Award-Winning Reading Tutors in San Marcos, TX

...from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up. When I was in high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with my own tutors and teachers helped me realize that I am capable of overcoming difficulties through perseverance, and that's a skill that I want to pass on to the students I tutor. Everyone makes mistakes and has struggles, but the important...

...I graduated from Davidson College in 2009 with a degree in English and Spanish Literature. After college I spend five years teaching in Oakland, California where I also earned my Masters in Teaching and Education. I enjoy teaching K-12 reading and writing skills as well as elementary through middle school mathematics. I am a Spanish speaker and enjoy helping others practice their skills. If you are interested in talking sports, The Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers...

I am a current student at the University of the Incarnate Word. I am working on a degree in history and government, and hope to work as a policy analyst or political consultant. I have enjoyed teaching private music lessons for six years, and tutoring academically for two. I love talking about history, and helping others find an appreciation for it. I also enjoy analyzing and helping others edit their writing.

I have spent numerous summers counseling children from ages 7-16 (both male and female) and am extremely comfortable talking to and relating to this age group. I am a great tutor because I use analogy, mnemonics, and memorization tricks. I find the easiest way to reach an understanding that will "stick" in a student's brain is in terms of something they are already passionate about.

...reading, puzzles, and musicals about Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. I went to Hunters Creek Elementary, Kinkaid Middle School, and Kinkaid High School, before traveling to Georgia for two years at Emory University. After receiving an Associate's in Arts, I returned home to Houston to finish my degree at UH; it was there I discovered I didn't just not hate politics, I was actively fascinated by them. Thus, my plans to become an evil scientist working...

...When I start tutoring sessions, I make sure that I get to know my students first. That way we are able to build a strong 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...

...understand how the child learns best. This 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...

...with learning difficulties and gifted students. I grew up in Chicago, but was born in Ukraine, so I speak Russian fluently. I also speak Spanish--I learned it in school and still use it to this day with my husband's family. Outside of work, I am married with a 3-year-old son. I am an avid reader, and I especially love fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery novels. I love to travel. I have been playing piano and singing...

...create individualized curriculum to fill skill gaps and make sure students had the opportunity to be successful. I believe in putting in the extra time to make sure that I teach toward each student’s learning style. I understand that all students learn at different paces in different ways and make sure that each student is getting their best education. One-on-one tutoring situations are ideal for making sure that’s possible. I am patient, inquisitive, enthusiastic, and...

...as I work towards my teaching certificate. While I can tutor a multitude of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are German – all levels, Social Studies/History, and English Language Arts. I took German throughout my school years and had the opportunity to live in Germany for four years. I love studying the various similarities between German and English as well as the fact that Germans have a word for everything! I like to consider...