Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving McKinney, TX

...strong academic foundation in these areas, I also have a personal love for them. I enjoy helping students find their own understanding and connection with these subjects. I believe academic success is not gained by simply memorizing facts, but a through an in-depth engagement with the material. In addition to the above, I can also assist with AP art portfolios and artist's statements. I have previously taken multiple AP art courses, scored highly on AP...

...concentration in fine arts and history from Oberlin College. I also love the sciences and math after focusing on Neuroscience for two years while working on my Bachelor's degree. I tutor in writing, reading, sociology, the humanities, and philosophy at various levels. I also work with students on ACT/SAT Reading, ACT/SAT Math, ACT Science, ACT/SAT English, and ACT/SAT Writing. My tutoring style is to follow the lead of the student's learning style. When we understand...

I am a graduate of the University of Houston where I double majored in Honors Biomedical Sciences and Public Health. I recently completed my Master of Science, and will be attending medical s book in July. I have been tutoring for many years in a broad range of subjects, and I love working with students and helping them find a study plan and routine that helps them achieve their academic goals. In my spare time...

I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I specialize in writing, public speaking, and test taking. My goal for every tutoring session is to give students large-scale takeaways that they can apply in their academic future, maximizing the efficiency of every session.

...open dialogue with both students and parents, as it is essential for establishing clear goals and expectations. I am always open to feedback and believe that ongoing communication is key to creating a positive and successful tutoring experience. Beyond academics, I strive to instill important life skills in my students. Time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience are just a few of the skills I aim to cultivate. I want my students to develop a sense...

...gone through countless trial and errors to find different study methods that work for various types of students. Whether a slow learner or fast learner, visual, auditory, or tactile learner, I will ensure the way I tutor varies in accordance to learning style and comfortability of the student. Despite the pressure many students feel- including myself- about having perfect grades and test scores- I value learning over grades, and try to instill this in my...

...A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has mastered skills and achieved his/her goals.... I believe in working...

...or dry to be digested by any person. The key to learning is all in the presentation! When I am not teaching, I like to train animals, have adventures, run trails, and write short stories. My vices include baked chips and sour punch straws. I can make a mean lasagna and my mother thinks that I am very funny. Let's get together, talk about how we can help you to achieve your academic goals and...

I went to Harvard University for undergrad and obtained my Bachelor of Arts in History and Literature. After college, I became a high school writing and project-based learning teacher for 5 years. Now I work for a school district office in curriculum, assessment and instructional development.

...oldest son was born in April 2011. Since then I have been a stay at home mom to my 3 wonderful children. They are now ages 4, 2, and 4 months! I have been preparing students for the SAT and ACT for the past year as well as tutoring in math, government, economics and history. I love empowering my students to believe in what they can do and gain confidence in academics!... I want to empower...

...I'm well versed in navigating the education system and getting the most from it. Since high school, I've been tutoring. Friends, family, personally, and professionally, I've run the gamut. While I have tutored almost every subject, I specialize in STEM and Standardized Testing. In my view, building academic skills and confidence go hand-in-hand, when you feel knowledgeable it's much easier to demonstrate that knowledge. I take pride in meeting my students where they're at, helping...

I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects. As a college economics major with an MBA, and as former investment banker with many years of experience there (now retired), I enjoy teaching finance, accounting, and econ as well as the various secrutities licensing tests. But my avocations are history and literature and I love teaching them as well--whether through assisting with regular school homework and test preparation, or through SAT/ACT prep, or through AP/SAT subject test...

...Assistant for the Intro to Linguistics and Phonetics classes, where I graded papers and answered students questions, occasionally even lecturing. After grad school, I taught English as a second language to adults, while at the same time continuing to tutor languages. At this time, I began to add other subjects to my teaching experience, including writing, pronunciation, listening and speaking, Spanish, SAT, GRE Verbal, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, and piano. My favorite subjects to tutor are...

...the importance of teamwork and community engagement. Photography, a self-taught endeavor, has become a vital outlet for my creativity, allowing me to see the world through a different lensliterally and figuratively. It has taught me the significance of perspective, patience, and the beauty of capturing moments. As a varsity tutor, I aim to blend these experiences to inspire and educate. I believe in making learning interactive, engaging, and fun, drawing from my background in computer...

...complex machine of all: the human body. My decision to study medicine after high school was a choice that would evolve greatly over time. After all, no one in my family had gone to college or pursued a graduate-level education. I had a natural curiosity for science & the arts, but it had not exactly translated into a direction quite yet. It was not until I spent 6-weeks at Duke School of Medicine's Pre-Medical Program...

...10+ college classes ranging from Linear Algebra to English. In high school, I was a classroom assistant for Engineering for Kids, a national organization aimed at developing lesson plans to make STEM topics easy + fun! Plus, in my free time, I've enjoyed volunteer tutoring for the elementary-aged children of the Clarkston Community Center in DeKalb County, GA. Let's meet! Engineering or non-technical, grad school studying or elementary school homework, I can't wait to help...

...Christian Athletes on my campus, a member of student council, the national honor society, and took part in several sports and youth groups. On the weekends, I enjoyed competing all over Texas with a traveling basketball team I was a part of. Fortunately, this early commitment to excellence helped me secure a spot with the Texas Tech Football team. In addition, I received a merit scholarship from Texas Tech based on my SAT scores and...

I have over 15 years working as a teacher and librarian in multiple grade levels and subject areas. I have taught grades K-12, and classes in have science, social studies, reading, gifted/talented, computer literacy, theater, art and art history, world history, and geography. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and meeting them where they are!

...make my lessons fun and engaging, but also be excited about the lesson so that students can also be excited about the subject. I want my students to do the thinking, instead of telling them what they should know. Objectives are stickier stickier when the lesson is something that the student can relate to. I am no-nonsense, but I also want to make sure that my studI meet the needs of my students and continuously...

I have several years of tutoring experience and am certified to teach 7-12 Social Studies in Texas. I have experience in ACT and GRE Test Prep.