Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Round Rock, TX

...where a tutor comes in! I'm a strong advocate for Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory of education, encouraging students to learn and grow from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up. When I was in high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with my own tutors and teachers helped me realize that I am capable of overcoming difficulties through perseverance, and...

Hey everyone! I have been teaching for 8 years now at the high school level and I've taught all levels of World Geography, World History and US History. I am also a reader for the AP US History test.

...recent Cornell graduate who is passion about personalized education. I studied English and Film, with a lot of everything else thrown in! As someone who's been stuck in classes that didn't do anything for me, I value the fact that everyone learns differently, and that variety and context, though integral to an engaged learning experience, are often lacking in traditional classrooms. I have remote teaching experience, so I'm looking forward to tutoring a wide variety...

...teaching and spreading my love of learning. I am also greatly interested in sociology and gender studies, and have yet to decide if I will minor in one of those fields, too. I love helping students discover a passion for reading and expressing themselves through writing. My favorite areas to tutor are those having to do with English; I enjoy everything from AP Literature to essay writing for class. When I'm not at school or...

...English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Illinois Chicago, and I have taught essay writing and ESL courses for the last five years. I am comfortable with students from all language backgrounds and levels of fluency. I have learned that identifying a learner's talents is as important as figuring out what issues each person needs to work on. As with so many things in life, cooperation is necessary for success. I aim to...

...to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) when using pop culture as a comparative text for core concepts. Taking student interest into consideration when approaching a subject never fails to spark curiosity and engagement. I am a firm proponent of the idea that learning and laughter go hand in hand, believing fun to be absolutely necessary for long-term memory retention. In my spare time, I enjoy books, movies, television, gaming, yoga, and kitties!

I know what it's like to have a hard time writing, and I also know how to get past it!

...aiding college students through coursework while leading group study sessions. I also taught elementary aged children the importance of nutrition and an active lifestyle as an after school instructor in AISD. I worked with them on their homework as part of the program as well. In addition to previous tutoring jobs, I also have experience in having actually taken several AP tests, SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT, so I am available to help you...

...passionate about. I was born in Taiwan; however, even before I learned how to speak, I moved to the States. Hence, my first language was English. In third grade, my parents decided to move back to Taiwan to aid in my education of the Chinese language. Of course, learning Chinese as a second language is as difficult as it sounds. With some hard work and the right learning strategies, I was able to get a...

...higher for solid, classical education and learning today - including grammar, the use of the English language - and the application of history, economics, and analytical skills to issues of the United States and the world. My background makes me very familiar with high school curriculum and what good preparation means as students approach college and beyond. It has also taught me that students are often either disinterested or scared of history "stuff," and it...

...English & Government. I worked at the University Writing Center and student taught my last two years of college, where I honed my essay revising and editing skills. I currently teach sophomore English and have experience teaching all levels of English I & II, from inclusion (special education) to Pre-AP. As a result, I have developed strong skills in differentiating between different levels of student ability. I am certified in teaching English for 7th-12 grade...

...learning and helping others achieve their academic goals. I have a strong academic background and a commitment to excellence, qualities that I believe make me an effective tutor. My experience in working with students and my dedication to serving others have sharpened my ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and relatable way. Throughout my time in rigorous college coursework, I have developed patience, resilience, and adaptabilityskills essential for supporting students with diverse learning...

...creating a relaxed environment for students, stimulating conversation about concepts being presented and organizing material in a way that makes it easiest to understand. I treat subject matter as interconnected, emphasizing that everything students are learning fits together into a holistic understanding of the world, from which they develop their personal worldview. Finally, I believe that respect for my students is one of the most important things I can show - not only to encourage...

...others articulate their words onto paper and strengthen their comprehensive skills is the most rewarding task in my mind. I am a huge advocate for education and believe that everyone has the ability to improve upon their current abilities. Learning is a lifelong journey that occurs both in and out of the classroom setting through experiences, passions, and hobbies. Great writing comes from within, and everyone has a story to tell. My story, my experiences,...

...of writing together. I especially enjoy working with students on college application essays, whether personal essays or application statements, and I am also experienced with on-demand writing tasks that appear on tests like the SAT or the AP Exams. With seven years of classroom experience and three years of experience working as a grader for the International Baccalaureate program, my unique blend of both teaching and professional writing experience allows me to effectively help students...

...had the unique opportunity to connect with many community knowledge I have gained through my own diverse experiences. Additionally, I work to provide an evidence base for social work in the education system through my work as a researcher at the university level, both collecting and analyzing data around complex trauma, educational equity, systems of intervention for sociocultural trauma and the significance of social capital for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Masters-degreed educator with eight years of teaching experience excited about working with you! Extensive experience with state testing and writing strategies.

...rhetoric, reading comprehension, public speaking, interpersonal and gender communication, as well as both academic and business and professional writing. My pedagogy is rooted in the active learning model where students are encouraged to engage the material through practical activities, as well as through discussion. It's important to me that my students feel trusted and trusting, and that all of our work takes place in a supportive manner that builds self esteem, while also challenging the...

...which also prepared me for my future in Japan. For 3 and 1/2 years, I lived in Osaka, Japan teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) to K-12 students. Today, I am a special education teacher for high school students. If you are here on Varsity Tutors, then you already have the will to succeed. I will do all I can to help you achieve your academic goals. As your tutor, I will primarily be...

...my students' success and also happiness and hope through my tutoring my students will becoming increasingly confident and competent in whatever subject they wish to be tutored for. I strive to not only teach them the concepts and materials, but how to study more efficiently and develop conceptual capabilities that will benefit their academic career in the future. In the past, I have been a writing mentor at my high school and worked with children...