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

...obtain my Bachelor's degree in Education, I truly new that my dream of being in the classroom was about to be a reality. Seeing that look on a students face when they "get it", is one of the most rewarding feelings of being a teacher. Having students come up to me that I taught years ago and having them tell me how much they enjoyed having me as their teacher is also a feeling of...

...in the traditional sense. School (i.e. traditional education) is a means to an end. What is that end? The formation of thoughtful fellow humans. Thoughtful (thought full!) humans bring inquisition to everything. That means they think about math but also sports and love and history and progress. I hope to help not only with specific learning goals but also to guide in the formation of tools that will help students explore the world more rigorously...

...Cordoba, Spain. I am fluent in Spanish, have an intermediate knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and have studied Portuguese, Romanian, French, Arabic and Korean. Teaching in foreign countries has helped me to understand the value of developing a rapport with students (even across cultural and linguistic barriers) and has honed my ability to involve my students in the learning process in ways that engage their own creativity, powers of imagination and personal interests. In my spare...

...Ex Nihilo, the undergraduate journal philosophy, and I have served as president of the undergraduate philosophy association. In 2016 I was a visiting student at Julius-Maximilians-Universitt Wrzburg. I have since taught German at Bryker Woods Elementary in Austin, TX. My teaching experience also includes my time as a high school policy debate instructor with the Texas Speech and Debate Camp at East Texas Baptist University, as well as multiple philosophy classes taught at East Side Memorial...

...at Austin as a graduate student. Reading and language acquisition are two of my strongest assets, primarily working in English, Greek and Latin, but also with reading fluency in four additional languages. I have traveled extensively in Europe, as an archaeologist and for my own curiosity, and I am enthusiastic about the influence of culture of learning, expression, and history. I have always had a knack for mathematics and was originally on track to be...

Hello! I am a young educator with four years of tutoring experience. I currently work full time as a middle school teacher, but I miss working one to one with students. A good tutor knows the subject material and knows how to make it interesting to the student. I'd like to make learning fun and foundational for my students! ... No two brains work the same way. A good teacher knows that in order for a...

I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2015 with a double major in linguistics and Spanish. In 2016 I completed a Fulbright grant in Brazil, where I taught English at a federal university. Having lived in Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina, I have an international focus and a passion for languages. I have experience as a tutor, outdoor education instructor, and ESL teacher.

...things from a perfectly edited essay to a finely tuned test prep schedule. I spent my grade school and early college years struggling with undiagnosed ADHD. When I finally started to learn coping mechanisms and study strategies that worked with my brain, my grades went up and I was much happier. I've always had a love of learning and now I want to help you find the best studying strategies to reach your academic goals.

...can be successful given the appropriate instruction. I graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Spanish minor. Although I earned a liberal arts degree, I also followed a pre-med path and studied Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics. During my time at University, I did a study abroad in Merida, Venezuela. While living abroad I completed the Cambridge University CELTA, the Certificate...

...teach sophomore English and have experience teaching all levels of English I & II, from inclusion (special education) to Pre-AP. As a result, I have developed strong skills in differentiating between different levels of student ability. I am certified in teaching English for 7th-12 grade and am ESL certified as well. I am available to tutor in a variety of subjects, but am most passionate about helping clients with their English coursework, college essay writing,...

Hello, my name is Luis. I taught a writing class to high school students for three years and am presently employed as a middle school math teacher. I believe in putting students' education first and finding new and varied ways to motivate and interest them. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) and am happy to work around your schedule.

My name is Stephanie and I graduated from SLU in May. I studied marketing and political science. I'm a big fan of a good dad joke so don't hesitate to crack some!

...Arts in Psychology with a focus on positive psychology. This education, as well as the time I spent teaching children at a local church, revealed to me the important role quality education and a love of learning have in boosting a child’s well-being. As a life-long learner myself, I genuinely enjoy imparting this appreciation for education and watching my students flourish as a result. Perhaps not surprisingly, my favorite subjects to tutor include study skills...

...as the essential belief that each student can improve, regardless of past experience or current achievement level. My experience at Texas State University tutoring at the university writing center for several years, teaching freshmen composition, and studying Rhetoric and Composition has prepared me to tutor professionally across age groups. Not only am I prepared, I am enthusiastic about the work and opportunity to help my students improve and gain confidence in their abilities.

...I am particularly passionate about writing. The thing that excites me the most about tutoring students in this subject is that I get to enable them to become better communicators. Students' acquisition of language skills--including things like vocabulary, grammar, and organization of ideas--can help empower them to feel more confident and comfortable as communicators moving forward. I love being a participant in that process. In my spare time, I like reading, doing creative writing, and...

...in using language properly--having a good grasp of grammar, word usage, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. I can draw on my experience as a teacher and writer to help students master these skills. In addition, with 17 years of experience as an editor for the Texas STAAR/TAAS tests, specializing in Composition, Language Arts, and Writing, I can offer students useful strategies for achieving success in many test-taking situations. Above all, I believe that learning should be...

...favorite subjects to tutor are math and chemistry, as there's so much room for growth of understanding in these subjects that many students dread. I make it a personal goal of mine to have the student enjoy the subject by the end of our sessions, as I believe it makes a more fun and challenging environment for us both. While tutoring, I love to get to know students and make a personalized plan of study,...

...Texas at Austin and have worked in Austin as a civil engineer. I also hold a Master of Music from Indiana University and taught private music lessons for several years before turning to engineering. The upshot to all of this is that I have a lot of experience with one-on-one teaching and applied mathematics. If I am your tutor, you will never have to wonder why you are learning your topic! I keep things relevant...

...in LA, I taught at Fusion Academy, where I worked with students one-on-one on multiple subjects, including English, history, test prep, psychology, and technical and creative writing. When I moved back to Austin, I continued tutoring students because I enjoy the one-on-one atmosphere and feel it's highly beneficial to students. I worked at Berkeley 2 Academy, tutoring students in the SAT and ACT. I am excited to work with students through the Varsity Tutors platform...

...one to help out others who struggle with the material taught in class. In college, I have helped numerous classmates understand course material as well. I have led multiple study groups in an effort to not only learn by teaching others but to have the opportunity to see my peers succeed as well. I genuinely enjoy seeing students who I have helped get the grades that I know they are truly capable of.