Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...learning and working in my undergraduate career. I then attended graduate school at the University of Central Florida studying Clinical Psychology. During my two years here, I studied advanced research methods, psychopathology, and evidenced-based therapy techniques. Here, I made it a point to type up my class notes to email to my cohort to help me and my fellow students learn. I also interned for 1.5 years doing psychological assessment, individual, and group counseling. Within...

...just as much as I do. I took all the AP and Honors courses I could in high school, and although I placed out of my freshman English classes in college, I decided to take an extra English literature course out of my passion for the subject. I have worked towards having and using excellent grammar since a young age, and I find editing and proofreading to be a calming, enjoyable task. I began studying...

...of my own articles was even referenced by an online Forbes article. Prior to law school, I was a four-year Clemson student-athlete. I am excited to share my passion for writing with those trying to sharpen their skills. I have spent countless hours over the course of months and years in meetings with mentors, professors, and colleagues to discuss and develop writing strategy and I am here to share my knowledge with you! As a...

...a tutor that knows how students learn and can adapt to any type of learning style, that's me. I will teach you all of the tips and tricks that I have personally used to help you succeed. I also have 2+ years of experience as a learning coach at my university, where I instructed peers in one-on-one sessions about the most effective ways to study. Honors Biochemistry Major 3+ years tutoring experience 99th percentile score...

...truly enjoy seeing the tangible progress they make during our time together. I consider one of my specialties as an educator to be my ability to meet students where they're at in their learning process. I believe very strongly in the importance of education and equal access for all. I share this enthusiasm for learning with my students through positive energy, reinforcement, and encouragement. While I believe learning should be fun, my teaching style is...

Math problems can be really hard, I know this well! I will help you to understand math problems in a step-by-step way, so that you not only complete your assignments, but also come away with a deeper understanding of the material.

...the US who participated in experiential education and leadership conferences in Washington, DC. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, and ESL. I love helping students gain the confidence 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,...

...a multitude of classes and experiencing all sorts of fields of study. After graduation, I plan on attending law school. Aside from school, I am a member of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, a 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...

...understanding who they are and what they need in order to be successful. By allowing students to find a bit of themselves in their learning, they are able to strengthen their 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...

...on their subject mastery. Regardless of if you are solving a complex equation or putting together an essay for college, emphasizing a logical and structured approach improves the competency and speed with which you can accomplish your task. Critical thinking is often underemphasized in the traditional classroom environment. When students are taught specific "tricks" to handle certain types of test questions, the significance of the methods they are learning are often lost. I have found that...

...worked as an independent ESL tutor. From March 2012 to May 2012 I volunteered to teach English as a Second Language to Spanish-speaking immigrants with a local NGO in Cordoba, Spain. I am fluent in Spanish, have an intermediate knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and have studied Portuguese, Romanian, French, Arabic and Korean. Teaching in foreign countries has helped me to understand the value of developing a rapport with students (even across cultural and linguistic barriers)...

...share my passion for the arts and sciences by way of teaching and making movies. Back in high school, I volunteered at the local library as a free tutor for low-income students. I find that genuine human interaction is one of the best ways to learn and achieve a shared understanding. In addition to tutoring, I am currently editing two feature-length documentaries; one about the Shakespeare at Winedale program, and the other about the science...

I'm a former Peace Corps volunteer who taught high school math and physics in West Africa. I have bachelors degrees in both physics and mathematics, as well as a masters degree in electrical engineering. I currently work as a licensed Professional Engineer. Obviously, I like solving engineering problems. I also like spending time with my family, playing video games, and riding my bicycle." ... Learning is a habit.... I would start by asking the student which...

...needed to make the material "click" is seeing how it is relevant to their own lives. My personal interests include theatre (especially Shakespeare), reading and writing, arts and crafts, baking, and outdoor activities with my dog. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, and SAT prep, and my favorite part of being a tutor is seeing the "Aha!" moment when a student finally understands something that didn't make sense to them before.

...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 always embrace and encourage the student first to fit...

...in their skills, and can readily apply them to their exams and assignments. I implement teaching strategies based on a student's individual needs, and I'm more than prepared to modify my lessons in any way necessary to ensure that they get the most out of my tutelage. I want nothing more than to help students make breakthroughs in their reading and writing. I want them to walk away from our sessions feeling confident, and accomplished.

...Southern New Hampshire University. My undergraduate degree is in English literature. My tutoring subjects include English literature and writing as well as creative writing. I am particularly passionate about writing. The thing that excites me the most about tutoring students in this subject is that I get to enable them to become better communicators. Students' acquisition of language skills--including things like vocabulary, grammar, and organization of ideas--can help empower them to feel more confident and...

...that anyone can learn. It is not just based in knowledge. It is a test that requires strategy, and if you learn the strategy, you can really rock the test. I can also help out with college 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...

...and researched in a range of areas but for the last three years, my particular focus has been on Classics, Archaeology and Foreign Languages at the University of Texas at Austin as a graduate student. Reading and language acquisition are two of my strongest assets, primarily working in English, Greek and Latin, but also with reading fluency in four additional languages. I have traveled extensively in Europe, as an archaeologist and for my own curiosity,...

I have been teaching 4+ years. I'm certified to teach math and physics. I also tutor for the SAT/ACT