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

...two together has played a big part of my life in the last few years. I have taught myself, using books and other available sources, how to program in JAVA and HTML and this has made it possible for me to take an active role in web design. I'm looking forward to experiencing university life - it will not only give me the academic grounds to get into careers like Computer Science and research, but...

...(ranging from elementary to high school) in their school work. My favorite subjects, and the subjects that I tutor, are math and the sciences because I enjoy working with numbers. My teaching philosophy is help students understand the theory/concept rather than rote memorizationalthough there are times when being able to memorize details are important. When I tutor I like to break the problem down into smaller steps which helps my students understand the material better....

...school courses. I am completely bilingual and am able to tutor in Spanish through the high school level. My tutoring style is focused but understanding and very patient. I really take the time to make sure the student understands what he/she is working on. In my spare time I like to read and spend time with my family. My interests include arts and crafts, Houston and Texas history, the arts, and cooking. I am a...

...to teach Kindergarten - 6th grade. I have worked in public schools for over 10 years and have experience working with students ranging from Kindergarten - 9th grade. As a public school teacher, I understand that many students sometimes need the extra one on one instruction to truly master the concepts they are learning in school. I have taught all subjects at the elementary level and fancy myself as a good writer.

...teach Algebra and Geometry, accompanied with before or after school tutoring in both subjects. My passion for math and/or numbers derives from a educational and professional background in Finance. I've worked for both JP Morgan Chase and Vanguard Investment Firms as a financial specialist and advisor respectively. I have innovative ways of assisting learners of all ages with grasping critical Math content that has been proven in my own classroom. At the core of my...

...I also enjoy playing games on my Wii and PC, as well as reading all different genres of literature. In high school I spent a great deal of time volunteering to tutor elementary students in a variety of subjects including reading, writing, arithmetic, science, and Latin. I college I was primarily a tutor for introductory chemistry, biology, and math. I also volunteered tutoring math and science to 5th and 3rd graders while in college and...

...math and believe that anyone willing to put in the time and effort can be successful at it. I recently received my BS in Statistics from Virginia Tech, where I spent a lot of time tutoring students in various math and statistics classes. I got my MS in Statistics from the University of Illinois where I worked as a TA for different stats classes. Currently I tutor, do freelance data analysis and work at a...

...Services, my employer, I provided weekly instruction to fellow UH undergraduates during the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 academic semesters. The subjects I tutored ranged from college level science courses to advanced mathematics. In my opinion, the most rewarding aspect of tutoring is when I am able to convey a particularly challenging question to a student. I do this by approaching concepts from multiple perspectives and breaking things down into layman's terms. In my free...

...have also trained other educators. I completed my M.S. Reading degree with Texas A & M University-Commerce and my Ed.D. in Administrator Leadership with Walden University. I love teaching and I enjoy seeing my students gain new insights and learn more about themselves as they work to reach their goals. I've had the pleasure of teaching education, reading, and writing classes at the collegiate level for over seven years. Prior to starting a career in...

...trained my patience and carefulness, and it has helped me quickly spot minor errors. Overall, I have maintained an Honors status throughout my college career. Since my junior year, I have worked as an official undergraduate tutor at Baylor University, a spot I earned with high grades in classes such as Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. I was selected from hundreds of applicants through a highly competitive interview by the tutoring center. Tutoring can be challenging....

...for tutoring and instruction, and I have tutored since 2008 and continue to help struggling students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Reading, Literature, and Math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches...

...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 with people and understand that not every student leans the same way.... I think that...

...passion for mathematics and science. My ultimate goal is to be an ecological researcher. My goal is to help students improve their skills and work through some of the pangs of learning. I appreciate that everyone learns differently and will help find their unique way to make it easier while making the course interesting. I cater to students by providing a safe environment to be wrong and to learn. I am available for tutoring in...

...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 my students enjoy the subject of math and practice so they can improve.

...because you get to experience that light bulb moment with them. They realize that things aren't as complex as they were originally thinking. I emphasize showing the rules of math. So often students get confused on certain concepts because they have learned some type of shortcut in the past, which does not apply with all cases. However, if the students just know the rules, they can apply their knowledge with any given problem. The rules...

...math, English and Spanish and SAT preparation. During the fall of 2014 I worked with the TCU Athletics Department where I help the TCU Student-Athletes with Calculus and Economics. I enjoy tutoring both Math and English/writing because I am an analytical thinker and like to encourage students to challenge themselves and reach new goals. I was a Dean's List student for 6 semesters and have been awarded the Priscilla Tate research prize for Women and...

...well. Anyone who knows me will tell you that education is my passion. I believe in being a life- long learner and I feel that every student should have the chance to succeed. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Working in education is important to me because I understand that all students do not learn in the same way. One gift that I have is the ability...

...tutoring job working with an after school program that provided TAKS prep for middle and high school students. Through my education and experiences I've developed the ability to tutor a larger variety of subjects. During this time, I also discovered the importance of finding a student's learning style and tailoring all lessons to match their needs as well as include tips that will help students with their study skills and their time management. As a...

...I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.??? This quote sums up my teaching philosophy. Students need to be involved and allowed the time to struggle and learn. I can provide support, motivation and patience to the student, and not only an answer. I believe this is more important as it gives them confidence and study techniques instead of just the answer to the specific problem at hand.... Students at every...

...and helping them achieve their goals. I am a passionate advocate for education and believe that, while not every student can excel in every academic discipline, most students can achieve proficiency in nearly every subject. I have a background in Humanities, including History, Social Sciences, Philosophy and comparative religion. I have tutored students in Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Biology, English, Religious Studies, Reading Comprehension, Writing improvement, and other topics. While not working, I play board games with...