Award-Winning ACT Tutors in San Marcos, TX

I'm a graduate from the University of Texas, with a degree in government. I like to tutor the social sciences, English, and especially college essay writing. I have coached several successful debates programs and am experienced in persuasive writing and narrative formation. I enjoy helping students tell their stories and present their best self to admissions officers.

...My name is Jenny Gebert and I am very excited about the opportunity to work with you or your child to help achieve better writing or reading skills. I am very passionate about education and believe that everyone can improve with a little bit of extra help. I have helped many students write college essays and love hearing the words, "I got accepted!" Additionally, I score standardized test essays, have taught ESL and tutor and...

...year I left the IT world to attend the University of Texas full time; I'm currently a junior, pursuing a B.A. in English, and will move on to an M.F.A in creative writing after graduation. My great love is reading and writing, and I'm looking forward to working with others and helping them develop their own appreciation for the joy that can be found in the written word, both in consumption and in creation. I'm...

...University of Texas. I spend a lot of my time learning, and most of my time in high school, was either studying for the 17 total AP exams I took, or studying for Academic UIL competitions and Science Bowl. I spend a lot of my time in class, or learning outside through self study of what I'm interested in, like other computer science languages, or different real world science and math problems.... Those who want to...

...Austin in 2012 and am now working on a DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences, located in south Austin. Currently, I enjoy yoga, flag football with a social league, boardgames, and trying out new recipes. In the past, I have tutored Math and Reading ages 3-15 and for high school students in various levels of Math, Sciences, and English. I also have some experience aiding college students...

...am passionate about learning and empowering students through helping them reach their educational goals. I'm currently a 4.0 student at the Texas State Honors college working towards a BA in International Relations and Business Administration. I am a State-qualified Debate and DECA competitor. I was raised in France and Germany in a very multicultural home and learned English at a British school in France. I use an engaging teaching style and opt towards real world...

Veteran math teacher and coach! My areas of strength include math ranging from upper elementary to the GMAT.

...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 them gives me unique insight in helping students, and that's why I'm passionate about...

...My strong passion for teaching helps me to motivate and inspire students, thereby creating a fun and challenging learning environment. I possess excellent communication skills; present information in a variety of ways, emphasizing relevance of class materials to the world beyond the class. I effectively collaborate with parents and all levels of staff members, fostering quality relationship. My key strengths include: Differentiated Instruction Creative Lesson Planning Cooperative and Interactive Learning Curriculum Design and Development Student...

...math but specifically focused on advanced math i.e. Calculus. Additionally, I have served as a private tutor in the past as well. I tutor a broad range of subjects, however, I am most passionate about math and science. Being a student in STEM and a STEM mentor I am hope to motivate and inspire students to show that these subjects are nothing to be afraid of and are something they are capable of doing. My...

...my students how exciting learning can be. Through enthusiasm and a genuine love for math and the sciences, I hope to influence my students to adopt this same passion for learning so that they are motivated to continue learning new material during their high school and college years. I have been tutoring for years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience I have gained and the friendships I have made with other students. My biggest priority...

...school, I wanted to maintain by "science muscles" and thus served as a teaching assistant to Pre-Med students. I taught a variety of biology and genetics classes, both lectures and labs. From this experience, I gained enormous leadership skills, learned to teach as various knowledge levels. After instructing more than 200 students during my time at UT, I gained immense appreciation for teaching. With my unique background in both the social and natural sciences, I...

...Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, emphasizing education, and a minor in Sports and Recreation. Since graduation, I have taught mathematics at the middle school level, gaining valuable experience working with students of diverse learning styles. My time in the classroom has equipped me with flexible teaching strategies that cater to the unique needs of each student, ensuring that every learner can grasp mathematical concepts effectively. Outside of teaching, I am passionate about...

...while also pursuing pre-medical studies. In NYC, I gained a wide variety of teaching and tutoring experiences in classrooms, with private clients, and via community service work for non-profit organizations. Currently, I work at a middle school in Chicago teaching middle school math, as well as tutor for city clients. I am most passionate about math, but am comfortable working with students of all ages K-12 (and beyond!) in subjects including chemistry, physics, Spanish, writing,...

...Texas at Austin where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Plan II Honors along with a minor in Biology. During my years as an undergrad, I served as a peer adviser to help incoming freshmen prepare for college-level classes; an editor for both my university's literary journal and research journal; and a Mandarin Chinese teacher for beginning learners. After graduation, I began tutoring ESL students from China and eventually succeeded in raising...

...disseminate the information extracted from collected data. Following my love of writing and science, I published a literature review on the synergy between soil bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi. As an educator, I believe in a systems-centered learning approach that focuses on the interconnectedness of subjects and how we can apply them to the real world. In my experience, this has helped students understand the context of what they're learning and given them the tools they...

...style breaks down each problem or task as I help the student understand each little part. After working a few problems, students make connections between concepts. This is what I like to see as a tutor, when students come to see the concepts relate to each other. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy paddle boarding, riding my bike, eating great food, and going to concerts with my friends. Austin is a great city to do all...

...University of Massachusetts Amherst, taking on the role of Teacher's Assistant to a Film Professor at Amherst College. After that I became a corp member of Teach For America Hawaii. Through this program I gained teaching experience first in Phoenix, Arizona, where I spent six weeks teaching 6th grade math. For the following two years I taught first grade in Pahala, HI. What makes me a great tutor is a passion for education and personal...

...degree in Education and a master's in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I completed doctoral coursework in Educational Administration at Walden University and am currently pursuing a Medical Doctor degree in the Dominican Republic, where all coursework is in Spanish, reflecting my commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence. At Varsity Tutors, I've worked with students from elementary through high school in both individual and small-group formats across all subjects....

...more than 3.5 years of experience teaching online. She holds a TEFL certification, she can teach any and all grammar rules, and she excels at helping middle school through college-age students improve their writing, reading, and language skills. When she's not speaking to students all over the world, she loves to be active and outdoors. Some of her interests include art, literature, fitness/nutrition, surfing and she can never get enough of traveling! Last year, Laura...