Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving McKinney, TX

I am from Portland, Oregon and currently attend school in Dallas, Texas. I enjoy going outside and spending time with friends and family. I would love to help you study and get ahead or catch up in your classes!

...school, I worked as a tutor for underserved elementary students of Dallas I.S.D in reading and math. I learned useful tactics to encourage young children to focus on their schoolwork. Additionally, my perfect ACT score indicates that I have mastered the strategies to standardized testing that I can teach my students. I tutor a variety of subjects ranging from AP classes, IB classes, SAT/ACT, along with language courses. My interests include traveling, learning language, public...

...of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in mechanical engineering. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. I have several years of experience teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects to various age groups. I primarily tutor elementary, middle, and high school math. However, I also have experience in higher forms of engineering and mathematics including calculus, linear algebra, and differential...

I have been working with students for over 10 years in various capacities. I have experience tutoring at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

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.

...I have the student walk me through what they understand, so together we can explore what they don't. This positive approach allows the student to see how much knowledge they actually already have at their disposal. It encourages the student and gives them the confidence they need approaching their coursework. My job is to give students the skills and tools necessary to be able to understand, analyze, and work through problems on their own.... The biggest...

...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 for 5 years, specializing in Math and Physics from High...

...area, and found Fusion Academy Southlake. I helped open the campus, and I am the Head of the English Department. Throughout my years working in education, I have also been a freelance writer for projects ranging from White Papers, to Feasibility Studies, to Grants, and even Screenplays. I have been a Red Sox fan since childhood, and grew up watching them lose from the third baseline of Fenway Park. I have travelled to 15 countries...

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.

...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 and football, playing percussion instruments. My favorite teams are the Dallas...

...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 of receiving. Personally, I know I would not have made it this far without the positive support of my friends, family, and teachers from a young age, and that is...

...here to help them achieve their goals. I hope to work hard with my students but to also have fun at the same time so that material can become more memorable in the future rather than forced. My interests outside of academia are reading fiction and nonfiction books, listening to music, going for walks in the neighborhood, playing the violin, and doing art. I like to stay as organized as possible with my time and...

...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.

...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.

...of communication skills, metacognition, patience, and an appreciation for challenges. It is my job to ensure a student 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...

...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 time, I enjoy listening to local bands and going for...

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.