Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Houston, TX

I am entering my 3rd year of dental school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. I have 5+ years of experience in ACT/SAT test prep as well as biology and chemistry in the Houston area. Please see my LinkedIn Profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/phitrongpham/ for more information, I hope to work with you soon. Thank you!... By their very nature, people are inquisitive. The goal of education should be to encourage...

I am a Software Engineer and I also have the talent and experience to teach Mathematics and Science courses. Before I started on my degree I was in the US Army and part of my job description was to read body language, which helps me in understanding each student and their weaknesses. When I was working on my degree I started...... Motivation comes from encouragement. I also believe learning and understanding the fundamentals of a subject...

...of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), which was a previous standardized test in the state of Texas. My students at that time consistently gave me feedback that they understood concepts that they were previously struggling with, after having a tutoring session with me. My educational background consists of completing a master's degree in clinical medical sciences (physician assistant studies) and completing a bachelor of arts degree in biology. I previously worked as a physician assistant for...

...Math teacher started his own school and offered me a teaching position in Math and Physics which I accepted and enjoyed teaching. After graduating in 1996, for five years I taught Math, Physics and Introductory Computer Science at one of the best schools in Uganda, Mt. St. Mary's College Namagunga. I also worked in manufacturing and oil and gas for some successful businesses in Houston, Texas. However, I never lost the passion to teach and...

...first and second-grade teacher also. I love what I do. I love to develop hands-on lessons with effective strategies to help my students grow and become independent learners. I have been a ELAR and Math tutor for kindergarten through fourth grade. I like to help my students develop ways to become independent thinkers. English Language Arts is my passion. I am originally from Michigan, lived in Las Vegas for a few years, Dallas for 5...

...the most and I did not have the opportunity to instruct as much as I would have liked. As talk of layoffs began I considered a career change in which I would get to instruct more and teaching was the first area I looked into. I started out subbing and once I was acclimated with the system and the kids I never looked into anything else. I am most passionate about Mathematics and I love...

...student to go above and beyond! There are no limits to what one can learn! Everyone has potential. Everyone deserves a chance to enrich their minds, and what separates a good teacher from just a teacher is patience. It's one thing to have the knowledge and distribute it, but it is another to have the patience to ensure a solid foundation and reinforce it! My goal is not only to assist students where they need...

...currently completing my BS in Mathematics with Actuarial Science at the University of Texas at Austin. I always had an interest in Mathematics and my coursework has provided me with a broad knowledge of math and statistics. I have also previously tutored students at the Austin Peace academy after school tutoring and helped prepare them for math league competition. I also tutored some of my fellow students at University of Houston. I want to help...

I am a professional chemist with a Ph.D. from Texas A&M. I have 4 children 16,13,13,11 and since we homeschool I am very involved in their education. Personally, I am very involved in my kids sports and school. I like to run and play competitive sand volleyball. I have lectured and tutored chemistry since graduate school. I am very...... I like to bring the subjects to a level that the student can understand. As a chemist,...

...have the great pleasure of teaching Geometry and am currently pursuing certification in high school math and science. I am available to tutor in areas ranging from elementary to college-level math and science. Before joining the 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...

...that I also found the idea of efficiently passing knowledge onto others very empowering. The idea that an individual can assume the responsibilities of a teacher and contribute to the blooming of the students lives, can exceed a mere sense of satisfaction, and be very inspiring. Ever since the age of eighteen, teaching has always been a career for me; at times full-time, and at times simply because I enjoyed it. It was also at...

...be hard. Teachers are busy and you have twenty other classmates also vying for their attention. Sometimes you just need someone to help you explain a topic, one on one, and walk you through examples. Maybe you just want someone to check your homework for errors, or make sure your essay makes sense. I am available for all of this help and more. But the one thing I promise is a stress free environment. It...

...now. I was also professionally trained badminton during my high school and achieved 2nd level national athlete in China. However, the characteristic that makes me special is my experience. I left home and came to California without a penny in my pocket. I have worked from a dishwasher to math tutor, from cashier to data analyst. While I am doing the hard work as a minimum wage worker, there has been a voice telling me...

...be an incredibly fun and enthusiastic teacher, but it is also very important for me to show my students the importance of discipline. I try to balance teaching my students boundaries with a lot of love and tenderness. Some of my students have come to even forget to call me by my name and instead call me "mom." I think it is incredibly important to inspire students by showing them that learning can be interesting...

...to helping students succeed. My ability to prepare and explain subject matter is of utmost quality. Moreover, my penchant for connecting with students on a personal level makes the tutoring experience enjoyable for everyone. I currently hold a Master's Degree in Accounting from the University of Texas and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from St. Edward's University. My work centers around general/common mathematics and business courses (outside of my regular position as a staff accountant).

...had twenty-two years teaching in public and private schools. The early years were primarily 5th and 6th grades. The later years have been spent in middle and high school. I also homeschooled my three children for seven years. Two of my children have dyslexia, so I learned what works best with them. I love working with kids of all ages and try to help them in any way I can. I love to travel, spend...

...that keeps someone from understanding can easily be overcome by changing the perspective. I am a Houston native certified to teach general elementary and secondary history. I taught TAKS prep and second grade in Cy-Fair ISD and currently work as a substitute in Klein. I earned a BA in the Humanities from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. My studies focused on the fine arts, history, and French. My passions include history, music, photography, sailing,...

...a very energetic and kind graduate student excited to help others reach their goals. I understand that even the brightest students need some help from time to time, I am really looking forward to figuring out the best way to support students who that they can succeed! I have my conditional teaching certificate and have worked with students of all education levels. Working on my masters in speech pathology has really helped me be patient...

...and anything I can do to help share knowledge, I will do with 100% motivation and seriousness. I also want to make sure there is an open line of communication between the parents as well as their input is just as important as the student's. I want to keep them informed of their child's progress and give them feedback on a regular basis. Again, patience and communication are two of the most important key elements...

...do believe that knowledge is a powerful asset, and it can be attained through excellence in academics! Moreover, I can also tutor mathematics and English subjects. My teaching philosophy is to explain the difficult concept, and illustrate using an example for the student. Moreover, I do urge students to develop a study timetable that would enable them to review class materials in advance of the class time. My interests outside of academia include engaging in...