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

...with reading fluency in four additional languages. I have traveled extensively in Europe, as an archaeologist and for my own curiosity, and I am enthusiastic about the influence of culture of learning, expression, and history. I have always had a knack for mathematics and was originally on track to be a chemist, both of which have served me well in my pursuits as an archaeologist and my work on various National Science Foundation grants. I...

...I respect the craft of understanding and building narratives. I believe that every person has a story to tell, and it is my privilege and responsibility to help others share their story with the world. I bring that same mindset as a teammate, creative partner, and instructor, looking into everyone to uncover their unique abilities and help bring them forth in positive, powerful ways. I am looking for people on a shared mission to help...

...on the main island of Japan. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from St. Andrew's University in Japan. What I love most about teaching my language to students is making an impact on my students' life and creating a deeper understanding of different cultures. I also believe that education is a necessity for all to improve one's life and future. That being said, my favorite subject to teach is Japanese culture to broaden...

...the platform to develop the strong, committed, and confident personality that defines me today. A little bit about my experience: - I worked with the Breakthrough Houston School Year Program as an English Teacher from 2013-2016. (I maintained a classroom of 12 8th grade students a couple of Saturdays each month) - I worked as a Summer School Tutor for high school students at Cristo Rey Jesuit high school during the summers of 2014 and...

...English and Communications from Trinity University, in San Antonio. I tutor students in Reading and Writing, and believe that learning can and should be fun. I approach each session with an open mind, a sense of humor, and the belief that everyone can learn. My truest passion is for literature and writing. I love working one-on-one with people who either need extra help, or who want to go above and beyond academically. People learn in...

...Texas at Austin, where I majored in Anthropology with a focus on Archaeology as my field of choice. I have always had a great love for history and am currently trying to turn that passion into a career. While studying at UT Austin, I had the opportunity to tutor and work with children as part of a summer program at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Recently, I have been working for Berkeley2...

...from Northern Arizona University. My content emphasis was in Language Arts. I am an Arizona certified Kindergarten-8th Grade teacher. I also have endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Structured English Immersion. Having taught preschool through first grade, I love working with young students on early reading and math skills. I have worked with students of all levels and learning styles: gifted, autistic, developmentally delayed, English language learners, speech impaired. I love learning and that is...

...threefold: create an inclusive, welcoming learning community that encourages and rewards exploration and curiosity; present the course material in a way that resonates deeply with each unique student and introduces them to new ideas each week; and foster critical thinking skills that can be applied in all schoolwork. Instead of recitation or simple coverage of lecture and reading material, my goal is to encourage students to consider differing viewpoints, feel comfortable expressing their beliefs, and...

...help make positive changes in children's lives! I have been lucky enough to pursue my dream of teaching children for the last six years, including recently graduating with my Masters in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. I love fulfilling my passion of being a lifelong learner by continuing my education and pursing new learning opportunities! I have been a middle school social studies teacher for the past five years, and I have experience teaching high...

I'm committed to serving students in order to support them in their success by helping them explore and learn in ways that are more engaging. ... I meet the student where they are at to get an understanding of why they are having difficulties in the subject matter.... I get to know the student by asking lots of questions and listening very carefully.... I give the student tools and resources to discover on their own. I...

...Biology student, and I am also working on a Chemistry minor. I'm very excited to do some tutoring as I love learning and I believe anyone has the capability of understanding anything. I have a strong belief in equality and equity, and making sure anyone and everyone is comfortable working with me. I want my tutoring sessions to be a safe space for learning where no one feels judged or invalidated. I also have a...

...a passion for foreign languages and have spent multiple years studying both Spanish and Russian, and as such would be happy to tutor any students of either language. I believe that a college education is vital for success in this country, and for better or worse standardized testing is a necessary step in applying to colleges. Though these tests can seem daunting, I believe that with the right amount of hard work and preparation, each...

...an upturned-nose kind of way - but in a driven-by-curiosity sense. Thus, I firmly believe in collaboration, because I get immense gratification when I learn something new, and I want to share that feeling with other people. I am also pretty easy-going and empathetic; I like to tell jokes and try to please people around me, so if I am your tutor you can bet that I will do my best to cater to your...

...experience as a gymnastics and swimming coach. Throughout all these years I worked closely with teachers and other counselors to ensure scholars felt safe in their classrooms and at home. I have a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and my bachelors in sociology. I am currently completing my teaching certificate, including having passed the required Texas teacher exams. I have a final project remaining before reaching the full certification level. My ultimate goal is...

...Texas State University working toward a BA in Psychology and MA in Counseling Psychology. I spent over 15 years as an Executive Administrative Assistant in the workforce, which emphasized to me more than anything else could, the importance of education. What I learned through high school and in the private sector took me a long way along a career path that provided a good living and personal respect. However, my college education will take me...

...Oxford Seminars at the University of St. Edwards in Austin, Texas and moved to Taiwan where I began my ESL teaching career, where I taught ages 7 to 22 years old. During my time in Taiwan, I was awarded a scholarship for a 1-year Intensive Mandarin course. In addition to Taiwan, I have lived and worked in Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Peru, and I am fluent in Spanish. While I tutor a broad range...

...University woking toward a BS in Forensic Anthropology with minors in Mathematics and in Sociology. I have been tutoring friends and peers in various subjects since high school, though the bulk of my ability and expertise lies in essay, paper, and speech writing/editing, non-calculus based statistical analysis, basic algebra, and in test prep skills. My ultimate desire is not only to help students understand subjects that they may be struggling with, but to help them...

...and express frustrations before getting started on learning? I will listen and sympathize with you, as I've been there! Having three years of experience tutoring, concurrently with four years of my own studies to earn my degree, I am confident in my ability to help you learn scientific concepts. Science, and especially chemistry, can seem full of strange vocabulary, unimportant concepts, and hidden mathematics that are an added, unwelcome factor. However, I do my very...

...Texas at Austin majoring in Plan II Honors, Government, and Philosophy with a certificate in Creative Writing Honors. I am very passionate about writing, reading and editing. My area of concentration lies within the poetry field, but I am well-versed in fiction and non-fiction as well. I would love to help build writing and editing skills! I also have lots of experience tutoring middle school math and algebra. I've tutored my younger sister, who has...

...teach students game theory, combinatorics, pattern recognition, and logic. It was meaningful to help people wrestle with frustration or confusion and see them turn those blocks into steps toward mastery. I view my role as a conduit for your process. I can help organize your approach by finding the most highly recurring places where you struggle and construct a more stable foundation. We aim to enjoy learning, not score perfect. That allows us to relax...