Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...at Georgetown University majoring in International Politics. I currently live at home in Maryland. I have always been a high-performing student who loves learning, and I hope to help other individuals succeed in school as well. I understand that being a good tutor is about more than just being intelligent, and I look forward to individualizing my tutoring approaches to what works best for each student. I also believe that creating a positive, encouraging environment...

...as an Executive Administrative Assistant in the workforce, which emphasized to me more than anything else could, the importance of education. What I learned through high school and in the private sector took me a long way along a career path that provided a good living and personal respect. However, my college education will take me further and open previously closed doors. Knowledge is the gift we give ourselves and a lifelong pursuit. I look...

...Australia, Peru, Turkey, Canada, and El Salvador, and had the opportunity to tour Europe during my college years as a member of the college choir. I participated in both choral and instrumental programs throughout my high school and college careers and have sung in Chorus Austin more recently. I am passionate about history, anthropology, human migration, religion, and theology. I love to explore the intersections of the various social sciences. My hope is to help...

...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 experience of reading...

...5-12 in social studies and language arts. I also taught study skills, organization, reading in content areas, and expository writing. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree (education and history) and a Master of Arts in school psychology. I was married for thirty-three years, have two adult children, and have two dogs, Bruce (mixed breed) and Otter (yellow lab). I enjoy hiking, biking, reading, and cooking. I currently work as an outdoor educator.

I am a graduate of one of the top high schools in the nation, Whitman HS in Bethesda, MD. I got a perfect score on my ACT, and am currently pursuing a Chemical Engineering degree at UT-Austin. I am a particularly strong standardized-test taker, and while my studies have concentrated in STEM, I also enjoy writing. With my extensive knowledge in these fields, I'm here to help!

I first began tutoring after I entered into university in Japan. I had the opportunity to teach English to Japanese college students. From that time on I lived and worked in Japan for 14 years. I am interested in almost any topic. I like movies, games, and talking about mysterious topics.

...I have taught college students in a variety of subjects including writing and rhetoric, reading comprehension, public speaking, interpersonal and gender communication, as well as both academic and business and professional writing. My pedagogy is rooted in the active learning model where students are encouraged to engage the material through practical activities, as well as through discussion. It's important to me that my students feel trusted and trusting, and that all of our work takes...

...creative thesis, which ultimately resulted in a cookbook/memoir about American women, (such as my grandmother) in the kitchen. I love to write, and love helping students write as creatively as possible within the parameters of their schoolwork. I’m committed to making learning as fun and enjoyable. Having been an occasionally reluctant learner, I believe that most people are happiest when they feel that they’re learning independently, and are empowered enough to make their education their...

...assistant editor and have plans to continue onto graduate school with a specialization in the American Gilded Age. As a tutor, I prefer to emphasize critical thinking and technique over memorization. A student who memorizes the answers can pass a test, but a student who knows how to effectively research and problem-solve can excel in anything they do. My goal is to help my students learn critical thinking and to enjoy learning as well as...

...process. I have worked extensively with students who are struggling readers and learners, and I am committed to helping my clients succeed. I specialize in tutoring English, writing, Social Studies, and subjects within the Humanities. I also have experience in test prep, helping students with test anxiety, and assisting with basic study and organizational skills. I have studied at Oxford University and participated in intensive archival research at Brown University, and I have been the...

I seek to provide the best tutoring available to help all students from all walks of life succeed. I am a graduate of the IB program with the full diploma, as well as a graduate of Stanford University in African American Studies. I have experience in classroom teaching and in building curriculum for non profit programs in music and technology.

...pursuing a Master's Degree in Data Science, with an ultimate goal of becoming a professor or a machine learning engineer. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most experienced tutoring SAT/ACT, Statistics, Machine Learning, all levels of Mathematics, Computer Science, and U.S. History. I prefer to tutor virtually, but I am open to in-person work in the Austin, TX area. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the Euphonium, practicing archery, and...

...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, taking walks...

...love teaching people of ALL ages. I have high expectations for my students so they can meet their maximum potential. I am particularly fond of tutoring elementary Reading and Math, but I also enjoy tutoring middle school Language Arts and Social Studies. I am also hoping to help students prepare for their state tests. I have experience in targeted interventions to improve grade-level skills. In my spare time, I enjoy my family, my cats, my...

...Texas for two years, then moved to Conway, Arkansas where I attended Hendrix College. I graduated class of 2015 as Magna Cum Laude with Distinction as an Allied Health Pre-Physical Therapy major. My husband and I have been married since May 2017 and live in Spring Branch, TX. We have four dogs. I love math, ballet, playing guitar, working out, practicing yoga and traveling. I have been a tutor with Varsity Tutors for four and...

My name is Stephanie and I graduated from SLU in May. I studied marketing and political science. I'm a big fan of a good dad joke so don't hesitate to crack some!

...with children in various settings for 10+ years and I have been a middle school English Language Arts teacher for the past five years. Piano has been a passion of mine since I was seven years old. As a child, I received private piano lessons for seven years, and I have played as my hobby ever since. Now, I am excited to pass along my knowledge and enthusiasm to others who crave the musical arts.

...and believe it is learned best like any other language; with regular practice and progressively structured goals. Because education is foundational to my principles, my patience for the is unlimited and I always do whatever it takes to communicate the substance of the lesson. Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, SAT Math, GMAT Math, K-12 Please reach out to me if you really want to understand math more deeply or if you are struggling with any...

As someone who loves learning and helping others, I'm excited about tutoring. I want to share what I know to support students in their studies. My goal is to create a friendly space where I can help students do their best and reach their academic dreams.