Award-Winning ISEE Tutors in Georgetown, TX

...middle school Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies, as well as group SAT prep courses. Last year, I earned my M.Ed. in Reading Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University. I have also recently completed a teacher certification program at Judson University. I have several years of experience working with students from pre-K to high school in the areas of Reading, Writing and Language Arts, as well as Math and ACT/SAT preparation. I have worked with...

...to Austin after college to serve with AmeriCorps (a domestic version of the PeaceCorps) for Communities in Schools of Central Texas, mentoring and tutoring troubled and impoverished middle school students. I received my teaching certification in Generalist 4th-8th grade and enjoy working with children of all ages. After ending my service with AmeriCorps, I was hired on with Harmony Public Schools as a Math Intervention Specialist, specifically working with middle school kids who struggle with...

...University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a Bachelor's in English and Secondary Education in 1993 and started my career teaching 6th grade reading in the Rio Grande Valley.. Since then I’ve taught Reading, Language Arts, ESL, and Journalism to students in 6th through 8th grades. For the past eleven years I’ve been an teaching struggling readers and English language learners. I love teaching small groups of students — it lets me tailor lessons to the students'...

...school at Barry University in Miami, Florida and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biomedical and Forensic Photography in 2012. I now work as a Forensic Photographer with the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory. Throughout my life, I have constantly helped out in my mother's elementary school classroom. I would read to her class and tutor those struggling in reading as well as math. Some of these students returned for tutoring all...

...wanting to enter college but lacking basic skills. The ability to help such students give me tremendous satisfaction. I have found that most students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have a willingness to do well, but lack the understanding as to how to pursue their goals. It is only after winning over these students, and in many cases, even going out of the way to help them, that they are really able to succeed.... First, understand the level of skills of the subject matter of the tutee. Then, make a plan to raise the existing level to the desired level. While doing so, make sure the student gains confidence as we go along. Avoid making negative comments and ignore any attitude problem that the tutee may exhibit. Create a friendly environment so that learning can thrive. Relate to real life applications of the subject matter. Students learn best when they are convinced that what they are learning applies to real life.

...I worked as a tutor, mentor, and role model. Our mission was to work with students and create individualized curriculum to fill skill gaps and make sure students had the opportunity to be successful. I believe in putting in the extra time to make sure that I teach toward each student’s learning style. I understand that all students learn at different paces in different ways and make sure that each student is getting their best...

...and taught rising eighth graders algebra. During school, I would lead math tutoring sessions once a week during lunch, helping with students with anything from arithmetic to linear algebra. More informally, I'd review people's college essays and creative writing assignments to make their writing more compelling, and help my younger friends study for standardized tests. In my free time I like to write, loudly belt songs and discuss psychology (my nerd's showing).... A good teacher alters their teaching style to fit their students, and encourages them to delve deeper into things that really pique their interests.

...Service/Public Administration. Following graduation, I joined Austin Community College as an adult education instructor for GED and ESL students. In addition to adult students, I also provide tutoring to children and teens needing the necessary fundamentals for academic progress, or those seeking to proactively increase their understanding of a particular subject. Although I teach the four core subjects in the classroom, I primarily tutor in the areas of Math and Reading Language Arts. I especially...

...program I am certified to work with ESL students. Since graduation, I have been working at a charter school as a 3rd grade teacher. I also tutor some of my former, as well as incoming students. I am passionate about working with kids in a hand-on learning environment. I believe that students better retain information when they can physically work with what they are learning (ex. Games, foldables, ect.). I love working with students on...

...from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences, located in south Austin. Currently, I enjoy yoga, flag football with a social league, boardgames, and trying out new recipes. In the past, I have tutored Math and Reading ages 3-15 and for high school students in various levels of Math, Sciences, and English. I also have some experience aiding college students through coursework while leading group study sessions. I also taught elementary aged children the...