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.

...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 include Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, and of course Adventure Time. I also...

...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 a tutor, I am interested in being the aid to helping my...

...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 understand something. Sometimes we need a little push in the right direction,...

...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 interest; I love finding the most developmentally effective techniques of learning for...

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!

...with ample experience in editing and 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...

...my students with college and scholarship essays and applications. I have helped fifteen of my students earn the Gates scholarship and have helped many others earn POSSE. I teach both AP Lit and AP Lang and love to analyze literature and rhetoric. I was teacher of the year this year and was a Yale National Teaching Fellow in both 2006 and 2008. I have a B.A. from the University of New Mexico in English Literature...

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.

...understanding, I am committed to helping 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...

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!

...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; therefore, I am capable of managing students and projects efficiently and effectively....

...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, mathematics (through AP Calculus AB but not statistics), history/social studies, Spanish (through...

...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 Spanish fluently and taught it while an undergrad. My interests include music,...

...the last 14 years teaching, tutoring and trainings students of all ages from early childhood education through college and adult learners. While I currently teach English, Language Arts and Reading, I am also proficient in teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (ESL / ESOL), Literature, essay writing and education courses to novice teachers. My favorite subject to tutor is anything that encourages reading comprehension and fluency. I love this subject because I enjoy helping...

...Environmental Statistics. Before this I attended the University of Texas at Austin where I received my Bachelor's degrees in Geography and Humanities. Having been exposed to an eclectic background of liberal arts and hard science I am comfortable tutoring across a broad range of subjects and encourage students to see the inherent connections between their work and real-world applications. Despite my technical background, I am a person who would much rather contemplate the words in...

...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 of lightning so my personality will spark up any room. My teaching...

...excited to help others reach their 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...

...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 recognizing their educational needs. I find it extremely important that my students have fun during lessons, therefore I try to cater my lesson plans according to each student's individual learning style. I have a great deal of passion for education and the...

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.