Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...and social studies. I have worked with many different classes including 5th, 1st, and 7th grade. In my free time I like to swim, watch movies, and read books. In high school, I was in the band. I played clarinet, bass clarinet, and some tenor saxophone. I joined the color guard for marching band and became a co-captain my senior year. Now-a-days I like to play the piano and ukulele as well. I also like...

...truly believe that the most important thing someone can do for another is to teach them something. It's this basic tenet that I've held with me through over my 10 years in the field of education. Whether it be in the classroom during the school year, outside during a summer camp, or on the playground in an after school program, I've always coupled an ability to teach concepts effectively with a sense of joy and...

...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 and...

I have taught English, Composition and Literature for 35 years in Austin, Texas. I have a Master's in English Education from Stanford University and a second Masters in Instructional Technology from the University of Texas at Austin. I can help you with writing, literature, research and a variety of other English skills.

I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2015 with a double major in linguistics and Spanish. In 2016 I completed a Fulbright grant in Brazil, where I taught English at a federal university. Having lived in Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina, I have an international focus and a passion for languages. I have experience as a tutor, outdoor education instructor, and ESL teacher.

I want all my students to be successful whether they are preschoolers with special needs or college students. I like to find ways to make the material relate to real life and be exciting, because I believe that learning should be fun. I believe that if students can have fun and relate to the material they are more likely to retain the information.

...received my bachelor's degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in December 2016. My bachelor's is in English and I double majored in English and Spanish, with a minor in Psychology. Since graduation, I have worked as a Spanish Supplemental Instruction Leader (a tutor for large groups of people) and as a high school summer English teacher. Based on my experiences working in education and having gone through the education system myself, I...

...am currently a student at Texas State University. I am earning a bachelor's degree in psychology to get an alternative teaching certification. I have taught media and presentation (Canva, ProPresenter, sound boards, lighting boards), music theory and instrument playing (French Horn, Trumpet, recorder), art (drawing, ceramics, painting) and art history, most academic school subjects K-12, culinary, and UIL academic competition preparation. I am most passionate about U.S. History, music theory, English--specifically in essay writing and...

...a 23-year teaching veteran, is employed by University of Phoenix as College Campus Chair of Graduate Education in Okinawa, Japan since 2010. She holds a Magna Cum Laude Bachelors degree from University of Texas at San Antonio in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Texas A & M Kingsville, an Educational Doctorate from University of Phoenix in Educational Leadership, and another Master of Arts in Curriculum/Instruction: Computers in Education. Teaching...

...more, math and logic are my favorites to tutor. I think the most important thing is to convey that learning can be fun. If it is fun, we are more inclined to do it! I love to play logic games, math games, and word games to learn in a new way. Additionally, learning different concepts' real-world applications can make a lesson more meaningful to a student. In my free time, I love to rock climb,...

...nutrition. I am aware of the challenges school can bring, so therefore, I am prepared to teach students of all ages and equip them for the next stage in their academic career. Learning was definitely a long process for me when I was in middle/high school, but after much trial and error, I was able to level up in academic performance. I hope to share the my wisdom with all of my students.

...theatre troupe called The Broccoli Project. I love to learn and am a big believer in enjoying getting an education. I am very patient, but also firm in the sense that 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...

It is with great interest to help students in various education subjects to continue their education path for better opportunities to come their way. I will instill in students an illustration of maximizing the individual performance of self-thinkers, inspiring students' interest in creativity and instilling a sense of self-worth among all students to prepare for their next level of education.

...were considered to be at the same level that did not necessarily mean that my lesson plan would work for everyone in that group. I also tutored these same students and others after school and that was often where I got to know them as students the best. I just think it is really important to recognize that every student is an individual, so they should get a unique experience. The tutor and the student...

You know, Life by the inch is a cinch. Life by the yard is hard. So don't get behind in your education. Reach out. I've helped many in my years of teaching. I'm here to help YOU.

...through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation. I worked with both general and special education students. I have had to re-evaluate how I monitor learner’s progress due to the number of learners I served and have learned to be proactive when problems arise. I have developed areas of strength in organization, time management, and communication. It is my goal to combine my range of experience and expertise with my ability to be a compassionate,...

...resource math for middle school (6-8). Math, reading, and writing are my specialties, with math being my favorite subject. I have been a teacher of the year and also an administrator with school improvement. I started tutoring while I was in college and continued throughout my educational career. I retired from teaching at the end of the 2024 school year and now tutor online. I look forward to continuing working with scholars and seeing them...

...am from the Boulder, Colorado area, and graduated from the University of Colorado, where I studied English and business, while also completing a four-year study on ethical leadership. Additionally, I pursued 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...

...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 is best for my student. Sometimes you have to go back to the basics, or use pictures to help, but regardless of whatever method works best, everyone can learn.

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.