Top High School English Tutors serving Houston

Stacie: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education

Meghana: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
Howdy! My name is Meghana, and I am a BS/MD program student and President's Endowed Scholar at Texas A&M University studying neuroscience/biology and English. I enjoy helping my students with the SAT and ACT, English grammar, literature, writing, and AP subjects, especially in the sciences. Please feel free to message me for more info or to schedule a session. Thank you!
Education & Certification
The Texas AM University System Office - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Nick: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.
Education & Certification
Rhodes College - Current Undergrad, Russian Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Hanjun: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...content experts and develop independent learning habits that will allow them to be academically successful. I practice what I teach- I am a 4.0 premedical student at Rice University majoring in Biochemistry and Cell Biology as well as Sports Medicine. I received a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT and a perfect score of 36 on the ACT in high school, and am currently self-studying for the MCAT using the same strategies I use...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Alexandra: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method is not best suited for their learning needs. There is nothing more joyful than when a student finally understands the material in a way that makes sense to them. Many times, students need flexibility and patience in order to grasp a foreign concept....
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Jharrett: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...and am currently pursuing certification in high school math and science. I am available to tutor in areas ranging from elementary to college-level math and science. Before joining the Varsity Tutors team, I worked as a college admissions seminar leader-I am an excellent resource for insider tips in gaining admission to selective colleges and universities. When I was a high school senior, I was accepted into 8 Ivy League universities, as well as Stanford and...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Concentration: Engineering Sciences
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 720

Jan: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...the College Board for the past five years. I am a very upbeat teacher, using not only the textbooks and CD's, but songs and rhymes as well to help students learn and master both verbal and written communication. I have found that what I truly love is helping others to succeed in any way that I can. I truly believe anyone can comprehend, speak, read and write Spanish. It is perfectly phonetic and it is...
Education & Certification
University of Tulsa - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
University of Houston - Masters in Education, Curriculum & Instruction/Second Language Education
State Certified Teacher

Sherry: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...I have serverd 6 years in the United States Army National Guard as a medic. I spend much of my time working in my garden, I call it my sanctuary. My yard and gardening reminds me of life and how all things have the potential to grow, bloom and be restored; given another chance. That's how I feel about the student that I have been graced to teach and share knowledge with. They are the...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Austin - Masters, Reading Specialist
St. Edward's University-Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Stephanie: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
I started tutoring professionally in 2002 while I was in college. In 2004, I tutored English, French, Latin, and constitutional government for Baylor University's Student-Athlete Services and stayed there the first two years of law school. I love working with foreign languages. I speak English natively, French fluently, and Spanish and Arabic proficiently. I also can read and write Arabic.
Education & Certification
Baylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Language and Lingustics
Baylor Law - Juris Doctor, n/a
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 800

Michelle: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...the kids I tutor because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the students so that they have fun and look forward to tutoring. I tutor standardized tests and most high school classes. I have two years of experience tutoring and I spent both this summer and last summer teaching...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 35

Walden: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...I have taught English, creative writing, nature/biology, and even cooking, but my favorite areas to teach are English Literature and History. I find that teaching children struggling in these subjects new ways of approaching their topic, whether a historical event or a classic novel, greatly improves comprehension, enjoyment of the subject, and test scores. Simply providing a new context for learning can create a better understanding that turns a weak subject into a strength. With...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, History & English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Matthew: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...world geography to art history), and can also help in preparing students for standardized tests such as the SAT, GRE, and MCAT. Above all though, my approach to tutoring is simply about having fun and inspiring students to do their best. Assignments and tests are really just chances for students to demonstrate how much they already know, and allowing each student to shine at his or her brightest is what tutoring is all about.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Emina: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...enjoy mentoring and tutoring young people, helping them to reach their full potential. My strengths are reading, writing and languages (French and German), as well as time management skills. I also enjoy teaching math, finding ways to make it fun and easy to understand.I get rave reviews from my students, who appreciate that I am down to earth and attentive to their needs. In my spare time, I run, do yoga, and travel!
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Adam: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...and head coach for a state champion Academic Decathlon team, which has given me additional experience in test preparation strategy across several content areas. In addition to AP English and Academic Decathlon exams, I have helped students prepare for SAT and ACT exams. Before teaching, I tutored students one-on-one and in small groups across subject areas. My strongest subjects for tutoring are English, mathematics (through AP Calculus AB but not statistics), history/social studies, Spanish (through...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Ella: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...tests, probably because I read so much. I was a National Merit finalist and my LSAT score was in the 99th percentile. In today's system, that is about a 174. I attended law school at the University of Houston, graduated, passed the Texas bar with a decent score of 83, and practiced law for a long time. I quit practicing law when I moved to a small town in Central Texas. I began tutoring about...
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelors, Journalism
University of Houston - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
LSAT: 172

Christopher: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...and understood, not just memorized. I also did work with my fellow undergraduate peers at the time. I look forward to sharing techniques, methods, and strategies to provide to tools necessary to succeed academically. I am often considered a 'fun' tutor by the students and a 'results' tutor by their parents. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, watching sports, playing with my two dogs, practicing martial arts, and working with computers and other...
Education & Certification
The Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 710

Sugi: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years. I am passionate about creating custom, individualized teaching plans for each student. Feel free to reach out for any math, science, or admissions-related help!
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Madeline: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfortable when I am tutoring them and I believe all students have the ability to improve. I am very comfortable teaching all subjects for grades up to 9th grade and, when dealing with high school courses, I love to tutor most math and science courses including many AP...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 750

Vibha: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Business and hoping to eventually go to medical school. I was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. I have been a tutor for the past two to three years and enjoy the task of being able to help students succeed in any subject. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and volunteering at the local hospital. ... I...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Business
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 710

Bryan: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...sure that they get a complete grasp of the concepts they are trying to learn. I taylor my tutoring sessions based on the individual because each student has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. This allows me to use practice problems from trusted resources along with problems that I craft on my own to ensure that the student's weak points are properly tended. Additionally, designing each session based on the individual prevents from wasting...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
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