Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Houston, TX

...would choose to tutor it. It is a pivotal subject on which so many others depend (such as physics and chemistry). I relish the challenge of problem solving that mathematics provides. For me, it is an endlessly intriguing subject, as the discipline appears limitless, allowing so much scope for further study and research. I believe I am a well-rounded mathematician. Pure mathematics is my personal favorite because of its focus on thought processes and problem...

...Calculus) as it gives me a sense of accomplishment like solving a puzzle. I would also say that I have a great sense of humor and a positive personality. My goal in tutoring is to present the material in a creative way that engages the student. In my opinion, when it comes to mathematics, a student's biggest enemy is low self confidence. Once a student finds that he or she has the ability to solve...

...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 a mother of three, and we enjoy visiting the library, solving puzzles, singing, dancing, and learning together. When I find quiet time, I'm usually diving into new technology, solving math challenges, or enjoying a...

...an electrical engineer instilled the value of education in me at an early age. I learned a lot of my teaching style from them; patience, repetition, organization, and motivation to name a few. I began tutoring my cousins in my youth who struggled with math, science, or english. In college, this continued as I tutored underclassmen in the biological sciences, organic chemistry, algebra, and writing. After graduation, I had a natural inclination to service students in...

...that I have been a school counselor for the past fours years I have come to miss the classroom environment. There is so much joy in watching students learn something new and the excitement they present. The primary subjects that I tutor are English & Language Arts and middle school level Math. Essay writing would probably be considered my favorite subject since I consider myself a writer as well. Many students struggle with the subject...

...that is appropriate to help the student learn. I have 30 years of experience in the public school system teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade, specializing in helping students with diagnosed learning disabilities as well as those not diagnosed with learning differences. I have spent years studying the art and science or learning to read and applying reading to learn and have a firm belief that reading is a critical component to success in all of...

...math but I have also struggled with it often. I understand how difficult it is and I have much patience for anyone who needs help with it. I truly enjoy tutoring as I am studying to become a high school math teacher. In addition, my schedule is flexible and I don't mind driving so I can work around any schedule. I will do my best to make the learning fun and interesting.

...all six areas of Mathematics. My goal is to turn negative attitudes towards difficult subjects into positive attitudes with accomplishment and understanding on the part of my students. I am a firm proponent of education, believing that your education is the only thing that is ever truly yours. Once you attain knowledge it is yours for life, unlike material possessions which come and go. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, yoga, walking, and watching...

...Mathematics. I have always had a passion for teaching and my hopes are to help students overcome their difficulties. I believe that with practice, dedication, and a positive attitude, people can attain any goal. Everyone learns in different ways, and as a tutor I like to get to know the students and find a teaching style that works best for them. I was born in Quito, Ecuador and I grew up speaking Spanish. In my...

...is to provide plenty of opportunity for in-class practice and feedback -- which came both from me and other students. Since students learn via a variety of styles (kinesthetic, visual, auditory), I always tried to incorporate all three elements in each example I introduced. My students would say that I am a good motivator, and always am patient when guiding them on problems. I also have extensive tutoring experience, having created and run an after...

...developed curriculum for all K-12 grade levels. In 2014, I moved to Houston for a dual language teaching position, which enables me to understand and become expert of elementary math and science subjects. My students not only successfully passed state standardized but also achieved advanced status while learning subject content in Chinese. I'm interested in helping elementary students who strive to be successful in math, science and Mandarin language. Also, I am an expert and...

...time with classmates and friends helping them with their homework (particularly math homework). During the last two years of my engineering degree, I was working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) running regular tutorials and lab sessions for first year classes of up to 70 students at a time. Despite this, I still prefer tutoring students one-on-one because from my experience this obtains the best academic results. The subjects I tutor are specifically math related, as...

...abroad in countries such as China, Korea, Spain, and Poland. I am an extremely motivated individual with a wide utility of skills and capabilities. While I particularly excel in the language component and enjoy traveling and culture, I also love math, reading, writing, and most of all, thinking. Normally, I utilize unconventional teaching methods for my students, as I have encountered that flash card memorization inhibits a true learning experience. During the summer, I usually...

...worked with students from kindergarten to middle school in many different subject areas. I love the learning process, and figuring out how to best design a lesson for a specific student so that learning is fun, engaging and meaningful. For me, learning is not about drilling memorization facts. My ultimate goal with students is to make a connection with them and bring alive pre-algebra, phonics, the questioning mechanics of the SAT - whatever the student is...

...passion to assist people in achieving academic goals and objectives. I 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...

...and schools don't always cater to people with different learning styles. What I strive for is to get to know the student, learn what learning style best suits him or her, and then encourage the 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...

...five years. I also taught in Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District for two years. My teaching/tutoring style is very positive, encouraging, and most of all motivating. Students need to be motivated and need to gain a positive attitude towards mathematics. Most of the time, students fail to realize that a positive attitude is the key to unlock the potential that rests inside the students of today. Once students unlock that potential, their boundaries will be...

...embrace his or her inner geek. The students that I tutor find joy and confidence in their learning process and gain the assurance to take control of their education. I can pinpoint the causes that create an obstacle to a student's progress and provide tailored assistance in a fun and collaborative environment. I am patient and take creative parts that are necessary to fully comprehend materials. Being a bilingual with degrees in Data Science and...

...with students. My philosophy is a connect, serve, grow, and go linkage; that is to help you connect with your academic tasks and school teacher's methodologies, then you tenaciously build the required discipline to maintain that connection, which I call the service phase. Over time, you probably wouldn't require my service any longer because you would have grown to work independently. The last phase would be for you to go out there and disseminate the...

...apply information at an extremely rapid rate. With the help of select mentors coupled with tons of excellent resources on the internet, I developed a toolbox of accelerated learning and advanced study techniques that I used to crush my schoolwork while cutting my studying time in half. Not only did I have more free time to devote to my extracurricular studies, I also found that I retained course information months after taking final exams, which...