Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving McKinney, TX

...almost 30 years of experience in the classroom and library. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student...

...anything that gets me active!). Having around 5 years of tutoring experience in areas such as Mathematics, English, and Accounting, I have helped a multitude of students reach their academic goals. I believe that everyone can learn at their own pace and achieve success. I firmly live by the idea that learning is a nonlinear journey that is supposed to be challenging, yet rewarding and should be optimistically approached. I hope that both students on...

I am a professional educator with over two decades of experience in coaching, teaching, tutoring, and mentoring. I am passionate about supporting academic and holistic growth in my students. I majored in Biology, Education, and Psychology in undergrad with a minor in Chemistry and Science Education. I earned my MS in Psychology with a focus on statistics and research methods.

I am an educator with substantial experience helping students of all ages and grades improve their confidence and skills in academic activities. My personal approach is one of facilitation and nurture beginning with an understanding of the challenges to be addressed and on-going support to develop successful progress in skills, knowledge, and confidence.... I am most interested in helping students learn to be academically successful through effective learning strategies and improved literacy skills. I always facilitate...

...and web design. I formerly taught bilingual math and science, and I am a certified bilingual education teacher in the state of Texas. I love learning, imparting knowledge, and bilingualism, and I am eager to assist students with academic goals. Previously, I've taught 3rd grade bilingual courses including English and Spanish literacy and grammar as well as math, science, and social studies. I have also tutored high school and university writing and math. I have...

...students, many of whom were foreign students still new to the language. I loved helping all of my students succeed in their classes, become better writers, and helping improve their confidence. My philosophy for tutoring is that I believe my sessions should be client led; that is, the client calls the shots and I am an impartial reviewer. I will ask what the student wants to focus on in the session and we will collaborate...

...Austin College. I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.

...bachelor's degree in Music Education in 1994 (I was a violin major). Several years down the road in 2007, I decided to go through the Master's program offered by PISD at the time, and I graduated with a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. My philosophy of teaching is to value the commitment of being an educator in all its glory. While my students may not remember their parts of speech, they will; however, remember...

...laymen terms so that average Americans could understand concepts that are described by mathematical equations only a select few could understand. I take much inspiration from examples like this when trying to teach - use everyday things to simplify concepts for students whether it's using sports or fashion or current events or even gossip to help in not just learning but also in remembering the lesson. I've found that helps students make sense of things...

Every one needs a little help sometimes! I'm here to help, listen and even laugh with you as we tackle your school assignments. I believe you can learn anything, so let's work together!... Learning is possible for everyone! You can do it!... Get to know the student. Listen to their struggles, hobbies and even share a little of my own. Then we can start solving problems together!... I like to ask questions that help students think...

Hi! Im Sarah Joseph and I am currently a freshman at the University of Texas In Dallas Majoring in Neuroscience. I am passionate about teaching students and watching them grow and form a love of learning. I have previous experience from a tutoring/mentorship program and will bring my best foot forward to engage in learning. Thank you, and I hope you will proceed forward with me!

...Professionally, she is an Independent Public Relations Consultant and Administrator, but her true passion is English Language and Literature. Her tutoring specializes in reading comprehension, writing, test prep, ACT and SAT Reading and Writing, but she also can assist with proofreading and editing, college essays, and organizational/study skills. Academically, Aisha is interested in multiple genres, but most specifically 19th-Century British Literature, Post-Colonial Narratives and Narratives of Oppression, Feminist and Gender Theory, Children's Young Adult Literature,...

...allowed me to be exposed to challenging curriculum. . Throughout my experience as a Sunday school teacher at my church and as someone who has tutored her fellow peers, I realize that learning is a process that is unique for every individual. I believe in first understanding how students comprehend the material and then guiding them as needed to solidify correct basic knowledge so that they can advance. In my view, a student has completely...

...Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies and a Master's in Linguistic Exegesis, I strive to bring a joy back into learning. My areas of expertise include English, Greek, and Hebrew grammar and syntax, Christian theology, and church history, and I also have a high level of proficiency in elementary French as well as public speaking. With a strong foundation in pedagogical methods, I tailor my tutoring approach to meet the unique needs of each learner,...

...a tutor for the Athletic department. As a tutor, I would work with those students that had missed class the day of the lessons they needed. I reviewed papers and assessed learning. As an instructor, I learned this to be valuable in the classroom. I often held workshops that would require students to exchange their papers with one another. This would help them learn how to catch the mistakes in their own papers as they...

...middle school reading teacher, and reading specialist for a middle school. I am passionate about reading and English. I have experience working with struggling readers and preparing students for the reading and writing STAAR test. I believe that each child has the talents to learn; it is up to the tutor/teacher to help find that talent within the child. I try to make learning fun and ensure students that the things they may struggle with...

...me. I've had great teachers and tutors who helped me build a solid foundation in the physical sciences and inspire me to pay that forward. I will do everything I can to make our lessons rewarding and to help you reach your goals. In our lessons, I will help you identify key concepts in new material, bridge the new topics with your current knowledge, and share interesting applications for the math and science we cover....

...students become better readers, writers, and communicators. Most recently I have been working in admission consulting for K-12 schools as well as colleges to help clients stand out in the applicant pool. I would love to help you refine your ideas and articulate your thoughts, turning them into a concise piece of writing of which you are proud. My interests are reading, writing, performing comedy (both stand-up and improv), hiking, biking, camping, trivia, movies, tv,...

...the University of Texas at Dallas, are both in the Humanities with a concentration in the moral philosophy, literature, and feminist theory. I consider myself a non-traditional student and a life-long learner. What can I say--I love to learn! As a legal assistant, I originally started school with plans to take business classes to prepare for law school. However, it did not take long to realize that when it came time to make that fateful...