Certified Tutors From University of Dallas

...doesn't dread. I am charismatic and approachable, and I make sure that the student feels comfortable asking questions or for further clarification, and that he or she feels comfortable making mistakes. I am an avid believer in positive reinforcement. Maintaining the student's attention and enthusiasm is a priority for making my tutoring sessions effective and...

...students as I enjoy teaching French to them. I have also taught ESL to adults in a community college, which was wonderful because the students came from a great variety of cultures and countries, and it was language that brought us together. I now live back in Houston with my husband and 2 daughters, after...

...Literature and Writing. I think the power of language should never be underestimated, and if you can express yourself well, you not only grow in knowledge, you can also truly affect the world. Teaching has been my passion long before it became a profession six years ago, and I love it every day.

...taught English at the college level, especially composition and British literature. Through my work as a professor and a tutor, I have had the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds, different age groups, and differing levels of achievement in their academic pursuits. As a professor, I teach in one of the largest and...

...I worked for Hewlett-Packard Company most of my career, helping engineers at Bell Helicopter, Rockwell, Texas Instruments, and the U.S. Air Force solve challenging electronics test problems. I moved to Hong Kong for two years, conducting business from China to New Zealand, Japan to India. I also lived in Fort Collins, Colorado, while working for...

...their skills. I have been teaching and tutoring students for over 20 years. As a professor, I know what steps students need to take to become better in writing, reading, literature, critical thinking, and public speaking. As a faculty member at universities and colleges for over 20 years, I know what will be expected of...

...Catholic/Christian) - Writing (essays, project papers and theses; creative, research and persuasive styles) - Physics and Natural Sciences - Mathematics (pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, etc.) - Computer Science and Engineering - General test preparation, especially ACT, PSAT and SAT - Developing good study habits Of these, philosophy is my favorite subject...

...the third year to teach 3-5 grade math and art. After that, I moved back home to St. Louis where I spent the latest chapter of my career working for McGraw-Hill, a premier worldwide provider of educational products and services that shape learning in the digital age. English is my area of expertise. I am...

...Year.I moved to Texas about four years ago to attend college, where I continued my passion for playing sports. I was a college athlete, playing both volleyball and running track. Furthermore, I was a SCAC Student Athlete and either on Honor Roll or Dean's List every semester in my undergraduate career. I double majored in...

...the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love of learning, the skills to self-assess their needs and strengths, and develop an understanding of their own...

...am passionate about helping students score well on these exams to pursue their higher education goals. I have always been a high-achieving student, and I was my high school's valedictorian, a National Merit Commended Scholar, and a Presidential Scholar Qualifier. I have over 3 years of mathematics tutoring experience with students in grades K-12, and...

...all middle and high school math, as well as for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. I am very patient, and I enjoy working with students. When I tutor a student, I try to discover the root of the problem, usually a misunderstood or inadequately explained concept. Once I find the problem area, I...

...if the knowledge is to be for my benefit alone. If wisdom were offered me on the one condition that I should keep it shut away and not divulge it to anyone, I should reject it. There is no enjoying the possession of anything valuable unless one has someone to share it with."... My ultimate aim in tutoring is to help students become more self-confident, independent learners and thinkers. My method is to combine catering to...

...as a private tutor for the last seven years, and through that have gained extensive experience with many different personality types and struggles. Recognizing that believing in oneself is often as much of a struggle as the actual concepts, I strive to improve students' understanding while also helping them build confidence. My goal with any...

...from the University of Dallas. During and after earning my MA, I tutored in a community college writing center and taught credit and non-credit college English classes. I recently returned from South Korea, where I taught ESL classes to a wide range of students, elementary-aged to adult. I have experience teaching in both classroom and...

...all subjects under the sun; however, I am leaning towards Majors in English and Classical Philology. On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, a group of my colleagues and me visit a nearby grade school to help Fourth through Eighth Graders with their Math and Reading. I love college, but I try to step outside the "ivory...

I am a junior at the University of Dallas in Irving, TX majoring in English Literature and concentrating in Italian Language and Literature. I tutor Italian at the university in addition to tutoring at Varsity Tutors in addition to being a full time student.

I am Reagan, a current freshman at The University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. I am a Biochemistry major with a focus on pre-med studies. I went to a performing arts high school where I studied vocal performance and opera studies, and I took the AP Music Theory Test and received a 5!

...from the University of Dallas in Biology, and a MS in Public Health: Social and Behavioral Psychology from Capella University. I have tutored privately for over 5 years now, primarily chemistry and AP environmental science. I am also able to tutor high school science and test prep. Philosophically, my teaching method is about empowering the...

...rational nature and the enjoyment that comes from solving logic puzzles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy going to the movies, spending time with my five younger brothers and sisters, and volunteering within MENSA. I believe that learning can always be made fun and is extremely rewarding when you put in the work. I...