Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving McKinney, TX

I have a B.S. in Education and Animal Science/Biotechnology with a Master of Education. I have been working with children since I was a downhill ski instructor in Minnesota during high school. I believe in multiple teaching styles because each student learns differently and requires various tools to be successful in the classroom. All students have the potential to be great, and its my job to help them to reach their goals!

In my educational career, I have taught 5th grade, worked as a curriculum writer for after-school programs and more. I have a wide range of interests ranging from baseball and reading to movie monsters, science, and natural history.

...place of understanding that they might not have otherwise felt possible. This is my passion, this is my role. I was awarded my Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition and Piano from the University of North Texas, and my Masters in Arts in History with emphasis on Art History and Philosophy from the University of Texas at Alrington. I have been teaching for almost thirty years on the higher education level and even longer...

...tutoring early ages through adults. After obtaining my MA in psychology from HBU (now called HCU) in Houston, Texas, I started working as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology ("LSSP"). I have tenure and license as a school psychologist (MA) in Texas with a license also in Vermont with emphasis on ethics, compliance, collaboration, crisis intervention, counseling, and evaluation. I have more than 13 years of LSSP experiences. I was awarded Best School Psychologist in...

I specialize in writing but also excel in other areas such as elementary math. I am very personable and enjoy communicating as well as interacting with students to aid in their learning process. I look forward to working with you!... For me, the most important thing is teaching a student to work independently. Far too often, students expect to be given the answer, which will not effectively prepare them for higher-level work.... Get to know a...

I went to Harvard University for undergrad and obtained my Bachelor of Arts in History and Literature. After college, I became a high school writing and project-based learning teacher for 5 years. Now I work for a school district office in curriculum, assessment and instructional development.

As a teacher with 18 years' experience in education, including 4 years as a math instructional specialist, I enjoy working to prepare for tests as well as ongoing remediation. My goal is to increase both confidence and ability in all of my students. ... Students must know that they do know some things about the subject, so I would focus on what they do know as a foundation.... Students should be able to ask questions and...

...graduated from TCU with a BS in Psychology and a double major in Criminal Justice. I will attend law school next year to earn my JD and become a criminal prosecutor. I am passionate about social justice and I believe a great part of justice is education. Education is empowering and fulfilling and I am privileged enough to have experienced this. Now, I want to help others experience the life-changing power of education as well.

...to giving the best tutoring experience, coupled with high quality and fun learning! I am working towards a degree in biochemistry, and I have a passion for science and math! My tutoring style is to meet students where they are at, which means each tutoring session can vary based off of material, age, pace, learning style, or level of understanding. It is my promise to give each student a personalized, fun tutoring experience. In my...

...and introduction to Neuroscience for combined 3 semesters. As an undergraduate TA, I held weekly reviews and demonstrated lab techniques to help my students. I was a freshman mentor for 2 semesters in which I worked with my mentee to help him achieve his academic and personal goal and to help smoothen his transition from high school to college. I tutor high school and college level Biology and Chemistry. I believe each student has a...

...speaking it with native people, especially in their own countries is really thrilling. It opens up a side of ourselves that was previously unexplored and broadens our understanding of people outside our normal circle of family and friends. As a tutor I want to ensure that students are able to clearly articulate their goals, however practical or ambitious and ensure that they overcome any barriers achieving their stated goals. I have a BA in French...

...special interest in writing, editing, and test taking skills. If you ever want help writing or editing a big essay, I'm your girl. I originally studied psychology and social work in school, but now teach English at the high school level. I have experience in a variety of mental health fields. I also have had lifelong success with test taking and tutoring test takers, so I can really help my students build successful testing skills....

I enjoy the fact of teaching something to someone and seeing the light bulb in the head go off through that twinkle in their eye; that is when I feel a sense of satisfaction because I helped someone get past a hurdle.

...always been my one true passion. I have over seven years of tutoring experience, in the US and overseas. So, my multilingual and multicultural background helps me cross such barriers and connect with students better. Due to my vast experience, I’ve developed sophisticated communication techniques and understanding of students’ psychology that helps me pinpoint and help overcome the academic weaknesses with swift precision. I think it’s more important to lead students to the answer rather...

...with a Bachelor of Art, majoring in Art History and minoring in French. I tutor a wide array of subjects, but my college experience developed a proficiency in art, history, writing and linguistics in both English and French. I value lifelong learning and want to facilitate that in others. Being a mother of three teenagers, I have learned the importance of building self confidence and personal interest in schoolwork. In my free time, I like...

...received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and my teaching certification in English Language Arts and Reading. I am most passionate about English, Literature, Language Arts, Reading, and Writing. I am a firm proponent of education and meeting individual learners where they are. I believe when my students and I work together, we will achieve success! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going for runs, watching movies, baking, and spending time with my family...

...the students needs and ask the right questions to explain material they do not understand. I have been a tutor for three years at the current school that I teach at. When tutoring in science, I try to explain the steps necessary to solve problems and understand the material. I connect concepts to knowledge that the student already has. This helps the student to build on their frame of knowledge. I can tutor high school...

...feeling like life was so much richer and more joyful: that I could do and be so much more than I had ever dreamed now that those ideas were a part of my life. Education is the greatest gift I have ever been given, and I want to pass that gift on. I graduated from the Catholic University of America (CUA) with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Musicology. Currently, I am applying to Master's...

...MA in Human Resource Development, and MA in Education with teacher certification. My primary tutoring interests include the middle school grades and adults seeking continuing education because I find the greatest inquisitiveness among these groups. My teaching philosophy is to meet learners where they are, which means leading them to understand, then challenging them to show that they do. I always told my Air Force student pilots not to be afraid to ask questions--it is...

...the material and constructing their own knowledge. In teaching and tutoring, I see myself more as a facilitator of learning who provides students the necessary tools and direction for them to uncover the concepts themselves. Soon we will engage in this process of discovery together! Before becoming a college professor, of course, I had to go to college myself. I graduated from the University of Dallas in Irving, first with my bachelor's in English and...