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,...

...a creative thesis, which ultimately resulted in a cookbook/memoir about 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...

I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and can teach PreK-6th grade as well as ESL classes. I have experience working with PreK-5th grades students. It is my passion to help students succeed and achieve their best through individualizing lessons and making learning hands-on/fun! ... I believe learning should be individualized so that each student can reach his or her highest potential. Learning should...

...greater level of comprehension. The joy of helping children understand a skill that was once difficult is very rewarding. Not all children learn at the same pace and style. I love teaching students according to their strongest learning style, whether it be visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. My goal is to help each student reach their potential by being a facilitator and guiding each one with different learning strategies. When I have time, I enjoy reading,...

...math and English: math because I enjoy the operations and the fulfillment you get when a problem is solved correctly and English because I love reading stories then discussing and analyzing them. My teaching philosophy is based around the student exploring the possibilities of their subjects and seeing as many way as possible to work through a problem. I think that students should be taught to look at their knowledge as a bag of tools...

...implemented interventions related to basic fluency and comprehension. Simultaneously, my team and I worked to prepare our students for the third grade STAAR exam, the first standardized test that elementary students take in Texas. Towards the end of my teaching experience, I decided to pursue a graduate program. Since I was looking for a career path more closely aligned with my undergraduate degree, I applied and was accepted to a dual degree Masters program at...

...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 point to attend supplemental instruction classes and help study/teach other students. I often arranged study groups, note or course work...

...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 students. I look forward to being...

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.

...me greater joy than helping a struggling reader become a successful reader. I have taught reading in public schools for fifteen years with the last six years specializing in multi-sensory techniques to help dyslexic/special education students become successful readers and spellers. I am certified in Wilson Language and trained in Orton-Gillingham techniques. If you have a child you think would benefit from this kind of instruction, I would love the opportunity to be of assistance.

...their articulation goals, including phonics and sound production, using flashcards/activities to practice producing initial, medial, and final position of words. Language goals including (what, when, where, why) questions, reading comprehension, parts of speech, compare/contrast and more. Fluency goals are other goals I work on with students on to focus on their rate of speech. As an ABA therapist I would guide students with expressive/receptive language, social skills, and academics. I tutored students in English language...

...children for the last six years, including recently graduating with my Masters in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. I love fulfilling my passion of being a lifelong learner by continuing my education and pursing new learning opportunities! I have been a middle school social studies teacher for the past five years, and I have experience teaching high school social studies and a multitude of grades levels and subjects at the elementary level as well. I...

...Master's at the University of Vermont to become a speech-language 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...

...are a deep knowledge of the subject areas in which I teach and an ability to convey that experience to others through observation of and focus on their strengths and interests. I constantly look for creative, customized, and enjoyable ways to teach and also work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other professionals if applicable to ensure student success. My experience extends to working with special needs learners as well as to students from diverse cultural...

...Some of these students returned for tutoring all the way through middle school. In college, I tutored a student in the basics of photography. While I have worked with students in math, logic, reading, grammar, photography study skills, and more, math and logic are my favorites to tutor. I think the most important thing is to convey that learning can be fun. If it is fun, we are more inclined to do it! I love...

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 have three amazing grown children scattered across the globe. I am a proud Mom of their accomplishments and desires to experience all life has to offer! I love my family, my dogs (Beau and Lily), hiking, yoga, good movies, books and keeping up with current global events. I currently teach Second Grade in the top ranked Eanes ISD. This past year I was named campus Teacher of the Year. I look forward to working...

...ensuring their understanding of concepts. Education is a strong passion of mine, but I also enjoy traveling, cooking, snorkeling, reading, riding bicycles and playing tennis. Until a few years ago we also rode our 3 quarter horses on trails through the forest and had many adventures! My husband and I live in a small town in Washington with our youngest daughter and our dog Felix. Our elder daughter lives in Portland, so we drive to...

...journalism students for the school paper. Now I volunteer at several area elementary schools as I work towards my teaching certificate. While I can tutor a multitude of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are German – all levels, Social Studies/History, and English Language Arts. I took German throughout my school years and had the opportunity to live in Germany for four years. I love studying the various similarities between German and English as well...

I am passionate about learning and hope to spark an interest and love of learning in my students. I can help you understand the subject matter, improve grades and test scores, and boost confidence. I believe that our brains have infinite capacity for learning and storing new information. Work with me and I can help you reach your full potential! ... I believe that we all possess unlimited potential for learning and understanding. I can help...