Certified Tutors From University of Houston

...truly understood the logic behind the steps. I could tell that she was proud of what she had accomplished and began thinking of herself as great at math. It is really satisfying working with students one-on-one, because unlike teaching a class of thirty kids, I can make sure that my students each have a thorough...

...methodology behind that "right answer" so that they can apply those techniques to their work in the future. I feel a great sense of reward when I tutor a student because I feel that I am making a change in their lives by adding to a strong foundation that they will use throughout their education.

...have experience in test prep. When teaching I believe in keeping things simple and adding interesting tidbits so that students will want to remember the lessons. I also strive to keep each student's best interests in mind and teach accordingly. My students would say that I am very easy to understand and learn from.

...me. I am so excited to be working for Varsity Tutors and for having the opportunity to help individual students achieve their educational goals. I have a Bachelor’s of Arts in Radio-Television (I work in film production for a little while) and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication, both from the University of Houston....

...and I wouldn't change it for the world. It is my belief that I cannot truly master something until I can teach it to others. Thus, I view tutoring as an essential component of the learning process. With respect to my tenure as a tutor at the Undergraduate Scholars, this has certainly been the case....

...a very upbeat teacher, using not only the textbooks and CD's, but songs and rhymes as well to help students learn and master both verbal and written communication. I have found that what I truly love is helping others to succeed in any way that I can. I truly believe anyone can comprehend, speak, read...

...and received a full scholarship to UH. In High School, I tutored other students throughout my junior and senior years in the following subjects: Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, and Biology. I worked with teachers in helping struggling students not only pass the class but also score 90 and higher on their exams! Math is my best...

...French studies from Emory University and a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Houston. I believe that language learning without a cultural context becomes merely an abstract phenomenon. For this reason, I present myself as a tutor who will share his professional and cultural experiences with the students. I strive always to aid...

...and ACT. I also taught philosophy at both graduate and undergraduate levels. I have a passion for teaching and experience presenting material in a clear, engaging, and memorable manner. I earned a B.S. in business management from Louisiana Tech University as well as a M.A. in ethics from Southeastern Seminary, both with honors, and I...

...student that is beginning a college career and pursuing his/her goals, I strive to advance each student's skill set to not only attain their goals, but to exceed them! Tutoring is more than a job, it has become an important part of my life in my attempt to make a difference. When I am not...

...degree in Biology. I am currently in the last semester of my Master's degree in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy from The George Washington University. For the past three years I have worked as a high school science teacher, teaching 10th grade Chemistry, 9th grade Biology, and 12th grade Human Anatomy and...

...and academic copyeditor for a number of book publishers, and I also teach English and Philosophy at the college level. I've tutored students of all ages in the principles of composition, rhetoric, and a number of humanities and social science disciplines. On a personal note, I am an avid but terrible runner and a would-be...

...which I now live my life, I used to stare at some Math problems and think "How will I ever solve this, it is impossible!" What I didn't realize then, but do now is that Math is EASY if you split it into steps. Just like pro golfers will say "I just take it one...

...and 8 years of tutoring experience in various subjects. I am willing and able to tutor in any elementary subject(Pre - Kindergarten through 5th grade)and have a special affinity for reading and language. I also tutor in reading, language and social studies up to 8th grade and some selective high school courses. I am completely...

...During the these tutoring jobs I focused on the teaching of subjects related to math and science, specifically at the University of Houston I tutored calculus 1, 2,3, and algebra 2. In my free time I like to play computer games, work and admire cars, and play basketball. Not everyone loves the aspect of math,...

...this campus where I engaged in my first tutoring experience. At Learning Support Services, my employer, I provided weekly instruction to fellow UH undergraduates during the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 academic semesters. The subjects I tutored ranged from college level science courses to advanced mathematics. In my opinion, the most rewarding aspect of tutoring...

A fun tutor who enjoys helping others; I've had two years of tutoring experience at the University of Houston. I feel comfortable tutoring people of all ages and have worked mainly with freshmen and sophomores. I also love tutoring middle school students, high school students, and adults.... My goal is to engage, challenge, and inspire growth in my students. I try to adapt my skills to each student depending on their personality and learning style. Also,...

...steady encouragement. I am also very steady and patient with my students, and prefer to help my students find solutions for themselves rather than just giving them the right answer. I have really enjoyed living and working here in Houston as it has provided me excellent opportunities to play music (I am a lead singer...

...year of dental school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. I have 5+ years of experience in ACT/SAT test prep as well as biology and chemistry in the Houston area. Please see my LinkedIn Profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/phitrongpham/ for more information, I hope to work with you soon. Thank...

...real life applications and their importance to our everyday life. My experience has been that it really helps students become more proficient in what they are learning. I am quite interested in volunteering for my community, such as teaching English or computer skills to people who really need them. I am also interested in history,...