Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving McKinney, TX

...believe that lasting learning comes from within. As such, my goal as I tutor a fellow learner is to empower and facilitate, not force feed. I have loved learning in a variety of subjects throughout my academic career, and I strive to instill a similar love in those with whom I interact. I enjoy both the puzzle aspects of STEM subjects and the ability the literary arts have to make me believe I am watching...

...graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Medicine, Health & Society and History of Art. I then attended law school at the University of North Carolina School of Law where I received my Juris Doctor degree. My greatest instructional strengths include test prep (ACT/SAT), critical reading, writing, biology, and Algebra I. I am quite comfortable in a myriad of other subjects as well. My teaching style is best characterized as 'hands-on'. My goal is...

...in Spain, where I also held regular ESL tutoring sessions for a family and a businessman, and I was able to study ethnomusicology in Ghana, where I volunteered at a local elementary school tutoring students in English. After completing my undergraduate degree, I received my ESL certification from Seattle University and was soon offered a job in Hungary, where I taught ESL to middle school students. After returning to the US, I continued teaching in...

...would love to work with you as your French tutor! I took my first French class in 4th grade, and loved it from the start. I have a major in French Language and Literature from Miami University, with a minor in European Area Studies. I have lived/studied abroad in France on two separate occasions and have visited many different regions of the beautiful country. I have taught one year of French 101 at the university...

...and aid other students. I began to realize that while I loved science I also greatly loved teaching and seeing fellow students overcome their fear of any subject. This lead me to teaching high school Biology through the Texas Teaching Fellows program at Stony Point High School in Round Rock, TX. I saw a lot of my at-risk and even pre-AP students struggling with phobias of science or math. It was truly rewarding to find...

...Charter Science and Math High School my first real experience in a teacher-like role in after-school study sessions. An important question to ask students became "What do you want to get out of the class and our time together?" this way I could align my expectations of students with their goals. After Tulane, I went back home to finish my undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Dallas. More of my teaching philosophy was...

...am an open-minded, friendly, and logical individual with a solid and optimistic outlook on all things in life, in both my personal and professional aspects of life. I own an excellent ability to motivate others, coupled with the ability to communicate comfortably at all levels therefore ensuring an excellent relationship for all those that are involved in my life. My family and friends are important to me, as well as those that I relate with...

...doesn't, in fact, fit all. For students to learn at their best, a teacher must be flexible and ready to adapt to their needs. Whether it be teaching a language or teaching a mathematical concept, learning should flow in a natural, logical order for every student. In this way, I strive to cater to my students' academic needs as much as possible. Having been dropped into China with only two years of Mandarin under my...

...undergraduate degree, I am looking to begin tutoring as a true mentor, and not as a classmate. I have always excelled in and enjoyed the classroom setting. I scored a 34 composite on my ACT and 2120 on my SAT, and would be happy to help with the challenges of preparing for standardized tests, as well as regular subjects for school. Through the use of your or your child's textbook/test prep materials and problems that...

...a foreign language. :-D It's my practice to ask about your experience with the language, what your current difficulties are, and what you think you need. Based on what you tell me, I start reviewing concepts to find out how comfortable you are and where to start to support you in mastering concepts now and in the future. You will often have at least a basic understanding of some concepts that your teacher hasn't yet...

I am a fully bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish. I am a native Spanish speaker and have a Bachelors of Arts in Communications. I have worked in the human resources, corporate communications, and talent development fields for more than 15 years.... Spanish is my first language, and I both love it and am very proud of the language and the culture. I understand the importance of learning a second language and admire young people...

...am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Dallas, where I am simultaneously pursuing a B.S. in Psychology and a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. I have taught adult ESL classes for nearly two years as part of a volunteer program at my school, which has given me a strong background in education and organizational skills. I am a fluent speaker of English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I am in the...

...revealing patterns rather than stressing memorization. Additionally, I recognize the reality of a student needing to improve their grades. My technique to improve grades involves a review of past tests and homework to develop an understanding of the teacher’s primary learning goals. This also helps me to get an idea of a pupil’s thought processes. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, baking, and traveling both around the world and around this amazing country, both...

...I realized how challenging it really was. However, like everyone else in my class, I pulled through until I graduated high school with a French diploma. I would have never made it through school if it were not for my teachers who gave me ample support and understanding whenever I succeeded and, more importantly, whenever I fell short. They became role models and motivated me to do well and to not give up to not...

...tutoring many subjects as a volunteer ESL teacher abroad and a Biology and Chemistry tutor at UT Dallas. I tutor Biology, Organic Chemistry, BioChemistry, Math, and French Language. As a learner and a teacher, I love helping others meet their academic goals by finding creative ways to best fit each student's unique learning style. When I am not tutoring, I have a Great Dane that likes to do outdoor activities; I cook, travel, play racquetball,...

...I was awarded track athlete of the year as well as both "Mix 96 Player of the Year" and "Linebacker of the year" for football. I was the President of the first ever student formed Fellowship of Christian Athletes on my campus, a member of student council, the national honor society, and took part in several sports and youth groups. On the weekends, I enjoyed competing all over Texas with a traveling basketball team I...

Every one needs a little help sometimes! I'm here to help, listen and even laugh with you as we tackle your school assignments. I believe you can learn anything, so let's work together!... Learning is possible for everyone! You can do it!... Get to know the student. Listen to their struggles, hobbies and even share a little of my own. Then we can start solving problems together!... I like to ask questions that help students think...

...graduated from Calvin College with a Geology/Geography/Urban Studies degree. I went on to graduate from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and ISARA-Lyon with degrees in Agroecology and Organic Agriculture. I started tutoring in high school and did so in college as well. In graduate school I assisted students with academic papers. Most recently I have been a high school Biology and Environmental Science teacher in an urban public school. I am comfortable tutoring a...

...of 2016 I will be receiving a degree in Anthropology and Arabic. Since high school I have been passionate about tutoring in subjects ranging from English as a Second Language to Hebrew. Three years ago I began volunteering as an ESL instructor for adults and as an SAT preparation tutor for high school students from underserved communities. I currently teach Hebrew and tutor students for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. I...

...am a native French speaker and hold an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. I consider myself an International fanatic as I have lived on 3 different continents and in 7 countries in the last 10 years! My passion is to help people get better at achieving their goal. If your goal is to get better and feel more confident in French, I will work with you to make it happen. As a...