Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving San Antonio, TX

My love for literature and language has been with me since I was little, and now Im working towards my BA in English with a concentration in Writing and Rhetoric at Texas State University. I have plenty of literature course under my belt (Im currently finishing up my junior year), so I have plenty of knowledge about classical and contemporary works. I can assist in navigating and understanding texts. Hopefully I can make them...

...at a local church and helped children with their schoolwork while their parents took classes at the church. I worked with middle school children and helped them with math and reading. Later, one of my professors asked me to tutor his friend's college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in...

...in International Relations and Global Studies with a focus in culture, media and the arts. After obtaining my TEFL Certification, I lived abroad in Europe for two years where I taught English as a second language, both in public schools and to private students. A Liberal Arts student at heart, I am most passionate about tutoring English, Literature, Writing and History. I have had positive experiences tutoring with Varsity Tutors, primarily helping students prepare for...

...librarian. Although retired from that career, I throughly enjoy helping students succeed academically through tutoring. And fortunately, with tutoring, I get to work with students of all ages. I have a bachelor's degree in English and Political Science and a master's degree--all from Indiana University. I am a native Hoosier, but my first professional job brought me to South Texas in 1992. My husband and I are happy to have settled and raised our family...

...adults in high-need schools to tutor and mentor students to be in-school and on-track for graduation. My undergraduate degree is in Journalism, and I am certified to teach English/Language Arts Reading 7-12. For the past five years, I have worked in San Antonio schools in conjunction with my employer, City Year, which is an education focused non-profit organization. In this time, four of my five years were spent serving SAISD and one of those years...

...all the answers and should be listened to, but rather a person who will help you learn the answer on your own and to have the confidence to know you are right. Doing this ensures independent learning. "Give a man a fish and he won't go hungry that night, teach a man to fish and he will be full for the rest of his life." I am teaching you how to fish!

I love helping others learn new concepts. When students, whom I teach, learn, I also learn with them. I am studying to become a science teacher and I'm always excited to help, especially when it is science related. I am a visual and kinesthetic learner so my teaching styles are those forms. I am very open minded and ready to hear others ideas. ... Be patient and understand the one you are teaching.... Introductions and icebreakers...

I am a current student at the University of the Incarnate Word. I am working on a degree in history and government, and hope to work as a policy analyst or political consultant. I have enjoyed teaching private music lessons for six years, and tutoring academically for two. I love talking about history, and helping others find an appreciation for it. I also enjoy analyzing and helping others edit their writing.

...in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, so I have a lot of experience with the social sciences. I have four main areas that I tutor in: SAT prep, English, the social sciences, and math. My past SAT clients have consistently reached their target score (including improving their score by over 200 points). I love literature and have professional experience editing writing. I am also highly numerate, having earned a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam....

...After taking classes for three years in Science for a nursing degree, I decided to change my major and changed it to Education. I have always enjoyed reading and discovered in my study that writing came naturally! My main reason for changing major is because of my son who is a Special Needs student and I needed to learn the laws and the type of education he deserved as a student with special needs. My...

...they want in writing. I love seeing the light of understanding click on! I have taught levels from ESL to recent refugees all the way to graduate students, and probably most enjoy grammar and teaching literature electives. My own struggles learning required math in college help me empathize with learners; I wish I had had a great tutor for math! But I believe with cats, openness, and encouragement, as well as keeping good standards, I...

Hello! My name is Katelyn. I love helping others and would enjoy helping students better understand their coursework.

...importantly an educator with a passion for language & literacy development. My experience encompasses teaching & tutoring students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through the 12th grade with a specialty in Reading, Writing, & Research. With that I also have a Masters & Bachelor's degree in Bilingual & ESL education and specialization in Reading. I have very flexible with my hours and as well creating a tutoring plan when it comes to achieving the students...

...Franklin I LOVE tutoring in history. With my B.A. in History from the University of Texas at San Antonio and my M.A. in Middle East Studies from the University of Washington in Seattle, I have spent many years focusing on this one area. Many people have often commented how boring studying history can be, but with the right tutor history comes alive! I gear my personal tutoring style to meet the needs of my students....

Hi my name is Paola. I am currently a graduate student at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas studying Family, Couple and Individual psychotherapy. I enjoy teaching and meeting new students. My favorite subjects include Reading, Writing, Spanish, Psychology, and Biology. I also have experience with taking and tutoring the SAT, ACT and GRE tests.

...with minors in English and History. This program also included studies in Philosophy and Theology. This was a heavy research-oriented program of study. I have done graduate work in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. I did briefly substitute teach in the early 2000s and I was a Special Education High School Resource Math and Social Studies teacher. Currently, I am an Ordained Minister in Shamanism and a Licensed Massage Therapist. I am also a...

I am a lifelong learner, and I enjoy helping others find joy in learning. Soy una estudiante de por vida, y me gusta mostrar lo divertido que puede ser el aprendizaje. Although I realize not everyone learns the same way, through my classroom experience, I have found successful strategies to motivate all types of learners: kinesthetic, auditory, visual, etc. Tell me your goals, and I will problem solve with you how to achieve them and excel.

...Guatemalan-Mexican household. I graduated from Brown University with a degree in Honors in Ethnic Studies. I took a year off to figure out what exactly I wanted to do; that's when I first began my children into the field of education. I started volunteering with a nonprofit called School on Wheels, which offers free tutoring services for students experiencing homelessness. I also started working part time as an instructional aide in Special Education, where I...

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, and absolutely LOVE working with children! I was able to work full-time in a public school with a group of amazing fifth graders. However, I was also able to work as a substitute teacher. This experience taught me so much about relationships with students and how they learn best.

...wonderful students as they achieve their English language goals. After receiving my Bachelors of English (Creative Writing) and Masters of Arts (TESL) from the University of Memphis, I began teaching and tutoring in ESL, EFL, and ESP disciplines concentrating on English grammar, speaking and pronunciation, listening, and writing. I have worked domestically and internationally, and I can honestly say that my favorite subject to tutor is English grammar. Grammar is the real mechanics of the...