Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Arlington, TX

...skills, and we had to help them learn these skills rather quickly to be able to handle the college coursework. So, over the last three years of teaching English Reading and Writing, preparing high-school students for PSAT, SAT & ACT, I've developed a special set of helpful suggestions about how to master these skills well. I enjoy teaching. I retired very early to help my son, and to enjoy the time traveling; but, in less...

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...papers to college admission essays to doctoral dissertations. Spending ten years at the University of Delaware in the English and Theatre Departments, I developed writing programs as well as taught almost all the subject matter courses the English Department offered. While I have a deep connection to literature (especially from the nineteenth century), I also have a background in technical writing that I picked up through my other obsession, which is performance magic. I enjoy...

...Dallas and received my Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience. I am currently pursuing a teaching certification in high school math. In my recreational time, I practice kendo and play racquetball. I also enjoy playing board games with friends. At Varsity Tutors, my goal is to see students succeed by understanding what they are learning, not just by memorizing content. Each student is different and I want to help them cultivate their own individual style of...

...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 to learning. In...

I believe in working with each student individually and not stopping until the student understands. I believe that the best way to learn is to break down each topic to its core concepts so that the student understands each concept. Every question has a pattern that uses the same core concepts over and over again. If I am able to teach these core concepts once, the student will be able to do any sort of...

...the classroom and covered all aspects of English/Language Arts. I taught grammar, reading comprehension, test-taking strategies, study skills, writing (including personal narratives, persuasive essays, research papers, creative writing, and essays for standardized tests). I also taught all forms of literature, including poetry, novels, short stories, mythology, Shakespeare, and The Odyssey. I worked in nonprofit education reform and served in an instructional leadership role for a prestigious and rigid alternative certification program. I had the opportunity...

...continue doing for the rest of life. The joy of helping someone discover the English language and all of its amazing uses fills me with joy. I began tutoring in high school, working with middle school children who were struggling with sentence structure and understanding vocabulary concepts. Upon graduation, I attended Binghamton University and tutored local college students. I primarily assisted them with essay structure and editing. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to...

I graduated with my bachelor's degree at the University of Washington. I completed my master's degree at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have a fascination for history, politics, and language. The courses which I enjoyed most in high school were IB History Higher Level and IB English Higher Level.

Hi, my name is Afaf! I am pursuing my Bachelors in Biology as a pre-med student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have been tutoring students of various ages, in many different subjects, for over four years, so I have plenty of experience in helping students achieve, and exceed, their academic goals. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing tennis, watching TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, and spending time with my friends...

...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 have a strong...

I am a student at the University of North Texas studying Media Arts with a minor in History. This is my last semester at university, so I thought it appropriate that I give some of my knowledge back to young people who need it. I am very excited for this opportunity to help in any academic way I can!

...the importance of patience, empathy, and adaptability, qualities that I bring into every tutoring session. I strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable making progress at their own pace. Beyond academics, I lead an active lifestyle and am deeply committed to wellness and creativity. These personal interests allow me to connect with learners in meaningful ways, using real-life examples and cultural insights to enrich their language learning experience. I...

Hey there, My name's Brennan and I study Creative Writing and the history of the Middle East at the University of North Texas. I really dig creative non-fiction and I'm constantly amazed by the way essayists use inventive, new methods to tell their stories. If you need help studying for a history test or figuring out a difficult English topic, I'm your man.

...students as a "side hustle". My favorite subject to tutor is math. I was fortunate to go to a school with some really excellent math teachers who helped me grasp concepts right away; I love sharing that knowledge with students. I excel in tutoring Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, and Advanced Math, though I also enjoy tutoring in Statistics and Personal Finance. I'm naturally gifted in editing and proofreading documents (I think it's due to my Hermione...

I have worked with a wide range of students, from kindergarten to adults, from Special Education to Gifted and Talented. I work with students and develop my instruction based on their strengths and needs, learning styles, and interests.

...and completed my undergraduate degree in Pennsylvania, at Franklin and Marshall College. I have been an English teacher for the past 12 years in Dallas ISD, Mesquite ISD, and currently at McKinney Boyd in McKinney ISD. In that time I have taught each high school English course, including AP Language and Composition and Pre AP English. I am also a native Spanish speaker and love helping others become more confident in their language ability. When...

...of my subjects, my goal is to bring about and share in a student's "light-bulb" moment: when they understand a previously challenging concept or task, and have earned and rightfully feel a deep sense of mastery - and confidence. I particularly enjoy tutoring in math-based subjects and reading comprehension because they are frequently more challenging for students and thus the light-bulb moments are that much "brighter". I believe the best way to bring about these...

...in Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's in Civil Engineering. I have tutored many students in math-intensive engineering undergraduate classes. I have scored in the top 2-3% of all sections (including writing) of the PSAT, SAT, and GRE. This also includes perfect math scores on all three. I achieved high scores on numerous AP tests. I am best at tutoring math and English classes, but I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects....

I'm a certified teacher with a M.A. in History from American University and a B. A. in History from George Washington University. I have multiple years of teaching and tutoring experience. I am especially strong in tutoring for test prep (SAT and ACT), History, and English. I will do my best for you and will help you get where you need to be.