Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Austin, TX

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.

...graduated from Gordon College with undergraduate degrees in English, Elementary Education, and Special Education, and went on to receive my Masters Degree in Special Education from Salem State University in Massachusetts. In addition, I hold post-graduate certificates in the fields of Gifted and Talented Education and School Administration and Supervision (issued by James Madison University and Johns Hopkins University, respectively). As an educator, my expertise lies in my ability to: 1) support early learners to...

Hello! My name is Amelia and I am a junior at the University of Texas at Austin studying Elementary Education. I have begun my first semester of student teaching and I am eager to become a teacher. I can assist elementary-aged children in any subject. I look forward to creating long-term learning goals for your students!

...communication skills and have the ability to deliver honest and constructive written and oral feedback in a calm and compassionate way. I deepened my understanding and application of rhetoric, local issues (grammar, spelling, punctuation) and global issues (argumentation, organization). At all of these writing centers, I improved at assessment through filing reports after every session, and collated and created handouts or edited older ones. Over the years I have developed my ability to mentor ELL...

My name is Stephanie and I graduated from SLU in May. I studied marketing and political science. I'm a big fan of a good dad joke so don't hesitate to crack some!

...both logical and linguistic studies as part of my program, I was able to tutor mathematics in college, which also prepared me for my future in Japan. For 3 and 1/2 years, I lived in Osaka, Japan teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) to K-12 students. Today, I am a special education teacher for high school students. If you are here on Varsity Tutors, then you already have the will to succeed. I will...

My name is Zachary. I am a UT-Austin sophomore passionate about making a difference through learning. I am passionate about meeting students where they are and making subjects approachable by tying the curriculum to relevant topics.

...I want to make sure that every student is not only able to get the right answer, but is also able to understand how to continuously get the right answer. I have extensive experience in a variety of subjects and believe that I have the skills and experience to make sure that you or your student succeeds. I have a lot of experience working with students of all ages and I am so excited to...

...passionate about. An internship in Pennsylvania as an Environmental Educator inspired me to go back to college to become a Biology Teacher in California. I loved having my own classroom and seeing my "kids" everyday, inspiring a joy for learning within them while discovering new and creative ways to teach complex subjects. When I moved to Chicago several years later, I decided to pursue tutoring full-time. Because of my professional and personal experiences, I can...

...advice I teach them certain phrases they can say if they are ever in a complicated situation where they can't be understood; these phrases give them comfort and the confidence to use the language they are learning quickly. Besides teaching languages I also am very proactive about teaching others how the human body works and why we should be eating organic, non-GMO foods, and taking nutrients, etc. Understanding the science and functioning of the human...

...new that my dream of being in the classroom was about to be a reality. Seeing that look on a students face when they "get it", is one of the most rewarding feelings of being a teacher. Having students come up to me that I taught years ago and having them tell me how much they enjoyed having me as their teacher is also a feeling of accomplishment in my career as a teacher.

...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 Arts, Social...

...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 not working, I like to be outside enjoying the sun or at a concert (or both!). I can't...

I am a Texas A&M graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. I'm currently working full time in infection control and pursing my Master's in Public Health of Epidemiology. I've always had a strong passion for math and science, and have enjoyed helping others that may struggle with these topics. When it comes to education, I believe it's important to keep lessons individualized since no one learns exactly the same way!

I desire to use my teaching skills to bring others to success. I find innovative ways to make learning relevant and interesting to all students.

...an opportunity. I come from a background in Health Care Administration, but changed my career path to become a teacher recently to be able to be a support for students. I currently teach 4th grade - I am comfortable teaching all core content areas, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing. My belief is that each student learns differently, it is important to determine the specific needs of each child in order to best support...

...English and Spanish Literature. After college I spend five years teaching in Oakland, California where I also earned my Masters in Teaching and Education. I enjoy teaching K-12 reading and writing skills as well as elementary through middle school mathematics. I am a Spanish speaker and enjoy helping others practice their skills. If you are interested in talking sports, The Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers are my teams! As a tutor, I will work with students...

...year as a K-2 literacy tutor with A Community for Education, and this past year I worked as a kindergarten teacher at IDEA Public Schools. I will be beginning a Masters Program in Education this 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...

I am a graduate of SoTexas State University. I have been a teacher for 27 years. I tutor in math reading and language arts. I am also a certified ESL teacher. I love to tutor students because I love to see their progress

...psychologist, and am currently conducting research on cross-cultural religiosity and prejudice. I am currently a Teaching Assistant for upper-division undergraduate students at my university, and starting next Spring I will be a full-fledged teacher at the undergraduate level. I took both International Baccalaureate courses in addition to Advanced Placement courses in 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...