Carefully selected, highly-credentialed ACT tutors in McKinney, TX
"I’m kneeling in the coat closet, across from one of my students. He’s sobbing. In my experience, a child often needs you to ask questions. Why? What’s going on? What’s our problem and how can we solve it together? They need to know you’ll care before they’ll answer."
My Education
- Brigham Young University - BS, Elementary Education (emphasis in Early Childhood)
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, ACT Writing, Middle School Math, ACT Science, Essay Editing, ACT Reading, Reading, ACT English, ACT Math, Writing, Elementary Math, ACT
"Success is not an accident, it is the result of an intelligent effort. This often said adage from my grandmother has stayed with me since childhood and is a lesson that I have given to every student I have taught.
Teaching is my passion, and my time as a teacher and tutor has been a very fulfilling experience. Today's teachers and students are partners in the process of learning."
My Education
- University of Notre Dame - BA, Premedical Sciences and Political Science
- University of North Texas Health Science Center - MPH, Public Health
Tutoring Subjects:
Geometry, GRE, ACT, Algebra, Biology, History, SAT, Pre-Calculus, Middle School Math, SAT Math, Chemistry, Trigonometry, Writing, Physics, Elementary Math, Calculus, Reading
"Hello! I've always been involved in mathematics from the earliest of ages and have regularly used it in my studies. Often I have been enlisted to assist others with studying math at all levels and occasionally other subjects. In general I find that the best aspect of tutoring is that the typical one-to-one nature is the ultimate in small class size, allowing for full attention to be given to the individual. In part because of my set of eclectic interests, I find all interests to be equally valuable and play some role in society, small however it may be. (There is some intrigue in just about everything!) For standardized tests like the SAT and ...
My Education
- University of Oklahoma - BS, Meteorology
- Texas A&M University - MS, Atmospheric Sciences
Tutoring Subjects:
Algebra, SAT Verbal, ACT Science, PSAT, SAT Writing, German, SAT, ACT English, Calculus, SAT Math, ACT, GRE, Middle School Math, ACT Math
"I am a student a Texas Christian University, and I am originally from a town near Los Angeles, CA. I have been here in Texas for a year and a half now, and I love it. Texas has so many great things to offer and so many wonderful people. I have always been studious, and I have always wanted to learn about a wide variety of subjects."
My Education
- Texas Christian University - BBA, Business
Tutoring Subjects:
Calculus, Geometry, ACT Writing, Differential Equations, ACT English, Economics, ACT, Elementary Math, Spanish, Middle School Math, ACT Science, Reading, College Essays, Essay Editing, Algebra, SAT, Pre-Calculus, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT Math, Phonics, ACT Reading, Writing
"I am an experienced teacher of 8 years. I went to Texas Tech University for a bachelor of science in clinical exercise physiology. Following Tech, I started a career as an exercise physiologist in a cardiac, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation unit in Lubbock, Texas. Following my wife's graduation, we moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area."
My Education
- Texas Tech University - BS, Exercise and Sports Science
- Texas A&M Commerce - M.Ed., Educational Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Biology, ACT Math, Physics, Geometry, ACT Writing, Chemistry, ACT Reading, ACT Science, Algebra, Physiology, ACT, Pre-Calculus, ACT English
"I was born and raised in Dallas and am a huge Mavericks and Rangers fan. I attended high school at The Hockaday School and received my BA from SMU. I am also a recent graduate from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
My tutoring experience began in 2003, when I decided to move to Chicago and spend a year with AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a lot like the Peace Corps, only volunteers stay in the US and work for a variety of independent charities and organizations."
My Education
- Southern Methodist University - B.A., International Studies
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law - J.D., Law
Tutoring Subjects:
French, Reading, ACT Writing, SAT Verbal, Writing, History, College Essays, Phonics, ACT Math, Middle School Math, ACT English, ACT, SAT Math, Elementary Math, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT Science, ACT Reading, Essay Editing, SAT Writing, SAT, PSAT
"I am a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College and San Diego State University, and possess degrees in English and Creative Writing. In the fall of 2012 I moved to Fort Worth, where I am currently pursuing my PhD in American Literature, in addition to tutoring for Varsity. On the personal side, I enjoy interior decorating, baking, and playing bass guitar. In addition to my work in education, I volunteer at the Fort Worth Humane Society and makes sure to visit my grandparents once a fortnight. I'm currently working on a large glow-in-the dark puzzle.." ...
My Education
- Gustavus Adolphus College - B. A., English
- San Diego State Univeristy - M. F. A., Creative Writing
Tutoring Subjects:
Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Elementary Math, Trigonometry, SAT Math, Algebra, ACT, Writing, ACT Writing, GRE, History, SAT Writing, ACT English, Reading, ACT Math, PSAT, SAT Verbal, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, College Essays, ACT Reading, SAT, ACT Science, Middle School Math
"The most important buzzer-beater in high school is the SAT. The best first date is romancing the college admissions office. The most legendary, enigmatic rock star is Shakespeare. Is your student stressing about any of these events looming just around the corner? Students that need help should have the appropriate resources, so that's why I'm here to offer my services in the written language."
My Education
- University of Arkansas - BA, English
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT English, ACT Writing, Reading, Essay Editing, SAT Writing, Writing, ACT Reading, SAT, College Essays, PSAT, ACT, SAT Verbal, Grammar and Mechanics
"I began tutoring nearly four years ago while attending the University of Texas at Austin. What started as a part-time job quickly evolved into a passion. I love helping students achieve their goals, no matter how high they set them.
I pride myself on a personal approach to tutoring."
My Education
- University of Texas at Austin - BA, Plan II Honors, English, Minor Classics
Tutoring Subjects:
SAT, College Essays, Phonics, ACT, PSAT, Anatomy, ACT Math, SAT Verbal, SAT Math, Essay Editing, Reading, Algebra, ISEE, ACT English, ACT Science, Middle School Math, Biology, Writing, ACT Reading, History, Elementary Math, ACT Writing, SAT Writing, Geometry, Grammar and Mechanics
"I attended the University of Texas at Austin for my undergraduate degree, and I recently finished pharmacy school at the University of Houston. I grew up in the DFW area and am happy to be back in the area! I enjoy tutoring because I like working with students to try and find out how students learn best. I believe that different people learn best through various teaching methods and my goal is to find the best method for those I'm tutoring so that they can be more successful in the classroom. Outside of tutoring I like to stay active by running and playing sports." ...
My Education
- University of Texas at Austin - BS, Nutritional Sciences
- University of Houston - PharmD, Pharmacy
Tutoring Subjects:
Algebra, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, ACT
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