Award-Winning English Tutors in McKinney, TX

I believe learning should expand your curiosity and challenge you to grow. My job is to be a facilitator of learning, to break down complicated concepts into easily digestible material. I hope to get to help you soon!... Get to know them and their preferred learning style, as well as interests and struggles.... By facilitating lessons for creativity and inquiry.... Constant feedback is important to keep students motivated, as well as checking in with them for...

...Maurer School of Law. My tutoring experience began in 2003, when I decided to move to Chicago and spend a year with AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a lot like the Peace Corps, only volunteers stay in the US and work for a variety of independent charities and organizations. I worked for The University of Chicago Center for Urban School Improvement an initiative of the university to bolster education in some of the city's lowest achieving schools....

...double major in Medicine, Health & Society and History of Art. I then attended law school at the University of North Carolina School of Law where I received my Juris Doctor degree. My greatest instructional strengths include test prep (ACT/SAT), critical reading, writing, biology, and Algebra I. I am quite comfortable in a myriad of other subjects as well. My teaching style is best characterized as 'hands-on'. My goal is to enable the student to...

...student in middle school (reading comprehension) and another student in high school (ESL), but most of my experience in tutoring is centered around my time in college as I worked as a tutor at the University of Texas Learning Center. Here, I worked both as a group tutor and as a personal one-on-one tutor for general chemistry and organic chemistry for 3 years. It was during this time that I developed a personal philosophy in...

...were sad; but the light did not go out. She had written her indelible signature on our minds. I have had lots of teachers who taught me soon forgotten things; but only a few who created in me a new energy, a new direction. I suppose I am the unwritten manuscript of such a person. What deathless power lies in the hands of such a teacher." John Steinbeck I chose teaching as a profession for...

...and received a BA. Sarah Lawrence offered a unique experience as it did not place students in boxes or categories. I was free to take classes in a variety of subjects. I was also encouraged to submit assignments in creative ways. My experience at Sarah Lawrence greatly influenced my classroom leadership, management, and instructional style. As a classroom teacher, I often encouraged my students to explore the topic beyond simple recall. Students were engaged from...

...and helping young adults close gaps in learning. I have been in Education for over 19 years in Louisiana and Texas serving in a variety of roles including Middle and High School English teacher, Academic and Instructional Coach, Testing Coordinator (Campus and District), and Assistant Principal. Currently, I am completing my Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction focusing on Literacy at Texas A & M Commerce. My background and experiences have made me the most patient...

...experience working as a teacher's aide and I am currently a second grade teacher. The subjects that I am most passionate about are English, Language Arts (specifically phonics and phonemic awareness), and Math. I enjoy teaching students and working together to learn new things! I am passionate about teaching and I aspire to make positive changes in the lives of the students that I teach. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, aerial arts, and...

...English and ESL (English as a Second Language) with an emphasis on Humanities to students 6th grade+ to adults at the collegiate Undergraduate and Graduate levels. In addition to being an Educator to a multitude of students, I have also worked in the Non-profit sector as a non-profit Program Manager for youth development, at-risk students, immigrants learning English, Business English, Grant Writing, college, and graduate school essays and applications, with my commitment to community and...

...of research experience under my belt and worked at Harvard and at UT Health Science Center doing behavioral pharmacology studies. I gained several awards from the academic decathlon and ranked 1st place in my entire district UIL for science. I also received high scores on all of my AP exams. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and history. My proponent is education is the most important tool for the future, and the only way...

...short stories, and I'm passionate about helping young writers find joy and confidence in their own creative work. My degree is in theater from a small liberal arts college, where I focused on character, dialogue, and story structure, skills that continue to shape my approach to writing and teaching. While I'm new to formal tutoring, I've guided summer interns and junior colleagues through everything from grammar to narrative flow. My sessions are collaborative, low-pressure, and...

...teaching. It is a joy to get to know my students, their interests and motivations, and to walk alongside them as a helpmate. For me, education is all about discovering what makes us passionate. There is nothing more rewarding than pursuing ones passion, and I want to help others find their own. I have tutored elementary kids as well as college-age kids, mainly in English Language Arts. I am a big book-reader and history-lover. Thank...

...My commencement ceremony at Santa Ana College was very inspirational, and it gave me additional motivation to keep striving for academic excellence. I want to become a life-long learner because I want to be able to contribute to my community in a positive way. Knowledge is key to success, and it grants power to whoever possesses it. My character development and integrity are the results of my passion for being successful in and outside the...

Tony is a recent graduate from the University of Iowa. He received a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. He is an avid science enthusiast that specializes in biology, chemistry, human anatomy & physiology, and pharmacology. His positive attitude will have you wanting to learn more about the joys of science. **Fun fact: He's been in school for 23 years of his life.**

...Afterwards, I intend to work towards my Masters Degree in Humanities with a focus on Studies in Literature. I have been a part of the Future Teacher Internship program at my high school, worked as a teaching intern/assistant, and am currently employed as an AVID tutor. I have worked with students ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade, though my specialty lies with older kids. With a GPA of 4.5, I was ranked number 10 in...

...in Education and teach Chemistry at high school level. I also completed MBA from the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. I have traveled extensively, teaching and tutoring students ranging from not only elementary and middle but also high risk High School students in Denver Public Schools with Math (Pre Algebra, Linear Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trignometry) filling in the opportunity gap and help bring students at grade level. I also created a structured...

...Registered Nurse (RN)! I received my BSN at The University of Texas at Arlington, and currently work as a Pediatric Trauma ER nurse. I have taught undergraduate courses, such as A&P I and II. I have also tutored in pathophysiology. I am looking forward to meeting students and catering to your individual needs and learning styles. My teaching style revolves around helping students understand "why", rather than memorizing facts. I enjoy getting to know my...

...currently pursuing a Biology Bachelor of Science degree on the pre med track at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have a huge passion for reading and math. I started reading at the age of 3 and now own a floor to cieling bookshelf. I spent most of my younger days at either the library or Barnes and Nobles. Math has always come easy to me, I stayed a year ahead in math throughout...

...Teach several children a week from America and China online English or Math, ages 5-13 (VipKid); 4) Teach math to an individual child to prepare for state testing Interest in Varsity Tutors: Varsity Tutors invests into the lives of young children and teenagers so they can be prepared and ready for life in the future. I want to be a part of this investment. Parent/student: Parent(s), thank you for the opportunity to teach your child...

...grammar, ESL, test preparation, and Essay Writing. My aim in teaching is to give students the basic skills they need to become independent learners and accomplish their personal goals. Each of my sessions are tailored to the student's specific needs and are very conversational in style. I want them to succeed, and I will put in extra work to see that they do. Outside of teaching, I have a love and passion for foreign cultures....