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

...math as that is a subject I am very passionate about and would love to teach one day. With a desire to teach high school students and help them excel in testing situations, I look forward to sharing test taking strategies in order to help others succeed. My goal is to ensure that the students...

...ended up needing a tutor myself for the math portion! Nonetheless, I acknowledged the power of tutoring when I ended up surpassing my own expectations for the exam! I wish to spread the benefits of knowledge and confidence in younger students. Thanks again for choosing Varsity Tutors and I look forward to hearing from you!

...years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to concerts, and...

...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...

...University, majoring in biochemistry and cell biology. I am particularly interested in tutoring math, science, writing, and test preparation. I have a strong background in tutoring over many years, and I am very comfortable working with many different kinds of students. My goal is not only to ensure success in the classroom today but to...

...verbiage/vocabulary when describing a subject a subject can be the difference between a subject sticking in a student's head or the concept flying right past them and landing on the wall at the back of the room. Outside of academia, I continue to be a Boy Scout at heart, with a love for the outdoors...

...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...

...greater Houston area. My goal is to help inspire a passion and goal for Houston residents through the power of education. I am confident that my background and knowledge of community based service, coupled with my interest in science and education, I will work hard with fellow tutors to not only help educate, but mentor...

...English Language and AP English Literature. Furthermore, I have served as an associate and head coach for a state champion Academic Decathlon team, which has given me additional experience in test preparation strategy across several content areas. In addition to AP English and Academic Decathlon exams, I have helped students prepare for SAT and ACT...

...will always be my strongest subject. I love math, and I am willing to spend time covering the basics that will help you solve the problems you find difficult. Currently, my strongest math subjects are middle school math, pre-algebra, and algebra. My belief is that repetition is key when mastering math problems. In my spare...

...at going through problems with students and explaining the material so they can complete the homework faster and remember it well for the exams. I think the strongest case for hiring a tutor is efficiency. If I am there as you work through the problems I make sure you understand how you set up and...

...me that engaging a student on their level helps lay a solid foundation for progress. Working one-on-one enables me to taylor my lessons and approach to the individual in a way that ensures positive growth and eventually tangible results. I love working with young minds who have the potential to exceed expectations.... Teach to the student, and then build up and out.

...for over 15 years. I love assisting others of all ages in exploring and expanding their learning capacity, which in turn, enriches the quality of their lives. My biggest joy as a teacher is seeing someone come to a full understanding of a concept they could not grasp before. Helping the learner reach those "a-ha"...

...have noticed that people can become frustrated with mathematics. This field tend to be more challenging because they build off preceding lessons, missing one block could consequently lead to the foundation being unstable and ultimately crumbling. I have the capability to break the material down and present it to which you can relate and understand....

...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...

...tutor, and I try to break large topics down into digestible pieces so that a child or someone who doesn't speak English well could understand. I break down concepts well and use a variety of visual aids to help students make connections to what they are learning. It is important to be friendly and relatable...

...to connect the new information to established knowledge. If singing a song or building a Lego model or standing on my head will help make that connection, I will gleefully dive into untraditional methods to make an impact on a student. Across maths and sciences, I aim to have my students understand the WHY behind...

...from elementary level through AP level math and science including calculus 1 for college students. One key thing I have found is that to be successful in class is preparation. This may be the most important factor to success. Tutoring benefits people of all grade levels by offering a chance to learn in a focused...

...material. This I believe, allows me to understand both sides of the coin, having the perspective of the student, as well as mentor enables me to be a better teacher. I have worked with students of varying ages, backgrounds, and subject areas, to help them understand what they are doing and how it will be...

...math skills. I tutor Algebra 1, World Geography, World History, US History, Government, Sociology, and Psychology. My favorite to tutor is Algebra 1, since it is not just simply memorizing everything, but seeing the process unfold before you. I am very flexible when it comes to my teaching styles. I easily adjust myself to the...