Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Georgetown, TX

...High School ('15) and Princeton University ('19). During my undergrad, I focused on my passions for foreign languages and the humanities, and I now work in ad tech. I am the oldest of four brothers. In college, I served as a peer tutor for German and Russian language courses, and I also spent time volunteering as a tutor in a youth correctional facility. Through these experiences, I've learned to cater to each student's own unique...

I am a third year student at The University of Texas at Austin studying Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. I have 3 months of online tutoring experience, tutoring both computer science and chemistry. I like the students I tutor to have a hands on approach to learning. The easiest and most fun way to learn is to do. I love watching students use what they've learned to solve real problems.

...understanding a particular aspect of the circulatory system while at the same time developing skills that allow you to effectively extract meaningful information from a scientific text. This is what I do with my university students every day and I am excited to bring these same strategies to you! Whether you are trying to master a class or prepare for an exam, we will work together to help you meet your learning goals.

...Program in Education this fall at the University of Texas at Austin with a certification in teaching 7-12th English. My goal as a professional is to unite my love of literature with my passion for social justice to become an inspirational and effective educator of underserved preteen and teenage students. My tutoring style is very positive and encouraging, and centered around teaching my students in a way that makes sense to them. In my spare...

...UT with the theme, "Americans Abroad." Last year, I taught discussion sections for a UT American literature course, and previously I worked as a teaching assistant for classes on introductory academic writing, U.S. history, and American culture. While I tutor a range of subjects, I especially love demystifying standardized tests and helping students improve their reading and writing skills. I also have expertise in the subject areas of American history and literature. I'm looking forward...

...and gender communication, as well as both academic and business and professional writing. My pedagogy is rooted in the active learning model where students are encouraged to engage the material through practical activities, as well as through discussion. It's important to me that my students feel trusted and trusting, and that all of our work takes place in a supportive manner that builds self esteem, while also challenging the students to achieve their goals.... I am...

...and decided that I wanted to travel and teach English, so I obtained my TESL Certification from Oxford Seminars at the University of St. Edwards in Austin, Texas and moved to Taiwan where I began my ESL teaching career, where I taught ages 7 to 22 years old. During my time in Taiwan, I was awarded a scholarship for a 1-year Intensive Mandarin course. In addition to Taiwan, I have lived and worked in Guatemala,...

...essays. It can be intimidating trying to figure out what to write about, what not to write about, as this is one of the most important impressions you can give. Having a helping hand in the brainstorming and outlining phase, and maybe more importantly, the editing phase, can really boost your confidence in tackling the essay, and improve the way the essay reads. I can't wait to work with you and help take some of...

...Counselor for Ignite Texas, and a member of a campus theatre troupe called The Broccoli Project. I love to learn and am a big believer in enjoying getting an education. I am very patient, but also firm in the sense that I want to make sure that every student is not only able to get the right answer, but is also able to understand how to continuously get the right answer. I have extensive experience...

...improve their academic skills. I have taught government at both the University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College. My background is in American and Texas government and political philosophy. As a college professor, I know how to help students improve their essay and academic writing, test taking strategies, and study habits. Let me help you learn what you need to know to become a better student. I can help you improve your subject...

...and skills to excel on the Critical Reading and Writing portions of standardized tests. My teaching approach is individualized, positive, warm, respectful, and fun. I encourage students to not be afraid to take intellectual risks or make mistakes, as that's when much learning happens! In addition to tutoring, I work as a researcher at the University of Chicago, with plans to pursue a PhD in the near future. In my spare time, I love reading...

...a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and have worked in Austin as a civil engineer. I also hold a Master of Music from Indiana University and taught private music lessons for several years before turning to engineering. The upshot to all of this is that I have a lot of experience with one-on-one teaching and applied mathematics. If I am your tutor, you will never have to wonder...

...Law, but it feels like yesterday that I was in your shoes. It's great that you are taking the LSAT seriously, because doing well on it can create a lot of opportunities for you--including scholarships and admissions to top schools. The truth is, everyone can do well on the LSAT because the test is not what's necessarily hard...it's learning how the test writers want you to think that is hard. I'll teach you how they...

...a summer teaching in China. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Language Arts Writing, and Critical Thinking. In my experience in helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, I see a lot of progress in all subjects when I weave in games with skills practice. I am a big proponent of individualized lesson plans that focus on the child's strengths, interests, and areas that need improvement. In my...

...two passions of mine sparked my interest to question how languages work in the brain. I also have found that I enjoy teaching languages; especially English as a second language (ESL). When I teach I always think about ways to code switch and how my interlocutor may be thinking about the English language based on their first language. One way I teach to students is is by understanding their first language and their process of...

...enjoy tutoring Chemistry, Biology, and math, though I prefer biological sciences as my field is microbiology. I typically work with high school and college students but have some experience with younger students. For those that wish to improve and understand concepts better, I will gladly use creative problem solving to find a way to relate a concept in terms the student will grasp. I have completed research projects involving wildlife and antibiotic resistance and even...

...and I currently tutor college students using another online platform. I enjoy working with a diverse clientele to foster discussions about writing and the fact that each session requires me to adapt to suit the needs of each individual. In May of 2014, I graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Interdisciplinary English and History. Writing a thesis as a requirement for the English Department's Honors Program was...

Having tutored since high school, I love getting to know individual students and putting our heads together to figure out what strategies will be most effective to learn subject material. In particular, I focus on math and languages, since my strengths lie in cumulative, memorization-based topics.

...formulas but about the logical process of arriving at a conclusion. Ideally, my job will consist of reminding the student of the tools at their disposal and they will make the leap themselves towards their desired answer. This ability to think about problems is not limited to mathematics and, if mastered, will stay with the student for the rest of their lives. Aside from mathematics I enjoy playing my piano. I especially love playing music...

A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Music and a B.S. in Mathematical Decision Sciences, I intend to pay my education forward by helping others to succeed as I have. Easygoing by nature, I am confident in my ability to provide students with comfortable work environments that allow them to develop the necessary autonomy and problem-solving skills to thrive in virtually any discipline.