Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving San Antonio, TX

...in college and graduate with honors. I am a living testament of how a deep love for learning combined with perseverance and willingness to ask for help can accumulate into academic success. Out of my own personal story of struggle and eventual success I have come to Varsity Tutors in the effort to help students realize their own capacity for learning. With my two Bachelor of Arts degrees and eclectic learning style, I know from...

...was in school, I excelled in English, History, and Fine Arts. Not without difficulty, I might add, since I had to learn a new language, and could not receive help from my family. Later, I was able to receive credit for classes in High School, so I did not need to take them in college, allowing me to graduate early. During that time, I also had job and was able to travel abroad. Learning about...

...have taught levels from ESL to recent refugees all the way to graduate students, and probably most enjoy grammar and teaching literature electives. My own struggles learning required math in college help me empathize with learners; I wish I had had a great tutor for math! But I believe with cats, openness, and encouragement, as well as keeping good standards, I can help others with writing and learning English. It really can be fun!

...instilled a love for research and exploration, so I naturally leaned into teaching science. I taught IB Biology for 3 years and enjoyed helping students understand complex concepts and develop their own intellectual curiosity. I also offered tutoring for Math during this time, supervised multiple IB Extended Essays, and took on a summer English teaching position. I strive to create a supportive and understanding environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and taking...

...these exams, I have also helped high school seniors prepare for the TSI (formally the Accuplacer) exam so they are college English ready. I tutor in English, from elementary through 1st year college English. I love to help students with their writing so they can create beautiful essays. English, I believe, is the subject that many students have the most difficulty with. My tutoring style is talking with the student, finding out what their big...

...Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, Texas, and Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. These classes include online, remote learning, and face-to-face instruction. Prior to teaching at the college level, I taught all levels of high school English in Washington State and California. My goal as an instructor is to help students recognize their own strengths and to enhance those skills to meet their educational goals. Whether you're working on reading or writing skills in...

My name is MK. I am currently a high school special education teacher working specifically in the math and science classrooms. I have been teaching for 9 years and have loved every part of it. I am passionate about helping students determine their highest potential by highlighting their strengths as learners! Everybody can learn, it is just a matter of determining which pathway is best suited by your learning style! ... My goal is to help...

I am a current student at the University of the Incarnate Word. I am working on a degree in history and government, and hope to work as a policy analyst or political consultant. I have enjoyed teaching private music lessons for six years, and tutoring academically for two. I love talking about history, and helping others find an appreciation for it. I also enjoy analyzing and helping others edit their writing.

...Science and AP Human Geography. While I have experience aiding my peers in lesson planning and facilitating study groups, I am dedicated to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment for my students. I believe in the power of open communication, tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs, and utilizing visual learning techniques to enhance understanding. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring cultural geography through film, which informs my teaching and enriches my...

...same. My passion for the social sciences and history have driven my lifelong interest in the archaeological past, and I love imparting such interest to others through teaching and tutoring. I have always been an avid reader and loved great literature, and writing is an integral (and often time-consuming!) part of being a graduate student; for these reasons, tutoring English is also a delight for me. As an instructor and tutor, my philosophy is that...

...career as an academic librarian. Although retired from that career, I throughly enjoy helping students succeed academically through tutoring. And fortunately, with tutoring, I get to work with students of all ages. I have a bachelor's degree in English and Political Science and a master's degree--all from Indiana University. I am a native Hoosier, but my first professional job brought me to South Texas in 1992. My husband and I are happy to have settled...

I want all my students to be successful whether they are preschoolers with special needs or college students. I like to find ways to make the material relate to real life and be exciting, because I believe that learning should be fun. I believe that if students can have fun and relate to the material they are more likely to retain the information.

...education, I have learned the importance of having a solid foundation in any area of academia. That is why, as a tutor, I believe that it is crucial to understand instead of memorize. Although I am well-versed in many subjects, my favorite to teach are math and Mandarin. As a native Chinese speaker, I really enjoy sharing my talent with others. In addition, I am also experienced in SAT/ACT/STAAR/ISEE test prep as well as principal...

...classes at the church. I worked with middle school children and helped them with math and reading. Later, one of my professors asked me to tutor his friend's college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him...

Hello! My name is Cindy. I currently live in San Antonio, TX, but I lived in New York for many years. I consider myself a lifetime NYer! I am passionate about tutoring and helping students to exceed their goals! My teaching style is warm, personable, engaging and fun! I care deeply about the wellbeing of my students, and try to incorporate their cultural backgrounds into my lessons. Let's have some fun!

...is meant to help learners acquire knowledge, explore, discover, and have different experiences. Furthermore, it empowers learners to use critical thinking skills to solve problems in our communities and gives us an appreciation for the world around us. I believe helping students learn these critical skills will help students in any future degree program, training course, employment, and as life long learners. In my spare time I enjoy bowling, attending plays, poetry slams, and reading.

...in Biology and a minor in Spanish. Between high school and my undergraduate studies, I served a two-year volunteer mission in northern Mexico where I became fluent in Spanish and taught the Latin American people. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, Spanish, and English. I have always been passionate about learning and teaching. Having fun learning and seeing others advance in their understanding of subjects gives me the...