Award-Winning History Tutors serving Austin, TX

...New York; and the Headmaster of a private school in Austin. School leadership was terrific but allowed little room for research and publication. For this reason, I took a professorship at St. Edward's University in Texas where, tenured, I worked as a historian for 16 years teaching everything from small seminars to large lectures in the areas of history, geography, economics, energy, medical history, theology, art history, and supervising over 30 senior theses on various...

...an eight page research paper or unsatisfying GRE practice scores. I want students to walk away from a session with the tools they need to tackle an obstacle that previously felt insurmountable, so I take a very hands-on approach to these subjects by actively guiding students through prompts, GRE strategies, and research outlines. I want the student to walk away from each session with a collaboratively created plan of action that will help quell their...

...in three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese, so I took a winding route back to the classroom, but I have now been teaching for more than 14 years in Texas. I am certified in English, ESL, Spanish, Composite Social Studies and dance. I have coached tennis and for the last 11 years have directed an award-winning ballet folklorico program. I also currently teach an AVID elective. AVID is a college prep class, so I have...

...Texas. They are an Honor's Graduate with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Costume Design with a Minor in Theatre History from The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. They specialize in Art (General History, Drawing, Painting and Technique), Critical Literary Analysis, Creative Strategizing, African American History, and Fashion (Fabric Studies, Costume Design, Patterning, etc). Their philosophy on tutoring and teaching involves content mastery and relevant integration of lesson content with real world application.

...a patient and encouraging tutor and get results because I am willing to go the extra mile to find a style of teaching and way of breaking down information that fits what a student needs. My areas of expertise include teaching Elementary core content areas and the Spanish language. I also have a wide range of expertise in History (American and Texas History as well as World Cultures) and Theater including Theater History and coaching...

...and Spanish. In English I am able to tutor reading comprehension and writing skills as well as grammar and vocabulary to both native and non native learners. My main area of focus in History is Latin America but I am able to tutor both World and American History. I am also able to tutor basic-advanced Spanish grammar and vocabulary as well as accent & pronunciation. I wouldn't say that I have a favorite subject per...

...checking for understanding (“teach one”), I ensure my students understand the “why” rather than merely memorize the “that.” I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the University of Southern California, I earned my...

...eventually becoming a Coach, Trainer & Mentor to hundreds of agents during my professional career. In my experience helping brand new agents prepare for growing a business from scratch in most cases, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Texas State and US National Real Estate exams by going over how to successfully navigate Real Estate Language, real-life example scenarios and the nuanced portions of the exams. I...

...tutor and preparatory class instructor for subjects ranging from SAT and ACT Verbal skills to US AP History. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and levels, and I believe that discussion and student interaction is the most crucial part of tutoring. Students should be taught first and foremost that learning is a lifestyle and does not end when the session is over. I try to make learning fun and engaging at all times.

...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 that's a skill that I...

...for Mindset Tutoring in Millburn New Jersey and have experience tutoring middle and early high school level Math, English, History, and Science. I love to travel and grew up in Tokyo and Singapore. I also love acting, reading, and cooking. As a tutor, I am dedicated to understanding problems and collaborating to figure out how to solve problems together. I am a driven and hardworking student and tutor, and I have the drive to succeed...

...topic more personal and come alive. In my experience, Professors will always prefer a student 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...

...Literature and I minored in Technical Writing and History. I plan on pursuing my Master's next spring! As someone who loves to edit, read, and write, especially in a community, I can help you navigate the intricacies of literature. Let's figure this out together! We can nerd out about books or poetry, and take deep dives into aspects of history. Interested in the military side of WWII? So am I! I'll be there for you...

...range of areas but for the last three years, my particular focus has been on Classics, Archaeology and Foreign Languages at the University of Texas at Austin as a graduate student. Reading and language acquisition are two of my strongest assets, primarily working in English, Greek and Latin, but also 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...

I am a recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with Master of Global Policy Studies degree. During graduate school, I was a teaching assistant for classes in International Relations and Global Studies Department. My focused teaching areas are standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE Math), History and Government. In addition, as a native Korean speaker, I look forward to teaching anyone who desires to learn Korean as well.

...teaching styles. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's in history as well as a Master's in Education. I enjoy reading, learning and teaching. I try to find new, fun ways to teach things so that my students stay engaged and interested while truly connecting and understanding the material. I believe strongly in the various learning styles and work hard to adapt my teaching and tutoring to these styles individually for each student to provide...

I'm an Animator and Designer whose spent the last 3 years earning my Masters in Visualization and Teaching (and Assistant Teaching) at Texas A&M over in College Station. I've taught Design, Drawing, and After Effects to college students and have assisted with 2 years worth of Art History coursework and grading.

...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 through a organization called Breakthrough...

I have a Petroleum Engineering degree from the University of Louisiana, which I earned in 2010. I have worked in the oil & gas industry as an operations engineer. I have recently worked as a test scorer and have experience tutoring in college. I have strong math and science skills. The more knowledge I can impart to others the better off the world will be.

I'm a professional writer, avid reader and research scholar who loves working with students of all ages to help master the English language in all of its forms and usages. All the while having fun!