Certified Tutors From University of Dallas

...extra instruction and attention that they don't always receive in a classroom setting. There is nothing more frustrating than struggling to understand new concepts and new materials that everyone in your class already understands. As a former Spanish major in a classroom full of native Spanish-speakers, I absolutely can relate to this feeling. As a...

...was wonderful because the students came from a great variety of cultures and countries, and it was language that brought us together. I now live back in Houston with my husband and 2 daughters, after having lived all over Texas (and being born in Houston). I have many interests, including speaking other languages, cooking, singing,...

...there are no boring subjects, simply less entertaining ways to teach and learn them. I am passionate about everything I do, and I am especially excited about Literature and Writing. I think the power of language should never be underestimated, and if you can express yourself well, you not only grow in knowledge, you can...

...I have had the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds, different age groups, and differing levels of achievement in their academic pursuits. As a professor, I teach in one of the largest and most culturally diverse community colleges in Texas, where my students range in age from dual enrollment high school students to...

...Air Force solve challenging electronics test problems. I moved to Hong Kong for two years, conducting business from China to New Zealand, Japan to India. I also lived in Fort Collins, Colorado, while working for HP. My hobbies have included playing the saxophone, tennis, snow skiing, hiking in the mountains, scuba diving and sky diving....

...students need to take to become better in writing, reading, literature, critical thinking, and public speaking. As a faculty member at universities and colleges for over 20 years, I know what will be expected of students both in educational settings, and in the professional world after they graduate. I love to work with students, and...

...(pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, etc.) - Computer Science and Engineering - General test preparation, especially ACT, PSAT and SAT - Developing good study habits Of these, philosophy is my favorite subject by far. I work best with teens and older, have been doing so since about 1990, and am presently an adjunct...

...I spent the latest chapter of my career working for McGraw-Hill, a premier worldwide provider of educational products and services that shape learning in the digital age. English is my area of expertise. I am an outstanding writer with a thorough command of English grammar, usage, vocabulary, and style. (I recently helped my mom write a...

...was a college athlete, playing both volleyball and running track. Furthermore, I was a SCAC Student Athlete and either on Honor Roll or Dean's List every semester in my undergraduate career. I double majored in college, earning my B.A. in both Psychology and Spanish from the University of Dallas. I am currently attending the University...

...teacher, currently taking a break from the classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make...

...high-achieving student, and I was my high school's valedictorian, a National Merit Commended Scholar, and a Presidential Scholar Qualifier. I have over 3 years of mathematics tutoring experience with students in grades K-12, and I love to help students build confidence in analytical and applied mathematics at all levels, from simple addition to complex calculus....

...patient, and I enjoy working with students. When I tutor a student, I try to discover the root of the problem, usually a misunderstood or inadequately explained concept. Once I find the problem area, I can explain it as clearly and as simply as possible. If the student doesn't "get" the explanation the first time,...

...enhanced these skills. Most importantly, I love learning and have come realize that it is my vocation to share and impart that love of learning in others. As beautifully put by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca in his moral epistles: "[P]art of the joy in learning is that it puts me in a position to teach;...

...types and struggles. Recognizing that believing in oneself is often as much of a struggle as the actual concepts, I strive to improve students' understanding while also helping them build confidence. My goal with any student is to get him/her to the point where he/she no longer needs my help. As I am a Summa...

...taught credit and non-credit college English classes. I recently returned from South Korea, where I taught ESL classes to a wide range of students, elementary-aged to adult. I have experience teaching in both classroom and private settings, and I delight in helping students reach their goals and find their voices in order to better express...

...a group of my colleagues and me visit a nearby grade school to help Fourth through Eighth Graders with their Math and Reading. I love college, but I try to step outside the "ivory tower" once in a while. Outside academics, I enjoy riding my bike, playing soccer and basketball, reading, and holding rich conversation....

I am a junior at the University of Dallas in Irving, TX majoring in English Literature and concentrating in Italian Language and Literature. I tutor Italian at the university in addition to tutoring at Varsity Tutors in addition to being a full time student.

I am Reagan, a current freshman at The University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. I am a Biochemistry major with a focus on pre-med studies. I went to a performing arts high school where I studied vocal performance and opera studies, and I took the AP Music Theory Test and received a 5!

...I have tutored privately for over 5 years now, primarily chemistry and AP environmental science. I am also able to tutor high school science and test prep. Philosophically, my teaching method is about empowering the student, guiding and supporting them as they figure out their strengths and weaknesses so as to better their abilities in learning,...

...past year with Varsity Tutors. I love teaching English and Literature because I have a passion for storytelling, and I enjoy teaching Math and Grammar because of their rational nature and the enjoyment that comes from solving logic puzzles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy going to the movies, spending time with my five...