Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving The Woodlands, TX

...Science degree from the University of Houston. Being involved in such rigorous course work at a young age helped be develop good patience, good study habits and obtain knowledge. I started tutoring during high school and I fell in love with it. I love teaching and helping students gain knowledge in various subjects. It is so rewarding to see students gain the confidence to succeed in the class room and in life.

...in the oil and gas industry for 5 years as a corrosion engineer. My teaching style focuses on tailoring to individual students. This allows for personal growth rather than a cookie cutter method. I have tutored for the last 5 years. My expertise are in Math, Science, SAT, and other standardized tests. My philosophy on learning is truly understanding the topic and subject, develop a strong foundation in the material, and finally experience many examples...

...skills, with math and literature being my pure favorites. Skills in these many subjects are pertinent in everyday life and, to me, are extremely important when building a strong academic career and personality. I am extremely passionate about education and it has always been a part of my everyday life. It is extremely valuable to not only building an educated world but to helping push our children forward. Education should always be at the forefront...

I have a Ph.D in chemistry from Rice University. Science and Math are core to what I do. I practiced as a scientist for 10 years before choosing a career in intellectual property transactions. I am passionate about communicating science and math in simple and understandable fashion. Relating the concepts to real world scenarios is a critical part of teaching these subjects.

...School Writing, Middle School Reading, Middle School Writing and Middle School Reading Comprehension. My favorite subjects to tutor are phonics and phonemic awareness because they are the building blocks of literacy, but I also love to tutor anything related to reading and writing! When I tutor a student I really aim to gain an understanding of the student’s learning style during my first 1-2 sessions with them. This then allows me to tailor my teaching...

...instruction, one-on-one instruction, and engaging activities. I am very passionate about the process of reading and writing. I believe that today's youth struggle with comprehending what they read and being able to transfer that into coherent thoughts. My experience is that when this concept is introduced through familiar concepts, it is easier for the student to process. I find great pleasure in helping students tie those pieces together and become critical thinkers. I can't wait...

...university level tutor at the undergraduate and graduate level and teaching assistant in the university ESL program. After graduation, I became a GED/HISET and ELL language and civics instructor for the largest program in the Midwest outside of Chicago. I a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...rising sophomore at Rice University pursuing a major in Neuroscience. I tutor several different subjects in Math but I also tutor French. Tutoring has always been something I enjoyed. For example, when I was in middle school, I tutored students in math for two summers in a row. Later, during high school, I tutored students in Chemistry. And now, I hope to tutor more students through Varsity Tutors. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing several...

...education. Students that struggle with English simply need the proper guidance that our school systems tend to lack when it comes to this subject, especially in writing. Creative writing is something that brings pure enjoyment to me and I believe it really allows young people to expand their thinking in ways they aren't challenged to in everyday situations. I work with every student and find ways to expand on their skill-sets, specializing in my teaching...

Success is a journey not a destination. I just want to have never ending success stories in teaching mathematics. Let us enjoy learning mathematics.

...Government and I have tutored all subjects including English, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Spanish, Science, History, Literature and USA Test Preparation (PSAT/SAT). I also have a TESOL 120 hour certificate. I love tutoring English! I have 5+ years of experience teaching/tutoring students from elementary ages to high school ages and above! Additionally, I have experience tutoring English online of all ages! I hope to see you soon and I know together we can help each student...

...Education from Prairie View A&M and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Mathematics Education from Texas A&M University, I fully understand the commitment to and importance of education and closing achievement gaps. During my entire career in education, I was given many opportunities. I served as Mathematics/Science Education instructor on the post secondary level, did consulting specializing in supplemental education solutions for Mathematics, Science, and STEM, taught and tutored within schools, and lead a district charter...

...are highly effective for students of any age. I urge students to continue practicing the subject nightly. For students who are struggling with the subject, I start by testing students on questions in the subject. This is done in order to assess what area of the subject the child is struggling with. Once this is known, I review the most basic questions and gradually increase in area of difficulty. This is done in order to...

...goals through tutoring on a high school level. That being said, there is a certain thrill that I have when I see someone comprehend a subject that was previously foreign to them. I have seen the look regarding subjects from an elementary level to a collegiate level. Regardless of what subject I am working with someone on, I will strive to make sure the student understands. Personally, I have an easily approachable personality. I’m friendly...

...classes and I also received a 5 on my AP Calculus AB exam. I mainly tutor Math and Science, including Algebra and Biology. There are two main components to my tutoring style that help students understand and remember material: 1. I try to break down concepts and transform them into something more relatable to the student. By replacing unfamiliar jargon with familiar subjects, I find it easiest to understand more difficult concepts or processes. 2....

...teacher (3 years), and a teacher in a self-contained classroom setting (7 years)...personally this is my favorite position to teach because you really get to know your students and their family. I really enjoy teaching all subjects because, as a teacher, it keeps you on your toes, but if I had to choose two subjects to teach for the remainder of my career, it would be math and science. These are the two subjects I...

...University. I tutor English and writing courses as these are the subjects I am most proficient in and most enjoy. I also help prepare students for state and college board testing, reviewing helpful strategies. I teach to help students succeed. Learning styles differ greatly, so students should be treated as individuals. Tutoring helps focus on an individual so they can be the best they can be. Outside of academia, I love movies and television. I...

...way that makes sense to them. Many times, students need flexibility and patience in order to grasp a foreign concept. I am a firm believer in the power of education and I hope to share my love of learning with all of my students. After graduation I plan on returning to Houston to obtain my Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing anything from poetry...

As an educator, I believe in student-centered instruction. I will make sure to learn about your student's interests to help increase engagement and challenge them academically. Learning should be an enjoyable journey; I will seek to ignite a passion for it within your scholars.

...fun, engaging and meaningful. For me, learning is not about drilling memorization facts. My ultimate goal with students is to make a connection with them and bring alive pre-algebra, phonics, the questioning mechanics of the SAT - whatever the student is learning. When a connection is made, we can bridge the gaps and make learning fun and lasting. Everyone can be a math person, everyone can love grammar, everyone can write a stellar paper. Every...