Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Cedar Park, TX

...entryway into the material. Since teachers don't always have the time to work individually with every student, that's where a tutor comes in! I'm a strong advocate for Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory of education, encouraging students to learn and grow from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up. When I was in high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with...

...is more than one way to learn material. Because of that I hope to spend some time with students, helping them get the test scores that will allow them to get into their dream school. Throughout my high school and college career I gained extensive experience in tutoring members of my rugby team, fellow classmates and friends. Regarding the subjects I have taught- I am familiar with math all the way up to Algebra 2...

...bit about my experience: - I worked with the Breakthrough Houston School Year Program as an English Teacher from 2013-2016. (I maintained a classroom of 12 8th grade students a couple of Saturdays each month) - I worked as a Summer School Tutor for high school students at Cristo Rey Jesuit high school during the summers of 2014 and 2015, focusing primarily on essay building and English. - As a freshman college student, I consider...

...group. I also tutored these same students and others after school and that was often where I got to know them as students the best. I just think it is really important to recognize that every student is an individual, so they should get a unique experience. The tutor and the student should work together to figure out what is best. I tutor all levels of English: reading, writing, and literature; this includes test preparation...

...course credit. After graduation, I moved to Hong Kong, where I worked at a a summer program at the University of Hong Kong, in partnership with the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, as a Teaching Assistant in a Game Theory class for advanced middle school students. After the program ended, I traveled around Asia, visiting places in Malaysia and Vietnam before eventually returning to the American South, where, as a native North Carolinian,...

...elementary through high school in one-on-one settings. My students have ranged from highly motivated individuals wanting to go from a B+ to an A to students having difficulty passing a tough class, and I strive to match my style and depth of instruction with the knowledge level of the student. I strongly believe everybody has the potential to succeed, and a recurring theme of my tutoring is that my students should recognize their own potential...

I'm a pre-med student with a B.A. in English. I'm committed to helping students overcome obstacles to reach their academic potential. I believe that everyone can become a clear thinker and strong writer with the right coaching and practice. Outside of school I'm an avid cook (grilled kimcheese and spaghetti carbonara), reader (Biography of Leonardo da Vinci), musician (guitar), and soccer fan (West Ham United).

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.

...beneficial to the students I work with. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love creating lesson plans, organizing work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I've worked as a person tutor for several years across a range of subjects, with my...

...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 and...

I believe that all students can learn to love the process of learning. As humans education never stops as long as we are breathing. Why shouldn't it be exciting and interesting? It is not reserved for a select few. Everyone should have the opportunity to believe in their best.

...eager to work with students who want to learn but need a little extra attention and help with certain subject areas. I am a patient and encouraging tutor and get results because I am willing to go the extra mile to find a style of teaching and way of breaking down information that fits what a student needs. My areas of expertise include teaching Elementary core content areas and the Spanish language. I also have...

...novel ways to learn that suited my new needs. I was able to graduate from Trinity University with a Neuroscience Degree, and recently received a certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from a theological school in Boston. In my free time, I feel most alive when I am outside, playing sports, dancing, socializing, and being active in my church. I have been teaching tennis to kids for the past three years, and would love...

...my campus, as well as District Teacher of the Year in 2017. I love figuring out how peoples' brains work and figuring out how we together can master difficult subjects. I have worked with folks at all levels of ability, and I'm special education certified, in addition to my other teaching certifications. But, also, and most importantly, learning should be FUN!!!! Let's have fun together and the learning will come, I promise!

...studies to a PhD in Counseling Psychology. On a more personal note, I am excited to work at Varsity Tutors. I like to give back to all peoples and to my community. When I think about my life and my struggles, I know that some type of tutor would have been so helpful for me. I know that my education has helped improve both myself as a person and my quality of life, and I...

...designing course curriculum and teaching aids; functioning as an Undergraduate Writing Mentor for a large freshman writing course; and providing - in various official capacities - constructive feedback on many of my colleagues' research and writing efforts. Higher level education in historical topics is almost entirely done through copious amounts of reading and almost all courses conclude with term papers amounting to close to fifty pages in length. The comprehensive exam portfolio that marked my transition...

...I minored in Technical Writing and History. I plan on pursuing my Master's next spring! As someone who loves to edit, read, and write, especially in a community, I can help you navigate the intricacies of literature. Let's figure this out together! We can nerd out about books or poetry, and take deep dives into aspects of history. Interested in the military side of WWII? So am I! I'll be there for you every step...

...I worked with struggling students one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. While in this program, I volunteered in several reverse-inclusion courses for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which renewed my...

...successful student in education at the higher level! I am studying English, Teacher Certification track with a minor in Coaching. I love the game of basketball and hope to one day coach my own team! Although it may not be easy admitting when you need help, it is a BRAVE thing. It is all about learning and growing as a person AND as a student and I'm here to guide you in whatever you are...

I have a Petroleum Engineering degree from the University of Louisiana, which I earned in 2010. I have worked in the oil & gas industry as an operations engineer. I have recently worked as a test scorer and have experience tutoring in college. I have strong math and science skills. The more knowledge I can impart to others the better off the world will be.