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Jordan: Onion Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Onion Creek, TX
I am an undergrad student looking to help other students of any level to further their understanding of (mainly) writing and English topics. I'm also an avid Ultimate Frisbee player and am currently enjoying the new Fire Emblem game on the Switch.
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Matthew: Onion Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Onion Creek, TX
...am also a part-time professor of philosophy. My academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find the answer himself or herself and to solve whatever academic problems come his or her way. Equally, important is demonstrating the...
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The University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy
The University of St Thomas - Masters, Philosophy
LSAT: 160
Deb: Onion Creek tutor
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...and a BA in Liberal Arts from St. John's College of Annapolis. I have 3 years of experience tutoring writing and 2 years of experience teaching English and writing in the college classroom. My favorite subject to tutor is Writing, but I also enjoy doing test prep -- tests can be a fun challenge for the student, and I love helping students to see it that way! I believe that any subject can be fun...
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St. John's College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts
Catholic University of America - Master of Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
John: Onion Creek tutor
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I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750
Alex: Onion Creek tutor
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...familiar with math all the way up to Algebra 2 (including ACT and SAT Math), I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and ACT. Many times smart students have issues with standardized tests due to improper test taking strategies. Every student has unique strengths and weaknesses, I focus on refining those strengths, minimizing those weaknesses and combining the proper test taking strategies in order to achieve the scores that student needs to get...
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Montana State University - Bachelors, Marketing, Finance and Entrepreneurship
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Patrick: Onion Creek tutor
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I am a mechanical engineering student at the University of Texas at Austin. As such, I am very interested in math and science. I know some classes and tests can be a grind, so I want to help others to get through it and do well. I can tutor various subjects, such as Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Physics, SAT, and PSAT Prep.
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Janna: Onion Creek tutor
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...subject to teach is math. I am an alumnus of Mu Alpha Theta (MAO), the national math honor society, and was an active member all four years of high school. During my time in MAO, I competed and placed in a number of math contests and competitions both locally and nationally. My other experiences in math include Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, SAT Subject Mathematics: Levels 1 and 2, Multivariable Calculus, and...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
SAT Math: 770
Mary: Onion Creek tutor
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...women, (such as my grandmother) in the kitchen. I love to write, and love helping students write as creatively as possible within the parameters of their schoolwork. I’m committed to making learning as fun and enjoyable. Having been an occasionally reluctant learner, I believe that most people are happiest when they feel that they’re learning independently, and are empowered enough to make their education their own. I want to help students create this sense of...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Plan II Honors
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 740
Nolan: Onion Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Onion Creek, TX
...enjoyed helping all age groups learn - from kids, to college students, to adults. I tutor a wide variety of subjects including math, Spanish, ESL, and test prep. I really enjoy tutoring geometry and algebra or SAT prep. My tutoring strengths include finding multiple ways to explain things for my students and giving real value to the learning process so that information can be retained. Outside of the academic world, I love to listen to...
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Ursinus College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Anup: Onion Creek tutor
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I'm a college student at UT Austin studying Philosophy and Biomedical Engineering. I've tutored students from 2nd grade to college in subjects ranging from basic math to E & M Physics, but most of my experience is in SAT and ACT prep. I have pride in my ability to assess where students are and what they need to achieve their goals, and hope to work with many more students through Varsity.
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Derek: Onion Creek tutor
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...academics in general, and will hopefully soon be pursing a graduate degree in Political Science. I have a large amount of experience tutoring students in late elementary through high school in one-on-one settings. My students have ranged from highly motivated individuals wanting to go from a B+ to an A to students having difficulty passing a tough class, and I strive to match my style and depth of instruction with the knowledge level of the...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 780
Kathleen: Onion Creek tutor
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...tutor with A Community for Education, and this past year I worked as a kindergarten teacher at IDEA Public Schools. I will be 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...
