Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in Houston, TX

...tutor are math and science (specifically, chemistry and biology). I love working with students to understand different concepts and really get a good grasp on fundamentals - which is essential to doing well in math and science. I have tutored students of all ages (from early elementary to college students) and of all subjects (from learning how to read to organic chemistry). In my free time I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and trying different restaurants...

...to middle school students and I am comfortable in teaching all grade levels! A little look into my life:Along with being a tutor, I am also an Olympian and 2 time African Games medalist in the area of track and field, a female vocalist/recording artist along with many other things that keep me motivated and passionate about life. So what are you waiting for? Lets get better! Lets practice! Lets improve and inch our way...

...to collaborate and gained exposure to different ways of explaining and conceptualizing mathematical problems. I have also worked with teenagers as a residential camp counselor and as well as teaching a New York City Ballet dancer for an accelerated GED high school certification program. My vast international travel and academic background has enabled me to effectively adapt and strategize for a variety of courses and tests. I also assist students with college admissions counseling and...

...properly tended. Additionally, designing each session based on the individual prevents from wasting time covering material that he/she is already proficient in. I have a wide range of experience as a tutor. Since my freshmen year in college, I have worked with students ranging from refugee children in middle school to full-time college students. I prefer tutoring students 1-on-1 because it allows me to devote all of my resources towards helping him/her. 1-on-1 tutoring also...

...am loving every minute of clinical practice! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy from University of St Thomas. While an undergraduate student, I enjoyed leading fellow pre-health professional classmates as campus President of HOSA-Future Health Professionals. One of my most unforgettable health care experiences was a two-week medical missions trip which involved extensive teamwork for fundraising and bringing medical supplies to serve a remote and underserved village in...

...in these subjects and was asked to help other students in these subjects as well. I enjoy many activities such as reading, writing, playing pool, and I am an avid NFL and NBA fan. I am also a movie fanatic. I am learning to lead a healthier lifestyle and incorporate more exercise and healthier meal options. I am not so focused on the lesson that I forget to make learning fun. I believe that if...

...Varsity Tutors team, I worked as a college admissions seminar leader-I am an excellent resource for insider tips in gaining admission to selective colleges and universities. When I was a high school senior, I was accepted into 8 Ivy League universities, as well as Stanford and MIT. I truly appreciate and enjoy helping students of all ages achieve their college admissions goals! Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love to run and explore the city...

I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Business and hoping to eventually go to medical school. I was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. I have been a tutor for the past two to three years and enjoy the task of being able to help students succeed in any subject. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and volunteering at the local hospital. ... I...

...unites us all and as such, I strive my best to help my students to communicate their ideas in a way that is succinct and clear so that their brilliant ideas can be easily shared with the world. Additionally, I have found that improving a student’s confidence is the first step that leads to major strides for students, and as such, I am a constant positive force with my students, providing constant and steady encouragement....

...with teachers who are certified by the Waldorf School, and their teaching philosophies and methods have largely influenced my own. These include, but are not limited to: student led questioning and analysis, frequent use of songs and poetry, and critical explorations of our knowledge at the end of lessons. I have also taught under Common Core requirements, and am familiar with introducing a variety of methods to students and helping them find that which works...

I am a recent Rice University graduate with both a natural science and social science background. I have extensive experience working on test prep (ISEE, SAT, ACT, SSAT, AP, WISC) with students of all ages and in addition to experience tutoring in all academic subjects, I also have assisted high school juniors and seniors with college application processes and essay editing. I am also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

...helping a student (going beyond the presentation of black letters or numbers on a white page). * In addition to solidifying basic skills, it's critically important to build up a student's creativity, confidence, and resilience, in moving toward the ultimate goals of enhancing the student's original thinking and capacity for independent learning. * Above all, patience is the greatest virtue. I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with my students at Varsity Tutors...

...enables me to inspire those I tutor. I utilize an in-depth approach that focuses on the big picture, not just rote memorization. My students will not only be better prepared for their classes and exams, but will gain skills and strategies they can apply in their future studies. When not tutoring,I am an avid football fan (Patriots, Texans and Longhorns) and musician. I enjoy photography, squash, and volunteering as well. On the weekends I enjoy...

...10, I knew that I truly have a talent in writing. Shortly after, throughout middle school, high school, and college, I found an interest in helping my other peers with mechanics, comprehension, creativity, diction, and syntax. All in all, I have a zealous and fun-loving personality and one of my strengths is being able to connect and engage with my students! I like to think of creative techniques to engage my students and attempt to...

...from math, science, philosophy and English literature. I have been told that teaching comes naturally to me and that I have an effective way of communicating and relaying information to my students which truly benefits them. I tutor math (up to high school level), biological sciences(up to graduate school level), philosophy(up to undergraduate school level) and English literature(up to undergraduate school level). I am not limited to those subjects, however, and would be happy to...

...important to access what is actually causing the problems for that particular student. The most humorous personal example I have to tell is that I needed a tutor for Algebra I right as I was going into middle school. After that, I went on to take AP level calculus in high school and this semester I am taking the last math course required for engineering majors. I never needed any supplemental instruction after Algebra I....

I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.

...someone from their support group has put in a tremendous amount of effort to help them succeed. It is from these experiences in my undergraduate career that helped me realize I have an ability and love for teaching. My primary topics of interest and expertise are in the Social Sciences, namely anything dealing with government, politics, economics, and philosophy. However, I do have experience working with fellow students on statistics, probability, and algebraic problems. As far...

...the summer of 2012, I was an intern at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at the Cloister's Museum and Gardens (which is a part of the Medieval Department). Throughout the summer, I led five to six, one hour tours throughout the galleries, teaching students from the ages of five to eighteen, all about medieval art. Additionally, I was inducted into Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society my senior year of college. One of Mortar...

...primarily tutored college-aged students, I have experience working with younger students through non-tutoring volunteer work and babysitting. I am available to tutor reading and writing for all ages and French 1 and 2. My favorite subjects to tutor, however, are writing and literature. I believe strong reading and writing skills and an appreciation for great writing can not only help a person attain practical educational and professional goals, but can, much more importantly, transform a...