Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Henderson, NV

...only memories were as true and consistent as the history archived in books and taught in classrooms! Not so very long ago, in this very country, education was reserved for only the most privileged. Women were barred from many schools, especially the most elite. African Americans and people of other minority races were deprived of educational opportunities through Jim Crow and segregation. Education was understood as a means of personal betterment, vocational opportunity, and independence....

...And now that I have experience, I love to help others along the learning journey. I have degrees in English and education from Rice University, UT Austin, Texas State, and Texas A&M. I also studied abroad in England at the University of East Anglia and have traveled to many countries. I tutor English and Spanish (my family is from Mexico City). My favorite thing to tutor is writing, and I have taught writing from the...

...am an experienced, certified teacher whose desire is to help create a culture of life-long learners by nurturing my students' natural curiosity. While pursuing my degree in Elementary Education, I was a private in-home tutor as well as a tutor within a school district. After receiving my degree, I taught 4th grade English/Writing and Social Studies for 4 years, 3rd grade Science and Social Studies for 2 years, and then 3rd grade Reading and Social...

...a Masters Degree in Education and Mathematics, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and an Associates degree in Computer Science I have worked several jobs after being an Air Force Aircrew Operations Manager for 25 years, to include a Statistician, a High School Math Teacher, and an online Math Teacher. I have lived all over the world, to include, Okinawa, Germany, Honduras, California and Nevada. I am now semi-retired but continue to enjoy helping others...

...zoology but I am certified in and skillfully experienced in teaching students in dozens of other fields of study as well. My teaching style involves highly customizing my work with each student to meet their individual goals and needs. I am patient and nurturing but also skilled at appropriately challenging each student. I aim to properly support and inspire every student no matter their passions, needs and interest levels. Relationship building and individualized supports are...

"Sometimes the breaking of routine might get you what you really need."

...prep offers a unique chance to build students' confidence in their problem-solving abilities while reinforcing foundational skills across multiple subjects. My favorite subject to tutor, however, is biology. Helping students connect abstract biological processes to real-world examples, especially in neuroscience, is something I find incredibly rewarding. My teaching philosophy centers on clarity, patience, and curiosity. I aim to meet students where they are, build trust, and foster an environment where they feel comfortable asking questions...

...and creativity in all my students. With more than year of tutoring experience, both in-person and online, with small groups and one-on-one, I will gladly adapt to your needs. I can tutor the following standardized tests: SAT/PSAT, ACT, AP exams (English Literature/Language and Government), and ASVAB. I have the most experience in tutoring English (up to 12th grade) and math (Algebra II/pre-calc). I can also tutor competitive Lincoln-Douglas debate at a middle/high school level or...

I am an undergraduate sophomore at Yale University. Though I have been in New England for the past couple of years, I am originally from Las Vegas, NV. Aside from my academic interests in Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry, distance running and flying are my two passions. I believe empathy to be the most important quality in a tutor and something I emphasize in my own tutoring.

If I can't make things simple, that means I don't understand it well.

I enjoy conveying my knowledge to young people and children. It gives me a sense of purpose and gives me a sense of doing a civic duty to make our society better.

The fun in tutoring is determining how to best explain concepts to each unique audience. Everyone has a different learning style, so it's important to stay in tune with these key differences. I strive to find the best method of teaching suited to my students. Although my degree is in microbiology, I am always delighted to tutor psychology, physics, and essay writing.

I am passionate about helping students understand topics in a new and positive way so that they do not feel stuck with the material. I am knowledgeable in American Sign Language as I have family members that are Deaf and in Math as I have always loved Math and taught it from a young age. I received my Bachelor's from Nevada State University in Psychology with a minor in Deaf Studies.

...in Philosophy/Politics/Law, as well as a Masters in Social Entrepreneurship, I am excited to use this education to help students further their own academic and professional goals. In working with all types of students previously, they all have a basic thing in common: their desire for the opportunity to succeed and improve towards their dreams. Tutoring in a variety of subjects, including Writing/Reading Comprehension, Business, College Admissions, and the ACT, I believe I can absolutely...

...and helped the students with their math work. I did that for three years and I had a great time doing it. I loved being able to interact with so many different types of kids and making them appreciate the work they doing. Now I'm in college at UNLV and I'm looking forward to tutoring again. My goal is to make sure every student feels comfortable with the working they're doing. I want them to...

...they struggle with and be able to succeed. I am a Junior in college, working towards my Bachelor's Degree in History, and then work at my Law degree. I tutor American History, AP World History and Test prep. My favorite subjects to tutor is American History and Chinese History. American History can still be seen in American life today, and China is one of the oldest countries to study. I have a very encouraging and...

...me ease when it comes to understanding student needs and organizing an effective teaching plan. Nevada is currently ranked at the very end when it comes to education in the United States and coming from immigrant parents didn't help me either when it came to my education. Consequently, my love for teaching comes from the fact that I feel that by teaching, I can give to others what I lacked. It started from an early...

...explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but I insist upon consistent effort and sessions. As an educator I do not support last minute cramming as the primary learning method of content for students as it does not lead to retention of material, mastery of larger themes, or the ability to differentiate between...

...State University: Dominguez Hills: June 15, 1980 Bachelor of Art's Degree with Distinction: California State University: Dominguez Hills: June 15, 1978 Associate of Arts Degree with Distinction: El Camino College: June 15, 1976 Alpha Gama Sigma Award: El Camino College: June 15, 1976 I am also a member of the alumni associations of both the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). For many years, I have primarily...

...& DELIVER RESULTS! You'll see MATH & SCIENCE in a whole NEW way & perspective & my sessions are FUN, not BORING like an atypical Classroom often tends to be! Students want / wish / desire to KNOW how exactly this applies to real LIFE & the REAL World, ... I'm able to do that & relate it DIRECTLY to YOU! I've worked many job types over the years & tutored COUNTLESS Students! Use my...