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.

...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 edit for college students. I look forward to...

...technical support to systems administrator to network engineer. I attended college whenever I could throughout my time in IT, however, and last 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...

...and I am studying for my Bachelor's in Computer Science at the 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...

...study sessions. I also taught elementary aged children the importance of nutrition and an active lifestyle as an after school instructor in AISD. I worked with them on their homework as part of the program as well. In addition to previous tutoring jobs, I also have experience in having actually taken several AP tests, SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT, so I am available to help you or your child tackle their next big education...

...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 applications for clarifying concepts and helping stymie learning.

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

...When it comes to education and pedagogy, I follow the 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...

...resourceful educator with a genuine interest in students cognitive and social growth. 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...

...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 teaching philosophy stresses fundamentals to build on a solid base and be able to apply your knowledge and skills and develop critical thinking skills. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...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 is meeting the educational needs of my students in any way possible, and I strive to meet...

...other paths I had left undiscovered in my educational journey. Until the age of nine, I was raised in Nepal, a beautiful country but one fueled by political unrest and uncertainty. I always had an interest in global policy and recognized a passion to eventually work in international development. I enrolled at UT Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs with a Master in Global Policy Studies degree. The two years I spent in graduate school...

...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 sports and the outdoors. Recently, I've also developed a love for reading across various genres and enjoy...

...Columbia University in New York City and studied Applied Mathematics and Philosophy, 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...

...letter grade at the end of the semester. With more than 5 years of mentoring, tutoring, and teaching experience, I strongly believe that all subjects can be made fascinating. Gaining knowledge should be an exciting process, not a dreaded routine. Because of this, I try my best to find creative and fun methods of teaching for all my subjects, particularly for my specialtiesreading, writing, and test preparation. Due to my love of both learning and...

...Bahamas and snow hydrology on the shores of Lake Superior. Along with skills in data processing and visualization, I use effective writing methodologies to 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...

...students understand each step of each problem as we go through it. In other subjects, I've found that this statement holds true. My tutoring 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...

...in academic achievement, and I am able to share that enthusiasm for accomplishment with my students through engaging teaching strategies as well as forging interpersonal relationships. My experiences teaching have 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...

...order to help them meet their needs. I work to provide students with lessons geared towards their learning styles and current level of academic performance. I graduated with my bachelor's in education and master's in educational administration form the University of Texas at San Antonio. I completed all of my course work for my ED in Educational Administration at Walden University and am currently pursuing my Medical Doctor degree in the Dominican Republic. I am...

...in South Korea, as well as in Cambodia, Scotland, and Guatemala. Her teaching experience spans all ages and levels, as well as 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...