Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Austin, TX

...and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biomedical and Forensic Photography in 2012. I now work as a Forensic Photographer with the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory. Throughout my life, I have constantly helped out in my mother's elementary school classroom. I would read to her class and tutor those struggling in reading as well as math. Some of these students returned for tutoring all the way through middle school. In college,...

...your (or your child's) learning process. I have lived in New York, Pakistan, and most recently Austin, TX. I have taught students who were native English speakers, as well as those for whom English was a second language. More often than not, my students have left me feeling more confident and better equipped to read and write in the English language. With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Rutgers University, and a Master's of Fine...

...in English and Secondary Education in 1993 and started my career teaching 6th grade reading in the Rio Grande Valley. Since then I've taught Reading, Language Arts, ESL, and Journalism to students in 6th through 8th grades. For the past eleven years Ive been an teaching struggling readers and English language learners. I love teaching small groups of students it lets me tailor lessons to the students' strengths and weaknesses. I incorporate student interests when...

...I pursued Honors distinction through a study of James Joyce and interned with now U.S. Senator Mark Udall during his tenure in the House of Representatives. I worked with Crocs Footwear at their global headquarters as an account manager for five years in account management, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in 2011, when I began pursuing a career in education. I am currently certified as a teacher in Texas in six different subjects, including Language...

...I also have a Masters Degree in Education Administration and Leadership. I received my Bachelor's from Texas State University, Teaching Certificates through Huston-Tillotson University, and Master's Degree from Capella University. I have taught 3rd grade for 8 years, and one-year as a 4th grade Science and Social Studies teacher. My philosophy of education is that all students can learn. I believe through motivation and hard work students will achieve, when high standards are set and...

Hi! My name is Courtney. I have been an educator since 1997. I was a teacher for 10 years and for the last 9 years I have been an elementary school administrator. I enjoy spending time at the river, reading, playing basketball, the beach and spending time with my family.

...those with learning difficulties and gifted students. I grew up in Chicago, but was born in Ukraine, so I speak Russian fluently. I also speak Spanish--I learned it in school and still use it to this day with my husband's family. Outside of work, I am married with a 3-year-old son. I am an avid reader, and I especially love fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery novels. I love to travel. I have been playing piano and...

...(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 tutored students in Reading and Writing for several years. I am entering the graduate theater...

...be in the classroom during the school year, outside during a summer camp, or on the playground in an after school program, I've always coupled an ability to teach concepts effectively with a sense of joy and genuine fun. Teaching doesn't have to be dry and boring, and enthusiasm to learn is contagious if channeled in the right way. As an educator, I strive to make connections with students in order to set goals and...

...and Social Studies teacher for 10 years in grades kindergarten through 6th. I am also ESL and SPED certified. Tutoring allows me to truly connect with students and understand what will help them succeed. School can feel so overwhelming when certain concepts are not coming into focus. But have no fear. I can help! I keep sessions fun and conversational while focusing on practical applications and deeper understanding. Looking forward to hearing from you!... In a typical first session, I like to introduce myself and make the situation comfortable by showing the student that I have a laid-back demeanor and sense of humor. I will typically ask them about school, how they feel about it, what they're learning. At that point, I look for commonalities between the student's conceptual misunderstanding and mine when I was in his or her shoes. First sessions are all about building trust and understanding.

...help young students reach their academic goals, gain confidence in themselves and learn to love school as much as I do! I have had the most experience teaching grades Kindergarten-2nd Grade. This past year I decided to stay home from teaching full-time, in order to stay home with my son. While I am thankful for this opportunity to spend time with my family, I want to continue to grow my passion for learning and teaching...

...an orthodontist. I have an immense passion for learning, and the best way for me to learn is to teach. When I was in college I would always offer to tutor my friends in their classes, and I ended up doing this for the 3.5 years that I was in school. Every time I would see how I was helping them achieve their goals I would fall more in love with teaching. Now that I...

...Brigham Young University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I became interested in teaching when I started volunteering at my children's school and substitute teaching. In 2010, I became a Texas certified teacher, and I am currently teaching 1st grade. I previously taught pre-k, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. I tutor students in elementary reading, writing, math, and science. I am passionate about teaching children to learn to read with phonemic awareness...

Hello, I am a former elementary teacher and now a stay at home mom. I love kids and I love teaching and tutoring on the side to keep my skills sharpened.

...been a teacher for over 13 years in the Austin area, for both private and public schools. I have taught pre-kinder through 8th grade, in various subject matters such as Spanish, English as a Second Language and I am currently a dual language elementary teacher for all subjects. My other role is as a STARR Test Prep tutor for my school. I am passionate about helping struggling students find their own potential to be successful...

I teach ESL, English, Literature, and Music. I have been teaching since 2012 and have a BA and MM in Music Performance. I have experience working with students of all ages and bring language, music, drama, and poetry to life in my lessons! See you in class!

I am a Junior Kinesiology major at St. Edward's University. I have a passion for fitness, learning, and helping students discover their potential. I believe that with hard work, motivation, encouragement, structure, and direction, any student can reach their goals and fullest potential. ... I believe every student has the capacity and capability to succeed. All the student needs is good direction, patience, an open mind, and a will to learn.... I would get to known the student to become familiar with the way they learn, so that I will be able to better help them.

...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 am today! It is my goal to provide those types of opportunities to all students alike, because we all have skills...

...a minor in Psychology. Since graduation, I have worked as a Spanish Supplemental Instruction Leader (a tutor for large groups of people) and as a high school summer English teacher. Based on my experiences working in education and having gone through the education system myself, I see how education can profoundly impact the lives of everyone in a community and in society. I believe that quality education can change communities and the world. I have...

...rote learning, though. I adapt my style to the comfort of my student. If you want to hit the books and cram some knowledge before a test, let's do it. If you want to practice your conversation skills, I'm there for you, but I'll be taking notes so that you leave each of my sessions with substantial feedback. Apart from tutoring English-related subjects, I write and perform music for guitar and tutor philosophy online.