Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...a high school teacher of multiple science subjects (biology, chemistry, physical science, etc.) In school, I worked as an English writing tutor for all varieties of subjects, from accounting essays to ESOL student practice. In science, I am most experienced at tutoring genetics and psychology, but my favorite subject by far is neuroscience. In English, I am most experienced at reading comprehension and essay writing. I also have considerable experience tutoring general study skills and...

...I attended an early college high school program (the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science) and volunteered in a local middle school, where I worked with struggling students one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of...

...Texas at Austin. In essence, I have years of experience tutoring and teaching languages, writing, testing strategies, and other various subjects for students from elementary through college. Additionally, I am well-versed in university admissions for both graduate and undergraduate programs, and I can offer consulting on how to develop applications. I believe in making learning relatable and fun; rather than lecture my students, I design engaging and entertaining lessons, exercises, and even games for them....

...student wants and then figures what to work on in order to get there. I've been both a student and teacher of guitar, and I try to take that teaching style into my tutoring. I never start by explaining material or by "simplifying" it (because that usually means repeating it again and again!) but by listening to the student and finding out exactly the student already knows and what his or her strengths are, and...

...a challenging subject, its tempting to think its beyond you. But growing up, anytime I had a question about math, I could go to my dad who taught math at a University level and he would make the subject fun and engaging. Because of that, I grew up loving math. No matter how difficult it was to grasp a concept at first, my dad would approach it in different ways until something clicked and and...

...to students struggling with learning disabilities. I believe every student has the potential to succeed, it is just a question of finding the right entryway into the material. Since teachers don't always have the time to work individually with every student, that's where a tutor comes in! I'm a strong advocate for Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory of education, encouraging students to learn and grow from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up....

...with a Bachelors of Arts and Sciences. While at Washington University, I majored in an interdisciplinary program for philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology, as well as completed the prerequisites for medical school. I served as a residential advisor for two years and have experience tutoring and counseling students in that capacity. I believe taking the time to listen to and understand others is the best way to find out how to help them. I've always appreciated...

...age groups learn - from kids, to college students, to adults. I tutor a wide variety of subjects including math, Spanish, ESL, and test prep. I really enjoy tutoring geometry and algebra or SAT prep. My tutoring strengths include finding multiple ways to explain things for my students and giving real value to the learning process so that information can be retained. Outside of the academic world, I love to listen to and make music....

...in Social Work. My teaching experiences have been broad and enriching -- I've taught elementary and middle school students in Sanxia, Taiwan; college students in Toamasina, Madagascar (where I lived in a lemur reserve!); and middle and high school students from across the US who participated in experiential education and leadership conferences in Washington, DC. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, and ESL. I love helping...

...visit my family and friends. I understand that each student's goals will be different. I hope to tailor my tutoring to each students interests, and goals. My teaching philosophy also includes, presenting a subject or concept in different ways to help reinforce the student's understanding. I also give amazing tips/life hacks on how to get the most out of studying and improve memory. Knowing that people love to hear how smart they are, I never...

...of my way to help those who ask. Additionally, I learn through teaching and greatly enjoy helping others increase their skills, understanding, and knowledge of the world. My background is varied. After high school, I joined the United States Marine Corps for 4 years. After training, I worked for 3 years as primarily a hazmat operator and trainer. I was also deployed to Iraq for a year during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After the Marines, I...

...degree. I have worked as a tutor at Mathnasium tutoring Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-calculus and Calculus as well as Rhodes Scholar Tutoring in Austin, TX where I tutored students in Math, Science, Language Arts, and History. A little more about myself - I just moved to Houston to start a new job at Baylor College of Medicine doing neurological research on Multiple Sclerosis. My ultimate goal is to attend medical school and I am currently...

...statistics, and 2 years of experience as a Graduate TA for research methods. I am to the core a research nerd, and feel excited about completing my PhD and conducting education research to inform policy. While my work in policy is on a larger scale, there is nothing quite like having an impact on students directly. My tutoring philosophy is rooted in empowering students to take control of their learning experience, and to ultimately gain...

...Pre Speech-Language Pathology track. I am passionate about helping students reach academic and personal goals. Due to my college course load and experience, I am comfortable tutoring statistics, composition, and many math courses. My favorite math subjects to tutor are Pre- Algebra, Algebra1, and Algebra 2. I love helping students learn to not just understand, but love math. My goal is to help students not only feel more confident in their academics but also more...

...a Spanish Supplemental Instruction Leader (a tutor for large groups of people) and as a high school summer English teacher. Based on my experiences working in education and having gone through the education system myself, I see how education can profoundly impact the lives of everyone in a community and in society. I believe that quality education can change communities and the world. I have high expectations for my students and tutees. That is because...

...bolster the areas that need further support. My background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education English from York College of Pennsylvania and a Masters degree in Social Work from Widener University. I am available to offer support in GRE Verbal test preparation, essay writing and editing as well as grammar and language mechanics both in person and online. I hope to help increase your confidence by learning techniques that can be applied...

...am comfortable with a variety of learning styles and enjoy using different approaches to help a student understand material. One of the most enjoyable things to me about teaching is the ability to give a student confidence in themselves by building upon their knowledge, providing them with problem solving skills, and ensuring their understanding of concepts. Education is a strong passion of mine, but I also enjoy traveling, cooking, snorkeling, reading, riding bicycles and playing...

...B.A. in Economics and Psychology. Through the classes I took, I became interested in learning and motivation. I believe that education is extremely important, but learning should also be fun! My approach to tutoring involves a lot of communication and listening I try to figure out what the student understands and what the student needs help with. I hope to be able to inspire my students and help their academics improve so that they can...

...peer adviser to help incoming freshmen prepare for college-level classes; an editor for both my university's literary journal and research journal; and a Mandarin Chinese teacher for beginning learners. After graduation, I began tutoring ESL students from China and eventually succeeded in raising their English scores by a full letter grade at the end of the semester. With more than 5 years of mentoring, tutoring, and teaching experience, I strongly believe that all subjects can...

I started tutoring while completing my undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas. I tutored undergraduate students in both the sciences and math subjects. Soon, I realized teaching was something I have a passion for, and I began tutoring privately as well. I have experience in tutoring age groups from 8-25 years old. I hold a degree in Biology and Chemistry and will be starting Medical School in August 2017.