Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

My goal as an educator is to aid in my students' personal growth as writers, researchers, and scholars. Reading, writing, and critical thinking are essential tools for developing progress as students. My experiences as a college graduate, educator, and graduate student all allow me to empathize with my students, as well.

...and I have visited 33 of the US states! I have had 4 years of experience being a teacher for various subjects including even swimming and I hope to use this experience to help you succeed. I love being a teacher because I enjoy helping people reach their goals, no matter what they are. I hope that by being your tutoring I can get to know you and help you achieve your goals.

...hard time digesting school materials, even, if it was something that really interests me. It wasn't until high school that my parents arranged for me a tutor. My tutor, Alejandra, helped me get through my freshman year. She truly changed my way of thinking. Not only did she help me with my school grades, she also helped with my confidence levels and emotional state of being. So now, I'm wanting to be an 'Alejandra' for...

I'm a graduate from the University of Texas, with a degree in government. I like to tutor the social sciences, English, and especially college essay writing. I have coached several successful debates programs and am experienced in persuasive writing and narrative formation. I enjoy helping students tell their stories and present their best self to admissions officers.

...in law school I clerked at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois in the White Collar Crime Division and also worked at the law clinic at the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri in St. Louis. I worked at a boutique law firm following graduation where my professional legal experience included immigration, employment discrimination, estate planning, licensing of biotechnology, and business incorporation. In addition to law, I worked at Mavrik...

...how a few of my teachers had come to him and told him that I needed to be a part of his program. I immediately began to panic. Was I not doing well in my classes? He then explained that he ran a peer tutoring program through the school that matches students selected by the staff with other students who needed a little extra help. I had often answered my peers' questions in class as...

...in the college application arena. I have a plethora of tips and tricks stored in my arsenal to facilitate a smooth application experience. - Scholarships: I am currently attending UT through the generosity of the Texas Exes Forty Acres Scholars Program: UT's only merit-based full ride. In addition to teaching middle school English throughout high school- I have a passion for reading/writing and a knack for personal voice. Thanks for taking the time to visit...

I have a B.A. from Colorado College, where I studied English literature, Spanish literature, and theatre. I am currently pursuing my M.A. in English at Texas State University. I have tutored students of all ages in reading and writing for over ten years. In addition to tutoring privately, I have worked for the Bard College Learning Commons, Diegueo Middle School, the Children's Literacy Center,...... I believe that genuine connection and awareness of the student as a...

I earned my Master's degree in Nutritional Science from The University of Texas at Austin and hold a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I have experience tutoring students in biology, chemistry, nutrition, public health, and Spanish, using a supportive and flexible teaching style tailored to each student's needs.

...Educational Leadership from Concordia University. I love fulfilling my passion of being a lifelong learner by continuing my education and pursing new learning opportunities! I have been a middle school social studies teacher for the past five years, and I have experience teaching high school social studies and a multitude of grades levels and subjects at the elementary level as well. I look forward to working with you and your family to bring your child...

I want to take my experiences and impart the knowledge to others.

Hello, my name is Monique. I have a BA in Psychology and I love working with people. I chose Varsity Tutors because I love to teach and I'm passionate about helping others in certain subjects.

...approach college and beyond. It has also taught me that students are often either disinterested or scared of history "stuff," and it is gratifying over the years to actually have success with overcoming both from middle schoolers all the way through university! An expertise in world history, especially the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has actually made me appreciate the exceptional and excellent American experience - particularly up to the Civil War which, in my...

...out what is not working for you and reinforce what you are already doing well. If you don't understand it one way, we'll look for other ways to help you understand and learn. I like helping students search for their interests and match them with what they are learning. I use different methods and look forward to tutoring. I currently teach ESL and Spanish, and also have extensive experience as a creative arts teacher and...

I'm a professional writer, avid reader and research scholar who loves working with students of all ages to help master the English language in all of its forms and usages. All the while having fun!

...they wish to be tutored for. I strive to not only teach them the concepts and materials, but how to study more efficiently and develop conceptual capabilities that will benefit their academic career in the future. In the past, I have been a writing mentor at my high school and worked with children through a organization called Breakthrough Austin. I was also a leader for a summer camp where we taught English to non-English speakers....

...my professors asked me to tutor his friend's college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are...

...Literature, and have completed a M.S. of Geology. I have taught university geology courses as a TA, for both Geo101 and Mineralogy. I have also taught university level Italian as an assistant. I have 10 years of experience in private tutoring and one-on-one instruction. In addition to having subject matter success in geology, geography, environmental science, Italian language, literature, culture, I also have a passion for European and British history and literature, as well as...

...heavily influenced by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences. I like to tailor my lessons to the learning style of the student, especially when dealing with building block knowledge. I also believe that learning should be interactive and exploratory allowing the student to continuously build on existing knowledge. Outside of academia, I love arts and crafts. I knit, sew, and work with clay whenever I have some spare time. I also garden. I love cooking and baking.

...students through helping them reach their educational goals. I'm currently a 4.0 student at the Texas State Honors college working towards a BA in International Relations and Business Administration. I am a State-qualified Debate and DECA competitor. I was raised in France and Germany in a very multicultural home and learned English at a British school in France. I use an engaging teaching style and opt towards real world applications for clarifying concepts and helping...