Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Plano, TX

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...

...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 firm proponent of education and truly believe all children can learn given the proper instruction and guidance. The most rewarding and fulfilling experience as an educator is helping struggling students see their own potential....

...is that knowledge grows best in a relaxed and playful context, so I try to create an atmosphere and develop learning activities that relax student's inhibitions. Thus, allowing them to take chances, a skill that is crucial to progress in a new system of communication. As a second language learner myself, I understand the trials students must face in language acquisition and this translates into a sense of empathy for both the struggles and rewards...

...Political Science Honor Society. I have experience tutoring students in both the SAT and the SSAT. Additionally, my time as an 8th Grade Science teacher here in Dallas has prepared me for the curriculum and challenges facing students in the area. While I offer tutoring in a broad range of subjects from foreign languages to grammar and writing to math and science, I find Physics to be the most enjoyable subject to teach. I see...

...plus reasonable rates. I do come up with a plan to address the specific issues of each student with result-driven solutions. I love coming up with different methods to explain or teach material to people. It's seeing the angst and frustration evident in a student who truly believes that they will never get it and the moment when the light bulb comes on and the connection is made! I have more than 20+ years worth...

...Human Resource Development, and MA in Education with teacher certification. My primary tutoring interests include the middle school grades and adults seeking continuing education because I find the greatest inquisitiveness among these groups. My teaching philosophy is to meet learners where they are, which means leading them to understand, then challenging them to show that they do. I always told my Air Force student pilots not to be afraid to ask questions--it is better to...

I am a freshman Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have years of experience tutoring introductory programming languages, primarily Python and C++, as well as for test prep, particularly for the SAT. I aim to assist students as young as I am to be comfortable learning and getting help because I believe that an open mind results in a healthier learning experience.

...I work professionally in the 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...

...Education. I started teaching over 30 years ago and I still love making teaching fun and memorable! I just love to see my student's face light up when they master a new skill! Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing with my grandchildren and spending time with my husband and adult children. Some of my favorite things are reading, hiking, outdoor exploration, quilting and crafts. I look forward to seeing your child in my classroom!...

I am very passionate about teaching and I truly want to make differences in the students' lives. I am an enthusiastic person who knows math well ranging from Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-calculus to AP Calculus AB and BC. I am excited to start your math journey with you.

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!

...Texan! Though I'm an engineer by day, what fulfills me is 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...

...with native people, especially in their own countries is really thrilling. It opens up a side of ourselves that was previously unexplored and broadens our understanding of people outside our normal circle of family and friends. As a tutor I want to ensure that students are able to clearly articulate their goals, however practical or ambitious and ensure that they overcome any barriers achieving their stated goals. I have a BA in French and Spanish...

...since then I have been living in France! I love to tutor language and writing, Chinese is my maternal language, but I'm also fluent in english, french, and spanish. I am also now pursuing a masters degree in france where alongside continuing to teach languages and social issues at the university level (most recently for the University of Paris Nanterre) I am working on a thesis about the history of communism told through collaborations between...

...living a happy and healthy life, so I encourage my students to find the connections between what they are learning and what they're interested in. I am a student at TAMUC, studying to become a high school English teacher, and I will be graduating this December. I am proficient in tutoring a broad range of academic subjects. Although my specialty is English, I have also seen plenty of success with my math students.

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...

...in Kinesiology and related subjects. During my time at TCU and as VP of Student Kinesiology Association, I often worked with other Kinesiology and Psychology students to help them achieve success in their studies. I love working with students in these subjects because I am passionate about understanding the human body and the human experience, and want to help extend that understanding to others as well! Specific subjects that I tutor include anatomy & physiology,...

...Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, and thanks to my math background, I've found it very satisfying to help people with all their mathematical needs. Thanks to my time at UCSD, I spent two years tutoring fellow college students in all sorts of math, and even before that, I helped do one-on-one tutoring for high school students during my sophomore and senior years of high school. Ever since then, I've gained a bit of a passion...

...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 a docuseries or spending...

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.