Award-Winning History Tutors serving Houston, TX

...kinesthetic (hands-on) or non-linguistic representations (visual icons or analogies). I find that sometimes the wall that keeps someone from understanding can easily be overcome by changing the perspective. I am a Houston native certified to teach general elementary and secondary history. I taught TAKS prep and second grade in Cy-Fair ISD and currently work as a substitute in Klein. I earned a BA in the Humanities from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. My studies...

...industries, Mark entered teaching with a desire to be a positive influence and mentor to new generations. As a high school teacher, he has taught Marketing, Business, Professional Communications, and Leadworthy, an initiative designed for students with a goal to build up a community of remarkable leaders. Nicknamed "Mister Mark" by the thousands of students he has influenced, he is certified to teach Marketing, Speech, Business, Finance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts and Reading....

I am currently a rising Senior at Rice University from Alexandria, Virginia. I'm studying Political Science and Latin American Studies with a minor in Politics, Law and Social Thought. After I graduate I hope to go to law school to become an immigration lawyer.

I can think of no better honor than to assist future leaders with figuring out how to make their dreams come true. It is also a great responsibility to assure that what informs our dreams adheres to high standards and we refuse to compromise them.

...about teaching, and I am determined to help others regardless of any limitations they place on themselves. I commit myself frequently to community work, specifically in my church as a kids and youth volunteer. My favorite subject is English, though I am also very passionate about social studies (specifically psychology, which is the subject I hope to teach after I get my degree!) I have mastered the required writing style for AP exams, and I...

...are easily my favorites. I love writing, reading, editing papers, and anything French, and it shows in my work. I've worked with students from eighth grade to college students. My students have had a range of abilities, from those struggling to pass to those attending top-level schools. Most students come to me for English and French assistance, but I've also worked with standardized test preparation, math, and time management. In my free time, I like...

...other teachers how to teach reading. I am an expert in phonics, and have used this method to great success with struggling students. I have a master of education degree and was the intervention coordinator for a large campus with many at risk students. I also taught kids reading comprehension and had a very high percentage of my students get commended in reading on state exams. I know how to motivate students to want to...

...in teaching to the student and building up from there. My current job as a learning specialist with learning impaired and at-risk students has shown me that engaging a student on their level helps lay a solid foundation for progress. Working one-on-one enables me to taylor my lessons and approach to the individual in a way that ensures positive growth and eventually tangible results. I love working with young minds who have the potential to...

...get to know the student, learn what learning style best suits him or her, and then encourage the student to go above and beyond! There are no limits to what one can learn! Everyone has potential. Everyone deserves a chance to enrich their minds, and what separates a good teacher from just a teacher is patience. It's one thing to have the knowledge and distribute it, but it is another to have the patience to...

My name is Hannah and I recently graduated from Sam Houston State University. While pursuing a career, I am wanting to tutor those who need help in Spanish, English, and history.

Engineering Honors student studying at Texas A&M University. I love science, math, and basically anything related with technology.

...9th grade. I've finished 5 novels and one non-fiction work, two of which are available on Amazon and other online book sites. I most enjoy tutoring reading, writing, language arts, but as I often point out to my students, no matter the high school text you open, the pages are filled with words--more than numbers even in an advanced math book. I believe strongly that reading & comprehending the text is the key to success...

...My goal is to bring a new perspective on teaching IB Economics and History. My experience as a teacher was built on launching environmental initiatives in student government and coaching the mock trial team at my school. I aim to teach how theoretical principles tie into real-world issues - a principle, I believe, that submerges a student in a topic. My goal is for students to foster a lifelong love for learning. In my free...

...in Educational Administration from Sam Houston State University. I have taught in both the public and private sectors. I have experience teaching from elementary through college. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math. I most appreciate helping struggling students master difficult concepts. I am a firm proponent of education; I grew up in poverty and I believe that education is the biggest equalizer when it comes to economic...

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...to each student's individual learning style. I have a great deal of passion for education and the times when I notice results in my students, it makes my job as an educator that much more meaningful and fulfilling. I sincerely love what I do for a living, and I use my life and tutoring experiences to improve as a person and as an educator. I feel honored to be a part of Varsity Tutors, helping...

I am a student at the University of Houston majoring in Management Information Systems (MIS) planning to graduate in May 2017. I am a really helpful person and easy to work with and hope to tutor students to the best of my capabilities.

...the Liberal Arts Honors Program (a writing-based program) and Finance in the Business School! I have tutored in high school teaching students from grades k-12, and am a master in subjects such as writing, algebra, history, and English. I also had a 4/5 average on my AP exams and am willing to help anyone who needs it on all AP English classes and AP history classes. I will be glad to help out anyone who...

I want to talk about history with both accuracy as well as room for interpretation. History is not just a collection of correct dates and times, but also a collection of differing ideas and interpretations.

I am a graduate of The University of Florida and The University of St. Thomas. I received my Bachelor of Science in Political Science and then my Masters in Education with a focus on teacher leadership. Upon graduation from...