Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Irving, TX

I am an elementary teacher with a passion for building meaningful relationships with students, to help them achieve their best in all they do, and use technology to create engaging lessons and build student literacy and confidence with technology.

Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a Teacher Assistant. I am currently working on my teaching certification so that I may teach in Elementary and/or Middle schools. I graduated from Texas State University Spring of 2020. I have been an AVID tutor for three years, as well as an AVID student for four.

...Biomedical Science from the University of North Texas Health Center and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University University of North Texas. After years of tutoring, I have learned that no two people are alike and it is important to create an experience unique to each person I work with. During the initial meetings I always try to learn more about the unique way you learn and tailor the information I provide...

...University. While I have just recently retired from a 28-year career in education, I am still passionate about helping students achieve their personal best. I believe that all students can learn; They just may not be able to master concepts on the same day and in the same way as their peers. As a tutor, I get the distinct privilege of figuring out what is causing the student to struggle and support the child in...

...apply the skills that I have gained during both my undergraduate and graduate careers to my tutoring career. During my studies, I have carried out two on-campus positions that allowed me to use the knowledge I gained from the classroom to help students understand the concepts from various perspective and through different creative activities. Seeing my students fully understand the concepts that are being taught in their classes has strengthened my commitment to help others...

...Psychology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Reading Specialist, Educational Leadership and Transformational Leadership. My educational philosophy is very simple. I believe all scholars want to learn; however, they need more character-building skills to promote self-confidence that will lead to improved academic success. Because of this, I am passionate about helping scholars become confident, proficient in reading and successful in all other areas of the education. My passion is fueled by knowing scholars want to be successful,...

...what we've worked on together, or simply becomes proud of their academic improvement and success. My approach to teaching anything involves first engaging with the student, then making sure they have a strong foundation before reinforcing anything that they're struggling on. I love to make learning fun and interactive, because we all retain more of what we learn when we enjoy it. I hope to reach many more students with my infectious enthusiasm as the...

...a pivotal moment that solidified my passion for education and mentoring. Witnessing the potential for growth and transformation in these young minds was profoundly inspiring. It was during this internship that I recognized the power of education not only in imparting knowledge but also in fostering personal development and confidence in children. My true passion lies in helping kids learn, grow, and better themselves. I believe that every child has a unique journey, and as...

Teaching to Learn.

...interest in art history was piqued because of a great teacher, so I'd love to cultivate the same feeling in my students. I think when it comes to any subject, a student will benefit most if their instructor is able to relate to them and make the material relatable. I consider that to be my general approach when it comes to teaching. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and watching movies.

...activities, I break down complex concepts into manageable steps. I encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, fostering a love of exploration and discovery within each student. Beyond academics, I equip students with essential skills for lifelong learning: strong communication, effective study habits, and the ability to persevere through challenges. My goal is not just to help you ace your next exam, but to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle any scientific or mathematical...

...Writing, and English Language Arts are my favorite subjects, so those are the subjects I choose to teach and tutor. I have training and experience with students of all learning levels. I also have a special needs child of my own, so I understand the needs of students from a teacher's and a parent's standpoint. I believe that the greatest success comes when children are allowed to move at their own pace, taking time to...

...between. I received my B.A. in Political Science and decided I wanted to give back to my community by teaching. I received my teaching certification just after undergrad and began my first year of teaching in a Special Education Life Skills classroom. I loved working with kids with special abilities during this time. I moved thereafter to teaching 4th grade for a few years, and now I am teaching 5th. I currently am finishing up...

I am a physical therapy student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am most excited to teach students in the areas of Science, Math, English, and History.

...Math Instructor with Mathnasium for one year from 2015-2016. During my experience at Mathnasium, I was also selected to tutor students with special needs, particularly autism and ADHD. Professionally, I have worked for Walt Disney Imagineering and also had architecture/engineering experiences in both New York City and Austin, TX. I have taken math courses up to Calculus III: Differential Equations and am adept in mechanical physics, particularly Statics. Part of my degree covered architectural studies,...

...with their brain not against it! I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology, and a Masters of Science in Health Science Degree in Public Health! I have been tutoring since 2007 and I specialize in AP Bio, IB Bio, and many levels of colligiate Biology. Not to brag, but all of my students have seen their test scores increase on the following test. :) In addition to creative writing, I am WyzAnt certified to...

My goals as a tutor are to make sure that you understand the material, enjoy learning, and achieve the goals you set out to achieve academically. I have taken multiple standardized tests in my life from the DAT, MCAT and USMLE exams. As someone who struggled with test anxiety I had to find creative ways to learn the material and retain it during stressful conditions.

With over 30 years of experience in teaching and tutoring, I would love to develop passion among students in the subject Science so that it becomes more interesting by relating it to real life incidents.

...Education. I received my Masters degree in Education Administration. My favorite subject to teach is math. I love teaching students different strategies in math. Some students will love math; while other students may be indifferent. But, hopefully students will find the joy and necessity of a good math foundation. My hobbies outside of academia is gardening and hiking. I love nature and the peace and serenity it provides. I look forward to our tutor sessions.

I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I specialize in writing, public speaking, and test taking. My goal for every tutoring session is to give students large-scale takeaways that they can apply in their academic future, maximizing the efficiency of every session.