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...have several graduate hours in American History and Global Leadership. I feel that furthering my education at the graduate level benefits me not only academically, but it also helps me better relate to students as I too face the challenges of schoolwork. I am very passionate about education and I work meticulously to ensure the...

...through a year and a half teaching in Russia as well as my education. I completed my B.A. in History and International Relations from Bowdoin College. Before that I went to St. Johns School here in Houston. My interest in history and international relations definitely informs what I do outside of teaching. I love trying...

...the world. I work as a Software and Field Engineer! Hope I can be helpful to you in some way! I have experience working with ages K-12 through various after school and summer mentoring programs. I tutor in Maths and Sciences. I also teach some computer science and test prep as well, specifically the SAT....

...organisational and communication skills. Currently I am studying Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M and everyday I learn something new that betters my ability to communicate and teach. Through my hard work and diligence I am now interning as a mechanical engineer to further improve the scope of my knowledge which will help me reach my...

...for the past three years and want to bring my passion for teaching outside the school. I've worked with first grade in HISD and at KIPP, but enjoy working with students of all ages and have experience tutoring both middle and high school students as well. My teaching experience helps me to personalize instruction, pinpointing...

...I tutor SAT Writing and Critical Reading with Varsity Tutors. I especially enjoy tutoring writing because I love working with my students to make their ideas into something that is both concrete and communicable. Writing can be fun, I promise! Tutoring, in my experience, is very collaborative. I strive to help my students identify relevant...

...the past, I have taught English, creative writing, nature/biology, and even cooking, but my favorite areas to teach are English Literature and History. I find that teaching children struggling in these subjects new ways of approaching their topic, whether a historical event or a classic novel, greatly improves comprehension, enjoyment of the subject, and test...

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...have previously disliked. I believe in forging a relationship between the student and the subject matter with the idea being able to answer the question "when will I ever need to know this?" is the first step to understanding. Currently, I live in Houston with my bride, Nathalie, and our great big black lab, affectionately...

My goal with all my students is to engage them in a deeper understanding and appreciation of the education they are receiving. I believe that students need to connect to their learning in order to be successful and happy. ... I believe that the most effective teachers make a connection to their students so that they can customize their teaching to the students' individual needs. An educator's main job is to engage their students into becoming...

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...during law school, when I used a writing tutor to help me improve with my own writing. I found the experience very helpful, and was able to go on to be published in a law journal. I have also taught English as a Second language for the past two years to adults. These experiences have...

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...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 forward to working with...

...how to help students meet the demands of their classes but also I have tutored privately before that for 6 years and served primarily undergraduate and also high school students. I have worked for writing agencies and test prep organizations in the past In my spare time I like to grow gourmet mushrooms such as...

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