Award-Winning English Tutors in San Marcos, TX

...students at the high school level. I tutor Science (Biology, Physics), Mathematics (Algebra, Algebra I), and English. I enjoy tutoring Math and Physics the most because I see it like a puzzle that needs to be solved. I don't have a standard way of teaching; I prefer to meet with the student and adapt my manner of teaching to what works best for them. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading books, and if there...

...abilities, including those with learning difficulties and gifted students. I grew up in Chicago, but was born in Ukraine, so I speak Russian fluently. I also speak Spanish--I learned it in school and still use it to this day with my husband's family. Outside of work, I am married with a 3-year-old son. I am an avid reader, and I especially love fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery novels. I love to travel. I have been playing...

I'm a recent transplant to the Austin area, by way of New Orleans! I am a middle school math teacher, certified to teach all secondary mathematics. I love working with students to reach their full potential, and believe the best way to learn mathematics is through a dedicated focus on the basics. I have worked with students for more than 4 years now, starting as a tutor in college.... I believe that all students need is a fresh set of eyes and a guiding hand when they stumble. The student's own hard work and grit are the main ingredients in ensuring their success, and I am simply here to help show them the way.

...comprehension and Verbalization techniques to help with expression. I'm most passionate about helping individuals utilize the right techniques to learn and build skills for the rest of their lives. Helping students get past test anxiety and excited about the ability to share their newfound knowledge is my favorite aspect of being a tutor. I build rapport and trust with my students through compassion, structure and goal setting. I have found through my experience that this...

...on a political campaign overseeing 15 counties in a statewide election, developing policy statements for citizens and meeting with state officials. I will attend Texas Tech University in the fall of 2014 where I will be pursuing my juris doctorate. My knowledge extends into a deep understanding of writing and analytical skills that have developed with my studies at A&M as well as my work experience in both the public and private sectors. This knowledge...

...American Montessori Society (AMS). I am comfortable with a variety of learning styles and enjoy using different approaches to help a student understand material. One of the most enjoyable things to me about teaching is the ability to give a student confidence in themselves by building upon their knowledge, providing them with problem solving skills, and ensuring their understanding of concepts. Education is a strong passion of mine, but I also enjoy traveling, cooking, snorkeling,...

...student and Postgraduate Teaching Intern, I gained a great deal of tutoring experience in writing and literature. I took a rigorous training course to become a tutor for Principia’s writing center my junior year, and thereafter served as a peer Writing Tutor, helping students with papers in a variety of subjects, for a year and a half. After graduating, I continued to tutor students writing literature papers as a teaching assistant for the College’s English...

...indigenous populations living in tropical/temperate rain forests. I love to tutor math as well as any science courses because they have a large quantity of information that needs to be digested, but once you get that light bulb moment it's something you'll never forget. In my personal tutoring style I like to approach problems from many different angles, as well as walk through each one step by step to ensure solid problem solving dynamics. My...

...the experience to be highly beneficial to the students' comprehension, and for my own personal experience. For Example, working with middle-school aged students helped me grasp the needs and accommodations that would best benefit for that group of students. On the other hand, I’ve gained the necessities for tutoring students on the high school level through my current job, at the Boys and Girls club. Like many other Austinites, I spend a large amount of...

...a student can get from a tutor can make all the difference in building self-confidence and mastering the material. I always try to build strong relationships with my clients and create an environment where they can ask questions and get help when they need it. Only when we have trust and a safe environment can learning truly happen! In my spare time I enjoy listening to and playing music, reading, and watching soccer with my...