Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...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. While living abroad I completed the Cambridge University CELTA, the...

...am a graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2014. My major is in Education and I have my certification to teach EC-6th grade. Last year I obtained my ESL certification as well. This is my 9th year in education and have taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades before. I currently teach 2nd grade and I am working with students who are GT (gifted and talented) this school year. My teaching background...

...I taught 4th grade reading and writing in inner city Houston. Between my Special Education degree and Teach for America, I have worked with kids from a wide range of ages and disabilities. I am certified to teach General Education (EC-6), Special Education (EC-12), and ESL. I have most experience with elementary reading and writing. I am working at Austin Achieve Elementary School in fall and so excited to be back in Texas!

...your interest in providing service to you. My name is Ellen Castro, and I have been an educator for over eight years. I am fluent in Spanish and English. My education experience is mainly K-8. I obtained my BA in Interdisciplinary Studies K-8, and I am Teacher Certified for core subjects EC-6 for the State of Texas and Bilingual Certified in Spanish for the State of Texas. The Elementary grade levels I have taught are...

...of Texas at San Antonio. I completed all of my course work for my ED in Educational Administration at Walden University and am currently pursuing my Medical Doctor degree in the Dominican Republic. I am definitely a life-long learner. I am also a native Spanish speaker and have taken upper-level college Spanish reading, composition, and literature classes, as well as pursuing my medical degree taking all college classes in Spanish. During my time with Varsity...

...passion about personalized education. I studied English and Film, with a lot of everything else thrown in! As someone who's been stuck in classes that didn't do anything for me, I value the fact that everyone learns differently, and that variety and context, though integral to an engaged learning experience, are often lacking in traditional classrooms. I have remote teaching experience, so I'm looking forward to tutoring a wide variety of students online!... My teaching philosophy...

My job as an educator is to assess my student's academic abilities and provide the necessary instruction to help them gain academic proficiency at their particular grade level using a variety of strategies tailored to their individual needs.

...been one to help out others who struggle with the material taught in class. In college, I have helped numerous classmates understand course material as well. I have led multiple study groups in an effort to not only learn by teaching others but to have the opportunity to see my peers succeed as well. I genuinely enjoy seeing students who I have helped get the grades that I know they are truly capable of.

...every painstaking academic endeavor is the opportunity for tremendous success. That's why it's important to me that every student grasps the bigger picture. Education has the opportunity to enrich your life unlike any other endeavor. If you're anything like me, you've experienced academic failure. But as a soon-to-be practicing attorney, I can assure you that failure is not fatal. If we keep putting one foot in front of the other, we will reach our goals.

...that allow me to explore the world through different lenses. I often incorporate these passions into my tutoring by using storytelling or visual aids to explain concepts, making learning feel more interactive and connected to real-world experiences. I hope my approach to tutoring is not only educational but also inspiring. My goal is to empower students, help them grow in confidence, and nurture their love for learning. I believe that education is a journey, and I...

...love working with young students on early reading and math skills. I have worked with students of all levels and learning styles: gifted, autistic, developmentally delayed, English language learners, speech impaired. I love learning and that is why I love tutoring and teaching! Learning can be so much fun with the right techniques and tools! In my spare time I love to read, work out, be outdoors, and spend time with family.

...that requires more than academic content. Creating a positive environment in the classroom (or wherever we decide to do our learning) makes learning exciting. Grasping difficult concepts is a whole lot easier when the process is fun! I bring energy and empathy into my instruction, and build personal relationships with my students, which can help make things that are "boring"or "too hard" a challenge that we both want to overcome. Guiding students to achieve their...

I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am I doing well? And how can I keep doing that? I believe a strengths-based approach is best for learning. I am a board certified art and early childhood-6th grade ESL classroom teacher.... I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am...

...junior at the University of Texas at Austin studying Philosophy and German. I am the editor-in-chief of Ex Nihilo, the undergraduate journal philosophy, and I have served as president of the undergraduate philosophy association. In 2016 I was a visiting student at Julius-Maximilians-Universitt Wrzburg. I have since taught German at Bryker Woods Elementary in Austin, TX. My teaching experience also includes my time as a high school policy debate instructor with the Texas Speech and...

...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 your tutor.... To work with...

...will enable me to present skills in the best way so the child will be able to grasp difficult to understand concepts. Children should also be responsible for their learning and be prepared each day. I am structured, organized, and teach explicitly to the skill that is to be learned that day. In my free time, I enjoy reading, kayaking, hiking, running and salt water fishing and most importantly hanging out with my King Charles...

...gives 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...

...The goal should be to continue advancing our knowledge and expertise in different areas. Not only will it make us more balanced, but it will allow us to adapt and grow as new discoveries and advances are made. My hobbies are running, hiking, swimming, and watching the San Antonio Spurs play! I look forward to helping you on your educational journey and can't wait to see you excel and advance your learning potential.

As someone who loves learning and helping others, I'm excited about tutoring. I want to share what I know to support students in their studies. My goal is to create a friendly space where I can help students do their best and reach their academic dreams.

...am currently pursuing my MBA and plan to continue with a PhD afterwards. I have close to ten years of tutoring experience beginning with peer-tutoring in the writing room of Blinn College. Throughout my college career I have tutored college peers in essay structure, MLA, and reading comprehension. I have loved tutoring college students but also love teaching younger children including those in elementary school. If help in English is needed, I'm excited to help!