Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in San Marcos, TX

...to learn and grow from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up. When I was in high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with my own tutors and teachers helped me realize that I am capable of overcoming difficulties through perseverance, and that's a skill that I want to pass on to the students I tutor. Everyone makes mistakes and has...

...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...

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,...

...that all students learn the material differently, and that all students can be successful given the appropriate instruction. I graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Spanish minor. Although I earned a liberal arts degree, I also followed a pre-med path and studied Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics. During my time at University, I did a study abroad in Merida, Venezuela....

...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...

...a Second Language to students learning to speak English (ESL/ELL) in the same grades. My classroom and tutoring experience includes sixth-grade ELA, seventh-grade ELA, seventh-grade Talented and Gifted ELA, seventh-grade pre-AP ELA, seventh-grade journalism and seventh-grade writing, and I am exceedingly proud of my more than a thousand TAKS and STAAR students (in reading comprehension, written composition, and revising and editing) who have achieved better scores in a school subject, test-taking success, skill improvement or...

...Germany and consider myself to be a dedicated and dependable person who possesses the ability to communicate information in an understandable way that students can easily comprehend. My extensive experience in management positions, as a business owner, and as an academic tutor (6 years) represent my love for training, teaching, discussing ideas, and developing individuals' critical thinking skills. Furthermore, as a global citizen who loves to share his experience and knowledge, I can provide students...

...on a personal basis. When I start tutoring sessions, I make sure that I get to know my students first. That way we are able to build a strong relationship before we start into the academics. Another of my teaching beliefs is that everyone can learn. Everyone learns in a different way and everyone has their own style, but everyone can learn. Part of my job as a tutor is to find the style that...

I grew up speaking English and Spanish. I obtained my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Texas in 2003. I majored in Spanish and minored in English. I also obtained my TESOL in 2018. I first started tutoring English when I was in college. I worked on campus in their tutoring center. I really enjoyed this. Next I worked as a Bilingual Substitute Teacher with the school district. I did this for many years...

I have been an educator for over 20 years. I truly enjoy helping students develop a sense of accomplishment. I strongly believe that the more that students feel the sense of success the more willing they become to try new and unfamiliar tasks. I view my job as ensuring that students get to that feeling of success. I strive to encourage students to love to learn.