Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving McKinney, TX

...I can safely say that it was my willingness to teach people and not playwriting, to give my students the safety of a strong, present leader who could make up rules on his feet instead of letting them flounder when finding their own way became paralyzing and counter productive that helped us all achieve some meaningful amount of learning and self-discovery. When prompted several months later by the creative-writing teacher for whom I'd run the...

...Molecular Biology, Master's degree in Biochemistry and a Bachelor degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with 21 years of experience in teaching and tutoring. I believe that the purpose of tutoring is to help students become independent learners, providing them with the skills needed to succeed. Also, I think that there are endless benefits to working with me as a tutor, such as improved work and study habits, increased confidence and attitude, and improved social and behavioral...

...of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in mechanical engineering. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. I have several years of experience teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects to various age groups. I primarily tutor elementary, middle, and high school math. However, I also have experience in higher forms of engineering and mathematics including calculus, linear algebra, and differential...

...been learning about science and teaching science. I believe having a firm understanding of the fundamental principles in science early on in life is essential to be successful in whatever endeavors he or she may undertake. My teaching style although simple, is very practical. Listening and understanding the students perspective on a given subject allows me to adjust my way of translating my message effectively to the student. I am a firm believer that anyone...

...our tutoring sessions. Mathematics can be hard! But no worries, I'm here to help you understand by putting it in layman's terms and achieve academic success! I graduated from Baruch College - City University of New York with a Bachelors degree, majoring in finance and minoring in mathematics. I have 5+ years of tutoring experience on various subjects, such as calculus, statistics and finance. I also worked several years in the finance industry applying those...

...understand concepts for the subjects they need help with. My tutoring style is to make the students ask questions and repeat information so that they have a better understanding of what they are learning. I want the students to be engaged and have an active learning environment in which it helps them build their confidence in being able to answer and understand new concepts. When I'm not tutoring or studying, I enjoy being a part...

My objective is to help students at any level to build the necessary basic foundations so that they can to develop their maximum intellectual, physical and emotional capabilities. This should enable them to achieve their goals and become successful in life.

...in private schools and a parent cooperative, teaching both statewide as well as homeschool/online curricula. In addition to teaching in schools, I have tutored one-on-one for students, ranging from elementary to high school, in comprehension of concepts, extension of learning, and mastering of homework assignments. Although I am most passionate about Biology, Sciences, literature and languages, I have tutored an extensive range of subjects including Algebra, Art, and History. A major aspect of my personal...

Hi, I'm Heidi! I'm a substitute teacher (and former teacher) who enjoys working with students to build on their foundations they learn at school as well as prepare for tests including STAAR, SAT, ACT, and others. Please view my profile to see if I would be a good match for your tutoring needs - I would love to work with you!

...my time in college I tutored different subjects such as Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Biology. While tutoring I realized that all students learn differently and it is the job of the tutor to find out which approach works best for the student and then utilize these strategies during the learning process. While tutoring I look to engage my students in the learning process by presenting subjects as relevant and interesting which goes a long way...

Accomplished, knowledgeable, and ambitious college graduate seeking students. Has previous education and experience that can offer both personal and professional growth.

Howdy! My name is Jonathan. I am a mathematics major at Texas A&M with a passion for education. I've been teaching for four years now, and there's never a day that I don't love what I do.

...and your success in the future. I began teaching in graduate school by working as a TA for an Intro to Robotics course. The first time I saw a student have a "Eureka!" moment, and I saw that what I was teaching made sense to them, that was when I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Since then, I have worked in private education for 5 years, specializing in Math and Physics from High...

...and am now currently pursuing my PhD in Nutrition while working part-time as a Registered Dietitian, Graduate Assistant, and of course, tutor at Varsity Tutor! I have a special interest in academia, research, sports nutrition, private practice, leadership, psychology, and wellness for all ages. I have run 22 half-marathons, 4 full marathons, and am currently training to run the Chicago Marathon in October (my dream race)! Being an avid runner and exerciser, I know the...

...communication skills. While expertise in the subject area is critical, I believe the most important quality in a great tutor is that they care first and foremost about the learning of the student. This can best be accomplished through a combination of patience, encouragement, and diligence to put the time and work that are necessary to see measurable improvement in the student. While my background is very technical given my years spent doing math and...

...streamlining the concepts (note reduction), and drawing/writing on a whiteboard your own interpretation of the material. GoogleDrive is a terrific organizational tool that I believe every student can use. For fun, I play on a recreational soccer team, hang out with my dog, and enjoy east coast swing dancing. Occasionally I attend art classes even though I do not have a single artistic bone in my body. My favorite book is The Book Thief except...

My name is Vanessa and I am currently a senior at Johns Hopkins University majoring in biomedical engineering and minoring in mathematics. My favorite subjects are biology and math.

...formative period in everyones life, when you are most vulnerable and malleable to outside influences. I believe having genuine and reliable guidance during such a time is critical to establishing a strong foundation for a well-rounded and successful adult, and it is something every child should have the privilege of receiving. Personally, I know I would not have made it this far without the positive support of my friends, family, and teachers from a young...

...questions because I am here to help them achieve their goals. I hope to work hard with my students but to also have fun at the same time so that material can become more memorable in the future rather than forced. My interests outside of academia are reading fiction and nonfiction books, listening to music, going for walks in the neighborhood, playing the violin, and doing art. I like to stay as organized as possible...

I am a soon-to-be-graduating 4th-year medical student at a top-tier medical school. I also hold a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have tutored individuals for years and am specialized in science and medical subjects, including USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams, along with SAT and ACT prep.