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.

...various subjects, including general chemistry, math, reading, and public speaking. As a university student teacher, I developed effective strategies to help students navigate challenging material and excel in their studies. General chemistry is my favorite subject to tutor! I was honored to receive the highest contacts awards meaning I had the most attendance and my students received the most As's! My goal is to help you better understand and excel in even the most challenging...

...teaching. I believe that 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...

...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 my family and friends, coaching my little sister through speeches, AP World History, the PSAT, and...

...around us work. In addition to tutoring a variety of other subjects, including math and reading, I can help with college and graduate admissions and standardized test prep. Whether during my time as an engineer or working with students, I've always enjoyed teaching, training, and mentoring others. I get excited when they grow in their skills, understanding, and even enthusiasm, particularly if it's in a STEM topic. I help students learn in ways that engage...

...author. As a teacher 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,...

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!

...Political Science. I hold a Professional Educator's Certification in Elementary Education, Mathematics, Social Science, English as a Second Language and Special 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...

...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 students where they're at, helping them digest the subject in a way that just 'clicks' for them.

...the lesson. I believe discipline and connections to the subject, beyond the classroom, are keys to increase productivity and achieve results. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, hitting the gym, and attending various cultural events with internationally minded expats. I am still a learner myself, with a graduate degree and unto my second. My undergraduate degree focused on international business and global challenges. I have an M.A. and I am currently enrolled in an...

+ B.A. Anthropology & Philosophy + M.S. Applied Anthropology + Teaching for 9 years + Coaching Soccer and Basketball for 6 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!

...extremely passionate about teaching and helping my students succeed. I love creating lesson plans, organizing work flow, communicating with my students, 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...

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about test prep and certification exams. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for the standardized tests is important especially prepping for the math portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of that teaching is a vocation and not a profession and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students and their achievements are my incentives. In my spare...

...of teaching were the moments when I would meet with a student during a conference and the student expressed excitement about a particular writing topic or when, during a conference, I was able to help a student who struggled with a particular concept. I also have several academic interests that help to enhance my teaching. I have a strong interest in creative work which I think informs how I approach teaching writing in the classroom....

...course at my school. Recognizing the importance of standardized testing in shaping students' futures, I developed a curriculum that broke down test content, taught strategic approaches, and focused on building both accuracy and speed. The result: my students consistently achieved high scores, often surpassing their initial goals and gaining admission to competitive colleges. My own high performance on standardized assessments not only demonstrates subject mastery but also gives me insight into test design and the...

...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.

...is something that I've 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...