Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in DeSoto, TX

...Service. During this year I fell in love with the Windy City, the Cubs, and deep dish pizza. I also learned a lot about keeping students engaged by finding a way to help them relate to the material. I believe that the most effective teachers are those who are willing to learn from their students....

...history degree, and I will also receive a broadcast certificate with my journalism degree upon graduation. I have worked as a mentor/tutor for 6 years, mainly with elementary-aged children who struggle with both academic and social issues in school. I am extremely passionate about my areas of expertise, and I pride myself in the ability...

I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they...

...middle school librarian with 15 years of experience in the classroom. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. Since becoming a librarian, I've had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as they prepare for academic competitions. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the...

...Junior Accounting student at SMU motivated to help younger students reach their academic and testing potential, especially when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT. I want to help students achieve their goals through engaging tutoring sessions tailored to the needs of each individual, and I want to give students the tools they need to succeed...

...be communicative about what they do and do not understand, it will not only help me as the tutor, but more importantly, this will inform the students understanding of their own learning processes and where they are on their journey of learning. This concept of being self-aware in the learning process is central to my...

...tutor. I have extensive experience with learners who have other contributing factors which hinder them academically. It is my belief all students are able to achieve academic success and I work tireless to identify strategies to assist them in overcoming hurdles. I tutor a broad range of subjects and age groups. In my spare time,...

...had my own private tutoring business since I was in high school. I started out by working with students in high school, helping them with homework and SAT Test Prep. I expanded my clientele to middle and elementary school student in 11th grade and started working with local students. Soon after, I joined Varsity. The...

...efficient in elementary and middle school reading, writing, and math as well as high school advanced reading and writing. I love to see students' faces light up when they explore the adventures inside a story. When teaching students, I prefer a collaborative approach. The student and I work together as partners to investigate how the...

...freshmen year and ended up racing at nationals a couple years later. Athletics were a huge part of my college experience so I know how hard but important balancing academics with athletics can be. This caused me to be very organized and disciplined with my study habits, which is definitely something I try to impart...