Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Norman, OK

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.

...French has always been to increase fluency, both written and spoken. Inasmuch as possible I conduct classes in French. This is a daunting prospect to many students, but my greatest assets as a teacher are patience and praise. I have taught all levels of French to students as young as 10 and as old as...

...gets you one step closer to your dream. I learn by doing so I think my default is to walk a student through a process while I use a silly metaphor to better explain the process. Not everyone learns the same so I appreciate when a student gives feedback and we can work together to...

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. I believe that teaching is more than a job, more than a career; it is a calling. Making a difference in the lives of others is important to me. I can't think of another job that offers that opportunity as much...

...in December of 2021. I have been avidly involved in residence life through collegiate housing for about 5 years now. I am now an Army veteran with 8 years of completed service time where I served as an HR Officer gaining proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint. My tutoring experience ranges from...

...6 years at Oklahoma City Community College which I taught HiSet/GED Program to adults. Additional, I tutored at Sylvan Learning Center in the afternoons for 12 years. As I look back at my career, I have realized I enjoyed all ages, subject matter, and cultures. I decided to do online tutor to add another chapter...

...8 years and have been doing private tutoring for the last 6 years. I love seeing my students reach their "aha" moments. That is what is most gratifying to me as a teacher is helping the complex become simple. I work on teaching materials with different methods so that all can learn.... I try to use multiple methods of teaching: visual, auditory, hands-on (when possible), and having the student write as well. Whichever method seems to...

...important to have both weekly, regular sessions so any sort of confusion does not snowball into an avalanche, and I think it is important to have flexible sessions a day or two before a major test to do recap and test preparation together. I have a few times during the week I absolutely cannot do...

...passion for learning, and for maths in particular. I've been tutoring for almost 3 years now. I generally prefer using the Socratic method of instruction during sessions. The excitement of discovering HOW and WHY something works, the "Eureka!" moment when it clicks... I look forward to sharing that excitement with my students!

...while sharing learned strategies and lessons to those with a desire to learn. I attended college at the University of Pittsburgh and completed my studies with a BSBA in Global Management. I am also a returned Peace Corps Nicaragua volunteer and a current graduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma enrolled in Business Analytics...

...and as old as high school seniors on their reading and writing skills. I truly believe that reading and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a positive way. I know certain books have changed my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written...

...years of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am in mine. My area of expertise ranges from algebra to physics to test prep and even basic Spanish. Everyone has a different way of learning, and...

...arts education. Upon graduating, I used those skills to further pursue another passion of mine, rock climbing. I worked as a climbing guide, bringing people from all walks of life into my world and out of their comfort zones. I learned how to gently push people past their fears. I learned how to use a...

I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!

...a regular teaching commitment, whether it was helping younger students prepare for standardized tests or TA'ing for college courses. I can tutor very effectively across a variety of math, computer science, and statistics subjects, but am most passionate and have the most 1-on-1 experience in probability and statistics and test prep. I believe that anyone...

...class. My approach to tutoring is to identify a students strengths and build upon them through frequent quizzes and reflective analysis. Additionally, having just gone through the college admissions process, I am privy to its length and complexity so can lend advice on anything, namely essays. I have plenty of experience writing and have been...

...love tutoring these subjects as well as math and writing. I believe strongly that my role as a tutor is to help my students approach the material with an anxiety-free, systematic approach. I know just how to make the testing environment one where a student feels both perfectly at ease and well equipped to succeed....

...a misunderstood or inadequately explained concept. Once I find the problem area, I can explain it as clearly and as simply as possible. If the student doesn't "get" the explanation the first time, I am willing to spend as much time on the concept as the student needs. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...

...to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to improvise in that kind of situation, and can...

...in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to...