Award-Winning Russian Tutors in San Antonio, TX

...classroom experience teaching English, math, Russian, and intercultural communication. I also have five years of experience tutoring a broad spectrum of students, including gifted students, special needs students, established business professionals, and athletes striving to qualify for the Olympics while earning their degrees. I have always enjoyed teaching others about the things I love and am a life-long learner myself. I enjoy crafting interactive activities for students who struggle with traditional instruction and help students...

...college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are studying and make it their own. By building...

...for 3 years. I have always had a passion for learning and working with languages. I have spent the past ten years strengthening my knowledge by taking community classes and earning certificates of accomplishment, working as a volunteer translator, and teaching various language classes. Most recently, I have taught a Russian Conversation and German class at a Community Learning Center. I cant wait to share all my experience and knowledge with new students.

...world and find one's place in it. I am a published writer of fiction and poetry and I am currently writing a screenplay for a feature length film. I founded and run a literary and art magazine called The Literati Quarterly. I have been fortunate enough to serve in the United States Air Force where I acquired Russian linguist training and the US Army National Guard where I acquired French linguist training. I look forward...

...solving a problem, it is important for me that students understand why we are doing what what we are doing. Teaching for understanding is my priority. I also take into consideration students’ learning styles and use different ways to deliver my lessons. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Geography and Education from St-Petersburg State University in Russia. I love to travel and learn about different cultures. I also like reading and being outdoors.

...average student, while tutoring is personally tailored to identify and fill out the possible gaps in student knowledge or to expand it to the next level. I am confident that understanding should come before learning by heart. Students who understand the concepts/definitions/formulas/etc. are more likely to keep knowledge for longer periods and recognize situations when this specific knowledge may be applicable. For me curiosity and "I-can-do-it" approach are the two most important learning elements. Therefore,...

...literature and comic books; my favorite novels are Anna Karenina and Colonel Chabert, whereas my favorite comic books are Calvin and Hobbes and Housepets! I read the New York Times and Wall Street Journal nearly every morning; I take notes of the writing styles from the opinion sections of both newspapers, because these publications maintain a high caliber of writing. I hope to one day be a great English teacher like my teachers have been...

...can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned...

...material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in...

...range of subject areas during college, including languages (I have native fluency in Chinese and French - and have also tutored beginner to intermediate Spanish, Arabic and Russian), math (through calculus), intro micro- and macroeconomics, Statistics, and test prep (ACT, SAT, GRE, APs, and select IB subjects). I also have experience tutoring graduate students with ESL. I love getting to know my students and understanding how they study best. I tailor my teaching style and...

I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a degree in English as well.In spite of my English background, I do a lot of math and physics tutoring. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is...

I have taught biology, chemistry and physics laboratory for three years, and have tutored these subjects and MCAT for the same number of years as well. I encourage my students to take an active learning approach and set goals of mastering the material rather then memorizing it. In addition to building a knowledge base, I like to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving. ... My teaching approach is based on the premise that intelligence is malleable....

...University. During my time there, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, and Spanish. In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insight into the learning strategies and study skills that students need to succeed. As a tutor, I like to focus on doing actual problems with students because it is the most effective way to immediately identify their strengths and weaknesses and to...

...currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native Russian speaker, so I can help you with that as well. Please contact me if I sound like a good fit, and I would love to help you learn!

...up to date with the latest textbooks, methodologies, multi-media programs, and other tools for teaching foreign languages. In order to do this, I constantly attend seminars, Webinars, and other education-related forums that are devoted to these topics. Besides all this, for 9 years I worked as a translator in Moscow in the office of a major German equipment manufacturer, and have hands-on, “real world” experience participating in the everyday life of a German corporation – along...

...to teach in a way that creates not only understanding, but excitement, fostering a connection between student and subject that goes well beyond rote memorization or cursory engagement. Through this perspective, I aim to bring students closer to their educational goals - be that mastery of a content area course, or excellence in standardized testing. My approach to instruction which seeks to involve students in their own learning as much as possible, focusing on presenting...

...have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like...

...high school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain subjects appeal to me, with the hope that they find their own reasons to be interested in the subjects. In my free time I enjoy going to museums, running, and reading.

...to help anyone learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I can tutor anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with anyone that needs help studying or preparing for the SAT/ACT. I am confident in 99% of high school subjects, so...