Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Grand Prairie, TX

Hi, my name is Afaf! I am pursuing my Bachelors in Biology as a pre-med student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have been tutoring students of various ages, in many different subjects, for over four years, so I have plenty of experience in helping students achieve, and exceed, their academic goals. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing tennis, watching TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, and spending time with my friends...

Hello! I'm Cortney, and I'm excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors. I have over six years of experience tutoring/teaching English and writing. I have a B.S. in Paralegal Studies with a minor in Psychology. I also have a law degree (J.D.). Throughout my education, I have always excelled in my academic endeavors, and I look forward to helping students do the same!

...semester to become an Occupational Therapist. My goal is to work as an OT in the pediatric field. My experiences working with children include several years of babysitting, student teaching 2nd and 3rd graders, teaching 1st graders, and tutoring 1st-5th graders. I have been a tutor with another company since October 2017, and I love helping my students improve and achieve their academic goals! I look forward to working with you. Thank you! :)

Hello My name is Contessa Ratcliff. I am a Texas native who LOVES the Dallas Cowboys!!! I have been in education for 10 years and I enjoy watching students become confident and grow!

...I have free time, you can usually find me listening to podcasts while I'm making something crafty. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Environmental Science from Rhodes College and a Master's degree in Public Health from Tulane University. I also hold several certifications for my career in the safety profession, and am hoping to start taking classes on industrial hygiene soon. I look forward to helping you on your learning journey!

I'm Sonya and I am currently working toward my PhD in Biochemistry. I love helping students understand difficult concepts to reach their full potential in the subject they struggle with. I teach labs at my university and I have tutored multiple age ranges in a variety of subjects. If I'm qualified to help with the subject you need, it would be my pleasure to work tirelessly to help you meet your or your child's educational...

...are frequently more challenging for students and thus the light-bulb moments are that much "brighter". I believe the best way to bring about these moments is to offer challenging, but possible, opportunities for incremental success that help show a student both their achieved and potential growth. Above everything else, I work to instill confidence in my students and share in their step-by-step successes. Perhaps not surprisingly, with my interest in sport psychology, when I have...

...Assistant for Chemistry, and I have tutored both group and individuals for a total of 4 years. I am currently teaching Chemistry for the DAT and Verbal for the SAT. I worked as a Public Speaking Consultant and have worked with individuals on presentation skills, and I have worked editing essays and admission personal statements. Through all my positions, my number one concern is making sure that I meet students at their need.

...in Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's in Civil Engineering. I have tutored many students in math-intensive engineering undergraduate classes. I have scored in the top 2-3% of all sections (including writing) of the PSAT, SAT, and GRE. This also includes perfect math scores on all three. I achieved high scores on numerous AP tests. I am best at tutoring math and English classes, but I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects....

I'm a certified teacher with a M.A. in History from American University and a B. A. in History from George Washington University. I have multiple years of teaching and tutoring experience. I am especially strong in tutoring for test prep (SAT and ACT), History, and English. I will do my best for you and will help you get where you need to be.

...course instructor for one of the big test prep companies. Due to my experiences in applying to various schools, as well as my experiences tutoring and assisting others in this area, I am also well versed in the production of effective application essays. I began tutoring 4 years ago, across a wide range of subjects and ages. I have also taught classes in Microbiology at my university, and understand the importance of effective mentoring in...

...that temptingly questioning if you have the capability to do it. Getting a question right was a stroke of confidence that empowered me in all my academic endeavors. Mathematics instilled a consistent work ethic in me and taught me how to question. That's why I declared a major in mathematics. I love my math courses at WUSTL; they've challenged me to think deeply and thoroughly, and they encouraged team collaboration because explaining concepts to peers...

I am passionate about education and teaching and leveraging my education to help others. I was awarded my PhD degree on Molecular Biophysics from UT Southwestern, and I also hold degrees in analytics, computer science, finance, business administration, biotechnology and engineering. I am patient with my students and tailor my lesson plans based on the talents and ambitious of each student while being mindful of each class's expectations.

...in the SAT math test, SAT math subject tests, and GRE quantitative exams. I received a teaching assistant certification from the University of Texas at Austin, and served as a teaching assistant for a mechanical engineering bachelor's level "dynamics" course and a master's/PhD level "musculoskeletal biomechanics" course. As a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Leuven, I was a course assistant for a master's level "modeling and optimizing human movement" course, covering biomedical and mechanical...

...aim at making students share that passion. My teaching is not limited to transferring textbook knowledge, but rather includes many recent supplementary readings from academic journals so students can explore topics in more detail. I actively seek feedback from students to improve my teaching and to check whether students have mastered the concepts discussed in the lectures. I support my teaching with downloadable PowerPoint slides, videos, computer-based simulations, handouts, supplemental readings and links to relevant...

...essays to doctoral dissertations. Spending ten years at the University of Delaware in the English and Theatre Departments, I developed writing programs as well as taught almost all the subject matter courses the English Department offered. While I have a deep connection to literature (especially from the nineteenth century), I also have a background in technical writing that I picked up through my other obsession, which is performance magic. I enjoy sharing my passion for...