Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Austin, TX

...of my studies and teaching experience, I have a strong background in American, British, and Russian Literature. In the past five years I have lived abroad in England, Latvia, and Russia, and have extensive experience in the Russian language, which I have studied for 10 years. I also have conversational knowledge of both Latvian and Polish. In my free time I appreciate a good book or film, and enjoy sewing. I find working with students...

...Biology course at Trinity. Additionally, I tutored middle and high school students in the San Antonio community while working for a company similar to Varsity Tutoring. My favorite part of being a tutor is seeing the light-bulb moment happen for my students when they finally grasp a concept they???ve been struggling with. Usually with my students and as a student myself, I find that explaining concepts in a different way with language that is more...

...can also teach your child how to formulate their ideas into a well-crafted essay or paper. For high school students, I have a firm grasp on how to develop a grounded essay that includes thesis statement, topic sentences and transitions. We will go step by step through the writing process so that your child eventually learns to do this on his or her own. Finally, I have a significant passion for linguistics and the rules...

...ultimately made for the transition into college much easier for me. I feel confident that this experience will make me a great tutor and already has as I've tutored members of my team and have participated in Operation Achievement in the spring of 2014. I'm looking forward to this opportunity to begin tutoring on a professional level and look forward to being able to work with you to help you learn even more and achieve...

My name is Zachary. I am a UT-Austin sophomore passionate about making a difference through learning. I am passionate about meeting students where they are and making subjects approachable by tying the curriculum to relevant topics.

...graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's in Finance, I am passionate about helping students excel in all subjects across middle school, high school, and college financial and accounting courses. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I have developed a student-centered approach that emphasizes understanding and application of concepts rather than rote memorization. I believe that fostering a supportive learning environment encourages students to ask questions and engage deeply with...

...have great experience learning and teaching online, as I have completed my high school online. Since I myself attended online school, I know how material is taught online, and how well students can receive one on one help through this method, I have seen how students are kept motivated and how they are made to learn the material while being online. I connect well with students and people of all ages, I have specifically experienced...

...is to support a writer through the entire process -- assist with organization, support the initial writing process, guide paragraph and thought development, and encourage strong editing and revision. With these tools, everyone can nurture the confidence to become the strongest writer possible. During my time as a tutor, I have worked with high school and college students developing papers in all areas and disciplines. I feel confident that I can help you with your...

...the value of developing a rapport with students (even across cultural and linguistic barriers) and has honed my ability to involve my students in the learning process in ways that engage their own creativity, powers of imagination and personal interests. In my spare time, I love to read, write poetry, roller skate, ride horses, sing karaoke and travel. I also used to play on a roller derby team in Shanghai, China and hope to join...

...I studied English and business, while also completing a four-year study on ethical leadership. Additionally, I pursued Honors distinction through a study of James Joyce and interned with now U.S. Senator Mark Udall during his tenure in the House of Representatives. I worked with Crocs Footwear at their global headquarters as an account manager for five years in account management, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in 2011, when I began pursuing a career in education....

...can explore the world, meet fascinating people, learn amazing things--all by opening a book. Beyond this, it is important to become competent in using language properly--having a good grasp of grammar, word usage, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. I can draw on my experience as a teacher and writer to help students master these skills. In addition, with 17 years of experience as an editor for the Texas STAAR/TAAS tests, specializing in Composition, Language Arts, and...

...encouraging tutor and get results because I am willing to go the extra mile to find a style of teaching and way of breaking down information that fits what a student needs. My areas of expertise include teaching Elementary core content areas and the Spanish language. I also have a wide range of expertise in History (American and Texas History as well as World Cultures) and Theater including Theater History and coaching acting. I look...

...recent Cornell graduate who is passion about personalized education. I studied English and Film, with a lot of everything else thrown in! As someone who's been stuck in classes that didn't do anything for me, I value the fact that everyone learns differently, and that variety and context, though integral to an engaged learning experience, are often lacking in traditional classrooms. I have remote teaching experience, so I'm looking forward to tutoring a wide variety...

...primary passions. In my spare time you'll find me scouring used bookstores for obscure texts and compiling visual research from diverse sources. I love helping others unlock the highest potential for their writing and develop a style that meets academic standards yet retains their distinct authorship. As a tutor and future professor, it is of the utmost importance to give high quality feedback and leave my students feeling confident in their potential for success.

...public school system as a long-term 10th grade English substitute teacher, and have taught middle school and high school level history in this capacity. Having passed multiple A.P. exams and attained a bachelor's degree in history from the University of California at Berkeley, I wish to engage the prospective college student with learning methodologies that aided me along the way. Some examples would be: 1. Crafting cohesive and structured essays, with emphasis on paragraph cohesion,...

...earning my Masters from the University of Chicago in Social Sciences. While English and History are my specialties, I am also more than happy to provide assistance with Standardized Test Prep, and general writing assignments. Prior to joining Varsity, I worked as a University Writing Tutor, where I helped college students with their essays. Whether it be helping you with a specific test, a general subject, or brainstorming an essay, I am glad to provide...

...a tutor for Principia's writing center my junior year, and thereafter served as a peer Writing Tutor, helping students with papers in a variety of subjects, for a year and a half. After graduating, I continued to tutor students writing literature papers as a teaching assistant for the College's English department for a year. Now that I'm back in Texas, running a small student residence near UT, I'm grateful that I get to continue tutoring!...

...other people. Many of my professors have worked hard to help me realize that the difficulty of writing can be overcome with practice and patience. I would like to continue mastering the skill while guiding other people down a similar path, and I think tutoring is an excellent start. I also have skills beyond writingknowledge of Word and Excel, and a passion for endearing people to technology. Computers and other forms of technology are essential...

...from elementary / middle school students to fellow classmates across a variety of subjects such as piano, violin, math, English and standardized testing. I love meeting new people and helping them better understand whatever they're studying. I'm new to Austin (moved here for the new job) and a fresh graduate, so come talk to me about whatever you need help with, going to college in a different part of the country or anything in between!

I assume responsibility that my student is learning and that my student is learning at higher and higher levels, in accordance with Bloom's Taxonomy. Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Evaluation, Synthesis, Analysis are higher levels of learning that give the student tools to apply lessons into maturity. I have been very successful in tutoring ACT, SAT, ISEE, and GRE.... The Socratic method, asking open-ended questions, is an excellent strategy to get a student to talk. When the tutor...