Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Plano, TX

...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 in the future.

...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 through Varsity Tutors.

...can relate to the material, stay focused on the lesson, and discover motivation while working towards the end goal. I want every student I work with to walk away learning something new, to feel a sense of accomplishment, and to experience increased confidence at the end of each session. Finally, I know the best teachers are the ones who understand the importance of being a student themselves. As a result, the more I teach, the...

...helping a client work on their vocabulary, I knew that this 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...

I'm a graduate of UT Dallas, and I'm currently applying to medical school. I have experience teaching and tutoring test prep (SAT ACT and MCAT) as well as all of the physical and life sciences (Biology chemistry physics organic chemistry biochemistry cell biology). If it's science and you need help, I probably got you covered.

I graduated with my bachelor's degree at the University of Washington. I completed my master's degree at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have a fascination for history, politics, and language. The courses which I enjoyed most in high school were IB History Higher Level and IB English Higher Level.

...my name is Afaf! I am pursuing my Bachelors in Biology as a pre-med student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have been tutoring students of various ages, in many different subjects, for over four years, so I have plenty of experience in helping students achieve, and exceed, their academic goals. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing tennis, watching TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, and spending time with my friends and...

Hello! I'm Cortney, and I'm excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors. I have over six years of experience tutoring/teaching English and writing. I have a B.S. in Paralegal Studies with a minor in Psychology. I also have a law degree (J.D.). Throughout my education, I have always excelled in my academic endeavors, and I look forward to helping students do the same!

I am passionate about applying my background in literature, technology, and game design to education. I tutor students in SAT/ACT test prep, computer science, computer game design, English literature & composition, mathematics, and English language acquisition (ESL). I excel at teaching students to bridge the gap between abstract, conceptual ideas and concrete practice.

...on learning for understanding as opposed to learning to pass exams, which I believe has been very useful when teaching other students strategies and techniques needed for academic success in their math classes. The tutoring method that I have the most experience in involves utilizing what the student already knows in order to foster confidence with the subject material as well as problem-solving skills that are helpful in exam situations. I have a strong science...

Hi, my name is Darcy, and I am a senior mechanical engineering student from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. I have studied many math courses such as College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II and Calculus III. I also have experience with some science classes.

I am a student at the University of North Texas studying Media Arts with a minor in History. This is my last semester at university, so I thought it appropriate that I give some of my knowledge back to young people who need it. I am very excited for this opportunity to help in any academic way I can!

...also taught Spanish to students from pre-k through high school. I taught Spanish to students in public and private schools. I had a great experience in the private schools because I was able to give more attention to each student because of the smaller classes. I truly enjoyed teaching students with learning disabilities. I have the patience to break down a lesson so that it is comprehensible to a student and I welcome questions from...

Hey there, My name's Brennan and I study Creative Writing and the history of the Middle East at the University of North Texas. I really dig creative non-fiction and I'm constantly amazed by the way essayists use inventive, new methods to tell their stories. If you need help studying for a history test or figuring out a difficult English topic, I'm your man.

I am an academically focused student and have a passion for helping other students succeed in their own academic endeavors.

...as a "side hustle". My favorite subject to tutor is math. I was fortunate to go to a school with some really excellent math teachers who helped me grasp concepts right away; I love sharing that knowledge with students. I excel in tutoring Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, and Advanced Math, though I also enjoy tutoring in Statistics and Personal Finance. I'm naturally gifted in editing and proofreading documents (I think it's due to my Hermione Granger...

I'm a physics undergraduate at UNT. I'm currently working as an undergraduate lab teacher for the astronomy department here, and have found a passion and talent for educating. I would love to help you/your child in any way I can!

...and completed my undergraduate degree in Pennsylvania, at Franklin and Marshall College. I have been an English teacher for the past 12 years in Dallas ISD, Mesquite ISD, and currently at McKinney Boyd in McKinney ISD. In that time I have taught each high school English course, including AP Language and Composition and Pre AP English. I am also a native Spanish speaker and love helping others become more confident in their language ability. When...

...my subjects, my goal is to bring about and share in a student's "light-bulb" moment: when they understand a previously challenging concept or task, and have earned and rightfully feel a deep sense of mastery - and confidence. I particularly enjoy tutoring in math-based subjects and reading comprehension because they are frequently more challenging for students and thus the light-bulb moments are that much "brighter". I believe the best way to bring about these moments...

...Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's in Civil Engineering. I have tutored many students in math-intensive engineering undergraduate classes. I have scored in the top 2-3% of all sections (including writing) of the PSAT, SAT, and GRE. This also includes perfect math scores on all three. I achieved high scores on numerous AP tests. I am best at tutoring math and English classes, but I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects. When...