Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...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, tutors, etc. to figure out how to help students be successful. In my free...

...a 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...

...subjects. Since graduating I have been working as a freelance children's book sketch artist, taking on art commissions, selling my own art prints, and working as a fun art teacher at Painting With A Twist. Though I am still working towards my goal to fully illustrate and publish my own Children's book, I have always had a desire to teach art. Art is a way to communicate across all language and social barriers and it...

...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. I look forward...

...passions. I have spent numerous hours tutoring fellow students during my lunch hour and always felt a rush when I 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...

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?

...for the University helping to craft press releases as well as create strategies to get prospective students interested in attending Texas A&M University. After graduation, I went on to work for the state Public Education Committee in the House of Representatives for Chairman Aycock where I helped develop legislation affecting students in both public and private education, as well as those taking part in charter programs. My greatest work so far has been helping with...

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!

...first-year English program, which focus on academic essay writing, rhetoric, and research skills. As an instructor, my approach centers on encouraging my students to discover the topics and arguments that genuinely interest them, after which I provide them with the knowledge and guidance required to write about these topics clearly, concisely, and confidently. I believe that the first and most important step any student needs to take to improve their academic skills is to realize...

...Creative Writing with an emphasis in fiction. Plan II is an interdisciplinary liberal arts honors program that specializes in liberal arts and natural sciences. Essentially, I have spent the last three years taking a multitude of classes and experiencing all sorts of fields of study. After graduation, I plan on attending law school. Aside from school, I am a member of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, a Counselor for Ignite Texas, and...

...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 types of opportunities to all students alike, because we all have skills...

...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 English and Spanish. However, I also tutor in writing, Social Studies and Literature. My...

...painstaking 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.

...essay for college, emphasizing a logical and structured approach improves the competency and speed with which you can accomplish your task. Critical thinking is often underemphasized in the traditional classroom environment. When students are taught specific "tricks" to handle certain types of test questions, the significance of the methods they are learning are often lost. I have found that stressing why certain facts and concepts are important not only improves the retention of those ideas,...

...tutoring students of all ages in language arts, writing, the GRE and study skills. I am very familiar with that overwhelming feeling of anxiety that people can feel when faced with eight empty pages left on an eight page research paper or unsatisfying GRE practice scores. I want students to walk away from a session with the tools they need to tackle an obstacle that previously felt insurmountable, so I take a very hands-on approach...

...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 students. I feel...

...focus on global citizenship. Prior to becoming a teacher, I was a mental health crisis counselor for 15 years. I worked with children, families, adults, and in school settings. I also have experience as a gymnastics and swimming coach. Throughout all these years I worked closely with teachers and other counselors to ensure scholars felt safe in their classrooms and at home. I have a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and my bachelors in...

...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...

...of academic success. I have experience in the California public school system as a long-term 10th grade English substitute teacher, and have taught middle school and high school level history in this capacity. Having passed multiple A.P. exams and attained a bachelor's degree in history from the University of California at Berkeley, I wish to engage the prospective college student with learning methodologies that aided me along the way. Some examples would be: 1. Crafting...

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...