Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving McKinney, TX

I am interested in tutoring online and helping students increase their knowledge of American History. I enjoy working on genealogy, documenting family history and photos.... My philosophy of teaching focuses on student-centered teaching. I feel it is important to engage the student in active learning through activities that promote an excitement in gaining new knowledge and understanding of a specific academic area. Teaching activities need to encourage critical-thinking and problem-solving skills as the student reads through...

In my educational career, I have taught 5th grade, worked as a curriculum writer for after-school programs and more. I have a wide range of interests ranging from baseball and reading to movie monsters, science, and natural history.

...that learning is a lifelong process, one that is not confined to the classroom but continues throughout our lives. This belief shapes everything I do in the classroom. I see myself not only as an educator but also as a continuous learner, always seeking new ways to engage, inspire, and connect with my students. This mindset helps me to create a dynamic, evolving learning environment where both my students and I grow together.

...to become a university professor and academic historian. During the school semester, I am also a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the History Department. This opportunity allows me to spend much time either working one-on-one with undergraduate students or in front of classrooms teaching history lessons. I enjoy discussing history and helping students see the ways it's more than dates and events. So much of history is being able to communicate your ideas and put together...

...and like to tailor lesson plans around a student. In the past, I have tutored in foundational reading, however, I can also tutor in foundational math and social studies. I enjoy giving praise and words of affirmation to individual students as I feel it keeps students eager to learn. I am adaptable, but my favorite subjects to tutor are reading and history! I am also bilingual, so I speak both English and Spanish fluently.

...on academic success. I've gained extensive tutoring experience through various roles, such as my time tutoring with STEMPals, a non-profit I created to help raise money for underpriviliged students. I specialize in tutoring Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics. I believe in fostering a deep understanding of material through interactive and engaging learning environments, utilizing real-world examples and hands-on projects to make concepts relatable. I believe that my experience tutoring and my depth of knowledge would...

...increase productivity and achieve results. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, hitting the gym, and attending various cultural events with internationally minded expats. I am still a learner myself, with a graduate degree and unto my second. My undergraduate degree focused on international business and global challenges. I have an M.A. and I am currently enrolled in an M.S. program. My service to you will be with the utmost respect to your needs and capabilities.

...performance experiences with maestros from around the globe. I studied violin, viola and conducting under the direction of Mugur Doroftei (Romania). I studied woodwinds, brass, and conducting with Rudy Dennis, and flute with Patricia Surman. During my career, I have played in orchestras for musicals, operas, festivals, pop and symphonic series. Whether it's in a concert hall or recording studio to impromptu jam session or theory discussion, I'm in! I admire all aspects of music...

I really enjoy the ahha moments when teaching. That is when you or the student see the connection and it all makes sense, everything just clicks. I am a strong believer that no 2 students are the same and what works today may not work tommorrow. So I like to make sure we have multiple strategies to use. I really enjoy the subject of writing and English. I am also very versified on content.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in History with a minor in Secondary Education. I have been a teacher for 9 years. I teach or have taught US History, AP US History, Government, AP Government, Economics, and AP Macroeconomics.

...backgrounds with a specialized background in teaching middle school students. I enjoy teaching math, English, and of course all the sciences! I love languages and love to teach English and Arabic! I love helping students reach their goals and develop new skills! Over the years I have really discovered the importance of individualized learning. We each have our own style, methods and ways of learning and I think it is super important to utilize these...

...fortunate enough to learn how to approach various learning styles and how to collapse a given topic into bite size pieces of information to effectively teach. In addition to my tutoring experience, throughout the course of my college career I've taken many advanced: math, english, history, and economics courses. These courses have taught me how important it is to simplify ideas. As a tutor my job is to help you and/or your loved one LEARN,...

I am here to help you succeed and whatever you put in, surely you will get it back out!

...different way, the student may need more time to process the information, or be encouraged to answer a problem (even if the student is not 100% sure of the answer). So, differentiated instruction and flexibility as an educator are important qualities to exhibit. I think that it is important for students to be able to articulate how they feel about what they are learning, what they don't understand, and how they think as they answer...

...both in the Humanities with a concentration in the moral philosophy, literature, and feminist theory. I consider myself a non-traditional student and a life-long learner. What can I say--I love to learn! As a legal assistant, I originally started school with plans to take business classes to prepare for law school. However, it did not take long to realize that when it came time to make that fateful decision: law or literature, my heart belonged...

My passion for education drives me to become a dedicated tutor, where I can foster a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. Having consistently achieved high grades in most content areas, I believe in the power of personalized instruction to break down complex concepts and instill genuine understanding. Beyond academic knowledge, I prioritize building confidence and critical thinking skills, tailoring each lesson to the individual student's needs and learning style.

Driven to bring great academic learning experience to my students

...them understand complex subjects and develop confidence in their abilities. I hold degrees in computer science, business marketing, and an MBA, and I am currently pursuing a second master's degree in information technology. This diverse educational background allows me to tutor various subjects, including history (with a particular focus on U.S. history), Computer science and computer learning-related topics, math, writing, and Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. I also enjoy tutoring business-related issues,...

...Reading Comprehension Strategies Techniques to help you break down complex texts and engage critically with literature. Writing Excellence From brainstorming to final drafts, I provide constructive feedback to enhance clarity, coherence, and creativity. Test Preparation Support for standardized tests, college essays, and advanced coursework. Interactive Learning Engaging discussions and activities that foster a deeper appreciation for literature and the written word. Whether you're a high school or college student, I am here to guide you...

I'm excited to have the opportunity to serve you. If you have to goal then we will achieve -Chris "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."-Dr. Martin Luther King