Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in San Antonio, TX

...empowerment. I try to help my students feel in control of their learning so that they can enjoy the process instead of dread it. I'm a compassionate, competent, and confident tutor in a variety of topics; I studied environmental biology and religion & politics, but have also cultivated skills in reading and writing. I'm a lover of nature, cities, and people and an avid reader of literature (Woolf, Borges, Calvino and Baldwin are a few...

...to tutor his friend's college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are studying and make it...

...Physics and Applied Math from San Diego State University and have a very enthusiastic and innovative outlook on learning. I'm looking to earn my Ph.D. in Physics starting in the Fall of 2015 and have been tutoring for five years at all levels. I love both math and physics and can tutor a range of math subjects as well as physics; I especially enjoy tutoring high school physics. Tutoring should be a two way street...

...wide variety of subjects for the last six years, and I have worked as a Spanish and Biology teacher at the high school level. I am currently getting ready to start the new school year as a 10th grade Chemistry teacher. I tutor Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, elementary and middle school math, Algebra I, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. My favorite subjects to tutor are Biology and Chemistry because that is where I have the...

I want all my students to be successful whether they are preschoolers with special needs or college students. I like to find ways to make the material relate to real life and be exciting, because I believe that learning should be fun. I believe that if students can have fun and relate to the material they are more likely to retain the information.

...ESL volunteer teacher while living in Mexico. Thereafter, I started working as an ESL teacher for a private school. As the years went by, I translated documents for grain companies among others. My passion continued, and I decided to become a teacher. I have worked with all age groups and have learned a lot from my students. I would like to continue to contribute to students success and see their academic growth.

I graduated in 2011 from Carleton College, a liberal arts school in Minnesota. After graduating, I moved to San Antonio, Texas to work with an educational non-profit that works in Title I schools. After two years with this organization, I have chosen to pursue graduate studies at the University of Texas-Austin. In my free time, I love biking, reading, and watching documentaries.

...Calculus. I can also tutor Astronomy. I took, and was very active in, an astronomy class in my college career. I use many pictures and charts to make the material easier to understand. I like using visuals in my lessons. I break down any problem I can so that the student can better understand the material. I have been playing the guitar off and on for the past five years. I find that a musical...

I am a current Assistant Superintendent with 20 years of experience in education including teaching and tutoring both virtually and traditionally. In addition, I have 7 years of educational administrative experience. I am an expert in Standardized Testing such as STAAR, GRE, ACT, and SAT. I also tutor Mathematics, English, and German subject tutoring.... My philosophy of education involves preparing students through the use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile modalities. In addition, teachers need to take extra...

...of Texas at San Antonio tutoring service center and the Math Department; I tutored mathematics, engineering math, chemistry, Electrical engineering topics, general engineering, and more. I graduated with a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering. I have worked for the on campus tutoring services center for 3 years and also the Math Department during the summers on preparatory tutoring program for the incoming freshmen placement tests; my job was to revise and cover pre-calculus and algebra concepts...

...I also have worked with students with learning disabilities. I graduated from Trinity University with a degree in Humanities. I then earned my Masters of Arts in Teaching, also from Trinity University. I am certified in Elementary Education, Special Education, and ESL. When I teach, I believe that it is essential for the student and the teacher to be comfortable with each other. We won't be able to learn together if we don't know each...

...and in the private sector took me a long way along a career path that provided a good living and personal respect. However, my college education will take me further and open previously closed doors. Knowledge is the gift we give ourselves and a lifelong pursuit. I look forward to not only tackling subject matter with students but helping to lay a foundation of true understanding rather than just memorization and the sense of personal...

...Madison, WI. I currently tutor grade school mathematics through calculus. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor, I have a firm belief that everyone has what it takes to be good in mathematics. My goal is to help make sure math is something that everyone I work with is comfortable using, rather than a topic that people shy away from. My tutoring style is one that builds on what the student has been...

...teacher and am passionate about helping children get past the "hump" they may be experiencing academically. I earned a degree in Psychology from UTSA, after which I completed additional coursework to earn my Teaching Certificate with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. I am also an experienced tutor and love witnessing that "aha!" moment with children when they finally understand something they have struggled with. I love tutoring all subjects, but Phonics and Reading are...

...have five years of experience tutoring a broad spectrum of students, including gifted students, special needs students, established business professionals, and athletes striving to qualify for the Olympics while earning their degrees. I have always enjoyed teaching others about the things I love and am a life-long learner myself. I enjoy crafting interactive activities for students who struggle with traditional instruction and help students connect what they are learning to their interests and goals.... Building motivation...

...areas of math and science in the upper elementary grades. Having students master math skills during this time in the education sets them up for future success and less frustration at the middle school level. Since science is so closely related to math at the middle school and high school level, I have found that having a strong understanding of basic science concepts and vocabulary and using STEM based activities it engages the students to...

...individualized tutoring tailored to the students' needs, whether in comprehending their literature assignments or completing writing assignments articulately and in a reasonable amount of time. For ESL students, I can help you improve your conversation skills, work on pronunciation, learn new vocabulary, grammar and writing. I try to help my students feel confident and receive constructive feedback from a one-on-one tutor. My goal is to help each student be able to understand and utilize what...

I love learning (anything and everything) simply because it's fun and interesting. I want to share my love of learning with others by sharing what I have learned. I promise to work with you and your style of learning, patiently, tailoring your study experience to your unique strengths. ... My teaching philosophy is "do, then learn." I believe that by putting a concept into practice, a student can learn from their mistakes, correct behavior, and have...

I have extensive experience working with and helping students overcome any deficit or difficulty. I am comfortable with all ages. I did not believe in a 'math brain', but I do believe that each student just needs the right example to make the subject make sense.

...are understood. It is important to know that everyone has a different style of learning and that no one student is the same. I will tailor make lesson plans for each student and treat them as the unique individuals they are. In my spare time my family and I love to explore and learn about new cultures. Living in Taiwan was a great experience for me. The experience brought about a greater understanding of the...