Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...in tutoring involves: Being a teaching assistant for Introduction to Modern Biology I. Working part-time at Ivy Stencil Tutoring Services. Tutoring students on my own by following UT's Credit By Exam curriculum. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most experienced in tutoring Algebra, AP Calculus AB/BC, and Biology. In addition, I emphasize strategies that help students retain content longer, especially for standardized testing (AP exams and the SAT/ACT). Outside of tutoring,...

...as an engineer for an exploration and production company in the oil industry. I will be returning to school this fall to pursue a Masters in Business Administration at New York University and saw an opportunity to work in something that I have always been passionate about: teaching. My first teaching experience came at age nine when I began instructing other students in Tae Kwon Do. I got a thrill out of passing my knowledge...

...with a focus on Early Childhood. In addition, I am pursuing a Minor in Business Foundations and following a Pre-Medicine course track. I have always had a passion for teaching others ever since I was a child and have had previous tutoring experience in high school. This past Summer, I had the opportunity to travel abroad to Italy to study different teaching methods and compare the differences between Italian approaches and American approaches to education....

...the Gulf of Mexico and for Phillips 66 at the Borger Refinery. I have been extremely blessed in my college and professional career, but I believe that a significant amount of my fortune stems from my passion and dedication in the classroom. I look forward to tutoring students in math and science related subjects so that similar opportunities will be open to them in the future. In my spare time, I enjoying relaxing with my...

...name is Fyona Okundia. I joined this platform to assist anyone who may need help with their courses. I am a biology major, and I have a strong passion for science. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have cultivated strategies to become a better student which have helped me achieve my goals. As a tutor, I hope to share these strategies in conjunction with my knowledge with my students so they too may achieve academic success.

...comes to learning, I think that the one-on-one attention a student can get from a tutor can make all the difference in building self-confidence and mastering the material. I always try to build strong relationships with my clients and create an environment where they can ask questions and get help when they need it. Only when we have trust and a safe environment can learning truly happen! In my spare time I enjoy listening to...

...students to walk away from a session with the tools they need to tackle an obstacle that previously felt insurmountable, so I take a very hands-on approach to these subjects by actively guiding students through prompts, GRE strategies, and research outlines. I want the student to walk away from each session with a collaboratively created plan of action that will help quell their anxiety and guide their efforts going forward. I take a similar approach...

...state-certified science educator and spent two years as a Teach For America corps member, teaching high school Biology and SAT/ACT prep in San Antonio, Texas. Despite the extraordinary socioeconomic barriers 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...

Teaching is the highest form of medicine!

...in Austin, Tx, and specialize in shock trauma. I received my associate's degree in nursing at Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville, Ga. I recently decided to future my education and currently in the MSN- family nurse practitioner program at the University of Texas at Arlington. Upon applying for nursing school I had a 4.0 GPA and maintained an A/B average throughout my nursing school career. I am very familiar with the NCLEX and have...

Passionate aerospace engineering student capable of taking students' understanding in mathematics to the next level. Previous tutoring experience at Prime Focus Tutoring and Gideon Math and Reading.

...in Corporate Communication and two B.A.s in Rhetoric & Writing and Cultural Anthropology from The University of Texas at Austin. I was also a competing member of the #1 Nationally Ranked University of Texas Speech & Debate Team. I absolutely love meeting my students and assisting them with whatever subject mastery I can. It's truly beautiful to watch them grow from frustrated, uninterested, or sad to engaged, excited, and confident. The schools systems, unfortunately, do...

...believe in memorizing just to get by. My goal is to help you actually understand what you're reading or writing, so it makes sense and stays with you long after the assignment is done. If a text feels impossible or your thoughts feel stuck, I'm here to break it down, help you organize, and work through it together. I'm especially good with dense reading material like philosophy and writing-heavy subjects. No stress, just clarity. I...

...and a field coach for undergraduate students who are working towards a degree in elementary or secondary ELA instruction. I have loved this opportunity to work with the next generation of teachers, as well as this chance to work with undergraduate students. In addition to my coaching and teaching duties, I'm beginning to develop my own research; my interests include digital literacy (particularly literacies related to gaming) and ways that students develop identities as writers....

...so well that I ended up being able to go to office hours and correct the teaching assistants on their mistakes. After this experience, I realized the immense impact that tutors can have on others, and I really wanted nothing more than to help people who were struggling like I once was. Earlier this year, a girl reached out to me for private tutoring in Organic Chemistry, and I literally jumped at the opportunity to...

When I tutor, I hope to impart more than knowledge. I strive to teach new and efficient ways of thinking, as time is an invaluable part of our lives, be it personal or work related. Over the course of over 9 years, I have tutored children and adults, learning how to adapt to each learning style. As long as the student who comes for help is dedicated, I believe I can transform dedication into success.

...also taught and tutored GMAT and LSAT courses for a leading test preparation company. I have a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Harvard Business School. I have used both Finance and Accounting extensively in my career and enjoy using my deep knowledge of these subjects to help lead organizations. I am also a lifelong learner and am currently completing the few remaining requirements I have for...

I have spent numerous summers counseling children from ages 7-16 (both male and female) and am extremely comfortable talking to and relating to this age group. I am a great tutor because I use analogy, mnemonics, and memorization tricks. I find the easiest way to reach an understanding that will "stick" in a student's brain is in terms of something they are already passionate about.

...college I taught conversational English in Paris, which nurtured my interest in helping English Language Learners. I love explaining the shades of meaning in words, strengthening students' reading comprehension, and building their writing skills. I believe patience and kindness are key to student success. As a graduate student in a field called Learning Technologies, I am constantly discovering which educational approaches best help students. I am a great tutor because I believe in finding out...

...have helped a number of students earn higher scores on this platform. I have also taught primary school children in India before as part of an NGO and helped my near and dear ones succeed in school and college with my guidance. My philosophy is "Learning can be fun" and there is always a new thing or two that one can learn in every day of his/her life in every little thing that he/she might...