Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving McKinney, TX

My name is Madison. I graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in May of 2017 with a certification in ESL and CORE EC-6. I am currently working on my masters in curriculum and instruction. I love teaching and cannot wait to start tutoring you. I enjoy playing guitar/ukulele, reading, learning, and foreign languages.

...Cognitive Neuroscience. I have a strong foundation in the sciences and university-level teaching experience as a student-professor of 1600 students for 3 years. I am passionate about empowering students to succeed academically and build confidence in their abilities. I have 7 years of experience mentoring and tutoring students from ages 5 - seniors across various subjects, including general chemistry, math, reading, and public speaking. As a university student teacher, I developed effective strategies to help students...

...if the student can be communicative about what they do and do not understand, it will not only help me as the tutor, but more importantly, this will inform the students understanding of their own learning processes and where they are on their journey of learning. This concept of being self-aware in the learning process is central to my teaching style. When I am not tutoring, teaching, or helping others increase their communication skills, I...

...are learning. I received my high school degree from Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas. I'm currently in the process of receiving my bachelors in Political Science from Yale University. I began tutoring my sophomore year of high school, when I tutored Geometry and Algebra as part of a volunteer program at my high school. My junior and senior year, I tutored in Algebra II. During the year, I operate as an informal tutor to...

...Diego. In addition to 10 years of working as an engineer, I have 3 years' experience as a teaching assistant, instructing students from Pre-K to 12th grade at a Kumon Learning Center and in undergraduate lab classes at UCSD. My favorite subject to teach is physics, as I'm fascinated by how the everyday things around us work. In addition to tutoring a variety of other subjects, including math and reading, I can help with college...

...she created a nationally-recognized arts leadership camp in the Sierras, taught creative expression and drama to grade through high school levels in public and charter schools, developed drama programs for non-profits and has even tutored Latin. She is nationally credentialed as an NEA/USC/ Annenberg and Eugene O'Neill Institute theatre critic. She coaches a full verbal subject array and focuses on ACT /SAT test prep and college application essays. An ACT/SAT Specialist, she has tutored over...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder. I received my BA in physics and a minor in mathematics and philosophy! I am well versed in any math, physics, and general chemistry course and can be helpful in on level or AP writing courses! I am very patient and would love to help anybody who needs it!

...Education. I started teaching over 30 years ago and I still love making teaching fun and memorable! I just love to see my student's face light up when they master a new skill! Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing with my grandchildren and spending time with my husband and adult children. Some of my favorite things are reading, hiking, outdoor exploration, quilting and crafts. I look forward to seeing your child in my classroom!...

...Master's just a year later, I'm well versed in navigating the education system and getting the most from it. Since high school, I've been tutoring. Friends, family, personally, and professionally, I've run the gamut. While I have tutored almost every subject, I specialize in STEM and Standardized Testing. In my view, building academic skills and confidence go hand-in-hand, when you feel knowledgeable it's much easier to demonstrate that knowledge. I take pride in meeting my...

...I have experience with Social Studes, Spanish, ESL/ELL, and College coursework for Adult Learners. I also support tech Literacy and Fluency across applications, such as, Canva, Powerpoint Word, G-Suite, & Microsoft Office. I am also an Executive Function coach (Organization and Study Skills) who enjoys teaching the best test-taking, organizing, and deadline strategies for optimal success. Whether for short-term test tutoring needs (AP, SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, HSPT), or long-term support, I will leave you more...

+ B.A. Anthropology & Philosophy + M.S. Applied Anthropology TESOL/TOEFL ESL Certified + Teaching for 9 years: Middle School, High School, GED + Coaching Soccer and Basketball for 6 years Lives in China 11 years Lived in Germany 5 years

I have over 15 years working as a teacher and librarian in multiple grade levels and subject areas. I have taught grades K-12, and classes in have science, social studies, reading, gifted/talented, computer literacy, theater, art and art history, world history, and geography. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and meeting them where they are!

...and growing alongside them. I tutor a variety of subjects ranging from elementary math/english all the way up to college calculus. With that however, I am most passionate about tutoring SAT and helping with the college application process as I have only recently gone through the process itself and have experienced first hand just how stressful and confusing it can be. In my spare time I enjoy figure skating, reading, drinking a good cup of...

...and minor in Math and Physics. Since post graduation, I continued my studies to complete my Bachelor in Education and teach Chemistry at high school level. I also completed MBA from the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. I have traveled extensively, teaching and tutoring students ranging from not only elementary and middle but also high risk High School students in Denver Public Schools with Math (Pre Algebra, Linear Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trignometry)...

...in a clear and insightful way. I believe I gained invaluable experience from the process of revising and presenting these two papers that translates well to classroom teaching and working with students to become independant thinkers in the humanities. The development of community within our profession is very important to me, and I have had several opportunities to engage in this type of service. For example, I attended the AWP conference last Spring with the South...

...a proven record of student success to my tutoring approach. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of learners, adapting instruction to meet individual needs and ensure that every student can grasp complex mathematical concepts with confidence. One of my proudest professional accomplishments was designing and implementing an ACT Prep elective course at my school. Recognizing the importance of standardized testing in shaping students' futures, I developed a curriculum that broke down...

...teaching. It started in 11th grade when I taught math and science to younger students. Math is fascinating; once you grasp the basics, you can work miracles. I've been a home tutor and freelance guide, assisting students with exams and assignments. I completed a Master's in Electrical Engineering, where I realized engineering is the practical application of math and science. I believe in inspiring and empowering students to explore these fields, shaping a better future.

My goals as a tutor are to make sure that you understand the material, enjoy learning, and achieve the goals you set out to achieve academically. I have taken multiple standardized tests in my life from the DAT, MCAT and USMLE exams. As someone who struggled with test anxiety I had to find creative ways to learn the material and retain it during stressful conditions.

I believe in working hard just as much as I believe in working smart. I believe there is a direct correlation between working hard and playing hard. I believe that as soon as you become self-aware enough to say, "I am truly an adult," then you have the responsibility to make the world a better place for current and future children.

...come to value on a personal level. Throughout my brother's school years, I assisted him with assignments as well as extra-curricular activities so that he could gain enrichment to the best of his ability. Therefore, I've developed patience and an understanding of the uniqueness of various learning styles. I've had the privilege of gaining teaching experience in a wide variety of subjects, and it would be a joy for me to help students achieve success...