Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Garland, TX

...sophomore at Austin College. I 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...

...an educator, an artist who loves working with children. I am native to Dallas, TX yet, have had many opportunities to travel the world. One stop was Miami Beach, FL where I attended undergrad school in 2001 at Johnson & Wales University receiving a B.S. in Criminal Justice and worked as a Social Worker for two years. After relocating back to Dallas in 2008, I continued my work with children as a Pre-K teacher. Walking...

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...

...of Texas A & M-Commerce 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...

My name is Brittany Holmes and I currently attend Texas Wesleyan University to obtain a higher education degree. I have worked with Varsity Tutors a few years ago and I have witnessed tremendous growth among the students I tutored and the students I currently teach now. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher for FWISD and I have over 10 years experiences in the field, working with students from Pre-k to 6th grade with...... I believe...

...a College and Career Readiness Course. I have also served as an Area Academic Facilitator supporting teachers, students, and campus administrators in grades K-12th. While in the classroom the state of Texas implemented a new and more rigorous test called the STAAR. In regards to the reading assessment, I have a success rate of 100 of my students meeting the Approaches Grade Level (passing), 97 met the Meets Grade Level (passing), and 62 were Masters...

...of upper level classes in history and literature. I am confident in my abilities to work with students needing assistance in writing, reading, and history. Having a great passion for education, I offer high enthusiasm and motivation in tutoring sessions. It is my firm goal to enhance the quality of students educational experience by providing the opportunities to find success. I look forward to the opportunity to meet your student and helping them meet their...

...risks, learn, and I would push myself to master a skill. With the bad instances, I would shy away and try not to be noticed by the teacher. I quietly attempted to look busy. The ugly experiences were where I would become embarrassed and completely disengage with a lesson and from an instructor. Even at a young age, I saw which one of these people I would want to model. So the seed was planted...

...younger generations of students. In my spare time, I engage in a variety of activities, creative and physical, to enhance the quality of my life, family and community. I am currently volunteering with a large non-profit organization to create a searchable archive and virtual library. Education has been such a pivotal part of my success and I would love the chance to help my students to improve and excel in their subjects and academic career.

...have worked to help my pupils to refine their style, be more detailed and specific in their use of language, and to find their own voice to lend their writing a level of authenticity. Stemming from my background in dramatic arts, my classroom also incorporates role-play and theatre-based exercises, as I believe these are the ultimate test of both linguistic skill and attentiveness. Throughout my academic career and work experiences I have succeeded in a...