Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors in Houston, TX

...tutoring because I frequently helped my friends in my classes and really enjoyed seeing how I could impact my friends in their own success. I definitely made the right choice my senior year with tutoring because I met some remarkable families and got the opportunity to really help students in more of a long-term scope and see the difference in their grades. I'm a big advocate for the philosophy that "practice makes perfect" and I...

...am confident that my background and knowledge of community based service, coupled with my interest in science and education, I will work hard with fellow tutors to not only help educate, but mentor students to choose higher education. The greatest form of satisfaction comes from being able to help a struggling student get over the hurdle of a difficult question. I want to ensure that a difficult class will not discourage the students I tutor...

...solve things myself. However, I struggled a lot when the time for my SAT came around--to the point where I actually ended up needing a tutor myself for the math portion! Nonetheless, I acknowledged the power of tutoring when I ended up surpassing my own expectations for the exam! I wish to spread the benefits of knowledge and confidence in younger students. Thanks again for choosing Varsity Tutors and I look forward to hearing from...

...of Houston and I am currently majoring in Honors Biomedical Sciences as part of the 3/4 BSMD medical program. I am outgoing and have natural creative and logical thinking capabilities which are best showcased in mathematical and scientific environments. I hope to one day be a plastic surgeon and contribute meaningfully to the field. I understand the frustration that comes with not understanding a subject and I wholeheartedly try to ease this tension by using...

...to excel in traditional learning spaces. I believe that students should first understand their own learning styles if they wish to pick up new or difficult subjects as quickly as possible. As a tutor, I encourage students to study the principles of learning and the latest discoveries of neuroscience that seem to be universal to all mammalian brains. Some of these techniques include mind-mapping, speed reading, the Feynman technique, bipolar learning curves, and many more...

...some tutors, I fully enjoy my job as a tutor. Not only does it give me a sense of accomplishment when I have educated someone on a subject he or she previously did not understand, but it is also a good practice of patience and teaching styles I will need as a future physician. I shadowed Dr. Sunil Jain, a pediatrician at UTMB, during summer in 2012. In the same summer, I also volunteered at...

...credits. While I tutor many subjects, math and science are easily my favorites. I have always enjoyed tutoring others because it allows me to contribute to one's success. Since the beginning of middle school, I've worked with students from sixth grade to college. I enjoy teaching math, but I am also experienced in SAT/ACT preparation, chemistry, biology, physics, mandarin Chinese, grammar, and writing. Practice is the key to excel in any subject, especially math and...

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Houston looking to assist students in strengthening comprehension in subjects vital for college-entrance exams (specifically SAT and ACT). I focus on tutoring in writing and language skills, essay editing, and mathematic subjects. I aim to help students by simplifying subject lessons and emphasizing application of materials learned in order to help students achieve mastery in desired field.

...am able to craft and implement lesson plans designed for individual students, as well as facilitate group sessions. I have experience teaching Supplemental Instruction at Auburn University, where in addition to lecture materials, I provided study skills and academic success strategies to my students. I am a National Merit and National Hispanic Scholar, and I received a full Academic Presidential Scholarship plus stipends at Auburn. I consistently score well on standardized tests, and I am...

...to change their understanding - support them in their practice (there is no substitute for homework!) I am all about the application and integration of ideas into the way you see the world. Real learning! Sincere understanding! In particular, I am a Fantastic ACT tutor.Overall: the questions are easy. time is the enemy. get enough reps to efficiently complete the test and score high! - Reading section: the answers are all in the text. you...

...concepts they are trying to learn. I taylor my tutoring sessions based on the individual because each student has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. This allows me to use practice problems from trusted resources along with problems that I craft on my own to ensure that the student's weak points are properly tended. Additionally, designing each session based on the individual prevents from wasting time covering material that he/she is already proficient in....

...be academically successful. I practice what I teach- I am a 4.0 premedical student at Rice University majoring in Biochemistry and Cell Biology as well as Sports Medicine. I received a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT and a perfect score of 36 on the ACT in high school, and am currently self-studying for the MCAT using the same strategies I use to teach the SAT and ACT. I also am working on writing...

...I am currently a college professor of Anatomy and Physiology. I have worked as a tutor for my own students, privately and with Sylvan Learning Centers. I am very familiar with the STAAR and TAKS learning objectives and have worked with at-risk students, gifted and talented, special ed, and English Language Learners in Science and Spanish for grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. I tutor Earth Science, Spanish (all levels), Life Sciences, PSAT, SAT, Anatomy and...

...a wide array of subjects, math is the subject in which I excel. I have tutored students in mathematics coursework from Arithmetic all the way up to Calculus 2. My students have ranged from ages 6 to 20, encompassing students from 1st grade all the way up to sophomores in college. Simply put, I work well with all ages, grades, and backgrounds. I can help you whether you’re trying to improve grades or understanding, regain...

I graduated from Glenda Dawson High School in Pearland, Texas in May of 2018. I am going to attend the University of Texas at Austin starting August 2018 as a Computer Science major.

My name is Martin and I am a computer engineering student at the University of Houston! I know a LOT of math!

...an undergraduate student pursuing a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology. I do research in a lab that deals with drug discovery; it was there that I first realized that I enjoyed teaching others about biology and "how things work". I enjoy bringing real-world examples to the people that I tutor. Additionally, I like to first simplify difficult concepts, and expand on subjects once the person I am working with begins to understand the subject.

...to make progress in school because they had trouble understanding certain concepts on their own. They almost invariably benefitted from being walked through the logic of the subject by a helping hand who had the right knowledge and experience. My hope, as a tutor, is to help them to develop methods of working and ways of thinking that will ensure their success in the important subjects they are taught. There are many academic subjects I've...

...face, their struggles and frustrations. Many times I have discovered that their "problems" can easily be solved and turned into opportunities for growth. I have taught a wide range of subjects, from art to science, but I have specialized in mathematics. From 2004 to 2008, I attended the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in mathematics, where I obtained my certification to teach high school mathematics in Texas. I continued growing as a professional and...

...the Schwarzman Scholarship Program. I have been tutoring for the past 7 years. First in Mathnasium in Houston, teaching math to kids ages 5 to 19. Then in Harvard's Bureau of Study Counsel, teaching economics to Harvard undergrads. And recently on Ringle, a South Korean English teaching platform. Throughout these experiences, I also tutored individual clients on the side. The subjects I tutor best are GRE/SAT/PSAT Test Prep, Economics, Spanish, Statistics, Writing, and History (of...