Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors in Austin, TX

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...

...My graduates studies in philosophy have especially equipped me to teach writing, analytical thinking, logical analysis, and mathematics. I am also a part-time professor of philosophy. My academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find the answer...

...state Public Education Committee in the House of Representatives for Chairman Aycock where I helped develop legislation affecting students in both public and private education, as well as those taking part in charter programs. My greatest work so far has been helping with the passage of HB5 in the 83rd legislative session that saw to the reduction of state standardized tests from 15 to 5 and created new graduation requirements allowing for greater opportunity for...

...perfectly edited essay to a finely tuned test prep schedule. I spent my grade school and early college years struggling with undiagnosed ADHD. When I finally started to learn coping mechanisms and study strategies that worked with my brain, my grades went up and I was much happier. I've always had a love of learning and now I want to help you find the best studying strategies to reach your academic goals.

...teaching Drama. I have a strong academic background and have earned degrees from Fordham University (BA Theater, French), and the University of Tennessee (MFA Theater). I have taught students of all ages from kindergarten to high school, college, and senior citizens. I specialize in helping students find alternative paths to learning through my theater background. In addition to working at Stuart High School, I teach Art History and Public Speaking at DeVry University and have...

...kids, who is working on his Ph.D., one of the hobbies I use to manage all of the stress is music. I have 20 years of experience in music performance with the saxophone and today I use it to unwind and enjoy myself with other musicians. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have accumulated a plethora of skill sets and I have enjoyed passing many of them on to others. The most significant of...

...Research and Counseling Psychology. I tutor a wide variety of subjects and feel comfortable doing so, but I most enjoy History, Government/Political Science, Life Sciences, and Reading/ELA. I also feel very confident in tutoring for the ASVAB after spending 6 years in the Army. I have also successfully tutored several students for the ISEE, SAT, ACT, and SSAT. I use a wide variety of resources and feel comfortable doing so. Each student is an individual....

...time. I quit practicing law when I moved to a small town in Central Texas. I began tutoring about a few years ago and discovered that I truly enjoy the intellectual challenge of tutoring and the opportunity to interact with a lot of bright, hard-working students. I had never tutored or taught before, so I read lots of study guides and picked out suggestions and tactics that made sense to me. I look for multiple...

...a multitude of classes and experiencing all sorts of fields of study. After graduation, I plan on attending law school. Aside from school, I am a member of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, a Counselor for Ignite Texas, and a member of a campus theatre troupe called The Broccoli Project. I love to learn and am a big believer in enjoying getting an education. I am very patient, but also firm in...

...sense. School (i.e. traditional education) is a means to an end. What is that end? The formation of thoughtful fellow humans. Thoughtful (thought full!) humans bring inquisition to everything. That means they think about math but also sports and love and history and progress. I hope to help not only with specific learning goals but also to guide in the formation of tools that will help students explore the world more rigorously and less monotonously....

...high school, and have been involved in Honors courses and extra-curricular research activities since the beginning of my undergraduate education. Additionally, I have volunteered at the Student Success Center in multiple educational institutions. I was a struggling student at certain points along the way in my academic career, and I valued the people who helped me get through both issues with comprehension and motivation, and fostered the skills within me to get to where I...

...undergraduate, I attended a prestigious honors program at the University of Texas at Austin. In essence, I have years of experience tutoring and teaching languages, writing, testing strategies, and other various subjects for students from elementary through college. Additionally, I am well-versed in university admissions for both graduate and undergraduate programs, and I can offer consulting on how to develop applications. I believe in making learning relatable and fun; rather than lecture my students, I...

Education without enthusiasm is easily ignored and theory with out application is easily forgotten. So I make learning fun and relevant.

...to provide my students with a guided tour of philosophical thought that is capable of informing the methodology by which reason itself is operative. As a tutor, it is in my interest to provide the same sort of structural guidance, albeit for a different set of problems. Whether we study for a standardized test or a particular subject, the instruction I provide is tailored to each individual student and revolves around a conceptual framework which...

...a multidisciplinary artist from Texas. They are an Honor's Graduate with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Costume Design with a Minor in Theatre History from The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. They specialize in Art (General History, Drawing, Painting and Technique), Critical Literary Analysis, Creative Strategizing, African American History, and Fashion (Fabric Studies, Costume Design, Patterning, etc). Their philosophy on tutoring and teaching involves content mastery and relevant integration of lesson content...

...a first year law student at the University of Texas at Austin. I graduated from Vanderbilt University, where I studied Public Policy, in 2019. While at Vanderbilt, I volunteered working with first-generation students on their college applications. I tutor in several subjects, but most enjoy teaching algebra, English, and SAT and ACT test prep. I like working with students to make a plan for advancing in their learning and test scores that works for them....

...practice (“do one”), and checking for understanding (“teach one”), I ensure my students understand the “why” rather than merely memorize the “that.” I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the University of Southern...

Hi! I'm a Computer Science student who's been teaching all my life. From tennis camps for kids to an engineering physics class for college kids, I really enjoy helping someone discover for themselves what they are capable of! Please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to help you with.

...teachers to make learning personal. I strive to understand each students' unique strengths and struggles and tailor my presentation to their needs. I earned my B.A. from Colorado College in International Political Economy. I have a Masters of Public Policy from Pepperdine University and I am currently applying to PhD programs in International Development and Foreign Policy. Outside of academics, I am an avid gamer, both tabletop and video games. I frequently travel, both for...

...help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I try to embody this attitude while working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading philosophy...