Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

...Physics demonstrations when studying the subject. When it comes to tutoring, I believe that whoever is doing the talking is doing the learning, so my students will be doing the leg work when it comes to their learning. I believe that every student can achieve success in school; each student just learns at their own pace and in their own way. When I have free time, I enjoy reading a good book, playing a game...

...as well as curriculum has always intrigued me. In 2012 the state of Texas implemented a new and more rigorous test called the STAAR. In regards to the reading assessment, 100% of my students achieved the minimum score, 97% met the Level II phase in score, 97% met the Recommended Level, and 62% were deemed Advanced. In regards to the writing assessment, 100% of my students achieved the minimum score, 100% met the Level II...

...am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.... My teaching philosophy is "work hard, play hard." It may sound childish, but I believe the brain requires balance in everything, including activities. With a strong work ethic, along with support and freedom, the tutor and student will go far.

...appropriate, I employ the Suzuki method and have found that to be very effective. I mostly tutor math, reading, and writing courses. I am very experienced with test preparation subjects such as SSAT/SAT and ACT. Please see my profile for a full list of subjects. In my leisure, I like to dabble in music. I’ve studied Music Theory in my early years, and I play multiple musical instruments, including the piano. Music still remains a...

...and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication and my Masters degree in Elementary Education and Educational Administration. Since graduation, I have gained experience in community development, retail merchandising and education. I served in the Air Force National Guard for 10 years and gained the rank of SSgt. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students during my teaching tenure. I worked as...

I'm a recent college graduate who is excited to tutor and mentor students, especially in the subjects of math and test prep! I have had experience working with students in an after school program helping train them for math competitions. I studied mathematics in college and know what it's like to learn a new concept. I can help students overcome roadblocks when it comes to learning new, difficult math strategies. ... Practice, practice, practice. I've always learned best by examples.

...Stage Director, Choral Director, and producer of a recital series entitled My Soul Music. I enjoy an extensive performance career which requires that I sing opera, musical theater, gospel, r&b, blues, and jazz. I also have a band called Sherna Armstrong Band. A recent solo project, also entitled, My Soul Music, reflects my unique ability to perform a diverse palette of music equally well. Recent roles include Lady Day in the Denton Theater production of...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Currently, I hold a State of Texas Certification in EC-6 and have been working as an elementary school teacher. My experience as a classroom teacher and a former instructional assistant has adequately prepared me with the necessary skills to tutor students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Although I am currently a fourth grade Reading teacher, I am most passionate about teaching Reading, Writing, and Math. I am a...

I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they liked, and what they didn't about their previous efforts. Then I would work hard to provide a good deal of value in that first lesson so that we can continue to work together.

...Reading, Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, and Middle Grades Science. As a teacher, I use hands-on activities, test taking strategies, and vocabulary review games to increase student achievement. I understand the importance of making learning engaging and effective. I specialize in working with students with learning differences, specifically in Science, Math, and English/Language Arts. I have experience in teaching language arts and math in preparation for the state tests as well as in...