Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving McKinney, TX

...the Texas Tech Football team. In addition, I received a merit scholarship from Texas Tech based on my SAT scores and had my whole first year of college paid for by local scholarships I was awarded. After four years, I received my BA from Texas Tech and continued straight into my legal education. In may of 2014, I was awarded my JD from Texas Tech School of Law. I currently clerk for a law firm...

...them in reaching their academic potential! I have a B.A. from UT Dallas in Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A. from Amberton in School Counseling, and M.Ed. from the University of North Texas in Educational Administration. I pride myself in learning about my students and their needs, and I want to build a rapport with them to build their confidence and academic skills. I specialize in elementary reading skills, social studies, and test preparation. I also specialize in...

...watching students excel at concepts that were once difficult and hard to grasp. I try my best to tailor every session to my students' needs because I have found that directly addressing problems and personally working on building confidence in a subject are key for developing stronger learners. Aside from mastering their own subjects, I want to help students feel comfortable dealing with new material, and approach every problem with a positive mindset!

...honed my ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, understandable ways and to create engaging, interactive learning experiences that cater to each student's individual learning style. What sets me apart is my commitment to fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment. I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and my goal is to empower you to reach your full potential. Whether we're working on mastering a new language, developing professional skills, or...

...day one! Currently I am: 1. A product manager 2. A published author 3. A personal fitness and nutrition trainer 4. A seasoned tutor since 2007 5. An entrepreneur and business woman since age 9 6. Music teacher (Piano & Guitar) 7. Product Manager, Product Owner, & Scrum Certified Additional Subjects I teach: 1. Personal Budgeting 2. Women's Studies 3. Life Coaching 4. Weight Training 5. Amazon Self-Publishing 6. Minimalism/Decluttering 7. Goal Setting 8. Mock...

...in a variety of roles including Middle and High School English teacher, Academic and Instructional Coach, Testing Coordinator (Campus and District), and Assistant Principal. Currently, I am completing my Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction focusing on Literacy at Texas A & M Commerce. My background and experiences have made me the most patient and resilient educator!! I know that I can help anyone learn, and I live to hear the "OHHH" when it clicks for...

I really enjoy the ahha moments when teaching. That is when you or the student see the connection and it all makes sense, everything just clicks. I am a strong believer that no 2 students are the same and what works today may not work tommorrow. So I like to make sure we have multiple strategies to use. I really enjoy the subject of writing and English. I am also very versified on content.

I am a recent graduate from the University of California at Los Angeles. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Geology in July 2019. I enjoy teaching Mathematics as well as the Earth Sciences. In my spare time, I like playing soccer, hiking and reading fiction books.

I graduated from UT Austin with a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology in May of 2022. As of this moment, I'm currently taking a gap year before going off to Rice University to pursue a PhD in Biochemistry. I've tutored with Varsity Tutors on and off for about three years, and am excited to continue!

...in the United States Army Reserves and I have mentored several soldiers and taught various classroom subjects throughout my 8-year military career. Simultaneously I have completed my Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration programs in 2019 and 2021 respectively. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I excel in Business courses, Economics, ASVAB, Math courses, and English. In my experience building confidence in students is critical for advancement in academics.

...students both virtually and in person ranging from kindergarten to college students. I enjoy helping students learn and gain confidence. I am also currently a transportation analyst and graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Supply Chain Management and Analytics bachelor degree. Outside of tutoring I also enjoy watching sports, especially basketball and football. I also spend a lot of time within the model railroading industry speaking at conventions and volunteering with...

...and my biggest goal for my students is to walk away feeling confident about the subject material covered in the session. I aim to create an environment that fosters trust and comfort so students are never afraid to ask questions or tell me that they're completely lost and need me to reexplain. I also make really nerdy puns and provide funny stories to help create connections with subject material and make for a fun session!

...in France! I love to tutor language and writing, Chinese is my maternal language, but I'm also fluent in english, french, and spanish. I am also now pursuing a masters degree in france where alongside continuing to teach languages and social issues at the university level (most recently for the University of Paris Nanterre) I am working on a thesis about the history of communism told through collaborations between state sanctioned publishing houses in China...

...Dallas home for quite a while, and have taught and tutored professionally for most of the time. I love to work with students to improve their reading and writing abilities and to introduce them to compelling works of literature and theater pieces. It is very satisfying to watch my students get excited great works and to feel a personal connection with work that may have been created hundreds of years ago. My favorite moments are...

I believe that education is a lifelong process that should be encouraged at all times, to all people.

...trip to New Zealand and Australia, while earning a certification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Pronunciation from Oxford Seminars and Eastfield College, respectively. I used these qualifications to journey to the city of Krasnoyarsk, in Siberia, Russia, where for two years I taught English language comprehension classes and exam preparatory classes focused on argumentative style essays and mathematical analysis essays. I taught group classes of children, teenagers, and adults,...

...determine what mistake the student is making, and help them determine the correct answer. Then try to clear up the reason that the mistake was made in the first place, and then help them determine what can be done to not make the same mistake again. These steps have been very successful in identifying and fixing hidden issues students are struggling with without teaching them things they already know. Outside of tutoring, I read a...

I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they...

...a result, I've become very enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring, and tutoring. Apart from literature, my favorite subject has always been history, and particularly U.S. and European history. Real understanding of history is about connections between and among individuals and events, and I strive to illustrate these connections using historical anecdotes and first hand accounts. This helps to bring history to life for my students, and enhances their absorption of names, dates, and historical events. When...

...Before I learned coping skills in high school, I used to have to sit on the floor of my bathroom, clear everything off the counter tops and turn on the vent fan just to stay focused. It may sound crazy, but anything that distracted me even the slightest bit was a potential grade-killer. In order to be successful over the years, I had to develop strategies for effective learning. A lot of people will prepare...