Award-Winning SAT Tutors in San Marcos, TX

...to work with you or your child to help achieve better writing or reading skills. I am very passionate about education and believe that everyone can improve with a little bit of extra help. I have helped many students write college essays and love hearing the words, "I got accepted!" Additionally, I score standardized test essays, have taught ESL and tutor and edit for college students. I look forward to being your tutor.... To work with...

...University of Texas at Austin in May 2012 and received a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Russian Language & Culture. After graduation, I worked for a year as an editor for a small fiction e-publishing company in Austin. During this year, I became certified as an ESL teacher, and in September 2013 I moved to Ukraine to teach English. While in Ukraine, I taught students of all skill levels, ages, and professional...

...personal skills and become more connected to what they are learning. School is not all I do though. In my spare time, I love to travel and explore the world, taking a trip whenever and wherever I can, learning to cook new recipes wherever I go. I also love to do yoga, rock climbing, hiking and be anywhere outdoors. The sunshine is my happy place because it can be found even on the seemingly darkest...

"When one teaches, two learn" As a science student, I am an eternal learner. The field changes every day and it requires an eager and open mindset. It is my passion to understand it and help others do the same.

...very committed to my students' success and also happiness and hope through my tutoring my students will becoming increasingly confident and competent in whatever subject they wish to be tutored for. I strive to not only teach them the concepts and materials, but how to study more efficiently and develop conceptual capabilities that will benefit their academic career in the future. In the past, I have been a writing mentor at my high school and...

I have 3+ years of private tutoring experience and I also worked at a charter school. I was able to help ALL of my students improve their grades. I am very passionate about education and I know in depth about how people learn and the different learning theories. I focus more on my student's learning than me teaching. I am very flexible, open minded, and patient. Let me know how I can help you.

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.

...name it. My philosophy is that the most effective teaching comes from knowing how my student learns, and meeting them where they are. I want to instill a love of learning, but that will not happen if I don't get to know my student. Outside teaching, I write fiction, perform Shakespearean theatre, cook and bake from scratch, design recipes, and add my mezzo soprano to my church chorale on a regular basis. Let's learn together!

...especially in the fields of college admissions essays, SAT/ACT prep, and AP test prep. I will work with you to ensure you feel prepared, confident, and able to tackle the challenges of your environment - your "stage", per se - and emerge with skills that are translatable to college and even life! And a love of cheese. I wrote my college admissions essay about the life-changing power of goat cheese and was accepted into every...

...past three years, I have worked as an engineer for Chevron in the Gulf of Mexico and for Phillips 66 at the Borger Refinery. I have been extremely blessed in my college and professional career, but I believe that a significant amount of my fortune stems from my passion and dedication in the classroom. I look forward to tutoring students in math and science related subjects so that similar opportunities will be open to them...

...Anthropology and Human Biology and a minor in Global Health. I was born in Louisiana and moved to Austin, TX in 2000. I enjoy working out, running, reading, movies, music, and concerts. My tutoring style focuses on identifying a student's strengths and weaknesses and explaining problems that cater to student's learning style. I strive to create a fun, encouraging and collaborative environment so that students feel comfortable tackling material, asking questions, and identifying goals and...

...have been working for Berkeley2 Academy as a tutor and preparatory class instructor for subjects ranging from SAT and ACT Verbal skills to US AP History. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and levels, and I believe that discussion and student interaction is the most crucial part of tutoring. Students should be taught first and foremost that learning is a lifestyle and does not end when the session is over. I try to make...

...also important for students to eventually demonstrate they've mastered the material through independent practice. From these independent exercises, I can assess what we further need to work on. When I'm not teaching, I love to explore places in Austin I've never been, including restaurants and hiking trails. I have two dogs and a cat who are my life, and I always have my nose in a book and am listening to another one in my...

My name is Jason and I love to tutor. I have experience working with elementary school students as well as tutoring Economics, Sociology formally as well as everything under the sun informally. I enjoy using creative references to get my point across.

...you! I love teaching and working with students of all ages and backgrounds. I work with students ranging in experience and age such as recent high graduates or, returning adults. I love working with all of them! My passion is helping students see how incredible learning and writing can be. Most important though, is seeing students realize their potential and realize how amazing they are! Learning should be fun, exciting, and engaging. It should also...

...Ph.D. student in UT Austin's American Studies department. I received my B.S. in Media, Culture and Communication from NYU and my M.A. in Literary and Cultural Studies from Carnegie Mellon. As a lifelong student, I love to help others enjoy the process of learning and to see their hard work pay off! I'm currently teaching a writing course at UT with the theme, "Americans Abroad." Last year, I taught discussion sections for a UT American...

...my master's thesis on social behavior in a species of bird called the Golden-winged Manakin (a relative of the "Moonwalking Bird" on YouTube). Through my master's program, I have three years of experience as a teaching assistant. I've taught freshman-level biology and zoology labs and held office hours to help students with population ecology classwork. I think that the best ways to learn new material involve tackling concepts and the connections between them from different...

Hi there! I'm a Doctor of Law with a passion for teaching and helping students succeed. I specialize in English, writing, social studies, geography, public speaking, and test prep. With years of tutoring experience, I focus on building confidence, improving skills, and making learning engaging and effective. Whether you're writing an essay, preparing for an exam, or just need help staying on track, I'm here to support you!

I am a retired middle school and Algebra teacher. I love teaching math to students who may not have discovered the joy that solving a problem can bring. Learning comes through our mistakes but it is not defined by them.

...the classes I took, I became interested in learning and motivation. I believe that education is extremely important, but learning should also be fun! My approach to tutoring involves a lot of communication and listening I try to figure out what the student understands and what the student needs help with. I hope to be able to inspire my students and help their academics improve so that they can achieve their goals and dreams.