Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Houston, TX

I have a passion for language and people. I love to see people succeed, and thoroughly enjoy being a part of that success.

...degree in aerospace engineering. It was a tough four and half years of hard work, but I truly learned a lot about myself. Above anything else, I learned to believe in myself. It was through this experience that I realized I wanted to help young minds find power and self-confidence within themselves. Although I am now considered an adult I still fully enjoy watching cartoons and riding my bike. Some of my top favorite cartoons...

...knowledge I've attained over the years from several areas of life. I believe in transferrable skills, so I like to draw on my experiences as a former college basketball player, to my experiences as an engineering student and my time working as an engineer in Corporate America. As long as we make our goals and objectives clear, keep a positive attitude and dedicate ourselves to accomplishing our goals, we can accomplish anything, over time. As...

...have a passion for learning, and I think it's one of the traits that makes us human. I enjoy biking, programming, reading, video games, and doing what I can to make the world a better place. I've been told that I'm pretty intelligent by most people I know, and I always do my best to be a patient teacher/mentor in all situations. I wasn't always the fastest learner and know what it's like to not...

...graduated from The University of Texas with a B.A. in Psychology. However, I am also passionate about language; I particularly love teaching/tutoring Latin and English. Latin was my minor field of study, and I have been teaching it at all levels for the past 3 years. I have even had the privilege to teach advanced courses in Caesar, Ovid, Virgil, scansion, and poetic/rhetorical devices. Teaching has become a perfect coupling of my two fields of...

Hello! My name is Carla and I'm a 25 year old healthcare IT professional. I would love to dedicate my free time to tutor. Teaching is a passion of mine. Among other things, I teach software to Physicians, Nurses and other medical staff. I've taught different subjects all over the world, including Qatar, Malaysia and Canada. I hope my experience will be of help to you. Look forward to hearing from you!

...writing. I believe it's an amazing privilege to be granted the opportunity to read someone else's work and be part of the process of honing those words into something presented to a broader reading audience, whether the subject be academic or personal. I've worked with students older than me, my own age, and younger; across the board, I've found that reading and writing are universal skills needed, and two important methods of communication that bind...

...English Literature and an M.Ed. from Georgia State University in English Education. I am certified in secondary education English, ESL, gifted, and special ed. I am an unbelievably passionate teacher and work tirelessly to help every student reach their potential. I occasionally use kooky methods to reach my students (including singing and dancing) but my class is rarely boring and my students are ready for college when they leave me. I have been accused of...

I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.

...my students gain the necessary skills in their studies. My approach is tailored to each student's unique learning style, ensuring concepts are understood and applied effectively. With experience in Math, Physics, and Computer Science, I help my students break down complex topics into manageable, relatable parts, teaching the skills necessary as opposed to memorization of problems. I believe in building a strong foundation of problem-solving skills and creating a growth mindset, empowering students to tackle...

I'm excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and to support the students they serve. I bring over 9 years of experience working with K-12 students, over 3 years as a university-level science tutor, and additional experience as a substitute teacher across K-12 classrooms. Sharing the joy and wonder of learning is one of my greatest passions, and I look forward to working with you!

...Lake University-Houston; I have completed 30 hours of extensive coursework, involving Leadership, Management, Research, Policies/Procedures, Ethics and Presentation Skills. In addition, I hold a Master’s of Arts degree in English, and I have over five years of academic teaching experience. I have taught courses; such as, Career Development, Composition, Research Methods, Literature, and Fundamentals of Writing just to name a few. Moreover, as an Instructor I am constantly overseeing complex and challenging efforts of students;...

...Language and AP English Literature. Furthermore, I have served as an associate and head coach for a state champion Academic Decathlon team, which has given me additional experience in test preparation strategy across several content areas. In addition to AP English and Academic Decathlon exams, I have helped students prepare for SAT and ACT exams. Before teaching, I tutored students one-on-one and in small groups across subject areas. My strongest subjects for tutoring are English,...

...former high school English teacher and have an MFA in creative writing. I've had both poetry and short stories published, and I'm currently going through the publication process of my first novel. Although I specialize in creative writing and higher-level English courses, I have vast experience tutoring mid-level math and everything writing related. As father of a 7 year-old daughter and a 4 year-old son, I'm also passionate about working with younger kids. I speak...

...My teaching style is the integration of patience, knowledge of my subject matter, empathy to my students' learning style and the desire to see my students succeed. My favorite hobbies include reading. While I can get into any good book, Stephen King novels are my favorite! I also enjoy exercising. Running, playing tennis, swimming and anything that works up a good sweat are my favorite activities! I look forward to being your tutor!

...understand, appreciate, and flourish in a subject that they may have previously disliked. I believe in forging a relationship between the student and the subject matter with the idea being able to answer the question "when will I ever need to know this?" is the first step to understanding. Currently, I live in Houston with my bride, Nathalie, and our great big black lab, affectionately know as "The Bear". I love being out-of-doors in any...

...listening. As an alumnus from Grambling State University (located in Louisiana), I hold a Bachelor's of Arts in both English and History. After college, my journey led me to the state of Arkansas where I fell in love with teaching 120 tenth graders. Imagine how surprised they were to realize that their teacher had more energy than them! I have experience in tutoring and teaching with a distinct flair for humor. I am a ball...

...goals. I understand that even the brightest students need some help from time to time, I am really looking forward to figuring out the best way to support students who that they can succeed! I have my conditional teaching certificate and have worked with students of all education levels. Working on my masters in speech pathology has really helped me be patient with people and understand that not every student leans the same way.... I think...

...of mouth got around, resulting in more and more students approaching me for help in foreign languages and social sciences, which started my career as a tutor. I began tutoring students in subjects like Spanish, Russian, ESL, as well as Psychology, Political Science, Criminal Justice and International Relations and undergraduate level Criminal law. Because I have been a student myself; I like to believe that I have an easy time relating to my clients and...

I am an undergraduate student at Rice University pursuing a B.A. in Neuroscience with minors in both Business and Biochemistry and Cell Biology. I also compete athletically at the NCAA Division 1 level as a member of Rice's Men's Cross Country and Men's Track and Field teams.