Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Plano, TX

...classroom and library. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has mastered skills and achieved his/her goals.

...Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry with minors in Biology and Russian. I love to tutor anything chemistry because I want to help others see how beautiful chemistry can be! While at Ole Miss I conducted biochemical research which led to a publication in the journal Advanced Therapeutics. Because of this experience I can assist in academic/technical writing. I also have a passion for learning other languages and would enjoy tutoring Latin or Russian.

...preparing for the Advanced Placement Art History exam). I particularly enjoy tutoring this subject because I am so familiar with it. As a high school student, my interest in art history was piqued because of a great teacher, so I'd love to cultivate the same feeling in my students. I think when it comes to any subject, a student will benefit most if their instructor is able to relate to them and make the material...

...tutor for first- and second-year students as well as the teaching assistant for the same students. I enjoy tutoring Latin because I have to employ different teaching styles for each student who understands things differently. I also wish to ensure a future for Classical studies. In helping students with Latin there is also an increased understanding of the English language which I feel is very important for reading, writing, and everyday colloquial speech. Since graduating...

...is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel. I am currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where I am majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis. I have a strong math background and am also to teach test prep, having scored in the top percentile on the SAT and PSAT in high school. Best of all, I am still in school, so I know exactly what it is like...

...with my bachelor's in English and a concentration in Latin, and then later with a master's in English. I also attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where I earned my second master's in English. It was during graduate school that I first began tutoring, and shortly after I left SMU, I began teaching. Since then, I have taught English at the college level, especially composition and British literature. Through my work as a professor and...

...passionate about are mainly chemistry as well as biology. I love organic chemistry the most above all, and I enjoy making topics easier to understand in a way that can be better understood. I am currently a college student pursuing a degree in Bio-Chemistry. I think it is most useful to give students examples as well as different ways to solve one problem. Visual representation can also help a lot when it comes to chemistry...

...favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, and anything involving solving problems. I want to help every student to be able to succeed in STEM classes, Spanish, or whatever you need. In my tutoring, I try to find the best approach that will work for each student, and work with their strengths. I am currently a student at the University of Dallas and I am working towards a degree in biology. In my free...

...have the expertise to help any high school or university student who needs help in an English-related field. I'm not just an experienced teacher, either; as a current PhD candidate at UT Dallas, I am staying sharp and up to date on the subjects that I tutor. Are you struggling with a high school English class? I've taught 9th grade ELA. Are you struggling with a college ESL or writing class? I teach those subjects....

With a strong academic background in fields and a passion for helping students succeed, I believe I can make a positive impact on learners' educational journeys.

...O'Neill Institute theatre critic. She coaches a full verbal subject array and focuses on ACT /SAT test prep and college application essays. An ACT/SAT Specialist, she has tutored over 2000 hours combined. Many of her students achieve composites over 30 in the ACT, comparable improvement in the SAT. She brings originality, grounded understanding, wit, and passion to her sessions. (And she assigns reasonable homework.) Today's students are tomorrow's leaders and citizens. Alexandra honors that reality.

...me is helping students. In college, I was a 1:1 tutor for the Center for Academic Success. I managed my own schedule, developed my own resources, and supported 10+ college classes ranging from Linear Algebra to English. In high school, I was a classroom assistant for Engineering for Kids, a national organization aimed at developing lesson plans to make STEM topics easy + fun! Plus, in my free time, I've enjoyed volunteer tutoring for the...

As a teacher with 18 years' experience in education, including 4 years as a math instructional specialist, I enjoy working to prepare for tests as well as ongoing remediation. My goal is to increase both confidence and ability in all of my students. ... Students must know that they do know some things about the subject, so I would focus on what they do know as a foundation.... Students should be able to ask questions and...

...and Musicology. Currently, I am applying to Master's Programmes in the UK with the intention of studying 19th century literature. When I graduated from CUA, I moved to Alaska, eventually becoming an educator in the Alaska public school system. I have spent my career working as a substitute teacher, after-school club leader, and a paraprofessional for the Special Education team. It was in these positions, especially when I worked as a paraprofessional, that I developed...

...Organization, AP Courses, College Preparation, and many others. I primarily work with students from 9th grade to 12th grade and college students, but I am open to helping anyone! My career has taken many paths. I have primarily worked in Higher Education and I am working on applying for my Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Policy. I also spent time working in Washington D.C. for the U.S. House of Representatives so if I tutor...

...distinguished professors. Students met with me one on one to discuss assignments, work on papers, and review for tests. During these years I had the opportunity to work with several ESL students and students with disabilities. Being deaf in my right ear gives me a unique perspective when working with students struggling with disabilities because I have fought those battles myself, albeit to a smaller degree than some. I firmly believe that disabilities should never...

...to the Main Line area.] I am a current graduate student in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology in the Philadelphia area. I completed my undergraduate degrees in Classical Archaeology and English at the University of Texas at Austin. As an undergraduate, I founded a peer tutoring program through my honors society, with which I worked for four years. Upon graduation, I worked as a professional tutor for two years (tutoring English/Lit, writing skills, History, Government,...

...and university, I focused on learning for understanding as opposed to learning to pass exams, which I believe has been very useful when teaching other students strategies and techniques needed for academic success in their math classes. The tutoring method that I have the most experience in involves utilizing what the student already knows in order to foster confidence with the subject material as well as problem-solving skills that are helpful in exam situations. I...

...Roman sites in England and Italy. During my BA I also found a passion in Latin. It gave me a challenge I was looking for and I love to beat it. My mission as a tutor is to help students to fully comprehend, memorize, and be as successful in Latin as they possibly can. I am extremely patient and will do whatever it takes to help you become better at the language.... Assess exactly where the...

...different tutoring programs for elementary school children, helping them complete their homework and reading assignments. I've also been tutoring my own 8 nieces and nephews from ages 5 to 16 for many years! My time with Varsity Tutors has been a life-changing experience. I've learned just as much from my students as I believe I've taught them. They are smart, kind, funny, wonderful kids, and they've showed me how everyone needs their own personalized approach...