Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in McKinney, TX

Hi, I'm Heidi! I'm a substitute teacher (and former teacher) who enjoys working with students to build on their foundations they learn at school as well as prepare for tests including STAAR, SAT, ACT, and others. Please view my profile to see if I would be a good match for your tutoring needs - I would love to work with you!

Hi! I'm a junior at Stanford University majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. I hope to pursue a career in medicine and work to address healthcare disparities domestically and abroad. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and watching movies.

I am currently a junior pursuing my Bachelor's in Computer Science at UTD. I am an excellent student, graduating Plano West high school ranked 15 out of 1389 students and taking many AP classes. I help students understand difficult concepts by breaking them down into smaller pieces and clarifying any of the pieces that the student may have misunderstood. I specialize in teaching math, science, and SAT. I look forward to helping you in your...

Accomplished, knowledgeable, and ambitious college graduate seeking students. Has previous education and experience that can offer both personal and professional growth.

...been a private tutor for over 10 years, working in both one-on-one and group tutoring, specializing in courses relating to Science, Math, Test-Prep, and Engineering. I also have much experience with and am very comfortable with tutoring those with learning and social disabilities. I've heard people say that the best way to learn is to teach. I embrace this idea in my approach to tutoring, where I have the student walk me through what they...

...schools. In addition, I wrote the curriculum for film and video production, certified by the State of Louisiana, and taught Screenwriting and Introduction to Production at Louisiana Technical College. In 2009, I returned to New York and to Monroe College as Director of the Writing Center and Writing Across the Curriculum. I was also a member of the Honors Executive Board, the Honors Program Coordinator for the Bronx campus, and taught Honors sections of Film...

...reading and writing skills, and we had to help them learn these skills rather quickly to be able to handle the college coursework. So, over the last three years of teaching English Reading and Writing, preparing high-school students for PSAT, SAT & ACT, I've developed a special set of helpful suggestions about how to master these skills well. I enjoy teaching. I retired very early to help my son, and to enjoy the time traveling;...

Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager with over eleven years' experience specializing in supporting business systems, processes and relationships in the Finance, Aviation, and Banking industries.

...from junior high papers to college admission essays to doctoral dissertations. Spending ten years at the University of Delaware in the English and Theatre Departments, I developed writing programs as well as taught almost all the subject matter courses the English Department offered. While I have a deep connection to literature (especially from the nineteenth century), I also have a background in technical writing that I picked up through my other obsession, which is performance...

...to do. I really believe in helping others and I will do the best I can to help in anyway I can. I first discovered tutoring when I was in high school and I was given the opportunity to teach 7-11 year olds in a variety of subjects. Now I attend Rice University, and I am majoring in Cognitive Sciences with the intention of getting into Medical school. In my free time, I love playing...

...genuine and reliable guidance during such a time is critical to establishing a strong foundation for a well-rounded and successful adult, and it is something every child should have the privilege of receiving. Personally, I know I would not have made it this far without the positive support of my friends, family, and teachers from a young age, and that is why I wish to work with students through VarsityTutors. If you want a tutor...

...Civil and Environmental Engineering, but I hope to eventually become an urban planner. I really enjoy tutoring/mentoring others, and have experience doing so with a multitude of friends, peers, and clients. I have experience in teaching a variety of subjects, including algebra and geometry, ESL, the SAT, college applications, and much more. In terms of other qualifications, I currently am an undergraduate teaching assistant in the Rice Civil Engineering department, and also own a college...

...help with humanities courses especially reading and writing as I have had a lot of experience having to write essays or read a variety of literature throughout my schooling. My teaching philosophy is to help the student succeed but to do it as a friend to them. I do not want the student to feel intimidated and to be comfortable in asking questions because I am here to help them achieve their goals. I hope...

I am a soon-to-be-graduating 4th-year medical student at a top-tier medical school. I also hold a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have tutored individuals for years and am specialized in science and medical subjects, including USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams, along with SAT and ACT prep.

...each student individually and not stopping until the student understands. I believe that the best way to learn is to break down each topic to its core concepts so that the student understands each concept. Every question has a pattern that uses the same core concepts over and over again. If I am able to teach these core concepts once, the student will be able to do any sort of question in the future.

...passion of mine. Although the focus has changed drastically over time, growing through knowledge has always been important. In elementary school, I was determined to become a meteorologist. During 7th and 8th grade, I was a devout member of the school Robotics Club. Now in college, history and politics are my primary passion. Life has given me many chances to learn, and I hope to give that same opportunity to others through Varsity Tutors.

...and advised new teachers in their classroom practices, lesson-plan preparations, and implementation of those lesson plans. Teaching is at the core of my unique skillset. I am a well-rounded individual with an ability to relate and connect with students and adults of all ages. This is especially due to my diverse career background, my competitive weightlifting hobby, and my wide love for reading. These things keep me grounded, focused, and dedicated. I love teaching students...

I'm a graduate of UT Dallas, and I'm currently applying to medical school. I have experience teaching and tutoring test prep (SAT ACT and MCAT) as well as all of the physical and life sciences (Biology chemistry physics organic chemistry biochemistry cell biology). If it's science and you need help, I probably got you covered.

...I am pursuing my Bachelors in Biology as a pre-med student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have been tutoring students of various ages, in many different subjects, for over four years, so I have plenty of experience in helping students achieve, and exceed, their academic goals. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing tennis, watching TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, and spending time with my friends and family.

...and university, I focused on learning for understanding as opposed to learning to pass exams, which I believe has been very useful when teaching other students strategies and techniques needed for academic success in their math classes. The tutoring method that I have the most experience in involves utilizing what the student already knows in order to foster confidence with the subject material as well as problem-solving skills that are helpful in exam situations. I...