Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Austin, TX

I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with,...

...help students connect the material they are studying inside the classroom to their passions outside the classroom. Sometimes all that's needed to make the material "click" is seeing how it is relevant to their own lives. My personal interests include theatre (especially Shakespeare), reading and writing, arts and crafts, baking, and outdoor activities with my dog. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, and SAT prep, and my favorite part of being a tutor...

...American women, (such as my grandmother) in the kitchen. I love to write, and love helping students write as creatively as possible within the parameters of their schoolwork. I’m committed to making learning as fun and enjoyable. Having been an occasionally reluctant learner, I believe that most people are happiest when they feel that they’re learning independently, and are empowered enough to make their education their own. I want to help students create this sense...

...fall at the University of Texas at Austin with a certification in teaching 7-12th English. My goal as a professional is to unite my love of literature with my passion for social justice to become an inspirational and effective educator of underserved preteen and teenage students. My tutoring style is very positive and encouraging, and centered around teaching my students in a way that makes sense to them. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

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

...my service with ACE I taught at a dual language (Spanish-English) school for five years. I taught kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in math, reading, writing, and science. I am currently a graduate student pursuing my master's in speech language pathology, which I plan to practice in the schools. I believe the care and attention of teachers for students is integral to the development of a healthy, happy child. I enjoy getting to know...

...opening a book. Beyond this, it is important to become competent in using language properly--having a good grasp of grammar, word usage, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. I can draw on my experience as a teacher and writer to help students master these skills. In addition, with 17 years of experience as an editor for the Texas STAAR/TAAS tests, specializing in Composition, Language Arts, and Writing, I can offer students useful strategies for achieving success in...

...education. Whether it 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...

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.

...a Life Skills special education classroom. I hold a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Special Education. My knowledge of instructional strategies, education, and experience have made me highly competent in teaching. Most importantly, I've been able build positive and collaborative relationships with parents, families, and fellow teachers/staff in order to help our students succeed. I am committed to the academic, social, and functional development of all students. I would love and appreciate...

Learning should be an enjoyable endeavor that takes the student on a journey.

...varied. After high school, I joined the United States Marine Corps for 4 years. After training, I worked for 3 years as primarily a hazmat operator and trainer. I was also deployed to Iraq for a year during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After the Marines, I moved to the San Antonio region to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio. There, I studied Psychology (major) and Business (minor) with Honors Coursework. I made it a...

In the last 7 years, I have been working endlessly helping students, enabling them, restoring their foundations, in many youth organizations. For many hours a month I volunteer in teaching and outreaching to young adults and youth strengthening the future in South Texas Region.

I help enable learning for both academic and personal achievement.

...pathologist. Since undergrad, I have worked as a K-2 Literacy tutor, a social worker at a Head Start Preschool, and most recently ran a teen leadership development program at a children's museum. I recognize that traditional education isn't suited for all types of learning, so I'm dedicated to making material accessible to my students for their unique needs. I think that tutoring should be fun while increasing students' confidence and expertise in their subject. When...

...What makes me a great tutor is a passion for education and personal relationships. I have always taken pride in academic achievement, and I am able to share that enthusiasm for accomplishment with my students through engaging teaching strategies as well as forging interpersonal relationships. My experiences teaching have led me to realize that learning is a complex process that requires more than academic content. Creating a positive environment in the classroom (or wherever we...

...the science and functioning of the human body and brain allows me to teach others why a healthy lifestyle is crucial for optimal health. If i am not reading and researching a topic; I am doing yoga or exercising. I am passionate about being physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. I also enjoy latin dancing, ballroom dancing, and belly dancing; I think that being creative is very important and dance is a great way to express...

...graduate degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California. While there, I tutored undergraduate and graduate students at USC in writing. I worked with students on research papers, class essays, business memos, creative writing, and more. My last year in LA, I taught at Fusion Academy, where I worked with students one-on-one on multiple subjects, including English, history, test prep, psychology, and technical and creative writing. When I moved back to Austin, I...

...I bring to all of my studies and teaching. I have taught and researched in a range of areas but for the last three years, my particular focus has been on Classics, Archaeology and Foreign Languages at the University of Texas at Austin as a graduate student. Reading and language acquisition are two of my strongest assets, primarily working in English, Greek and Latin, but also with reading fluency in four additional languages. I have...

...Jenny Gebert and I am very excited about the opportunity to work with you or your child to help achieve better writing or reading skills. I am very passionate about education and believe that everyone can improve with a little bit of extra help. I have helped many students write college essays and love hearing the words, "I got accepted!" Additionally, I score standardized test essays, have taught ESL and tutor and edit for college...