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

...teach because it not only gives me an opportunity to help people better understand the material, and hopefully grow to love it the same way I do, but it also gives me a chance to learn from the student. I find that each student has a different way of learning, and with each student that I tutor, I discover different ways of teaching. I look forward to working with my future students and excited to...

I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they...

In my educational career, I have taught 5th grade, worked as a curriculum writer for after-school programs and more. I have a wide range of interests ranging from baseball and reading to movie monsters, science, and natural history.

...Engineering in 2003. Since graduation, I have worked in the areas of Transportation, Environmental, and Structural Engineering. I have also tutored part time since 2006 upon moving back to Dallas, TX. My main areas of focus within mathematics include Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, College Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Elementary Math, Middle School Math, and Chemistry. My tutoring sessions are tailor made to each student focusing on both strengths and weaknesses while adding...

...thesis focused on multiple optical properties of light sources. I have tutored throughout my high school and college career. In college I worked the Physics walk in table in the school library. I also have tutored one on one with students in 7th grade math through students in college level physics. I am currently working on finishing my teaching certification. I enjoy working through physics problems as well as math problems and hope I can...

...and only vaguely understanding the material can be extremely stressful. That's why I am more than happy to share my knowledge with others who are struggling! Tutoring is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel. I am currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where I am majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis. I have a strong math background and am also to teach test prep, having scored in...

...a passionate math tutor for over 6 years. I hold myself to very high standards and I will make sure my clients experience a great tutoring session. I connect with my clients and make sure they are understanding the content they're studying. I'm a versatile tutor who tailors my tutoring method to fit my clients' learning style. I will go out of my way to make sure my clients leave fulfilled and satisfied.... My teaching philosophy...

...a full life as an entrepreneur, equestrian professional, journalist, teacher, actor, stage director and non-profit manager in both Texas and California. She has lectured in theatre criticism at the University of North Texas and is an award-winning short story non-fiction author. As a teacher she created a nationally-recognized arts leadership camp in the Sierras, taught creative expression and drama to grade through high school levels in public and charter schools, developed drama programs for non-profits...

...to empower and facilitate, not force feed. I have loved learning in a variety of subjects throughout my academic career, and I strive to instill a similar love in those with whom I interact. I enjoy both the puzzle aspects of STEM subjects and the ability the literary arts have to make me believe I am watching events unfold in another time and place. When I'm not learning, I enjoy working with my hands. I've...

...and seeing fellow students overcome their fear of any subject. This lead me to teaching high school Biology through the Texas Teaching Fellows program at Stony Point High School in Round Rock, TX. I saw a lot of my at-risk and even pre-AP students struggling with phobias of science or math. It was truly rewarding to find what it would take to see that student achieve. This experience confirmed my love teaching and helping any...

...Pittsburgh. I took a break from tutoring mathematics to pursue my other interests in the field of healthcare. I focused on community health and had the opportunity to work with people from all backgrounds and of all ages. I truly enjoy helping others and watching them succeed in whatever area of life they want; that is why I like being a tutor. Previously, I tutored algebra in high school and went on to tutor all...

...of Texas at Dallas. My experience working with children began at an early age but the abundance of my experience comes from being a Transitional Kindergarten teacher at a private preschool. The main focus of my classroom is providing foundational learning that is in accordance with the Texas Kindergarten curriculum for those students who are not yet able to enter Kindergarten due to mandated age requirements. Along with abundant experience with all preschool years, I...

...Computation and Computer Science. I have a lot of experience tutoring. For the duration of my spring semester of my sophomore year, I tutored at a low-income public school on the western side of Dallas. I made sure the students understood by making them feel comfortable with not understanding a concept. By establishing this comfort, I was able to get honest responses when a topic or idea was not understood. My favorite subjects to teach...

...back to UTD to pursue my Masters degree. I moved to the U.S. five years ago and without even realizing it, I became my family’s private interpreter. Not long after that, I realized I could make a living connecting words and worlds. I became an interpreter and I did so for many years. I am always fascinated by the fact that, nowadays, knowing a language can set you apart. It can make the difference between...

...is a personal favorite of mine and it is one of the two degrees I hold, the other being Anthropology. Having taught many different types of people, I learned that there is no one way to teach someone. Everyone learns differently and it is important to find out the learning style that fits each student, while still being able to have fun. When working with groups this can be hard at times, different people will...

...teaching position where I can excel using my skills and expertise. Teaching has always been one of my passions, which led me to start off as an undergraduate teaching assistant back in 2010 at North South University. I taught Electrical Circuits and Engineering Mathematics to undergrad students and helped faculty members in their course related works. Furthermore, my teaching has continued throughout my masters at Lamar University. In particular, I worked as a Teaching Assistant...

...summer I will begin working towards a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering at UT Arlington. I have always enjoyed learning about subjects in math and science, and I have always enjoyed teaching them to others as well. I tutored for the math and physics departments throughout my time at the university, and in my senior year I assisted with the laboratory and recitation period for a pre-med Introduction to Physics course. I have always found...

...with less direction. Additionally, I understand that no two students think alike and once I determine how an individual student processes information, then I can quickly devise a lesson tailored to that particular student. I am very patient and down to earth with students. Having a good relationship with them is essential to building the trust needed for them to be comfortable in taking the risk to solve a problem independently. I have experience teaching...

...girl at heart with the same values of working hard with honesty and integrity. I graduate from Texas Tech University with a BBA in Marketing. I am a former elementary teacher with thirteen years in public schools teaching mostly 4th grade. My favorite subject to teach is math. I have a proven record helping students succeed on standardized test by preparing them with knowledge and test taking strategies. I help my students learn by teaching...