Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving McKinney, TX

...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 educational goals.... My teaching...

...I love learning, imparting knowledge, and bilingualism, and I am eager to assist students with academic goals. Previously, I've taught 3rd grade bilingual courses including English and Spanish literacy and grammar as well as math, science, and social studies. I have also tutored high school and university writing and math. I have extensive writing and editing experience as well as lesson planning, curriculum assessment, and critical evaluation ability. A lifelong student, I would be delighted...

99th percentile scorer on SAT/SAT II/ACT/LSAT/GRE/AP Exams. Graduate of Swarthmore College. 10+ years of tutoring experience, K-BA

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...

...the material is still relatively fresh in my mind. At most, I’ll need a quick refresher on a certain topic, but I will be quick to remember and highly effective in helping a struggling student gain a better understanding. I have experience with taking standardized tests like the SAT, PSAT, TAKS, AND STAAR (among others) and with taking multiple AP classes and tests. I’ve been a very successful student in my academic career, and am...

I specialize in writing but also excel in other areas such as elementary math. I am very personable and enjoy communicating as well as interacting with students to aid in their learning process. I look forward to working with you!... For me, the most important thing is teaching a student to work independently. Far too often, students expect to be given the answer, which will not effectively prepare them for higher-level work.... Get to know a...

...focus within mathematics include Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, College Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Elementary Math, Middle School Math, and Chemistry. My tutoring sessions are tailor made to each student focusing on both strengths and weaknesses while adding an element of fun. I am a firm believer in exhibiting the utmost patience with each student as well as making sure each student has a firm grasp of the the subject material. In my...

...and independence in the English language to concentrate on achieving their goals instead of which words to choose. I want to help the student new to America feel comfortable going into each academic and social situation that is his life. I strive to bring my students more "future tense" and less "tense future." I have over three years' experience teaching online regularly and globally. I have almost 15 years of classroom teaching experience.... First listen, then...

...as a School Psychologist for 21 years and I also spent 19 of those years teaching college level Psychology courses. My favorite course is Life Span (Developmental) psychology, but I have also enjoyed teaching General Psychology and Child Psychology. When I teach, I am most invested in making sure my students have an in depth understanding of the concepts, not just a memorization of facts. In my spare time I can be found reading, watching...

I have a Bachelor's Degree in History with a minor in Secondary Education. I have been a teacher for 9 years. I teach or have taught US History, AP US History, Government, AP Government, Economics, and AP Macroeconomics.

...helping students. In college, I was a 1:1 tutor for the Center for Academic Success. I managed my own schedule, developed my own resources, and supported 10+ college classes ranging from Linear Algebra to English. In high school, I was a classroom assistant for Engineering for Kids, a national organization aimed at developing lesson plans to make STEM topics easy + fun! Plus, in my free time, I've enjoyed volunteer tutoring for the elementary-aged children...

I have taught elementary school for 18 years. I am passionate about reading. I find enjoyment in helping students discovering the power in reading. I have tutored students after school and Saturdays to help students become proficient readers.

...is no blanket approach to teach. I want to make my lessons fun and engaging, but also be excited about the lesson so that students can also be excited about the subject. I want my students to do the thinking, instead of telling them what they should know. Objectives are stickier stickier when the lesson is something that the student can relate to. I am no-nonsense, but I also want to make sure that my...

...I think it is super important to utilize these individual needs when learning and retaining information. That is why I am super enthusiastic about helping you find the techniques that fit with your needs and making them work for you in reaching your academic goals! As a medical student myself, I have had to find ways to learn and retain information and I can use my experience to help you excel and pursue the knowledge...

...and literature which includes reading comprehension, reading fluency, writing (all styles) techniques, analysis, verbal skills, etc. My favorite subject to tutor is English, because I believe that if a student does not have a strong reading and writing foundation, they are more likely to struggle in other academic areas. Being sufficient in ELA creates success in math, science, and social studies. Being a strong reader and writer provokes confidence, because you're able to comprehend and...

Hi! My name is Mithra and I have a background in neuropsychology. I have been tutoring and teaching for the past 9 years and love doing so. I believe that education is what will create positive global change and I want to be a part of that by helping students through their educational journey!

...from Texas Woman's University and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Education. I am licensed to teach Early Childhood-6th grade. I also obtained my English as a Second Language certification. While attending school, I worked several jobs where I was able to work with students of all ages. I observed and worked in different classrooms and created and implemented different academic material. After graduating, I was hired at a local elementary school where I have taught...

...30 years of experience in the classroom and library. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has...

...teacher with experience teaching math ranging from middle school 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...

...years to help students who need extra help with a subject and to pass the STAAR test. I love helping students find a new strategy or tool they can use to help them understand something they are missing. I also know how to push students to a level higher to expand their thinking and find connections to make it relevant to them. Teaching is my passion and I want to make learning an enjoyable experience...