Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Houston, TX

I have a heart for helping people and a joy in seeing them grow.

...including starting an ESL program for recent migrants, working as a teachers aide in a Mandarin Immersion school, and teaching financial literacy to high school students in HISD. I am a friendly, easygoing and reliable student dedicated to helping students succeed. In my free time, I like to run, read books, hike, and work at our on-campus coffee shop. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I have experienced it first-hand as a universal...

Greetings I am passionate about teaching and tutoring. My objective is to help those students achieve their goals through excellent communication. I am easy to talk to and have a tremendous amount of patience. I look forward to a long lasting and mutually beneficial relationship with each and every one of my students.

...participating in student-run theatre, contemplating life in political science seminars, learning to speak two new languages, and performing on-stage in front of audiences large and small, I learned how to be a well-rounded musician, teacher, and life-long student. The arts are my passion, but education comes in at a close second. I aspire to become a voice teacher, and I enjoy helping others in any way I can. I worked as a counselor for a summer...

...graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in English and minor in diversity. Throughout the years, I've had opportunities to study English abroad in Italy and London, worked as a Special Education Teaching Assistant, youth development, college recruiting and many other tutoring positions from 1st grade-high school. I absolutely love knowing that I have the ability to inspire and teach our youth because I believe in a change so revolutionary. My goal in...

...own television Sports Show was dream come true. I went on to have a radio journalism career and enjoyed it. As a son of an entrepreneur, I wanted to run my own company one day. In the fall of 2009, I enrolled into Western International University as a MBA/MGT student. I learned the importance of leadership and communication in the workplace. I started working with children as a basketball coach eight years ago. After moving...

...stable home is the foundation for success in all areas of life. As far as my educational background, I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Sociology. While in college, my favorite classes were my upper-division, writing based courses, related to History and Sociology. I love writing research papers. Before switching majors, I was a science major. So I have taken calculus, biology, and chemistry courses. I was placed right...

...to the student and building up from there. My current job as a learning specialist with learning impaired and at-risk students has shown me that engaging a student on their level helps lay a solid foundation for progress. Working one-on-one enables me to taylor my lessons and approach to the individual in a way that ensures positive growth and eventually tangible results. I love working with young minds who have the potential to exceed expectations.

...helped a lot of my peers with AP courses and classes in high school as a peer tutor. I also have experience helping students prepare for the ACT through Varsity Tutors. I've had students go from a 25 to 32 after 2 months of working with them. It's really rewarding to see students learn and expand their own capabilities. I truly enjoy helping others achieve their goals! In my spare time I like to play...

...have taught as a teaching fellow for a couple of years at the University of Houston, and as a public school teacher for nineteen years. Having raised four children, I know what kind of work it takes after school for students to be successful. Whether you are looking to improve your proficiency in Spanish, English or French, for personal, professional or school goals, I look forward to facilitating your learning and increased proficiency.

...and engaging. I am also proficient in technology to enhance the learning process. In today's dynamic educational landscape, I understand the importance of incorporating modern tools to make lessons more interactive and impactful. My top priority is to create an environment that fosters students' understanding of academic concepts and ignites a passion for learning. I am committed to contributing my expertise and enthusiasm to create a positive and empowering educational journey for all Varsity Tutors'...

...development. In college, I was a member of my campus' leadership program and developed strong presentation and interpersonal skills. I often counsel and help prep college students/adults for interviews/job applications. Given my skillset, I am looking to become a life coach in the future. I am all about using visual and creative ways to memorize concepts, and have a specific focus on adapting my approach to each student. Whether it be nursing, writing, or interview...

...each student is an individual and I adjust my tutoring style based on what works best for each individual. For example one child may benefit from visual learning while another student may learn best from a more hands on approach such as practice problems. I love helping students understand a concept that they previously struggled with. It gives you a good feeling to know that you have helped and could possibly have an impact on...

I have two years of tutoring experience. I enjoy helping students reach their full academic potential. I believe that everyone has the capability to excel in any subject if approached the right way for that individual. When I tutor a student, I like to look at the student's learning style, study habits, and interests. I feel that factoring these into the session leads to the most successful learning.

Hi! I'm Melanie and I am a former 10th and 12th grade English teacher who specializes in essay writing, test taking (English for standardized exams, American and British literature). I am currently a freelance copywriter and author.

...Throughout my academic journey, I developed a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education and the role that personalized guidance can play in a student's success. My diverse academic background has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to engage with students in various subjects, from mathematics and science to language arts and social studies. More importantly, my experiences as a peer tutor and mentor have taught me the value of patience, adaptability, and...

...and a minor in sociology. My tutoring style is one in which I keep the student engaged in the material. This is especially important in my subject areas, as social sciences and the humanities are about understanding and analyzing events and cultures rather than merely memorizing facts. Thus, I try to structure my tutoring sessions in a way that there is collaboration and genuine discovery, rather than me lecturing the student. My interests include playing...

...Education. I absolutely love to teach! I really enjoy making math fun. I hear people say they are not good at math or they hate math. Well, I hope to change those perceptions. With the right guidance everyone can excel at math! Through teaching Special Education, I have learned several math strategies and different ways of looking at the world of numbers. I have most experience with Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, College Algebra, and...

With a BA/MA in English, I have strong content knowledge, and with 15+ years teaching both high school and college, I have vast experience in teaching literature, poetry, drama, writing and grammar. I can assess a student's current level and build on that foundation to enable the student to excel. I love teaching; it's what I do!

...many tricks and useful techniques for YOU to understand math. My teaching philosophy is to understand my students. Every student comes from a different background, has different needs, and struggles in different areas. My philosophy is whatever works for the student, works for me. I enjoy throwing in games, brain teasers, and activities into the lessons, to keep things fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and playing card games.