Certified Tutors From The University of Texas at Austin

...natural world has caused me to suffer through more math classes than I care to count. As a result, I am well-equipped to help 'math-shy' students understand, appreciate, and flourish in a subject that they may have previously disliked. I believe in forging a relationship between the student and the subject matter with the idea...

...physics, and also have experience in test prep. When teaching I believe in keeping things simple and adding interesting tidbits so that students will want to remember the lessons. I also strive to keep each student's best interests in mind and teach accordingly. My students would say that I am very easy to understand and...

...building concepts from the ground up but also enjoy helping students to "just get done" with their homework. Though I'm particularly fond of math and science, I can provide assistance in almost any subject (from Latin to world geography to art history), and can also help in preparing students for standardized tests such as the...

...to resolve immediate knowledge deficiencies as well as grow their intellectual capacity. I want my students to learn and benefit not only from my academic knowledge of math and science but also grow and gain from my experiences as a graduate from a top university and as a professional with NASA and a Fortune 500...

...see someone comprehend a subject that was previously foreign to them. I have seen the look regarding subjects from an elementary level to a collegiate level. Regardless of what subject I am working with someone on, I will strive to make sure the student understands. Personally, I have an easily approachable personality. I'm friendly and...

...well as various parts of the United States, so I bring cultural insight into each lesson. My additional teaching areas of expertise include test prep, reading comprehension and essay writing, and government. My teaching philosophy is to bring out each student's knowledge and experiences to build on what they know, increasing student confidence and enjoyment...

...teaching here. Before leaving for Japan, I enjoyed working as a susbitute for Katy ISD. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in history, and I also feel very comfortable teaching grammar, reading, writing, editing, and Japanese. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading books, riding my bike,...

...I have worked part time tutoring middle school students in geography and English and have volunteered to tutor elementary school kids as well. In my free time I like to read books, across a broad spectrum of topics, visit with friends and family, and be outside. While living in Austin I had picked up the...

...after working in Casablanca, Morocco, for the past year as a M.S. Administrator and as an English Language Learner Learning Specialist for a PreK-12th grade school. I feel that it has always been my mission to serve others through the field of teaching and education, especially our youth as they are truly our future leaders...

...help students grasp concepts in a way that helps them understand the concepts better and will help them succeed. I know it can be hard for students to get individual help in school so I will try my best to help them using the best of my abilities and give them the individual attention that...

...the excitement I impart when I'm explaining something. I love to use experiments and games to teach a subject as well as digging up good story from the history of old scientists. My students call it "story time with Ms. Moore." I also have a passion for music and have been in a choir and...

...tutoring because I felt I had to learn a lot of things the hard way in my career path and would like to make things easier for others! I am passionate about classics and literature as well as law, and look forward to helping students beyond tutoring sessions as they start to build their careers.

...found that I enjoyed breaking complex problems into simple parts and helping students understand and enjoy learning. With multiple degrees based on Mathematics and Science and more than 5 years of experience teaching middle school to undergraduate students I am sure I can help students of any ability. Having scored a 99 percentile in my...

...in the context of real-world problems, and I encourage critical thinking and problem solving whenever possible. My primary academic interest is string theory, which tries to combine Einstein's theory of gravity and general relativity with quantum mechanics, the physics of the subatomic realm. One of my advantages as a math tutor, in particular, is that...

...taught adult ESL classes. However, my interest in education and teaching developed much earlier. My mom has been a teacher since I was a child, she and her co-worker friends taught me the importance constantly learning and growing. I am passionate about art, writing, foreign languages and history. My favorite subject area is Spanish. I...

...plans of going on to medical school to become part of the AVID program. As an AVID tutor, I work work closely with disadvantaged students in grades 6-12 to help them with various subjects such as algebra I/II, geometry, calculus, physics, chemistry, and biology. In my free time, I enjoy checking out new restaurants with...

...remember. I've also volunteered with Austin Partners in Education, working with middle school kids on reading and writing. I love to explore the world with others and help those around me discover an enthusiasm for learning that can make life so rewarding. I look forward to working with you and seeing what we can find...

...expertise in medieval Europe in general, I am well-versed in early modern European and American history (such as the Reformation, the Renaissance, and Colonization) and more recent American History. I am also proficient in Spanish, and I can supplement any high school Spanish course. My experience in the humanities also covers Linguistics, Sociology, Literature, and...

...quality of tutoring services to you that I can! I've tutored on and off since I was a freshman in college. My tutoring philosophy is that anyone can learn the material through repetition and mastery, and that a tutor's job is to help guide you, not simply give you the answer. I look forward to...

...and Business. My tutoring experience has taught me that almost every student can benefit from tutoring. For gifted students the right tutor can expose them to advanced ideas and connections that they otherwise would not encounter for years, if ever. One of my most talented former students started studying university-level science material in 8th grade....