Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in San Marcos, TX

...a certified teacher who has recently moved to Austin from Chicago, for better weather and job opportunities. I am currently teaching middle school Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies, as well as group SAT prep courses. Last year, I earned my M.Ed. in Reading Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University. I have also recently completed a teacher certification program at Judson University. I have several years of experience working with students from pre-K to high...

...math and logic are my favorites to tutor. I think the most important thing is to convey that learning can be fun. If it is fun, we are more inclined to do it! I love to play logic games, math games, and word games to learn in a new way. Additionally, learning different concepts' real-world applications can make a lesson more meaningful to a student. In my free time, I love to rock climb, run,...

I have 17 years of teaching experience and 7 years of administrative experience. I am here to help with your Mathematics and English needs.... My philosophy of education involves preparing students through the use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile modalities. In addition, teachers need to take extra measures to maintain that students understand.... I always get to the know the student by learning about hobbies, etc., then I give an overview and go into the lesson.... To ensure independence, it is important to get students used to routines, so that they can learn on their own.

...been a Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies teacher for 10 years in grades kindergarten through 6th. I am also ESL and SPED certified. Tutoring allows me to truly connect with students and understand what will help them succeed. School can feel so overwhelming when certain concepts are not coming into focus. But have no fear. I can help! I keep sessions fun and conversational while focusing on practical applications and deeper understanding. Looking forward...

I am passionate about making learning an enjoyable experience! ... I would help a student stay motivated by making games out of learning! It's so much easier to learn new or challenging material when it's fun.

...have also effectively assisted students prepare for standardized exams, whether state mandated grade-level tests, or college-level entrance exams. My teaching style is a combination of coaching and cheer leading. Like a coach, I have high expectations for my students because I prepare them using best practice subject content drills and exercises; and like a cheerleader, I excitedly celebrate every progressive effort towards their academic goal. Students - young and old - respond to my style...

...of this, I try my best to find creative and fun methods of teaching for all my subjects, particularly for my specialties—reading, writing, and test preparation. Due to my love of both learning and helping others, I am currently beginning a graduate degree in social work that will allow me to both expand my education and aid a greater amount of people. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing; playing the piano, violin,...

...me into an effective advocate and partner for students experiencing academic difficulty. As a crisis counselor in Charlotte, NC, I was afforded the opportunity to work with youth ages 7-17 experiencing crisis. As a Safe Place advocate, it was vitally important to be person-centered and strength-focused to uphold an environment that was not only invitingly safe, but also nonjudgmental. This opportunity allowed me to expand my skills by serving as a therapeutic counselor providing guidance,...

A life-long mathematics educator and learner who thrives in an atmosphere of academic collaboration, investigation, discovery and enlightenment. I believe that all students can learn and grow intellectually. I firmly believe in the wonderful and hopeful word "yet"...as in, "I can't do this 'yet', but if I keep working and trying, I will be able to do it eventually!"... I would introduce myself and try to find some commonality between myself and the student. I would ask about learning style, strengths, and weaknesses regarding retention of new material. I would ask about fears and experiences that might be roadblocks to learning and discuss how we might allay these.

I feel that my twin loves of learning and teaching allow me to be exceptional at tutoring. In the past, I have taught a range of students as a teacher for Teach for America as well as an instructor for a study abroad program in India. I look forward to every opportunity to work with new students.