Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Pflugerville, TX

...Master's in Public Policy. My tutoring philosophy partially comes from what worked with me, but it also from my experience working with students. I worked in a high school as an interventionist working with small groups of students. Although, they were considered to be at the same level that did not necessarily mean that my lesson plan would work for everyone in that group. I also tutored these same students and others after school and...

...work on in order to get there. I've been both a student and teacher of guitar, and I try to take that teaching style into my tutoring. I never start by explaining material or by "simplifying" it (because that usually means repeating it again and again!) but by listening to the student and finding out exactly the student already knows and what his or her strengths are, and move forward from there.... Music lessons always begin...

...program (the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science) and volunteered in a local middle school, where 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 graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...

...study techniques, as well as reading and writing. I am a graduate of the University of Washington, Seattle with a Bachelors degree in General Biology, and I absolutely love tutoring. I went through the entire pre-med process, but decided to pursue a career in ethnopharmacology instead. During my free time, you will find me either writing songs on my guitar, swimming, surfing, cooking, or spending time with my friends and family. My approach to teaching...

...However, I have found that a learning experience which places a heavy emphasis on communication, structure, and critical thinking can play a significant role in cognitive development and long term skill retention. In my experience, communication is the most important aspect of being a tutor. In the classroom, my students can expect me to cover concepts with both depth and clarity. Outside of lesson plans, my students can also expect me to reply promptly to...

...fort. When my mom picked up on this fact I was promptly placed into dance class, which I liked because it was indoors. My approval of air conditioned dance practice eventually evolved into a real passion and appreciation for the art form. Dancing (and now, cheerleading!) provides the platform to develop the strong, committed, and confident personality that defines me today. A little bit about my experience: - I worked with the Breakthrough Houston School...

...in History from Texas State and a masters in Curriculum and Instruction from TAMIU. Since graduation, I have dedicated my time to being an elementary teacher and paraprofessional. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Science and Social Studies. I am a firm believer in the importance of education and know I have the skillset to help others improve their own education. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

Hi! My name is Ashwini and I am Neuroscience graduate from UT Dallas and currently applying to medical school. I have had a passion to help others and tutoring for several years. I am here for your tutoring needs and advancing you to be a great student. I am sociable and detail oriented so we will work great together to get you to where you need to be.

...gather reading materials, schedule guest speakers, and ultimately, present the results to an academic dean for 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...

...student at the University of San Francisco, completing my Master's degree in Public Administration and Health Services. I'm a Bay Area native and enjoy meeting new people. I love traveling and learning about new cultures and helping others. I decided to join the Varsity Tutors team because I know how important learning is. I've struggled throughout my academics and always tried to reach out to my resources and wanted to give back by providing help...

...the following: Providing students with an understanding of the key subjects and issues in history or religion. Analyze and discuss significant historical and religious subjects and issues as they relate to the modern world. Students usually come from a wide variety of social backgrounds and have a range of knowledge and skillsets, depending on their prior academic experience. To provide context and discussing particular subjects, I structure tasks in my course to meet students' different...

...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 matter knowledge in many of your introductory college or high school classes as well as test prep for SAT and ACT. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Or to schedule an online...

...my achievements in this team were a 7380 Regional Score as well as medaling gold in Physics, Super Quiz Combined (social sciences), Music, and Language Arts, Highest Scoring on Team. We continued to the State level where I medaled Gold (Perfect Score) in Interview at State level and Highest Scoring Team Member. These were some of my greatest achievements academically and they were achieved by some great teamwork. This experience taught me how to learn...

...got my Bachelor of Arts in the David Letterman School of Communications at Ball State University where I got to produce full-length albums for local bands and make fun short films with my friends. I also minored in Spanish and have enjoyed teaching English to exchange students here in the states as well as abroad in the Galapagos Islands. I believe everyone can make changes for the better and that only boring people get bored.

...a local museum giving me experience in both formal and informal teaching styles. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's in history as well as a Master's in Education. I enjoy reading, learning and teaching. I try to find new, fun ways to teach things so that my students stay engaged and interested while truly connecting and understanding the material. I believe strongly in the various learning styles and work hard to adapt my teaching...

...process. I can help organize your approach by finding the most highly recurring places where you struggle and construct a more stable foundation. We aim to enjoy learning, not score perfect. That allows us to relax as we polish or build skills that once hindered progress. Even though I started by tutoring mathematics, my natural gifts lie in the Language Arts. The arts allow for freedom of expression and creativity that feels nourishing. I am...

...My goal is to help you actually understand what you're reading or writing, so it makes sense and stays with you long after the assignment is done. If a text feels impossible or your thoughts feel stuck, I'm here to break it down, help you organize, and work through it together. I'm especially good with dense reading material like philosophy and writing-heavy subjects. No stress, just clarity. I am here to help!

I'm committed to serving students in order to support them in their success by helping them explore and learn in ways that are more engaging. ... I meet the student where they are at to get an understanding of why they are having difficulties in the subject matter.... I get to know the student by asking lots of questions and listening very carefully.... I give the student tools and resources to discover on their own. I...

...in Research and Experiment. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, teaching and tutoring children from all walks of life. I've had the pleasure of teaching on all grade levels from Elementary school age to Highschool age students. I've also had the pleasure teaching in Juvenile centers, and alternative schools. My certification consists of Core Subjects working with students in; English, Math, Science, ELAR (English Language Arts, and Reading), Writing, and ESL (English as Second Language)...