Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors in Houston, TX

...degrees in Biology and Psychology. I tutored elementary-aged students during college and have continued to tutor since graduation. I have worked with home-schooled students, ADD/ADHD students, as well as very young children gaining a head start on their academic skills. I have a fun but serious and effective approach based upon the ideas of positive reinforcement and personal empowerment. I adapt my tutoring style to fit the needs of each individual student.

...been to more than 20 countries. I lived in South Africa for two years on a research fellowship, and I studied Arabic in Egypt. I learned to surf in Costa Rica and ate a lot of pasta in Italy. In my free time I am a voracious reader, as well as a soccer player, a godparent to a delightful one-year-old who lives in Atlanta, and a total sucker for BBC adaptations (but I also love reality...

...learned to teach myself and figure out questions without outside help (I had no instructors). I hope to be able to teach my students this as well. I believe that learning things on our own helps us learn it much better. I learned how to test well: besides learning the material, I also know how to test efficiently, depending on time and even the type of questions. This, too, I believe will be beneficial for...

...the opportunity to continue my passion. I attended Rice University in Houston for undergrad, and I was a Biochemistry and Cell Biology major. I specialize in biology, chemistry, and standardized test tutoring. I am a medical student at OU right now, and I hope to one day join Doctors Without Borders to help set up free clinics in underprivileged countries and teach people about how to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. In my free...

...B.S. in bioengineering and am about to receive my MD in June from UT Southwestern. My MCAT is 36Q (11 verbal, 12 bioscience, 13 physical science). My SAT scores are: 760 math, 740 verbal, and 790 writing. I've been through all AP classes, and graduated top of my high school class, and went into college with 54 hours of credit. I am a friendly, outgoing, confident person who is ready to do anything it takes...

...me that I don't just try to help students through one class but teach them how to be successful independent learners through their whole academic career. After spending five years away from Houston, I like to spend my free time rediscovering all the exciting places that I forgot the city had to offer. However, I do miss Austin and look forward to any opportunity to go back and visit. When I'm not exploring cities I...

...my free time I thoroughly enjoy curling up with a good book. Currently, I have a list of 20 must read books that I am trying to work my way through. I worked as a barista for a long time and because of this another of my hobbies is to find new coffee shops that I can use as a new study spot or to simply read in. I have also recently begun practicing hot...

...undergraduate levels. I have a passion for teaching and experience presenting material in a clear, engaging, and memorable manner. I earned a B.S. in business management from Louisiana Tech University as well as a M.A. in ethics from Southeastern Seminary, both with honors, and I am currently pursuing a M.A. in Philosophy at the University of Houston where I serve as a graduate Teaching Assistant. I bring the benefits of my business and humanities backgrounds...

...top 98% on the verbal section of the GRE, and want to share my expertise with you. Don't be intimidated by the vocab and critical reading sections of standardized tests. With my techniques, anyone can confidently get the score they need on the SAT or GRE. In addition to test preparation, I am available to tutor APUSH, AP European History, public speaking, literature, and writing. With over two years of experience as an educator at...

...certified K-12.) In particular, for secondary students, I can address language arts, critical reading, and writing requirements, and support those areas with examples from the pragmatic backdrop of what language arts and writing skills are needed to succeed today in college and in business. For younger students, my approach is to integrate interesting activities with the lesson plan and to match the lesson pacing to the student's level and learning style. I believe all students...