Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Grand Prairie, TX

Although I spend my days teaching in a classroom, I love moonlighting at a tutor because of the individualized attention that my students receive. I bring several years of classroom experience to the table, as well as a teaching credential from the University of Oxford and a BA from Northwestern University. While my classroom experience is in English/reading and history, my tutoring experience has been in everything from math to foreign languages. ... In short, I...

...II, English II Pre-Ap, English III AP, English IV and 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...

...in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment of a strong conceptual framework, and subsequent application of theory through practice problems (the best way to master any pure science). I frequently employ the use of problem sets and practice tests to monitor my students' progress.... Students develop independent learning...

...time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I have experience with all age groups and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method...

...through college-level, including geometry, algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus. Although most of my tutoring and teaching experience is in math, I have undergraduate degrees in both mathematics and psychology (and briefly attend graduate school for psychology), so I would love to help out with either subject. I tutor test prep as well, including SAT, ACT, AP Calculus, IB Math, and AP/IB Psychology. Finally, I can assist with organization, study skills, and essay writing. I hope...

...Financial Services industry and have experience in professional speaking, presentation skills and Train the Trainer classes. I enjoy making a connection with my students (regardless of subject matter or age of learner) and thoroughly understanding their needs and objectives. I think mutual learning can occur from either a teacher or student position and I firmly believe that we should always be learning something new! I am huge proponent of continually improving oneself and believe lifelong...

...with high quality and fun learning! I am working towards a degree in biochemistry, and I have a passion for science and math! My tutoring style is to meet students where they are at, which means each tutoring session can vary based off of material, age, pace, learning style, or level of understanding. It is my promise to give each student a personalized, fun tutoring experience. In my free time, I love to read, play...

...to the answer rather than simply delivering it. This instills the logic behind the answer and the process, and helps them think independently and analytically. Where 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...

...level. I have attained a perfect score on SAT Math, ACT Math and a 780 on the SAT Math II Subject Test. I have taken up to Calculus III and am comfortable tutoring up to high school Algebra II. I am also comfortable with teaching material for any subject for students up until the high school level, not just mathematics. I was in the top 1% of one of my previous high schools. I enjoy...

...One of my favorite quotes by Benjamin Franklin states, "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." This quote emphasizes why I became a teacher. Students learn best when their needs are put first, they are well engaged, able to lead discussions, and it provides opportunities for students to fail to improve. When this in place, the learning evolves, and we move from teacher-led to student led.... I believe...