Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Allen, TX

...a junior pursuing my Bachelor's in Computer Science at UTD. I am an excellent student, graduating Plano West high school ranked 15 out of 1389 students and taking many AP classes. I help students understand difficult concepts by breaking them down into smaller pieces and clarifying any of the pieces that the student may have misunderstood. I specialize in teaching math, science, and SAT. I look forward to helping you in your studies.

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

...After taking a complement of students to Cuba in 2000, I moved to New Orleans (the northernmost Caribbean country!) where I was invited to participate in the National Writing Project. Shortly thereafter, I joined New Orleans Access Television as Education Coordinator and Senior Writer. There, I produced educational programming, wrote and administered several training grants, consulted on all film training programs developed by the City of New Orleans, and helped design curriculum for media programs...

...Force Academy) for the past thirty years; I've also served as Director of Research at the US Air Force Academy, taught several thousand undergraduate students over the period of my academic career. I've retired from teaching at the USAFA in 2012, moved to Dallas, Texas and began helping my son (who was a Sophomore at high school) prepare for college admission (he wanted to go to one of the Ivy League schools) - SAT: Reading,...

Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager with over eleven years' experience specializing in supporting business systems, processes and relationships in the Finance, Aviation, and Banking industries.

...written argumentation, students always excel when a tutor addresses the student's particular requirements and skills. That's exactly the advantage I strive to give my pupils. My background in helping student writers is extensive, from teaching creative writing classes to working on everything from junior high papers to college admission 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...

...graduate in the fall of 2019. I currently work for Favor, and I tutor several students on the side. I have a broad range of experience tutoring. I have worked with a plethora of ages from 4-67 years-old, and I've tutored one-on-one and also in small to large group settings up to 12 people. Usually, I tailor my sessions with students to their immediate needs, everyone is different, and everyone learns in their own unique...

I am dedicated to the total development of each child I come in contact with. I am a very proficient educator with an established ability to teach, inspire, and guide students while maintaining a high interest in achievement. Relationships are very important to me. I am vibrant and self-motivated. Teaching is my passion and I cannot see myself doing anything else.

...Texas native, spending my time in the Houston and Dallas area. I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas and received my Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience. I am currently pursuing a teaching certification in high school math. In my recreational time, I practice kendo and play racquetball. I also enjoy playing board games with friends. At Varsity Tutors, my goal is to see students succeed by understanding what they are learning, not just...

...time with kids from my childhood. I used to teach my siblings all the time. This is the reason, I chose Early Childhood Education as my career opportunity. Next, I graduated in my Elementary Education in Dec 2016. During my education, I also gained experience in substituting in schools and tutoring. I believe that every child has a potential to learn and be successful. I work hard to ensure my students are learning and being...

...happiness it adds to our lives. I come from a long line of teachers. My mother, aunt, cousins, and older sister all teach professionally, and all influenced my love for both education and children. During law school, I volunteered with a few different tutoring programs for elementary school children, helping them complete their homework and reading assignments. I've also been tutoring my own 8 nieces and nephews from ages 5 to 16 for many years!...

...working with each student individually and not stopping until the student understands. I believe that the best way to learn is to break down each topic to its core concepts so that the student understands each concept. Every question has a pattern that uses the same core concepts over and over again. If I am able to teach these core concepts once, the student will be able to do any sort of question in the...

...narratives, persuasive essays, research papers, creative writing, and essays for standardized tests). I also taught all forms of literature, including poetry, novels, short stories, mythology, Shakespeare, and The Odyssey. I worked in nonprofit education reform and served in an instructional leadership role for a prestigious and rigid alternative certification program. I had the opportunity to work hands-on with new teachers in both elementary and secondary grade levels for both public and charter school systems. I...

...first time helping a client work on their vocabulary, I knew that this was something I wanted to continue doing for the rest of life. The joy of helping someone discover the English language and all of its amazing uses fills me with joy. I began tutoring in high school, working with middle school children who were struggling with sentence structure and understanding vocabulary concepts. Upon graduation, I attended Binghamton University and tutored local college...

...of the many things that I do best! As a school teacher for over 8 years: my favorite part is being able to witness the "aha" moments that happen when new connections are made as a result of my bringing every subject to life in various creative ways. When I am not teaching I am diving into the world of classical music where I work to perfect my skills in the many languages of opera....

...super excited to be able to help children grow and become successful. I have been in education now for 4 years. I have taught 3rd grade reading and three years of 4th grade reading and writing. Working with kids and helping them understand their abilities has always been a passion of mine. I believe I help students learn in a way they didn't seem imaginable. My goal is to help student's realize their ability to...

...me at all. That story was a hint of the type of person I was to become. I love language. Language allows us to fully express ourselves and meaningfully connect with other people and cultures. I also love teaching and encouraging others. English language + writing and Spanish were two of my favorite courses in school. I excelled in AP English courses and essay writing. I went up to AP Spanish V (the highest level)...

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!

I am passionate about applying my background in literature, technology, and game design to education. I tutor students in SAT/ACT test prep, computer science, computer game design, English literature & composition, mathematics, and English language acquisition (ESL). I excel at teaching students to bridge the gap between abstract, conceptual ideas and concrete practice.

...I love utilizing my former experiences to help and teach current students. I also volunteered as a peer tutor in my high school through the AVID program. Because mathematical understanding was integral to success in my science classes in both high school and university, I focused on learning for understanding as opposed to learning to pass exams, which I believe has been very useful when teaching other students strategies and techniques needed for academic success...