Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...teacher for 15 years. After 10 years as a full time teacher and getting my Masters Degree in Education Administration, I embarked on a new journey and became an instructional coach. This is the position I have held for the last 5 years. I work with my fellow teachers on improving the quality of instruction and increasing student achievement. I firmly believe that all students can be successful and it is our job as teachers,...

...licensed elementary school teacher with a passion for teaching reading! I earned my bachelor's degree from Western Oregon University in early childhood/ elementary education. I am certified to teach English to students who do not speak English as their first language. I have experience teaching 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade. I was a behavioral therapist for kids with Autism for 2 years. I look forward to helping you learn and achieve even more this school...

...an accessible tool to anyone willing to pursue it. My high school art teacher showed me that and encouraged me to pursue art in a profession capacity. Until her encouragement, I didn't realize art could be an option for me, but under her guidance I began to find my artistic voice. I want each student I work with to feel the same way, and not just discover their voice, but learn how to turn it...

...pleasure to be working with the students on Varsity Tutors. I've taught architecture at the high school level for six years and US history at the middle school level for two years. I enjoy working with students from various backgrounds and at various learning levels. Prior to teaching, I worked for a few architecture firms in the San Antonio, Texas area where I gained experience and knowledge in various office software, presentations, and computer drafting....

...would explain a concept that seemed foreign to them. I enjoyed these lunch periods so much that I had my first job at a mathematics tutoring center in my hometown. This led me to become involved with a program at my university where me and other fellow students travel to underprivileged schools and teach after school. Now I am hoping to expand my tutoring base to greaten the impact on students even further!

College student looking to assist other students in success. I'm in the middle of completing my Bachelors of Education. I have always felt that school was where I thrived and I want to share that with other students. I love that feeling when I finish all of my homework/duties, isn't that what you're here for?

...of HB5 in the 83rd legislative session that saw to the reduction of state standardized tests from 15 to 5 and created new graduation requirements allowing for greater opportunity for post-secondary education. Most recently I worked on a political campaign overseeing 15 counties in a statewide election, developing policy statements for citizens and meeting with state officials. I will attend Texas Tech University in the fall of 2014 where I will be pursuing my juris...

Hey guys! My name is Ike and I am currently studying Finance and Accounting major at the Kelley School of Business with intentions of pursuing a Technology Management co-major. Throughout my years, I've learned a plethora of random, but useful skills that I'm sure will be beneficial to the Varsity Tutors community. If you need help in any of the subjects listed on my profile don't hesitate to reach out!

...thoughts on the topic at hand are valuable and worthy of the hard work it takes to get them out of their head and onto the page. Getting to see this process take place and hearing at the end of it what they have to say is extremely rewarding, both for the student and for myself. Essay Writing is my forte as an instructor, but I also tutor in subjects including English, Literature, History, and...

...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 in a variety of subjects and believe that...

...and extra-curricular research activities since the beginning of my undergraduate education. Additionally, I have volunteered at the Student Success Center in multiple educational institutions. I was a struggling student at certain points along the way in my academic career, and I valued the people who helped me get through both issues with comprehension and motivation, and fostered the skills within me to get to where I am today! It is my goal to provide those...

...mentors helped me. I remain in contact with several of my previous instructors and I want to cultivate that kind of a relationship with students. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from BYU-Idaho and continued to complete a Master of Arts in Bilingual/Bicultural Studies at UTSA. To me, education is the tool to empowerment as it provides knowledge to combat some of life's biggest obstacles. My experience is in language development, specifically...

...academic endeavor is the opportunity for tremendous success. That's why it's important to me that every student grasps the bigger picture. Education has the opportunity to enrich your life unlike any other endeavor. If you're anything like me, you've experienced academic failure. But as a soon-to-be practicing attorney, I can assure you that failure is not fatal. If we keep putting one foot in front of the other, we will reach our goals.

...about the subjects we cover. But communication is also a two way street. In order to be a more effective tutor, I try to understand my student's specific goals and challenges so that I can best tailor classes to their needs. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I like to provide students with highly structured approaches to problem-solving. I do this to ensure that their students walk away armed with a set of tools that...

...subjects by actively guiding students through prompts, GRE strategies, and research outlines. I want the student to walk away from each session with a collaboratively created plan of action that will help quell their anxiety and guide their efforts going forward. I take a similar approach to life in my spare time - I love to challenge myself with hobbies like rock climbing, cooking and creative writing. After each successful (or wildly unsuccessful) attempt at...

...sure goes by fast when you are having fun! I have taught first through fifth graders in public schools while raising three kids of my own, so I am well versed in a variety of curriculum standards, learning styles, and levels of motivation. I have even taught English to kids in another country using an online platform, as a second job for the last three years. I am eager to meet and work with new...

...completing my teaching certificate, including having passed the required Texas teacher exams. I have a final project remaining before reaching the full certification level. My ultimate goal is a PhD in curriculum development. In addition to teaching and a love for all things reading, I have 3 children of my own. We enjoy time outdoors and playing board games. We have lived in Texas for 6 years and love our time on the greenbelt and...

...experience. I provide support and guidance for students in many subjects and specialize in test preparation, teaching study skills, and ensuring a deep understanding of all material. My background includes a Graduate Degree in Environmental and Resource Economics with honors, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with honors. I have tutored students at all levels of mathematics, prepared students for high school and college, and taught graduate level econometrics and statistics.... I review all the...

...with emphasis on paragraph cohesion, thesis statements, and word choice. 2. Analyzing historical contexts and themes, so that the student will grasp the "big picture" while also answering specific questions pertaining to names, dates and important moments along the timeline. Currently, I publish original research for the Terrorism Research and Analysis Consortium, (TRAC) hold a M.A. in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. I look forward to helping students succeed...

Hello, my name is Michael, I work and live in Austin. I was a History major and I love the subject, specifically early American History. I currently work as a Paralegal for a Criminal Defense Law Firm in Austin, but I have a passion for passing on my knowledge and skill in writing to others. ... My teaching philosophy is to engage each student using creative methods that foster intellectual inquiry and interest.... I'd like to...