Top High School English Tutors serving Houston
Michelle: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...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 full-time.
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 35
Hanjun: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...learning methods, my students will become 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...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Emma: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...in counterterrorism. As far as tutoring style, I think it is really important not to give the student the answers but to ask them questions and help them come up with strategies to get to the answer for themselves; the goal is to make myself unnecessary in a way. My strengths (in school and tutoring) are in foreign languages including Latin and humanitiesexpect a very enthusiastic tutor especially if we are talking about Shakespeare! I...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Security Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Walden: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...working with students. In the past, 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...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, History & English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Alexandra: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...Many times, students need flexibility and patience in order to grasp a foreign concept. I am a firm believer in the power of education and I hope to share my love of learning with all of my students. After graduation I plan on returning to Houston to obtain my Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing anything from poetry to screenplays. I have also been...
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Sarah: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...in Art History and Child Development and completed my master's degree in Communications at the American University of Paris. I am a former classroom teacher at a wonderful Houston charter school, as well as several different schools around the world. I have worked with students from kindergarten to middle school in many different subject areas. I love the learning process, and figuring out how to best design a lesson for a specific student so that...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
American University of Paris - Master of Arts, Communications
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
Casey: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...AP classes, and graduated top of my high school class, and went into college with 54 hours of credit. I am a friendly, outgoing, confident person who is ready to do anything it takes to get you to your educational goals, because I'm willing to do anything to reach mine. I can help you with your homework, help you study (or even cram) for your exam tomorrow. I've even skyped with students till 12 am...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Giselle: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...that every child can/will succeed given the right tools and encouragement. I have a significant amount of experience in elementary education; particularly in: reading, reading comprehension, and phonics as well as upper level ELA (English Language Arts): essay-writing, proofreading, and editing. My teaching style is very interactive and hands-on, my most important goal is to meet your student's needs. My interests are running, teaching, cooking, traveling, volunteering, and being with family and friends. I believe...
Education & Certification
Baylor University - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and Composition
Houston Baptist University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction/Bilingual ACP
Jharrett: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...senior, I was accepted into 8 Ivy League universities, as well as Stanford and MIT. I truly appreciate and enjoy helping students of all ages achieve their college admissions goals! Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love to run and explore the city of Houston. As an instructor at a high-performing charter school, I certainly don't have a ton of spare time, but I enjoy a work hard/play hard approach to life!
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
Lisa: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...NBA fan. I am also a movie fanatic. I am learning to lead a healthier lifestyle and incorporate more exercise and healthier meal options. I am not so focused on the lesson that I forget to make learning fun. I believe that if you enjoy what you are learning, you will want to learn more. I am eager to help and looking forward to being able to assist you in reaching your educational goals.... My teaching...
Education & Certification
University of Houston-Downtown - Bachelor in Arts, Administrative Management
Texas Southern University - Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Bryan: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...simply help students with their homework but to make 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...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Ngozi: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...of Education but writing and reading are my niche! I am well versed on the STAAR prep which is heavily tested in Texas, as well as TELPAS certified. I have worked with college students down to middle school students and I am comfortable in teaching all grade levels! A little look into my life:Along with being a tutor, I am also an Olympian and 2 time African Games medalist in the area of track and...
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelors, Health
Joyce: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...with students on an individual basis to bring them to a deeper understanding of the amazing world of biology. My tutoring philosophy is to cater to every student's unique learning style, and to help them gain independence in mastering the material. I enjoy sharing with students my excitement talking about biology! I am currently in a Physician Assistant program at University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth and am loving every minute...
Education & Certification
University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of North Texas Health Science Center - Masters, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Science: 31
GRE: 309
GRE Quantitative: 152
Aurnab: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
Hello! I'm Aurnab. I'm a Bioengineering student at Rice University. I've been tutoring since high school. Due to my wide background in a variety of subjects that I've studied, I have a very interdisciplinary approach to tutoring that can be tailored to any student to achieve results.
Education & Certification
Rice University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Jana: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...with a major in Political Science and minor in Accounting and Business Administration. I went on to receive a Juris Doctor degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law graduating with honors. I am now a licensed attorney in the State of Texas. Over the years, I have tutored individuals of all ages through college in the areas of Math and Writing Skills. As a child and through my college years, Math was my favorite subject....
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Political Science minor in Accounting and minor in Business Administration
Sherry: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...that I have been graced to teach and share knowledge with. They are the seeds of my harvest and each type of child/flower requires a variety of strategies and fertilizers in order for them to grow and flourish. I am honored to be a teacher and an educator. It is a privledge to touch the lives of so many people sharing with them the gift of literacy. Education and knowledge are powerful learning tools. When...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Austin - Masters, Reading Specialist
St. Edward's University-Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Adam: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...English, mathematics (through AP Calculus AB but not statistics), history/social studies, Spanish (through AP), and basic biology and chemistry. Throughout my teaching experience, especially through Academic Decathlon, I have kept my skills sharp across these subject areas. I graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a B.A. in English. By far my best collegiate experience was a one-month travel study program focusing on Shakespeare. We read, discussed, and watched six plays and had the chance to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Eric: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
Learning and teaching are two of my favorite things to do! For as long as I can remember I have loved learning new things. It is my goal as a tutor to help light that same fire in my students. I truly believe that everyone can learn anything, and I promise to do everything I can to help you achieve your academic goals.
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Maggie: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...Language and Composition, English Literature, and Computer Science). In high school, I was president of the debate team and on student council all 4 years. Currently, I am working toward an MD at Stanford University. I am happy to help with MCAT, SAT, SAT subject, AP test prep, and general academic subjects. Throughout my 8 years of experiencing tutoring middle school and high school students, I aim to help students raise their test scores through...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Effie: Houston High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Houston, TX
...will be attending Baylor College of Medicine in a few months to pursue a MD degree. I am also an avid cellist. I have been tutoring since my junior year in high school (6 years tota) and love teaching at all levels. I have a composite 2180 SAT and 34S MCAT score and received all "4/5"s on 7 different AP exams and was listed on Rice University's "President's Honor Roll". I know how hard and...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medical Student
SAT Writing: 800
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