunteer in teaching and outreaching to young adults and youth strengthening the future in South Texas Region.
Education & Certification
Del Mar College - Associate in Arts, Business Administration and Management
The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad Student, Computer and Information Sciences, General
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