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Hamilton College - Bachelors, English/ Anthropolgoy
The University of Texas at Austin - Current Grad Student, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750
Melissa: Onion Creek tutor
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...of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. I obtained my Ph.D. degree in 2008 and have been doing research at MD Anderson Cancer Center since that time. I have always been interested in helping students master science and math. I tutored chemistry as an undergraduate and more recently have worked with high school students in a variety of math and science subjects. I always strive to set goals with the student and plan a path...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - PHD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lauren: Onion Creek tutor
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...the Breakthrough Houston School Year Program as an English Teacher from 2013-2016. (I maintained a classroom of 12 8th grade students a couple of Saturdays each month) - I worked as a Summer School Tutor for high school students at Cristo Rey Jesuit high school during the summers of 2014 and 2015, focusing primarily on essay building and English. - As a freshman college student, I consider myself to be well-versed in the college application...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad, Public Relations
Neel: Onion Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Onion Creek, TX
...experience in online tutoring(in mainly the same subjects). I have consistently performed well in Math classes throughout my schooling career. I have scored perfect scores on all AP Math exams offered in high school and near-perfect scores on both the ACT and SAT Math sections(1 point off in each). The fondness and ability I have in math is something that I believe definitely makes me stand out from other teachers. Combining this skill with my...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Financial Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Jerry: Onion Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Onion Creek, TX
...help with their daily homework. Since high school, I've tutored and mentored students in all areas of STEM including Math, Science, and anything Computer Science/Technology related. I'm qualified to tutor in various academic subjects as well as ACT prep. But based on my past software engineering internship experiences at Apple and Microsoft, I am most confident in tutoring Computer Science topics ranging from specific coding languages to data structures, algorithms and coding projects. Outside of...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Jett: Onion Creek tutor
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...while I was a junior and senior as part of National Honor Society. My strong academic subject areas are math, particularly calculus, trigonometry, and algebra; although I do tutor up to all high school levels of math, computer science programming in Java, Python, or C, electrical engineering topics like circuitry or programming, and mechanical physics. I really enjoy helping other people out because my motto is "ancora imparo," or "I am always learning." So if...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Electrical (Computer) Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Aleksandar: Onion Creek tutor
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...in St. Louis with a Bachelors of Arts and Sciences. While at Washington University, I majored in an interdisciplinary program for philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology, as well as completed the prerequisites for medical school. I served as a residential advisor for two years and have experience tutoring and counseling students in that capacity. I believe taking the time to listen to and understand others is the best way to find out how to help them....
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Shelly: Onion Creek tutor
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...the bulk of my ability and expertise lies in essay, paper, and speech writing/editing, non-calculus based statistical analysis, basic algebra, and in test prep skills. My ultimate desire is not only to help students understand subjects that they may be struggling with, but to help them cultivate a interest in and passion for the material itself. Understanding and ability in a subject is great, but a true desire for knowledge outside of the classwork itself...
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Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 33
Bipul: Onion Creek tutor
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...my undergraduate years. I understand that books can be hard to decipher quite often due to the lack of tone and author's preconceived notions about the student's background. Therefore, when I tutor I build the framework from the ground up and depend a lot on visual aids (diagrams and charts) rather than formulas and numbers. I believe that there is no such thing as a dumb question and I address each question as many times...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Physics, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 167
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Onion Creek is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas, 10 miles from downtown. The neighborhood got its name from a creek that begins in Hays County and empties into the Colorado River. The neighborhood is home to over 2,000 residents.
Ranked seventh in the state of Texas, Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School (LASA) is part of the Austin Independent School District. Private tutors in Onion Creek can provide you online or in-home tutoring instruction to assist with a challenging course or test prep. Online or in-person Onion Creek tutoring might help you stay on top of your test prep, too. Austin is home to several top universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, Concordia University Texas, and St. Edward's University. If you seek online or in-home private tutoring for test prep and general subject instruction from Onion Creek, TX, tutors, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into top schools like these.
This neighborhood is home to the Onion Creek Club, which offers golf, tennis, fitness programs, a pool, and dining. There is also a summer camp for kids and summer swim lessons. The luxurious event facilities have stunning views of the golf course, and are available to rent for special events. In the summer, gather in the pool at dusk for a movie shown on a large floating screen. This event includes unlimited popcorn and a complimentary buffet for the kids. Just outside of the neighborhood is McKinney Falls State Park, where Onion Creek flows over rocks and ledges, creating beautiful waterfalls and rapids. You can explore the park's nine miles of hiking trails as well as the remains of an old rock shelter and a Texas homestead. You can set up camp for the weekend at one of the 81 campsites or rent one of the six cabins available in the park. Fishing and swimming are both permitted in Onion Creek, and fishing gear can be borrowed through the Tackle Loaner Program. The park also offers Ranger Programs for kids, who can borrow an Explorer Pack full of tools and get a free activity journal. There is also a large group recreation hall that can be rented out for weddings and parties. The hall is equipped with a full kitchen, outdoor grill, and seating area. The park hosts several events throughout the year, including night hikes, where you can explore McKinney Falls under the stars and catch glimpses of nocturnal wildlife.
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