Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Houston, TX

...a book just in case I have a few minutes. I love to learn and love helping others discover that they can love to learn. My approach is not one size fits all. Let's chat, allow me to see what you know/struggle with and then we will dive in from there. I teach in a judgement free zone and aim to connect with each individual so that we can work together in a comfortable, safe...

...of Houston at Clear Lake. I am also ESL certified. I taught kindergarten and first grade for almost 16 years. I also taught Pre-K-12th grades for 8 years as a substitute teacher/tutor. I am a very caring person and extremely passionate about engaging my students with exciting learning opportunities. I pride myself in creating a stimulating learning environment that accommodates students at various academic levels. I provide effective communication and maintain a strong relationship with...

...have a Bachelor Degree in English. I have three years of experience teaching as an Academic Interventionist in the subject areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. I have taught students who were three years behind in grade level with hard work and dedication was able to get them on their grade level. I have taught students in all capacities such as Special Education, English Language Learners, and Adult Students. Teaching is my passion and...

...while I was at Georgetown as part of an academic externship. Yet, I enjoy working with students of all ages. A lot of my experience in working with younger students stems from having a large family with many younger cousins and other family members that I have been close with. My interest in working with a variety of people is what led me to law school where I largely focused on international law, criminal justice,...

...elementary school in Houston for AmeriCorps. I tutor elementary students in phonics, reading, writing, and math. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because I believe reading is the foundation of learning. My teaching philosophy is that I believe that the classroom is a community and that everyone from the principal to the teacher, to the parents, and to the students must contribute to help the student succeed and reach their potential. In my spare...

My name is Bridget Spears. I am a graduate of The University of Texas in Austin. I have been teaching students the love to learn for over 20 years. I am passionate about helping students develop self confidence and the capability to be academically successful.

I have two master degrees. One in Special Education with a concentration in Autism and the other in Teacher Leadership with a concentration in Gifted and Talented Studies. I have been teaching for over 8 years and I love working with children. I enjoyed teaching online because I was able to reach my students using digital tools that we weren't often able to use in class. I love looking for ways to reach students.

...ages 7-40 years old. Patience with each of my students is what helps me be the best tutor in their learning process. I don't teach students but rather I involve them in the learning process so that they can be confident when solving the problems at hand. What motivates me to tutor in subjects ranging from elementary math up to Pre-Calculus to different business courses, is the challenge to tailor my teaching techniques to fit...

I believe that education is the key to success. It is an honor and privilege to help shape the education of others. I understand that everyone learns in their own way and at their own pace and I find joy in figuring out each of my students' path to academia.

...child can/will succeed given the right tools and encouragement. I have a significant amount of experience in elementary education; particularly in: reading, reading comprehension, and phonics as well as upper level ELA (English Language Arts): essay-writing, proofreading, and editing. My teaching style is very interactive and hands-on, my most important goal is to meet your student's needs. My interests are running, teaching, cooking, traveling, volunteering, and being with family and friends. I believe that every...

Dedicated tutor with a great disposition!

...most of my hobbies being centered around sports. However, when I'm not on the court or the field, I'm usually behind a computer screen. Having two younger siblings, I've been tutoring in some capacity for my entire life. Also, I was a supplemental instructor for a calculus 1 class earlier in college. While that was my only real tutoring "job" prior to being hired by Varsity, I'm confident that my unofficial experience is enough to...

...and Philosophy/Politics/Economics, but I am passionate about a variety of subjects including math and Mandarin Chinese. Outside of class, I interviewed prospective applicants in the Pomona College Admissions Office and tutored my peers through the writing center. My tutoring philosophy is that boosting confidence and interest in a subject will lead to your success. As a liberal arts school graduate, I know the struggles and joys of learning across multiple disciplines: I want to help you...

...C) English up to English Literature-2. I'm also quite proficient in helping with essay writing, including both research and non research essays. My philosophy in teaching has always been to cater to the students personal needs. From finding out what specific learning style the student has, to repetition and a fun learning environment. The line between fun and work is a very thin one, and the hobbies I have support that. I enjoy playing the...

...always return to teaching and training. I firmly believe that if you have a strong foundation in teaching philosophies and principles and the willingness to pursue professional development opportunities, you can achieve the most awesome teacher title. I have two basic ideals I like to follow: 1. Stimulate as many senses as possible when teaching to get the message home and 2. Use a higher order of questioning, such as Bloom's Taxonomy (especially analysis, synthesis...

As an educator, I help students meet their fullest potential, so they can grow academically with high self-esteem. Tutoring provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth. One of my hopes as an educator is to instill a love of learning. We all have strengths and weaknesses, and it's imperative we ask questions to reach our goals. My tutoring involves weaknesses in the following: reading comprehension, phonics, inference, writing, mechanics, college entrance writing, and more.

...is a pathway to effective teaching. I have three years experience teaching ESL online. It is rewarding to see the light come on in a student's eyes when a concept 'clicks' for them! I can teach ESL as well as Elementary and Middle School writing, grammar, and syntax. Outside of being a teacher, I am a wife and mom to two boys. I love my pet, a little Chihuahua/Yorkie mix named Brewster!

I am a first grade teacher and I hold a M.A in Political Science from the University of Illinois. I believe that learning takes a village. I pride myself in knowing that I have the opportunity to help students see academic growth everyday.

...my credit are several 4-part arrangements still played by various church bands and 1 album produced, with my family (Feb. 2001). I am very active in the music departments of 2 local church congregations. My understanding and abilities are at college-level; I can very easily coach beginners and intermediate students. My influences have been mostly Christian hymns, Southern Gospel, and Country-Western genres. I welcome your questions and curiosity, and I enjoy helping others to gain...

...Convention. I am most passionate about English, teaching reading strategies to those who do not know how to read or struggle with reading (special education students, students with interrupted education, and dyslexia, to mention a few). In my experience, instilling an early love of reading at the elementary school level gives a child a head start on expanding their vocabulary and building independence and self-confidence. In addition, it helps children learn to make sense of...