Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Houston, TX

...and helping students like me learn how to communicate well and adapt to their new envirionment. I pursued that interest through college leading me to obtaining a degree in Spanish. Today, I am fluent in Portuguese (my native language), Spanish, and English. Based on my personal experience, I discovered that we can achieve anything we set our minds to. I am looking forward to meeting my students in this platform, hearing about your stories and...

...tutored high school students in biology and have been a mentor for high school and college students doing laboratory work assisting them with experimental protocols, writing papers and putting together presentations. I am currently working in a research lab at UTHealth and am excited to get back into tutoring. I want to help students succeed academically and am up for the challenge. Plus, it's a gratifying experience that will refine my knowledge on the subject.

...broken down into fundamentals. By building upon our fundamentals, it becomes possible to learn anything. Outside of academia I am invested in the growing fighting game community. To me it is fascinating to watch the best players in the world match wits and reflexes against each other offers much insight to their thinking and allows expression of their true personalities. Introspection on all kinds of topics intrigues me, and I love finding new topics to...

...the past In my spare time I like to grow gourmet mushrooms such as Shiitake, Red and Purple Reishi, and a whole assortment of Oyster mushrooms. I am learning how to grow certain boletes. Being an amateur mycologist is an extremely difficult hobby- I actually have built a HEPA grade clean room to 0.03 microns. This hobby satisfies an intellectual but also entrepreneurial need in my life because I want to open a stall in...

...University of Virginia. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition scholarships for our leadership and academic merit. I am a leader and a great team player. I have tutored in the Day in the Life program at The University of Virginia, learning from other teachers and Professors. I believe a teacher should be motivating, kind, and respectful to his student. While not being a student at UVa, I tutor in Houston, as learning and teaching are some of...

Hello Everyone! My name is Ejenenorb or ( EJ or short). I enjoy helping people and I'm enthusiastic about helping Varsity Students in any way that I can. I have a background in Law, Political Science, Math, Science and English and have taught and tutored students ranging from new born to adult. It gives me great pleasure to add value to a student's life and I look forward to working with you all soon!

...learning strategies, offering individualized support, encouraging critical thinking, and integrating a variety of resources. Teaching in a bilingual classroom is challenging and motivating for any educator. Bilingual students are in need of special care and attention in the learning process throughout the year. Although some learners might have strong linguistic skills in their native language, they may have deficiencies in their second language; it is the task of the teacher to help guide the student...

...teach dual credit U.S. History and AP World History as well as writing skills. For the past several years, 100% of my students have passed the US History STAAR test. Last year, 73% passed at mastery level. I also have taught World Geography and World Cultures. My journalism background has provided me with strong writing and editing skills that I share with students to increase their abilities. It also has enabled me to help students...

...but not least, I am married, have two adorable teenage nieces, several grown up stepchildren, three sweet rescue cats, and I just LOVE helping people learn. When a child or adult lights up because they actually "get it", I am most proud of them. I hope to help more students "get it" through tutoring them on the Varsity Tutors platform. It is an HONOR to teach in the Varsity Tutors for Schools division. Thank you...

...how encouraging students to face challenges head-on develops their confidence and helps them excel when they return to a faster-paced classroom setting. Community involvement matters so much to me, so when teaching social studies, I empower my students to take action to improve their communities! While my experience spans various subjects, I am most passionate about teaching social sciences, reading comprehension skills, and tools to craft compelling written arguments. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...understand the concepts better and will help them succeed. I know it can be hard for students to get individual help in school so I will try my best to help them using the best of my abilities and give them the individual attention that they need. I would make sure I understand the best way each student learns and then do my best to teach them from that point of view.

As an advocate for all students it is imperative that I deliver an instructional virtual platform which is meaningful, engaging, supportive strategies which are conducive regarding high level required standards and learning materials which will advance students academically, socially and emotionally towards becoming life-long learners in a highly technological diversified society in the 21st century while implementing SEL which enhances a child's human development (e.g. social emotional learning) with 90% accuracy.

...excellence in a wide variety of academic subjects. My philosophy of tutoring is that the most effective learning and results are achieved by personalizing the way the subject being taught is explained and by developing a custom approach based on the unique way the student learns in order for them to truly understand the topic at hand. I believe the most important aspect of excellence in tutoring is teaching the student to learn how to...

...20 years as an editor at publishing houses in NYC, and I've taught regular fiction and non-fiction writing workshops for elementary school students. I know I can make reading and writing enjoyable while still instilling a solid foundation that strengthens and develops academic progress. Reading and writing proficiencies are more necessary than ever in our Information Age. I provide students with skills which will assist in a lifetime of success. I hope to hear from...

...I am a rising junior at Yale University pursuing a dual degree in Modern Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and would love to play a role in helping you achieve yours. I specialize in standardized testing preparation, writing tutoring, and college admissions consulting. I hope to leverage my knowledge and experience in these areas to help you boost your scores, improve your writing, and...

...that our school systems tend to lack when it comes to this subject, especially in writing. Creative writing is something that brings pure enjoyment to me and I believe it really allows young people to expand their thinking in ways they aren't challenged to in everyday situations. I work with every student and find ways to expand on their skill-sets, specializing in my teaching style for each individual. I am also a pre-med student so...

I am a current high school Digital Filmmaking and Commercial Photography teacher with over a decade of teaching experience, including at the college level. I have a passion for working with students of all backgrounds, skill sets, and learning styles to reach their full potential. The overwhelming majority of the classes I teach are in visual communications such as digital filmmaking, and commercial photography, and graphic design.

...served as an Assistant Professor of English in the collegiate realm. I am author of fiction and non-fiction short stories. I possess a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Prairie View A&M University. My teaching philosophy is true...I believe ALL students can and are excellent learners with the application of understanding and knowledge which produces wisdom, faith and confidence. I look forward to meeting YOU and helping you prosper in YOUR academic goals...Remember You are a...

...the state of Texas, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania) with over 8 years of experience in education. I currently teach 6-8 (English, Science, Social Studies, ESL, and Math) in Houston, Texas. I am also certified in Pre-K - 4 general education and 6 -12 Science & English. I specialize in supporting below-grade-level students and students with special learning needs. Additionally, I have also provided successful tutoring for clients taking various Science of Reading exams (RICA, FoRT, FRT).

...and both real-world business experience and teaching experience. Most recently, I taught a first-year college course in Microeconomics for nine years, in addition to other classes in the university's international trade program. My students came from over 30 countries! I've worked in over a dozen countries for the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as for private firms in building engineering and the energy industry. I enjoy helping students gain competence and master their chosen...