Certified Tutors From The University of Texas at Austin

...and as a middle school teacher I focused on Physical and Earth Science. I am most passionate about tutoring science and helping students understand how to ask questions and develop procedures to answer those questions. When working with students one on one I make sure to evaluate their current knowledge and make sure there's a...

...making science relatable can certainly be a tall order, as these are tough and sometimes discouraging subjects after all, I find it tremendously rewarding to see a student at last discovering connections between the strange and seemingly disparate concepts encountered in these courses. Finally, as a true believer in the beauty of numbers and the...

...language can powerfully capture ideas and meaning. I firmly believe in establishing strong, individual working relationships with students: each student is different and each deserves a unique, specialized approach to meet his/her needs. This was very successful in my work as a high school teacher in a very low-performing school, in which I helped raise...

...with that same passion in hopes that I might ignite them not only to absorb the material we are currently studying but to become proactive and go above and beyond the texts. If you haven't guessed already by my choice of major and experience, I LOVE Biology! In addition, I tutor in a wide variety...

...be better prepared for much more advanced topics. With a good foundation, they will also have fun realizing their potential and want to learn more. In my spare time, I play the piano and like to go on runs. While I am definitely a "foodie" and love exploring cities and their restaurants, I also enjoy...

...is the most invaluable gift we can give our children and I hope that my teaching can have a significant impact on my students' lives. What is most wonderful about teaching to me, however, is how tremendously rewarding a profession it is. In my free time I enjoy reading, exercising and playing soccer with my...

...it is STEM engagement, inspiration, education, and intentional educational technology use that fuels me most these days. I've helped learners achieve strong outcomes on standardized tests and develop long-term confidence in their abilities. I believe education can transform lives and that a strong foundation in math opens doors far beyond the classroom. At home, I'm...

...have participated in after-school educational programs. In addition, I have worked with children as a Director for school and summer theater programs. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing. The ability to communicate (and reading is receiving communication) is one of the most important skills we can have. As I told the budding...

...a proponent educator who believes education is meant to help learners acquire knowledge, explore, discover, and have different experiences. Furthermore, it empowers learners to use critical thinking skills to solve problems in our communities and gives us an appreciation for the world around us. I believe helping students learn these critical skills will help students...

...a passion for teaching. I attended the University of Texas School of Law. I enjoy seeing others learn and I feel blessed to be a part of that learning when possible. I have taught English, Reading, Writing, and Social Sciences. I grew up in an education-oriented environment and believe that education is power. I look...

...Texas, I am certified to teach History, Geography, Government and Economics and feel confident that I can help your student succeed in these subjects. I also have an extensive background in writing, and can help your student improve their writing skills, especially for the writing portions of AP tests. I graduated from the University of...

...quickly, and often keep in touch even after they have achieved their academic goals. During my sophomore, junior, and senior years in Undergraduate College, I was hired as a teaching assistant for introductory chemistry. I served as an anatomy teaching assistant for Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant students, over the course of one summer. I...

...to adopt the SAT/ACT preparation elective that I taught to sophomores and juniors, because of my personal commitment to ensuring that bright and capable students in my school received the preparation necessary to achieve their post-secondary goals. Currently, I am pursuing dual Master's degrees from the University of Texas in Public Health and Social Work....

...sense to them. In high school, I struggled with math and science classes and believed that I would never be good at them. After a break of several years, I'm currently in the middle of an undergraduate in Applied Mathematics. I was fortunate enough to have a paradigm shift in the way I perceived myself...

...math! I have taught mathematics for 10 years to students in grades 7-12 and I have tutored students on weekends and nights as well. I attended University of Texas at Austin and earned my BA in Economics in 2004 with a minor in Mathematics. I'm excited to help students clear up any confusion in their...

...look at roots, when learning theorems, I study proofs, and when learning mechanisms, I examine comparable systems. In addition, I am a rather visual learner, and favor illustrations such as graphs, tables, and diagrams as learning tools. Besides working as a tutor, I enjoy watching and playing sports, especially football, basketball, and soccer. I enjoy...

...order to promote the success of fellow peers. Because I grew up with a brother who has a significant learning disability, teaching is something that I've come to value on a personal level. Throughout my brother's school years, I assisted him with assignments as well as extra-curricular activities so that he could gain enrichment to...

...of 2015 with High Honors. A core component of my education has been taught through research; thousands of hours of my time have been spent in research labs. Although my primary focus as a tutor lies in the sciences, I have broad experiences that allow me to work with students who need help in many different...

...federal TRIO program as an undergraduate at UW. In D.C. I tutored second language learners looking to improve their English skills. Most recently, I worked with student athletes through the athletics department at UT. I tutor a variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences, but my favorite sessions include those in which I...

...I also studied abroad in Paris and at the University of Poitiers in France. I returned to UT to get my teaching certificate in French and English. My teaching career has been at the high school and middle school levels here in Austin, although I have tutored all ages - children, college students, and adults....