Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving McKinney, TX

...to me. I will work to ensure your success in your current subject, 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...

...Psychology at Monroe College in the Bronx, and then English and History at the Beacon School in Manhattan. After taking a complement of students to Cuba in 2000, I moved to New Orleans (the northernmost Caribbean country!) where I was invited to participate in the National Writing Project. Shortly thereafter, I joined New Orleans Access Television as Education Coordinator and Senior Writer. There, I produced educational programming, wrote and administered several training grants, consulted on...

...various US universities (Oberlin college, Wayne State University, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Colgate University, and the US Air Force Academy) for the past thirty years; I've also served as Director of Research at the US Air Force Academy, taught several thousand undergraduate students over the period of my academic career. I've retired from teaching at the USAFA in 2012, moved to Dallas, Texas and began helping my son (who was a Sophomore at high...

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...is mastered or the perfect word is discovered. Whether it's understanding subject matter like vocabulary or grammar or producing written argumentation, students always excel when a tutor addresses the student's particular requirements and skills. That's exactly the advantage I strive to give my pupils. My background in helping student writers is extensive, from teaching creative writing classes to working on everything from junior high papers to college admission essays to doctoral dissertations. Spending ten years...

...they want to do. I really believe in helping others and I will 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...

...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 why I...

...Tutor in Biology/Chemistry and Teaching Assistant in Cell Biology/Developmental Biology while at college, and enjoy helping students learn so that they may be successful. I enjoy the sciences, especially Biology subjects (Molecular Bio, Genetics, Neurobiology, etc.) because they are very interesting and allow me to better understand an organism's body's functions such as a human's. I also am willing to help with humanities courses especially reading and writing as I have had a lot of...

...believe in working with each 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...

...has always been a passion 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...

...covered all aspects of English/Language Arts. I taught grammar, reading comprehension, test-taking strategies, study skills, writing (including personal narratives, persuasive essays, research papers, creative writing, and essays for standardized tests). I also taught all forms of literature, including poetry, novels, short stories, mythology, Shakespeare, and The Odyssey. I worked in nonprofit education reform and served in an instructional leadership role for a prestigious and rigid alternative certification program. I had the opportunity to work hands-on...

...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 primarily assisted them with essay structure and editing....

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.

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-campus tutoring center, and will be taking on the role as Study Group Leader for General Chemistry this fall. I love utilizing my former experiences to help and teach current students. I also volunteered as a peer tutor in my high school through the AVID program. Because mathematical understanding was integral to success in my science classes in both high school and university, I focused on learning for understanding as opposed to learning to pass...

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!

...was a teacher from pre-kindergarten through high school. Ten of those years, I was an elementary and high school counselor. During my time as a teacher I taught all subjects in first and fourth grades. I also taught ESL to kindergarteners through tenth grade. It was so rewarding to hear from administrators that I had helped those students move from the fiftieth percentile to the eightieth percentile in ESL! I have also taught ESL to...

Hi, thanks for taking the time to stop by my page. I live in the Dallas area and am a college graduate currently pursuing a Master's Degree. I am passionate about partnering with students to help them be the best they can be.