Award-Winning STAAR Tutors serving Austin, TX

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...

Veteran math teacher and coach! My areas of strength include math ranging from upper elementary to the GMAT.

...working with kids in a hand-on learning environment. I believe that students better retain information when they can physically work with what they are learning (ex. Games, foldables, ect.). I love working with students on reading and writing. I spend most of my normal teaching day working on those two things. I believe that in order to be successful in all other academic areas you need to have a concrete reading ability. I have a...

Hello! My name is Srishaan Iyengar and I'm a senior at Round Rock High School. Not only do I tutor here, but I also tutor at the local Mathnasium. Some of my favorite hobbies include playing basketball, video games, watching TV shows, and hanging out with my friends.

...arts honors program that specializes in liberal arts and natural sciences. Essentially, I have spent the last three years taking a multitude of classes and experiencing all sorts of fields of study. After graduation, I plan on attending law school. Aside from school, I am a member of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, a Counselor for Ignite Texas, and a member of a campus theatre troupe called The Broccoli Project. I love...

...the arts and sciences by way of teaching and making movies. Back in high school, I volunteered at the local library as a free tutor for low-income students. I find that genuine human interaction is one of the best ways to learn and achieve a shared understanding. In addition to tutoring, I am currently editing two feature-length documentaries; one about the Shakespeare at Winedale program, and the other about the science and experience of reading...

...confident, creative, lifetime learners. By encouraging questions and providing hands-on interactive lessons which consist of substantial modeling (“see one”), guided practice (“do one”), and checking for understanding (“teach one”), I ensure my students understand the “why” rather than merely memorize the “that.” I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of...

To educate as many people as possible, to never stop growing, learning, discovering and pushing the limits of what is possible. ... Write out the answers, explain it, and teach it back to me. Document the thought process through a specific problem.

Hello, my name is Luis. I taught a writing class to high school students for three years and am presently employed as a middle school math teacher. I believe in putting students' education first and finding new and varied ways to motivate and interest them. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) and am happy to work around your schedule.

I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am I doing well? And how can I keep doing that? I believe a strengths-based approach is best for learning. I am a board certified art and early childhood-6th grade ESL classroom teacher.... I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am...

...work with you or your child to help achieve better writing or reading skills. I am very passionate about education and believe that everyone can improve with a little bit of extra help. I have helped many students write college essays and love hearing the words, "I got accepted!" Additionally, I score standardized test essays, have taught ESL and tutor and edit for college students. I look forward to being your tutor.... To work with that...

...6th through 8th grades. For the past eleven years Ive been an teaching struggling readers and English language learners. I love teaching small groups of students it lets me tailor lessons to the students' strengths and weaknesses. I incorporate student interests when choosing the texts, and check in with them to see if my strategies are working. With my experience, I've got an abundance of tools, strategies, and materials from which to draw to engage...

...entryway into the material. Since teachers don't always have the time to work individually with every student, that's where a tutor comes in! I'm a strong advocate for Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory of education, encouraging students to learn and grow from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up. When I was in high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with...

...So whether a student is preparing for the ACT or the LSAT, is wanting to polish writing skills, or is wanting to strengthen a particular subject, I can do it. I graduated with honors with a degree in Economics from BYU, and graduated with high honors with my law degree from Case Western. I thus have a background in both math and in writing and reading. And I love being able to help other people...

...corps member, teaching high school Biology and SAT/ACT prep in San Antonio, Texas. Despite the extraordinary socioeconomic barriers to academic success that students faced in my school, I was able to lead them to substantial academic gains. My students – many of whom had not passed science in 8th grade – passed their STAAR Biology EOC exam at one of the highest rates in the entire school district. I attribute this outcome not only to...

...more!) I am also trained in assisting students deal with any test or performance-related anxiety they may have. Due to my extensive psychological background, I utilize individualized instruction methods that are matched with each student's personality and learning style. I believe in a skills-based approach. I wish to train each student to be their own best teacher. Not only do I want each student to master the subject we work on together- I want them...

...University of Texas at Austin studying Biology! Though I am a science major and love to tutor high school biology and chemistry, I also enjoy teaching math topics, such as Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Pre Calculus, and SAT (including PSAT) Prep topics, such as SAT Reading, SAT Writing, and SAT Essay. I would love to get to know you and your learning style to allow me to aid your learning as successfully as possible!

Hi, My name is Bonita Hall and I am currently a Sophomore Physics/Math student at the University of Texas at Austin.

...to making progress in each student's educational career. I believe that students learn best when part of a healthy and comfortable learning environment that is both challenging and nurturing. I work with my students to discover their particular learning style and use that style to teach the material. Patience is key in teaching because I want each of my students to feel comfortable to ask whatever questions may arise with the material. It's also important...

In the last 7 years, I have been working endlessly helping students, enabling them, restoring their foundations, in many youth organizations. For many hours a month I volunteer in teaching and outreaching to young adults and youth strengthening the future in South Texas Region.