Award-Winning History Tutors serving Austin, TX

I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with,...

...ranged from highly motivated individuals wanting to go from a B+ to an A to students having difficulty passing a tough class, and I strive to match my style and depth of instruction with the knowledge level of the student. I strongly believe everybody has the potential to succeed, and a recurring theme of my tutoring is that my students should recognize their own potential by 1) identifying their current position, 2) identifying their desired...

...I absolutely love tutoring. I went through the entire pre-med process, but decided to pursue a career in ethnopharmacology instead. During my free time, you will find me either writing songs on my guitar, swimming, surfing, cooking, or spending time with my friends and family. My approach to teaching is to first understand how the student learns so that I can help them develop effective study and homework strategies. Every person learns a little differently,...

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...

...development and long term skill retention. In my experience, communication is the most important aspect of being a tutor. In the classroom, my students can expect me to cover concepts with both depth and clarity. Outside of lesson plans, my students can also expect me to reply promptly to any questions they may have about the subjects we cover. But communication is also a two way street. In order to be a more effective tutor,...

...ball in Houston’s humid summer heat- or at any time- for that matter, simply isn’t my forté. When my mom picked up on this fact I was promptly placed into dance class, which I liked because it was indoors. My approval of air conditioned dance practice eventually evolved into a real passion and appreciation for the art form. Dancing (and now, cheerleading!) provides the platform to develop the strong, committed, and confident personality that defines...

...have a variety of interests. I enjoy reading books, sailing, playing both board games and video games. I also play rugby. I first realized my interest in teaching and helping others when I was thirteen in the Boy Scouts where I was the only member of the troop to return for multiple terms as a troop guide. I try to mold my teaching style to the learning style of the student. In general, I encourage...

...understand concepts and have an interesting thesis than be able to regurgitate details they can look up. And if it's necessary to learn those details, they can be learned far easier once the key concepts are understood. It's always easier to learn the lyrics to a song you like. That's how I approach tutoring. When I'm not tutoring I like to read, play golf, watch sports, and spend time with my dog. I look forward...

College student looking to assist other students in success. I'm in the middle of completing my Bachelors of Education. I have always felt that school was where I thrived and I want to share that with other students. I love that feeling when I finish all of my homework/duties, isn't that what you're here for?

...do not want to do. I sincerely believe that there are opportunities in every adventure and adventures occur every day. I am currently a teacher in the Pflugerville Independent School District. I will be starting my 4th year as a k-12 teacher. Prior to this, my teaching experience stems from being a volunteer GED instructor for two years as well as an Air Force Technical instructor for two years. I am a great tutor because...

...societies. As a college graduate, I understand that juggling many different classes can be challenging, so I want to help others succeed. I am very passionate about helping students unlock their full potential and achieve academic success, and hope to impart an appreciation for education to each of my students. At Baylor, I specifically tutored for college microeconomics and macroeconomics courses. However, I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects, from Algebra to...

...passionate about seeing students achieve their academic and personal goals. I seek to provide a supportive and encouraging environment where a student can discover the joy of deepening his or her knowledge in a particular subject. I have two years of experience teaching middle school and high school English in France, as well as giving private English tutoring to young adults. For three years, I gave private lessons to middle school and high school bassoon...

...Texas at Austin, where I studied Plan II, Biochemistry, and Radio-TV-Film. I hope to share my passion for the arts and sciences by way of teaching and making movies. Back in high school, I volunteered at the local library as a free tutor for low-income students. I find that genuine human interaction is one of the best ways to learn and achieve a shared understanding. In addition to tutoring, I am currently editing two feature-length...

I studied history at the University of Texas and minored in religious studies. After college I moved to Colombia to teach English at a high school. I love traveling and learning about new cultures and their languages. I am also a huge soccer fan.

...at the University of Texas at Austin studying Philosophy and German. I am the editor-in-chief of Ex Nihilo, the undergraduate journal philosophy, and I have served as president of the undergraduate philosophy association. In 2016 I was a visiting student at Julius-Maximilians-Universitt Wrzburg. I have since taught German at Bryker Woods Elementary in Austin, TX. My teaching experience also includes my time as a high school policy debate instructor with the Texas Speech and Debate...

I am a Psychology/Human Dimensions of Organizations Plan I Honors student at the University of Texas at Austin. While attending high school in Rye Brook, New York, I tutored middle and high school students in a variety of topics. I enjoy tutoring in all ELA subjects as well as psychology, Spanish, test prep, essay editing, and study strategies.

...tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about elementary and middle school math. I also have extensive experience with tutoring students in standardized testing, a component of student evaluation that has become increasingly important. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading...

...most culturally diverse universities in North America, where faculty and students of different faiths and backgrounds meet and collaborate. I am fortunate to have taught and mentored students in an environment that allowed me to experience firsthand all the challenges posed by our globalized world, as well as seize the new opportunities that come with it. I am completing my Ph.D. in Biblical Exegesis in the Department of History at York University (Toronto, Canada). My...

...for non-native speakers). I believe that knowing how to write well is one the most beneficial, lifelong skills a student can develop, as it will give them an edge in just about any career they choose. I have been a professional business writer and editor for more than 20 years. I hold a Bachelor of Journalism degree from The University of Texas at Austin, and I also work at UT. Students in the vicinity of...

...student at the University of San Francisco, completing my Master's degree in Public Administration and Health Services. I'm a Bay Area native and enjoy meeting new people. I love traveling and learning about new cultures and helping others. I decided to join the Varsity Tutors team because I know how important learning is. I've struggled throughout my academics and always tried to reach out to my resources and wanted to give back by providing help...