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

...be very effective. I mostly tutor math, reading, and writing courses. I am very experienced with test preparation subjects such as SSAT/SAT and ACT. Please see my profile for a full list of subjects. In my leisure, I like to dabble in music. I’ve studied Music Theory in my early years, and I play multiple musical instruments, including the piano. Music still remains a creative outlet for me. I also strongly believe in giving back...

...and Energy Engineering. Recently, I graduated from Colorado School of Mines where I received a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Throughout my undergraduate career I have tutored underclassmen in engineering, math, and science courses. I find learning to be very fulfilling and essential to a successful life. My tutoring focus is in mathematics, science, and mechanical engineering related subjects. I am also very motivated to help assist anyone with GRE test prep. While...

...the University of Texas at Dallas where I am working on a BS Health Care Administration and Biology. I hope to eventually have a job coordinating departments within a health care clinic or even a hospital. I specialize mostly in on-level or pre-AP Biology and Chemistry as well as Algebra but feel confident teaching subjects such as History and AP Biology. I hold myself to a high standard and I will hold my students to...

...Because of my formation as an engineer, I'm highly orientated in the teaching of math and diverse sciences. Also as a lover and avid reader of Latin-American culture, I feel strongly attracted to the teaching of Spanish. Being these two areas: Math and Spanish, where I've specialized during the last 8 years as tutor. I strongly believe that education is the most important weapon we have to fight poverty, inequalities and lack of opportunities in...

...Bachelor of Arts in Communication and my Masters degree in Elementary Education and Educational Administration. Since graduation, I have gained experience in community development, retail merchandising and education. I served in the Air Force National Guard for 10 years and gained the rank of SSgt. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students during my teaching tenure. I worked as a tutor at a private school where my primary focus...

...working on several research projects pertaining to children with learning disabilities and deficits in executive functions (particularly working memory). In the spring of 2015, I will teach an undergraduate course in developmental psychology at Texas Woman's University. I have also previously tutored with several different organizations and have worked with students with learning differences: The Shelton School (lower elementary students reading and writing tutoring) and the UT Learning Center (as a peer educator for college...

...in the education and child/human development world! I've taught everything from Pre-K and elementary school to having many years of experience providing behavior therapy! In addition, I have experience in working with children diagnosed with developmental exceptionalities such as : ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Mood Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger's Syndrome), and children with cognitive and/or language delays. I have a B.S. from the University of New Orleans and am currently 2 classes shy of...

...propensity to certain multiple intelligences. It is the responsibility of the educator to expose the learner to as many modes and MIs as possible to guide the student towards mastery of content. My students enjoyed a variety of activities and were not subjected to boring lectures. Apart from being a highly effective educator, I also enjoy a plethora of interests and hobbies. I enjoy getting lost in a good book. Once I have a great...

As a teacher with 18 years' experience in education, including 4 years as a math instructional specialist, I enjoy working to prepare for tests as well as ongoing remediation. My goal is to increase both confidence and ability in all of my students. ... Students must know that they do know some things about the subject, so I would focus on what they do know as a foundation.... Students should be able to ask questions and...

...upcoming graduate (Spring 2015) of University of Texas at Arlington working on a degree in Biological Chemistry B.S. I enjoy tutoring a wide variety of subjects, but particularly specialize in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Algebra. For over two years I have been a University Tutor and a Teaching Assistant. When tutoring, my goal is to make the hardest subjects entertaining. Moreover, I make sure students understand every key detail of the subject they are preparing...

...level math courses. Also, as a graduate teaching assistant, I was involved in teaching mathematics as an instructor, a recitation leader, a computer lab instructor and a tutor in Mathematics Learning Center. Thus far, I have gained experience in teaching both developmental and the college level math courses such as Basic Maths, Intermediate Algebra, Math Modeling, Problem solving, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus sequences, Calculus-Life Science, Calculus- Engineering Tech. and, all the contents of finite mathematics,...

...A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has mastered skills and achieved his/her goals.... I believe in working...

...informally teach and tutor underclassmen friends throughout my last two years at SMU in all college-level math subjects as well as statistics, accounting, and finance. I am a people person, meaning I love connecting and getting to know others. As a tutor I always strive to first get to know the student, build a friendship, and then dive into the learning content. Although I am the tutor, I love the opportunity to learn from my...

...in Education from Cambridge College. I am a Georgia and Texas certified teacher. I have always enjoyed working with kids. I have taught kindergarten, first, second and fourth grade. I am a hard-worker, team player and passionate about my students succeeding in whatever they set their minds too. I currently hold endorsements in K-5 Mathematics, Teacher Support Specialist, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). I am able to provide instruction that meets the...

...college years. Leaving Grand Valley State University, I earned two Bachelor's degrees in Spanish and in Sociology. Following college, I joined the program Teach for America and moved to Houston, TX. My first teaching placement was for an ESL 5th grade classroom where I taught all subjects to transitional bilingual students. After that experience, I began working in the charter school network teaching 7th grade Algebra for a KIPP middle school. After finishing my two-year...

...New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Shortly after graduation, I accepted a year-long tutoring job with a high school Senior at a preparatory school in Albuquerque. I provided this student with regular instruction in International Baccalaureate level Biology, which is a rigorous curriculum similar to that of the more commonly known Advanced Placement curriculum. Around the same time, I also worked as a long term Substitute Teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools. During this time,...

...a State of Texas Certification in EC-6 and have been working as an elementary school teacher. My experience as a classroom teacher and a former instructional assistant has adequately prepared me with the necessary skills to tutor students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Although I am currently a fourth grade Reading teacher, I am most passionate about teaching Reading, Writing, and Math. I am a firm proponent of education and truly believe all children can...

...my passion, and I want to have a positive impact on the lives of those I meet. There’s nothing better than the euphoric feeling I get when I know I’ve helped a student succeed, changed their lives for the better, or helped them understand something they once struggled with. Even the little things matter to me, and if nothing else, I’d like to at least bring a smile to every students’ face. I’m a very...

...where I began my instruction. I can't say I have a favorite subject to teach because I love teaching all contents; therefore, I tutor all subjects; math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing. Outside of my educational life I like to be active, playing sports, riding my bicycle, and swimming. I also enjoy reading a good book with coffee or watching a movie. In my spare time I scrapbook and play board...

...I also love to teach. I've been tutoring for over 3 years now privately and with a company called Mathnasium. I have grown to become very passionate about teaching and I'm constantly trying to improve my technique so that I can help my students truly learn. I tutor subjects anywhere from Algebra I and II to Calculus III, and beyond (any undergraduate mathematics course (other than, perhaps, probability and statistics)). I also teach test preparation...