Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving The University of Oklahoma, OK

...Hill 9th Grade Center and due to 75% of my students making adequate yearly progress the 9th grade center was granted Recognized status by to the Texas Educators Association. I also worked with repeat 9th graders and 78% of my students passed the TAKS Math test. Additionally, I have designed a comprehensive curriculum in all subjects...

...for the Department of Defense, and as an instructor in the Business Communications Department in the Price College of Business. Though these positions have been strikingly different, one thing has stood out to me: Creating a space for open dialogue between a student and an instructor is key for any student to feel comfortable as...

Hello! For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be able to help others. My degrees in Spanish and TESOL have brought me amazing cultural and linguistic experience. I would love to help and encourage you on your educational journey!

...in Linguistics and International Studies with an additional major in Spanish from the University of Oklahoma. My teaching philosophy is to create a positive and engaging environment, following the student's lead and tailoring my teaching to their learning style. I enjoy reading, practicing my Portuguese, and trying new restaurants. I look forward to helping students...

...in Spanish and English. I have experience in working in small groups, interventions for RTI, one on one tutoring in various subject areas, and I am certified in several content areas: elementary Education k-8 Middle Level English special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities Principal K-8 I have 2 degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of...

...student's needs and potentialities, and to unlock his or her academic potential. In addition to subject knowledge, effective self-expression (written and oral) and reasoned analysis of well-chosen evidence, I also encourage students to develop a genuine interest in the subject by showing them how historical study may touch on today's most pressing issues and on...

I had never worked as a formal educator before this past school year, and one of the many things I learned was that watching elementary school students learn to read is FASCINATING. I also learned that kids like me, and tend to be glad to work with me because I'm not a normal stodgy grown-up.

...I am helping. Most tutors, like teachers, provide the information - the knowledge - without a concern for if the student is inspired to learn it. I ask more questions of the student than I give the knowledge he/she needs. I do not have a general method for tutoring, it is always on an individual...

...exactly alike and that every mind deserves an equal chance to reach its fullest potential. I am also confident that no one branch of study is set apart. Instruction is most effective when it appeals to a student's particular passions and interests in order to stimulate curiosity and engagement in a course of study. A...

...and so I take great pride in helping students improve their scores. Everyone should strive to get into their dream university, and the ACT is such a big part of that. I also love helping younger students, as it is inspiring to see them understand concepts that will be the pillar for all future classes....

...one year. I then moved to another district and worked as an elementary special education teacher. While there I received a call from a district closer to home offering a job teaching special education at the high school level, teaching eighth grade reading and English and working with below level elementary students for an hour...

I love teaching kids of all ages, but am especially passionate about fostering a love of literature in students grades 6-8!

As a teacher for the past 19 years I believe learning should be interesting and fun. I am a visual and kinesthetic learner and teacher. I was an elementary teacher with a focus on science, I also taught GED prep, language, and high school math.

...platform and discovered the joy of helping others improve their English speaking and writing skills. The ability to articulately express oneself is a key component of success in school, work, and life. I also have a passion for helping students understand America's history and system of government as they prepare to take on the responsibility...

...are easiest for me to connect with emotionally, and thereby elicit a response from a student and get them more interested and involved. I am currently approved to tutor Writing, English, Essay Editing, Phonics, English Grammar and Syntax, Elementary School Reading, Elementary School Writing, Elementary School Math, Spelling Bee, Middle School Math, Middle School Reading,...

I believe that every student can succeed, and that the only thing that needs to be changed in order for that to happen is mindset.

...specialty is getting to know each child and what they are interested in achieving. I will tailor my teaching to you so that you can be successful! I've taught many students from Kindergarten through High School. I have a Master's Degree in Reading specialty. Teaching is my first love. Let me help your child succeed.

...comes to writing and editing. I worked for a local magazine in Mississippi for nearly 7 years and learned a lot while there. As a published writer, I can help students understand the importance of the written word and proper communication. These are skills every student should know. I also have prior experience tutoring a...

...is fulfilling to me because I enjoy helping others grow in their knowledge, especially in areas where I feel I can truly contribute to their understanding and help them find their way! Through my own education as well as professional experience in information security for the past 25 years, I am able to help in...

...with students in music theory. I believe we thrive as performers when we fall in love with music. Music theory is just a way of better understanding (and thus better loving) the music we perform. In my professional life, I am also an academic life coach and advisor, as well as a graduate programs administrator....