Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Houston, TX

I am a computer science major at The University of Texas at Austin and have taught a variety of math subjects for more than a year at a private institution.

...accommodate that learners needs and style of learning. Prior to graduate school, I have 20 years of teaching experience in the Texas public school systems. I am certified to teach grades K-6, all subjects. I have had the opportunity to teach G.E.D. and ESL to adults in the mid 90's, this was a pilot program called Even Start. Those students were successful in obtaining their G.E.D. diplomas and some even continued towards higher education and...

...adjust my teaching style to better suit their needs. I have learned that some students are visual learners, some learn better by reading through the assignment a few times, and others may use verbal communication to retain the material. Every student is different and I like to take that into account. Teaching is a passion for me, especially when I can help students understand concepts and become more confident in their talents. Whether it is...

...idea of taking additional math classes made me excited. After college, I joined Teach For America and taught 6th grade science for three years because teaching students was more appealing to me than making money in engineering. Evidence of my love for teaching is throughout this history. In high school, I tutored fellow band members struggling in algebra, geometry, and calculus so they could pass and continue marching. I also helped lead a study group...

...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 AP), and basic biology and chemistry. Throughout my teaching experience, especially through Academic Decathlon, I have kept my skills sharp across these subject areas. I graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a B.A. in English. By far my best collegiate experience was a one-month travel study program focusing...

...I love the learning process, and figuring out how to best design a lesson for a specific student so that learning is fun, engaging and meaningful. For me, learning is not about drilling memorization facts. My ultimate goal with students is to make a connection with them and bring alive pre-algebra, phonics, the questioning mechanics of the SAT - whatever the student is learning. When a connection is made, we can bridge the gaps and...

...KISS principle, and am a big fan of efficiency, not just in technologies, but in our understanding and use of them. Over time, that has made me an efficient mentor, able to explain and expand understanding of questions without creating overreaching or false simplifications. Over the years, I've held several mentoring roles - as a senior research student, a laboratory engineer in charge of actually training newcomers, and now as a senior design mentor -...

...an additional two years as a long term sub. I have taught college level math since 2008. I have much experience tutoring students both 1 on 1 and in groups, both at the high school level and the college level, and both during school time and on my own time. Students often ask to take my class again as they enjoy the way I teach and say they understand my teaching better than most teachers....

...the SAT and a perfect score of 36 on the ACT in high school, and am currently self-studying for the MCAT using the same strategies I use to teach the SAT and ACT. I also am working on writing a textbook on Medical Professionalism and working in a cancer research lab at MD Anderson. In my free time I love to cycle and climb, and I love working with students of all ages.

I am an education major at the University of Houston, specializing in becoming a Math teacher. I will do my best to help you to become the best you can be at math with the help of hard work, positive thinking, and detailed lesson plans... Evaluate the student's proficiency in the subject with a general test covering a range of topics. With this, I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each student to see what...

...tutoring others, I am able to pay it forward and help guide those who are having difficulty, like many have help guided me. My specialization and major is Chemistry. Chemistry is easily my favorite topic although I would not consider it "easy". Understanding key concepts and fundamentals will allow others to see the depth and the amazing things chemistry can show us. I am grateful to all of those who tutored me in the past...

...of Medicine and previously graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years. I am passionate about creating custom, individualized teaching...

...such as reading, writing, playing pool, and I am an avid NFL and NBA fan. I am also a movie fanatic. I am learning to lead a healthier lifestyle and incorporate more exercise and healthier meal options. I am not so focused on the lesson that I forget to make learning fun. I believe that if you enjoy what you are learning, you will want to learn more. I am eager to help and looking...

...I can relate to the kids I tutor because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the students so that they have fun and look forward to tutoring. I tutor standardized tests and most high school classes. I have two years of experience tutoring and I spent both this summer...

...school students in biology and have been a mentor for high school and college students doing laboratory work assisting them with experimental protocols, writing papers and putting together presentations. I am currently working in a research lab at UTHealth and am excited to get back into tutoring. I want to help students succeed academically and am up for the challenge. Plus, it's a gratifying experience that will refine my knowledge on the subject.

I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Business and hoping to eventually go to medical school. I was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. I have been a tutor for the past two to three years and enjoy the task of being able to help students succeed in any subject. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and volunteering at the local hospital. ... I...

...from conquering a difficult math concept by fully understanding it. My goal as a tutor is to let you feel the same way. I teach most types of math, but my favorite would probably be the calculus subjects because it contains concepts and mandates thinking that are unfamiliar to many. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis and table tennis and am a member of my college ping pong team. I love to travel, and...

I am an experienced educator and tutor devoted to inspiring, fun, successful learning. I have experience in teaching and tutoring Spanish, reading and math. I am personable and engaging. I love learning and infuse that passion into everything I do.

...in Neuroscience. I tutor several different subjects in Math but I also tutor French. Tutoring has always been something I enjoyed. For example, when I was in middle school, I tutored students in math for two summers in a row. Later, during high school, I tutored students in Chemistry. And now, I hope to tutor more students through Varsity Tutors. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing several sports such as Ultimate Frisbee, ping pong, and...

I am an electrical engineer, woodworker, and lifelong learner with diverse interests. I'm new to tutoring but find I enjoy helping students gain confidence in their math skills. It's great to see that flash of happiness after their hard work pays off and they get it.