Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Austin, TX

...developed excellent knowledge of providing customized tutoring services to students. My ability to work with students, teachers and parents in order to find out their weakest points, and the aspiration to work towards providing strengthening services has been commended many times. Moreover, my know-how to design and conduct workshops and develop interactive materials for students would enable me to produce excellent results. Additionally, I possess a positive attitude and a passion to assist struggling learners.

...pursing new learning opportunities! I have been a middle school social studies teacher for the past five years, and I have experience teaching high school social studies and a multitude of grades levels and subjects at the elementary level as well. I look forward to working with you and your family to bring your child to the high level of success that you desire. I know we can make great learning strides together!

Helping students to succeed while enjoying learning is a personal joy. It adds value to my life to help others grow through education and understanding.... My teaching philosophy is to show students how their innate curiosity can be peaked for any subject matter, so they can feel excited about growing their ideas and dreams.... In a typical first session, I like to open a dialogue so we can get to know what we bring to our sessions. I invite students to tell me about their experiences with their subject matter and what they need. I look for how they feel and think about their tutoring or subject matter to glean an idea of how best to approach learning.

...in tutoring English, writing, Social Studies, and subjects within the Humanities. I also have experience in test prep, helping students with test anxiety, and assisting with basic study and organizational skills. I have studied at Oxford University and participated in intensive archival research at Brown University, and I have been the recipient of several research awards related to archival studies. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals!... I believe that every student has the right to a quality education and access to the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. The teacher's role is to guide students throughout the learning process with empathy, patience, and wisdom.

I have voluntarily taken a leave of absence from my current position to spend some time with my family and friends in my hometown, Austin. I graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with minors in bioengineering, chemistry and math. I find enjoyment in the mentor/mentee relationship and I would love to be a part of your tutoring experience.... During the first session, I would like to get the student's background in the subject(s) we will be working on together along with the student's strengths and weaknesses.

...about the opportunity 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...

...Government. When I went away to college, getting certified to teach was one of my goals because of these experiences. While at the University of the South, I took 5 education courses and tutored in Grundy County (TN) Middle School and Franklin County (TN) High School. Unfortunately, my school phased out their licensure program my sophomore year. I took a semester off and taught Outdoor Education at the YMCA of the Ozarks in 2010. I...

...learning style. While I believe all learning is inherently an enjoyable process and work hard to instill that feeling in my students, I also recognize the importance of encouraging students to develop the mental discipline and focus necessary to master any material required for their academic goals, regardless of their level of natural interest in the subject. Therefore, where necessary and desired, I attempt to teach skills for time management, task management, project planning, and...

...improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps -- in essence working with the student to develop a strategy that is personal to them, for any...

...reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar, skateboarding, and reading.