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

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!

I am an experienced educator with 20 years of instruction and curriculum development experience in High School English Language Arts, Government, and Economics. I am a PMP-certified Project Manager, working on a diverse field of projects from creative to IT. I enjoy helping others learn and presenting content in ways that personalize the learning process.

...has deeply focused on understanding the impact of these facets of humanity in terms of communication and human development. I hold an Associate of Arts in Creative Writing and am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. While these fields may not superficially appear related, my aptitude in both fields gives me unique insight and understanding into the world of information that is rapidly emerging around us. I'd love to share some of that...

I am an educator who is passionate about human psychology and helping simplify complicated concepts. I'm currently pursuing my M.S. in Psychology at Walden University, and I have been tutoring English, Psychology, and Test Prep for years now. I believe every student has what it takes to succeed.

...occur in an atmosphere that encourages asking questions and real dialogue between the tutor and the student. I don't feel that teaching is a one way street with the only communication coming from the teacher. I'm excited that with the Internet I can now connect with students from anywhere in the world at the touch of a button. My tutoring services are offered all online so that I may reach as many children as possible...

...discussing and analyzing them. My teaching philosophy is based around the student exploring the possibilities of their subjects and seeing as many way as possible to work through a problem. I think that students should be taught to look at their knowledge as a bag of tools that help them assess what needs to be fixed, if a student has a wide variety of tools they will be successful in conquering a problem, but if...

...my clients, I make it a point to be personable and to offer suggestions to improve academic performance. With Varsity Tutors, I am excited to have the opportunity of tutoring the following subjects: Accounting, Writing, and Math. Currently, I am a graduate student pursuing a Master of Professional Accountancy at the University of Texas and a CPA license. Occasionally, I play soccer and I strive for a new hiking adventure every weekend.

...favorite subjects to tutor because I love to see the satisfaction on a student's face when they can finally take all of the puzzle pieces of ideas floating around in their head and put them in a tangible form. Getting those thoughts on paper proves to a student that their words are worth being read and heard. My teaching philosophy is taking a collaborative, non-directive, and non-evaluative approach in helping my students cultivate writing skills...

...music and his or her teacher listening carefully. The teacher doesn't look for mistakes, because no one needs the advice, "Don't make that mistake!". The teacher tries to hear what the student wants and then figures what to work on in order to get there. I've been both a student and teacher of guitar, and I try to take that teaching style into my tutoring. I never start by explaining material or by "simplifying" it...

I am an adjunct English professor in Austin, TX. I love helping students with writing essays, writing assignments, and reading comprehension.

...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, and I try to relate the material...

...currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the University of Southern California, I earned my B.A. with Departmental Honors along with the Discovery Scholar’s award for excellence in independent research. I have been tutoring and teaching for eleven years, with a primary emphasis on developing my students’...

...San Antonio region to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio. There, I studied Psychology (major) and Business (minor) with Honors Coursework. I made it a point to attend supplemental instruction classes and help study/teach other students. I often arranged study groups, note or course work exchanges, and one-on-one work with other students. For my electives and core curriculum, I preferred to take challenging classes such as college algebra, bio 1 and 2, general...

...I've taught mostly Bilingual (English and Spanish) elementary grades and currently teach English as a Second Language grades Pre-K through 12th. In May I will graduate with a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction/Bilingual Education. Through my work in the classroom with my students and my own academic work, I have gained a lot of experience with academic writing. Writing is a passion of mine and I believe that anyone can be a good writer, it's...

...to have meaningful conversations and build genuine connections with the children I support. Whether we are analyzing the themes in To Kill a Mockingbird through mock trials or exploring philosophical questions in Edgar Allan Poe's short stories, I strive to create a comfortable and safe space where students can ask questions, share their thoughts, and follow their curiosity. In my classroom, we celebrate progress as success and see mistakes as opportunities to learn. I enjoy...

...Attorney at several state agencies. I have been training and providing instruction to others, including investigators, licensees and other Attorneys for the majority of that time. I have also been the Continuing Education Instructor for the state agency where I am employed for the past five years. I attended Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, for the first two years of my B.A. program. My major was Pre-Law and Political Science and my minor was...

...one learning, the tutor learns a great deal, as well. For instance, with each student I take on, I gain valuable experience that I can then use with another student. In addition, I love being able to assist a student in reaching their goals, be that a higher grade in a class, a deeper understanding of a specific topic, etc. I am a native speaker of Spanish- it was actually my first language! My entire...

...students improve their essay and academic writing, test taking strategies, and study habits. Let me help you learn what you need to know to become a better student. I can help you improve your subject matter knowledge in many of your introductory college or high school classes as well as test prep for SAT and ACT. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Or to schedule an online or in-person appointment.

...various settings for 10+ years and I have been a middle school English Language Arts teacher for the past five years. Piano has been a passion of mine since I was seven years old. As a child, I received private piano lessons for seven years, and I have played as my hobby ever since. Now, I am excited to pass along my knowledge and enthusiasm to others who crave the musical arts.

...of learning just about anything. I aim to provide my students with tools for developing ideas and organization in order to help them become more confident and comfortable with the writing process. I have a master's degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Illinois Chicago, and I have taught essay writing and ESL courses for the last five years. I am comfortable with students from all language...