Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Austin, TX

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...

...program (the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science) and volunteered in a local middle school, where I worked with struggling students one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. While in this program,...

...Spanish. I genuinely like all the subjects that I tutor and I look forward to helping other people like them too! For fun I like to read. I like to read articles about weird bits of trivia and analyzing pop culture. I love super hero movies. I prefer the Marvel movies because I like it when the good guys save the world and they are funny while doing it. I like to watch television. If...

...to decipher quite often due to the lack of tone and author's preconceived notions about the student's background. Therefore, when I tutor I build the framework from the ground up and depend a lot on visual aids (diagrams and charts) rather than formulas and numbers. I believe that there is no such thing as a dumb question and I address each question as many times as necessary . I also include a lot of examples...

I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with,...

...college I became a 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...

Math has always been my passion - from earning 1st place nationally in Calculus to competing on the AMC and AIME exams. At Princeton, I tutored peers in Multivariable Calculus, and since then I've worked with middle school through college students in Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, and SAT/GRE quantitative prep. I'm dedicated to simplifying complex ideas and helping students build confidence in their own problem-solving skills!

...for college-level classes; an editor for both my university's literary journal and research journal; and a Mandarin Chinese teacher for beginning learners. After graduation, I began tutoring ESL students from China and eventually succeeded in raising their English scores by a full letter grade at the end of the semester. With more than 5 years of mentoring, tutoring, and teaching experience, I strongly believe that all subjects can be made fascinating. Gaining knowledge should be...

...for students to eventually demonstrate they've mastered the material through independent practice. From these independent exercises, I can assess what we further need to work on. When I'm not teaching, I love to explore places in Austin I've never been, including restaurants and hiking trails. I have two dogs and a cat who are my life, and I always have my nose in a book and am listening to another one in my car. I...

...been broad and enriching -- I've taught elementary and middle school students in Sanxia, Taiwan; college students in Toamasina, Madagascar (where I lived in a lemur reserve!); and middle and high school students from across the US who participated in experiential education and leadership conferences in Washington, DC. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, and ESL. I love helping students gain the confidence and skills to...

Masters-degreed educator with eight years of teaching experience excited about working with you! Extensive experience with state testing and writing strategies.

...way, weaknesses can be turned into strengths! I know that applying to colleges is a stressful process, and I want to help as much as possible! I aim to teach both the core concepts that will be applicable in higher education as well as proficiency in taking the test. These tests can be tricky and I know that it is important to teach test-taking strategies, as I have seen even high performing students struggle with...

...My background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education English from York College of Pennsylvania and a Masters degree in Social Work from Widener University. I am available to offer support in GRE Verbal test preparation, essay writing and editing as well as grammar and language mechanics both in person and online. I hope to help increase your confidence by learning techniques that can be applied to a variety of situations, while concurrently...

...Teaching Assistant for upper-division undergraduate students at my university, and starting next Spring I will be a full-fledged teacher at the undergraduate level. I took both International Baccalaureate courses in addition to Advanced Placement courses in high school, and have been involved in Honors courses and extra-curricular research activities since the beginning of my undergraduate education. Additionally, I have volunteered at the Student Success Center in multiple educational institutions. I was a struggling student at...

...specialty is middle school math, Algebra I, and of course SAT math (because it's lots of middle school math!). Algebra I is my absolute favorite subject to teach and tutor - I love how it is cumulative and you keep using the skills you've learned for the rest of the year. I believe that understanding math is based on a student's skill ability. Just like a musical instrument or sport, it becomes a lot easier...

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.

...process. I can help organize your approach by finding the most highly recurring places where you struggle and construct a more stable foundation. We aim to enjoy learning, not score perfect. That allows us to relax as we polish or build skills that once hindered progress. Even though I started by tutoring mathematics, my natural gifts lie in the Language Arts. The arts allow for freedom of expression and creativity that feels nourishing. I am...

...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 not have the resources to work with each individual student. It's for this reason I'm hopeful for tutoring programs like Varsity...

...candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an undergraduate, I attended a prestigious honors program at the University of Texas at Austin. In essence, I have years of experience tutoring and teaching languages, writing, testing strategies, and other various subjects for students from elementary through college. Additionally, I am well-versed in university admissions for both graduate and undergraduate programs, and I can offer consulting on how to develop applications. I believe...

...I worked as a kindergarten teacher at IDEA Public Schools. I will be beginning a Masters Program in Education this fall at the University of Texas at Austin with a certification in teaching 7-12th English. My goal as a professional is to unite my love of literature with my passion for social justice to become an inspirational and effective educator of underserved preteen and teenage students. My tutoring style is very positive and encouraging, and...