Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Sugar Land, TX

...Beijing, China. In college, I majored in English and Philosophy/Politics/Economics, but I am passionate about a variety of subjects including math and Mandarin Chinese. Outside of class, I interviewed prospective applicants in the Pomona College Admissions Office and tutored my peers through the writing center. My tutoring philosophy is that boosting confidence and interest in a subject will lead to your success. As a liberal arts school graduate, I know the struggles and joys of...

...on-campus tutoring lab, and I am also well qualified to aid in test prep for the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP exams, having self-studied and scored highly for all of those exams. When teaching, my ultimate goal is to train the student not to simply answer specific questions, but to get them to understand how to approach problems properly and break down more complex scenarios into their most basic concepts, so that the...

...a TA and workshop leader for 2 years. I also did 2 years of organic chemistry research. My passion to tutor comes from my love to education and knowledge. I have found that my teaching style changes according to the subject and student I am tutoring. My goal is to get my students not only a good score but also the confidence to use the information they learn in everyday life. I also love helping...

...in all aspects of writing and English. While at Chicago State University, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in English, with a specialization in Creative Writing. My education after graduate school consists of a Post-Masters Certificate in Education, focusing on College Teaching. Also, I am expected to graduate in August of 2016 with a PhD in Education and Professional Studies from Capella University. Currently, I hold two state...

I am currently a 7th grade English teacher who teaches reading and writing. I am extremely passionate about allowing students to develop a genuine love for reading and writing. I am a great tutor because I have a lot of experience with kids which means I am patient, compassionate, but also someone who hold expectations of all of my students.

...three different ways, always striving 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 a process, not just the HOW, which creates a foundation for future knowledge instead of...

...degree in School Counseling at Capella University. I tutor students in Math from the elementary level through Algebra 1. I enjoy tutoring in math because it is often a subject that students dislike, and through working with them I have been able to help many appreciate that math is needed every day, and is not as daunting as it seems. When I was in school, I didn’t know how to ask for help when I...

...while another student may learn best from a more hands on approach such as practice problems. I love helping students understand a concept that they previously struggled with. It gives you a good feeling to know that you have helped and could possibly have an impact on this child's or teenager's education experience. I absolutely love animals. I read in my spare time. I enjoy spending time with friends and family. If you feel that...

...until I can teach it to others. Thus, I view tutoring as an essential component of the learning process. With respect to my tenure as a tutor at the Undergraduate Scholars, this has certainly been the case. From helping to ease students of their confusion in the lab, to leading review sessions in front of spacious lecture halls, my experiences as a tutor have augmented my interpersonal as well as technical skills. The responsibilities inherent...

...I received a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. From there I entered the classroom and began my teaching career. I began working with at risk students at an alternative school for behavioral concerns. I noticed that many of the students there were smart but had behavioral characteristics that hindered their learning process. I started as a teacher aide but enjoyed it so much that I decided to become certified. I chose to receive my certification...

...I love doing a variety of different activities. One of my favorite things is food! I love cooking and baking different items. I also love hiking outdoors and playing different sports. I also love music! Whenever there is a music festival near me, I will definitely attend! And when music festivals aren't around, you'll definitely find me singing along at a karaoke place with my friends. Lastly, I am in love with movies. I love...

...their challenges and academic shortcomings with the assurance that they would not be judged. Furthermore, I wanted them to know that we would work to find a viable solution to the challenge before us. This mission has proved be quite successful. I have worked with students in grades K-12 on writing, reading, and occasionally math instruction. Far more often than not, the outcome has been successful. It has been successful because I worked to create...

...or struggling to master a new concept, as a teacher it is my job to be the fertilizer, to help them get pass whatever difficulties they may face. As a tutor I strive to be that same support. My students will do more than memorize information, they will learn and take ownership of the material. With hard work and resilience I believe anything can me mastered, and I will work with my students till they...

...teachers on career days. In science, there are no stupid questions, nor are there unqualified pupils. You don't have to have an interest in science to appreciate its achievements or to contribute to its progress, you simply need to be human - that is, to be curious. I know that modern science can seem a wholly complicated and vast subject matter that seems insurmountable. While that reputation is not unwarranted, I can also assure students...

...has been my privilege in that time to watch students grow in their confidence and ability. I began tutoring by helping other students in my high school classes. In college, I worked as a private math and physics tutor with the Physics department at the University of Houston. I was then hired by the engineering Department to help fellow student maintain high GPA's and academic eligibility. Subjects ranged from remedial algebra to calculus. I have...

...things about tutoring; that: * Effective tutoring is usually as much about mentoring as it is about teaching. * There should be no limits to the creativity that the tutor is prepared to bring to the table in helping a student (going beyond the presentation of black letters or numbers on a white page). * In addition to solidifying basic skills, it's critically important to build up a student's creativity, confidence, and resilience, in moving...

...avid book reader and math lover - I love to tutor in math, English/ Reading, and physics, and also have experience in test prep. When teaching I believe in keeping things simple and adding interesting tidbits so that students will want to remember the lessons. I also strive to keep each student's best interests in mind and teach accordingly. My students would say that I am very easy to understand and learn from.

...is not to simply help students with their homework but to make sure that they get a complete grasp of the concepts they are trying to learn. I taylor my tutoring sessions based on the individual because each student has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. This allows me to use practice problems from trusted resources along with problems that I craft on my own to ensure that the student's weak points are properly...

...to my tutoring experience, I have also worked as a private tutor for homeschooling children. Although I am capable of tutoring a variety of subjects, I am especially adept at Geometry, Algebra I, and Algebra II. My teaching philosophy rests on the conviction that students should be trained how to think critically on their own and how to approach problems rather than merely being fed information by their teachers/tutors. I work diligently to ensure that...

...I've used my lifelong passion for math and problem solving to obtain my Master's degree in Computer Science, but I know that without a solid background in math and reading, my advanced degree would have been difficult to achieve. I prefer students to understand, from their unique point of view, why 1+1=2, why x*y=z or why "knock" only has one 'k' sound. Kids have a lot going on in their academic and personal lives, so I...