Certified Tutors From The University of Texas at Austin

...tutor. In addition to having been a volunteer tutor for both middle school and high school students over the course of my academic career, I have also been fortunate enough to have served as a teaching assistant for three quarters of introductory-level undergraduate Chemistry courses, both lecture and lab. When I work with students, either...

...of the problem skills developed through their study, but I also have a joy for reading and writing and the way language can powerfully capture ideas and meaning. I firmly believe in establishing strong, individual working relationships with students: each student is different and each deserves a unique, specialized approach to meet his/her needs. This...

...of my most gratifying experiences thus far, as I witnessed my students' progress and how their passion for science and confidence in their own abilities develop hand in hand. I also tutored students one-on-one in preparation for the Biology STAAR retake tests. I feel that recognizing an individual's learning style and adapting my methods of...

...can explain everything around us. During college, I was a teaching assistant for General Chemistry and also tutored Physiology. Having taught in classes with several hundred students, I have worked with diverse groups of individuals, each with their own unique ways of learning. I find it most effective to work with students to solidify basic...

...Chemistry, Molecular Biology and General Biology for college students. I can also teach Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology as well as Physical Science. My favorite subjects, however, are Biochemistry, General Biology and Genetics as those were the subjects I have been teaching the longest. Two years after becoming a tenured Associate Professor of Biochemistry in my...

...realized instruction was the part I loved most, I decided to pursue it full-time. Since then, I've spent over 16 years working with middle, high, and college students. From leading hands-on STEM programs to mentoring future leaders through national initiatives, I've built a career rooted in equity, innovation, and student success. I specialize in working...

...have had the opportunity to teach at the university, high school, and middle school levels. I have tutored privately and I have participated in after-school educational programs. In addition, I have worked with children as a Director for school and summer theater programs. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing. The ability to...

...Analyzing literature, writing, and working to remediate students who need preparation for standardized tests is what I enjoy most. I am a proponent educator who believes education is meant to help learners acquire knowledge, explore, discover, and have different experiences. Furthermore, it empowers learners to use critical thinking skills to solve problems in our communities...

...am an attorney with a passion for teaching. I attended the University of Texas School of Law. I enjoy seeing others learn and I feel blessed to be a part of that learning when possible. I have taught English, Reading, Writing, and Social Sciences. I grew up in an education-oriented environment and believe that education...

...enjoy passing on this passion to my students. I love finding ways to make history come alive and to make it more interesting than just a bunch of names and dates. There are so many intriguing stories and dramas from the past, and many ways to relate past events to our current lives. It is...

...in touch even after they have achieved their academic goals. During my sophomore, junior, and senior years in Undergraduate College, I was hired as a teaching assistant for introductory chemistry. I served as an anatomy teaching assistant for Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant students, over the course of one summer. I also worked as a...

...to academic success that students faced in my school, I was able to lead them to substantial academic gains. My students – many of whom had not passed science in 8th grade – passed their STAAR Biology EOC exam at one of the highest rates in the entire school district. I attribute this outcome not...

...to have a paradigm shift in the way I perceived myself and the world around me and love getting to share the good news with others: people who prefer reading and making music and art can also do great in their other classes, especially when the math and science is presented the right way. In...

...7-12 and I have tutored students on weekends and nights as well. I attended University of Texas at Austin and earned my BA in Economics in 2004 with a minor in Mathematics. I'm excited to help students clear up any confusion in their approach to problem-solving and build their confidence and skill set.

...and would be happy to help others who want to take these tests. My prior teaching experience includes mentoring in both group and one-on-one settings. While most of my teaching has been done with my students of similar age, I would be comfortable with younger students as well, having been an older sibling for most...

...students from various academic backgrounds cultivate the writing skills they needed in order to flourish in undergraduate courses and even in the professional world. I also served as a lead peer academic coordinator in several of my science courses, including Biology I, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, and Ecology. These roles required me to lead weekly on-campus...

...I have worked as a tutor for students from primary school to college, and I have worked as a test prep instructor for a major test prep company. As a student, I have learned from amazing professors at both UTSA and UT Austin and have earned a BSA in Biology with two minors: psychology and...

...the Center for Mexican American Studies in American Studies, Mexican American Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. My courses are writing intensive and promote critical thinking, reading, and analytical skills. I stress to my students the importance of developing strong written and oral communication skills, as well as applicable skill sets that will translate in...

...I have tutored all ages - children, college students, and adults. When I am not working, I love to attend spend time with my boys, do yoga, and go to live music shows. I can help in all levels of English Language Arts and Study Skills. I tutor all levels of French, from beginners to...

...student has and then adds the information that is needed to succeed. Rote memorization is not my strong suit, I believe in really understanding the underlying organizing principles. In my other job I design houses, and when I'm not doing that I love to read, and hike and do some woodworking now and then.