Award-Winning English Tutors in Sugar Land, TX

...University. Hedgepeth received her B.A in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Hampton University and soon after became a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA). During her time as a (SLPA), Ms. Hedgepeth moved to Houston, Texas where she had the opportunity to give therapeutic services to young children and adolescents with articulation and language disorders. Ms. Hedgepeth was motivated to extend her studies in education as she received her M.A in Education. Following, Ms. Hedgepeth...

...my "basics". Eventually, I transferred to the University of Houston where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, followed by a Masters degree in Social Work. Mission "Prove my Parents Wrong": Accomplished. After graduating, I became a licensed therapist, and worked with children and families for about 10 years before making the decision transition to teaching. I went back to school to earn my teaching certification, and started teaching, and I love...

...master's in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University in 2020. I am now pursuing my PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the University of Houston. Although I taught elementary school, I have experience with students of all ages. I have tutored ACT English, Reading, and Writing for seven years and have additional experience teaching gifted middle school students in the Duke TIP program. I have also served as a teaching assistant in graduate school, working with...

...life by welcoming me with open arms and offering their time to help me understand basic medical techniques. I look forward to shadowing Dr. Lin again this summer to continue learning about the medical field and acquiring more hands-on experience. Working these hours taught me that I need to come prepared to work every day. I needed to come prepared to learn and work to the best of my ability, a mentality instilled in me...

I have a heart for helping people and a joy in seeing them grow.

...who strives for nothing but the best and nothing short of what I reach for. I was born and raised in Woodstock, Georgia and traveled to Michigan to attend Eastern Michigan University for school as a way to branch out and take a risk beyond my comfort zone. While there, I set myself up to finish the Teacher Education Program within 4 years, and I continued to push hard to maintain my 3.97 GPA as...

...and graduate level and teaching assistant in the university ESL program. After graduation, I became a GED/HISET and ELL language and civics instructor for the largest program in the Midwest outside of Chicago. I a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life,...

...learning. I love to create lessons that are engaging, interactive, and connects learning to living. I believe the lessons and skills we will remember or the lessons we've experienced. I was a middle school ELA teacher with a certification in ELA/Reading. I am a graduate of University of Houston-Downtown, and I am pursuing a graduate degree in Counseling from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. As you might expect, I love reading. Books have taken me...

...students from many different backgrounds with ages spanning from Pre- K to adult beginners in a broad range of subjects such as English, Piano, Math, foundations of Music Theory, etc. I have tutored in informal settings for family friends as well as through professional programs such as Kwala Music. I love learning in general, so it is difficult for me to choose my favorite subjects. I am an avid believer that every living human being,...

I am an enthusiastic educator, wiling to go above and beyond to help you reach your next level.

...learning community where diversity is celebrated and respect for others is paramount. By fostering a culture of empathy, kindness, and mutual understanding, I encourage my students to embrace differences, appreciate cultural diversity, and develop strong interpersonal skills that will serve them well in the classroom and beyond. Collaboration with parents, caregivers, and fellow educators is essential to my approach to teaching. I believe in the power of partnership and open communication to support student success....

...their voice. As a public speaking tutor, I guide individuals in developing clear, engaging, and impactful communication skills. With experience in [mention relevant experience], I tailor my coaching to each person's needs, focusing on overcoming anxiety, refining delivery, and crafting compelling messages. My goal is to empower others to speak with confidence, authenticity, and influencewhether in everyday conversations, presentations, or high-stakes speeches. Would you like to add any specific details, like your approach or background?

...what I was learning. We would discuss it at the dinner table and eventually I couldn't wait to share with them my new found knowledge. My dad always said he would much rather have a hard earned "C" than an easy "A" because he learned more when he worked harder for it. That has influenced my personal and professional life forever. A's are wonderful, but if you can't recall what you learned then what was...

...areas of Writing, Literature and History. I've taught at several universities overseas and in the United States. I've primarily taught Composition and Literature at the university level and have also taught English in High Schools and Middle Schools in the US, in Texas. For two years I taught English to Chinese students on an online platform, so I'm used to delivering course work in that format. I enjoy teaching Writing and helping students to prepare...

...a school here in Houston. In addition to being an experienced language teacher, I am an experienced language learner. I speak Spanish! Some of my beginner classes are conducted almost entirely in Spanish, with English only introduced slowly and over time, as the students get accustomed to the basic sounds of the language. As an adult language learner myself, I well understand the anxiety, and frustration that can accompany the language learning process, but, I...

...grade. I have implemented two different bilingual programs, "Regular Bilingual Classroom" and "Two-Way Dual Language." I have worked with students who functioned below, on, and above grade level. I have been very successful at meeting diverse students' needs by facilitating different learning strategies, offering individualized support, encouraging critical thinking, and integrating a variety of resources. Teaching in a bilingual classroom is challenging and motivating for any educator. Bilingual students are in need of special care...

...years. I have taught every age from Early Childhood Education to retired adults, and was a private tutor for twice-exceptional students (GT students with a diagnosed disability). I love helping people achieve their very best. My previous experience includes serving in the US. Army and working as an IT Professional and Tech Support Consultant for a small non-profit where I serviced Macs and PCs and created training videos for common computer skills.

...co-teaching middle school math with Breakthrough Houston, tutoring with the Nehemiah Center, and even teaching science and physical education in Bolivia. I am passionate about tutoring subjects in science, math, and Spanish. My tutoring style seeks to help my student understand concepts in a more holistic manner and connect to previous knowledge so that learning makes sense and is not just memorization. I think teaching in this way makes learning much more enjoyable and easier...

...of tutoring is that I can provide a caring, supportive environment in which students can take risks to achieve success. It's important that students believe in their ability to improve over time. My experience in education has been based on having a growth mindset: we are all green and growing! An easy way to "see" more about some of my philosophy regarding teaching and tutoring, here is a link to a video that was made...

My desire as a tutor is always to ensure that my students succeed. Outside of teaching and tutoring I enjoying spending time with my family and friends.