Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Allen, TX

Hi, I'm Heidi! I'm a substitute teacher (and former teacher) who enjoys working with students to build on their foundations they learn at school as well as prepare for tests including STAAR, SAT, ACT, and others. Please view my profile to see if I would be a good match for your tutoring needs - I would love to work with you!

Hi! I'm a junior at Stanford University majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. I hope to pursue a career in medicine and work to address healthcare disparities domestically and abroad. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and watching movies.

Accomplished, knowledgeable, and ambitious college graduate seeking students. Has previous education and experience that can offer both personal and professional growth.

...and Plasma Physics. I have a passion for STEM education. I have participated in multiple research opportunities on campus--from cancer drug manufacturing research with an esteemed Welch Chair to industry-contracted materials research for Lockheed Martin. In Spring 2013, I won the Engineering Department award at the Student Research Symposium for my work in Rapid Prototyping Materials Properties for Lockheed Martin, and soon after some of my chemistry research was published in ACS's research magazine. For...

Howdy! My name is Jonathan. I am a mathematics major at Texas A&M with a passion for education. I've been teaching for four years now, and there's never a day that I don't love what I do.

...will work to ensure your success in your current subject, and your success in the future. I began teaching in graduate school by working as a TA for an Intro to Robotics course. The first time I saw a student have a "Eureka!" moment, and I saw that what I was teaching made sense to them, that was when I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Since then, I have worked in private education...

...be a teacher. After earning my BA at the University of Massachusetts and my MA at Boston University, I moved to Manhattan where I started my professional career teaching Literature, Writing, and Psychology at Monroe College in the Bronx, and then English and History at the Beacon School in Manhattan. After taking a complement of students to Cuba in 2000, I moved to New Orleans (the northernmost Caribbean country!) where I was invited to participate...

...master's degrees (1. English, Russian and French languages and literature, 2) Russian literature, and 3) International Education Policy); I also have a Ph.D. in Russian literature and Russian language. I've taught at various US universities (Oberlin college, Wayne State University, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Colgate University, and the US Air Force Academy) for the past thirty years; I've also served as Director of Research at the US Air Force Academy, taught several thousand undergraduate...

Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager with over eleven years' experience specializing in supporting business systems, processes and relationships in the Finance, Aviation, and Banking industries.

...twenty years, I know that the best learning occurs during one-on-one interaction. My favorite educational experiences have always been seeing a particular student have that "ah ha" moment when a challenging concept is mastered or the perfect word is discovered. Whether it's understanding subject matter like vocabulary or grammar or producing written argumentation, students always excel when a tutor addresses the student's particular requirements and skills. That's exactly the advantage I strive to give my...

...do. I really believe in helping others and I will do the best I can to help in anyway I can. I first discovered tutoring when I was in high school and I was given the opportunity to teach 7-11 year olds in a variety of subjects. Now I attend Rice University, and I am majoring in Cognitive Sciences with the intention of getting into Medical school. In my free time, I love playing basketball...

...In high school I took advanced STEM courses at the University of North Texas through a high school program called the Texas Academy of Math and Science. I love taking high level math courses, but I get even more excited when I can help friends and classmates in courses I have already taken. I believe that having a solid understanding of math concepts builds you up for success in any field. I have experience as...

...attended Washington University in St. Louis and graduated this past May with degrees in both Computer Science and Finance. I've had ample experience working in teams throughout my academic career and solving problems in a very collaborative manner. I can work with you on any computer programming projects that you may be working on. We can review the concepts behind the code, the syntax of the language you are working with, or take a look into...

...am thrilled to be your tutor! From all of my experiences working with kids, the biggest thing I have taken away is that childhood is the formative period in everyones life, when you are most vulnerable and malleable to outside influences. I believe having genuine and reliable guidance during such a time is critical to establishing a strong foundation for a well-rounded and successful adult, and it is something every child should have the privilege...

...with an Art minor. I received my high school diploma from Plano Senior High. I am seeking to pursue a career in the medical field in the future. I was a Peer Tutor in Biology/Chemistry and Teaching Assistant in Cell Biology/Developmental Biology while at college, and enjoy helping students learn so that they may be successful. I enjoy the sciences, especially Biology subjects (Molecular Bio, Genetics, Neurobiology, etc.) because they are very interesting and allow...

I am a soon-to-be-graduating 4th-year medical student at a top-tier medical school. I also hold a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have tutored individuals for years and am specialized in science and medical subjects, including USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams, along with SAT and ACT prep.

...believe in working with each student individually and not stopping until the student understands. I believe that the best way to learn is to break down each topic to its core concepts so that the student understands each concept. Every question has a pattern that uses the same core concepts over and over again. If I am able to teach these core concepts once, the student will be able to do any sort of question...

...has always been a passion of mine. Although the focus has changed drastically over time, growing through knowledge has always been important. In elementary school, I was determined to become a meteorologist. During 7th and 8th grade, I was a devout member of the school Robotics Club. Now in college, history and politics are my primary passion. Life has given me many chances to learn, and I hope to give that same opportunity to others...

...a BA in English from The University of Texas at Austin, and a lifetime teaching certification for the State of Texas in Secondary English. I spent six years in the classroom and covered all aspects of English/Language Arts. I taught grammar, reading comprehension, test-taking strategies, study skills, writing (including personal narratives, persuasive essays, research papers, creative writing, and essays for standardized tests). I also taught all forms of literature, including poetry, novels, short stories, mythology,...

...was something I wanted to continue doing for the rest of life. The joy of helping someone discover the English language and all of its amazing uses fills me with joy. I began tutoring in high school, working with middle school children who were struggling with sentence structure and understanding vocabulary concepts. Upon graduation, I attended Binghamton University and tutored local college students. I primarily assisted them with essay structure and editing. In my spare...