Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Austin, TX

...difficulty passing a tough class, and I strive to match my style and depth of instruction with the knowledge level of the student. I strongly believe everybody has the potential to succeed, and a recurring theme of my tutoring is that my students should recognize their own potential by 1) identifying their current position, 2) identifying their desired position, and 3) setting schedules and goals that help the former become the latter.... I strongly believe everybody...

I received my bachelor's degree from MacMurray College in biology, and my master's degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in forensic and clinical psychology. Since graduating with my MA, I have worked in various settings and with all age groups, including a juvenile prison, juvenile substance abuse residential treatment centers, a residential home for children and adolescents with severe psychiatric issues, a rehab floor in a hospital, private practice for psychology, and case...

...the material itself. Understanding and ability in a subject is great, but a true desire for knowledge outside of the classwork itself creates a student driven by curiosity and interest instead of just wanting to pass the class. In my free time, I work at the Osteological Research and Processing Laboratory at the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University. I also enjoy reading, watching documentaries, and finding new places to explore.... Understanding of material is...

...painstaking academic endeavor is the opportunity for tremendous success. That's why it's important to me that every student grasps the bigger picture. Education has the opportunity to enrich your life unlike any other endeavor. If you're anything like me, you've experienced academic failure. But as a soon-to-be practicing attorney, I can assure you that failure is not fatal. If we keep putting one foot in front of the other, we will reach our goals.

Hi! My name is Haley. I currently live and work in Austin. My entire family is dedicated to education and so am I. My education has opened so many doors to me and I want to help open even more doors for the students I tutor. As my education at The University of Texas at Austin has taught me, what starts here changes the world.

...a tutor. In the classroom, my students can expect me to cover concepts with both depth and clarity. Outside of lesson plans, my students can also expect me to reply promptly to any questions they may have about the subjects we cover. But communication is also a two way street. In order to be a more effective tutor, I try to understand my student's specific goals and challenges so that I can best tailor classes...

...Center and student taught my last two years of college, where I honed my essay revising and editing skills. I currently 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...

...help students make cognitive connections to content material. I believe that all students learn the material differently, and that all students 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...

...committed to improving and becoming successful in their academic careers. I have been practicing law for almost 20 years as both a private Attorney and as a Staff 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'm a lifelong learner living in Austin, Texas. Writing and literature are my passion and expertise although I'm always willing to dip a toe whenever possible. I've been told I'm an affable and approachable tutor and person. I believe in catering my approach to each student's learning style. There's no 'wrong' way to learn! I received my Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing at Metropolitan State University Denver in 2015. I first started tutoring in high...

I am a sophomore at UT Austin double majoring in Government and the Plan II Honors Program at UT Austin. I am passionate about advancing educational equity through public policy and ensuring that every student has access to the resources they need to thrive. I have worked with elementary school and middle school students for the past five years. While I tutor in a wide range of subjects, I specialize in language arts, reading comprehension,...

I am currently a Biology major at the University of Texas at Austin. I am Pre-med and also hoping to receive my teaching certificate for composite science in the fall. Outside of academia, I enjoy rock-climbing, hiking, and music. I love taking my pup on adventures throughout the Austin area and just being outside in general.

...and snow hydrology on the shores of Lake Superior. Along with skills in data processing and visualization, I use effective writing methodologies to disseminate the information extracted from collected data. Following my love of writing and science, I published a literature review on the synergy between soil bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi. As an educator, I believe in a systems-centered learning approach that focuses on the interconnectedness of subjects and how we can apply them to...

...my intention is always to instruct with sustainability in mind, so that regardless of how a classroom teacher might present a concept, a student will be able to apply what was learned during our time together. If your student is struggling in any way with writing, critical thinking, literary analysis, or reading comprehension at the middle or high school level, I am confident in my ability to help them overcome those hurdles and build sustainable...

My name is Jason and I love to tutor. I have experience working with elementary school students as well as tutoring Economics, Sociology formally as well as everything under the sun informally. I enjoy using creative references to get my point across.

...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 in making learning relatable and fun; rather than lecture my students, I design engaging and entertaining lessons, exercises, and even...

Hi! My name is Rena, I am a graduate of the University of Chicago and currently planning on attending medical school! I majored in bioanthropology and GIS, which in essence means I love bones, archaeology, and maps. It also means that I have a strong writing aptitude and a diverse set of skills across subjects. I am excited to meet you and help you achieve your academic goals!

...with a diverse clientele to foster discussions about writing and the fact that each session requires me to adapt to suit the needs of each individual. In May of 2014, I graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Interdisciplinary English and History. Writing a thesis as a requirement for the English Department's Honors Program was a wonderful experience that allowed me to hone my writing, editing and...

...for the arts and sciences by way of teaching and making movies. Back in high school, I volunteered at the local library as a free tutor for low-income students. I find that genuine human interaction is one of the best ways to learn and achieve a shared understanding. In addition to tutoring, I am currently editing two feature-length documentaries; one about the Shakespeare at Winedale program, and the other about the science and experience of...

...in ethnopharmacology instead. During my free time, you will find me either writing songs on my guitar, swimming, surfing, cooking, or spending time with my friends and family. My approach to teaching is to first understand how the student learns so that I can help them develop effective study and homework strategies. Every person learns a little differently, and I believe that finding the method that works best for each individual is not only the...