Top STAAR Tutors serving Austin

Jenna: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...work with students through the Varsity Tutors platform and look forward 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...
Education & Certification
The Texas AM University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Southern California - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
GRE: 305
GRE Quantitative: 146
GRE Verbal: 159

Sheila: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...and taking all of the needed courses to obtain my Bachelor's degree in Education, I truly new that my dream of being in the classroom was about to be a reality. Seeing that look on a students face when they "get it", is one of the most rewarding feelings of being a teacher. Having students come up to me that I taught years ago and having them tell me how much they enjoyed having me...
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Ethan : Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
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.
Education & Certification
SUNY at Fredonia - Bachelors, Biology, General
SUNY at Fredonia - Masters, Biology, General

Lindsey: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...become a Biology Teacher in California. I loved having my own classroom and seeing my "kids" everyday, inspiring a joy for learning within them while discovering new and creative ways to teach complex subjects. When I moved to Chicago several years later, I decided to pursue tutoring full-time. Because of my professional and personal experiences, I can quickly assess my students, molding my teaching style to maximize their strengths and reshape their weaknesses into positive...
Education & Certification
California State University-Fresno - Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
National University - Certificate, High School Teaching

Annette: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...taught pre-kinder through 8th grade, in various subject matters such as Spanish, English as a Second Language and I am currently a dual language elementary teacher for all subjects. My other role is as a STARR Test Prep tutor for my school. I am passionate about helping struggling students find their own potential to be successful in learning any subject. My philosophy is to adapt the work at hand into a learning model of their...
Education & Certification
St. Edwards University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Concordia University-Texas - Master of Arts, Differentiated Instruction
State Certified Teacher

Mia : Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...have a Masters Degree in Education Administration and Leadership. I received my Bachelor's from Texas State University, Teaching Certificates through Huston-Tillotson University, and Master's Degree from Capella University. I have taught 3rd grade for 16 years, and one-year as a 4th grade Science and Social Studies teacher. My philosophy of education is that all students can learn. I believe through motivation and hard work students will achieve, when high standards are set and students receive...
Education & Certification
Huston Tillotson - Bachelor of Science, Education
Capella University - Masters, Education
State Certified Teacher

Sarah: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...schools in Little Rock. I went on to receive my Bachelor of Science in Education and my Masters of Art in Teaching with a Special Education Endorsement at the University of Arkansas. Now I am a 4th grade ESL teacher in the Round Rock ISD and I absolutely love it. I believe every kid deserves an equal chance to succeed and excel. We all learn differently, and I find great importance in discovering the way...
Education & Certification
University of Arkansas - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
University of Arkansas - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching

Ashley: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
Hello! I have worked in education as a teacher and tutor since 2008. I began as a math tutor, then transitioned into teaching introductory algebra and English. Last year I taught English as a second language in China, and I'm currently teaching English II to sophomores in Texas. I love learning and helping students reach their goals! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking and yoga.
Education & Certification
The Texas AM University System Office - Bachelor of Science, English
The Texas AM University System Office - Master of Public Policy, Public Administration

Owen : Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...6th grade math. For the following two years I taught first grade in Pahala, HI. What makes me a great tutor is a passion for education and personal relationships. I have always taken pride in academic achievement, and I am able to share that enthusiasm for accomplishment with my students through engaging teaching strategies as well as forging interpersonal relationships. My experiences teaching have led me to realize that learning is a complex process that...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Communications
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31

Jennifer: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...important thing is that you can move past those roadblocks. As a tutor, I try really hard to help students connect the material they are studying inside the classroom to their passions outside the classroom. Sometimes all that's needed to make the material "click" is seeing how it is relevant to their own lives. My personal interests include theatre (especially Shakespeare), reading and writing, arts and crafts, baking, and outdoor activities with my dog. My...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760

Chelsea: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...tutor some of my former, as well as incoming students. I am passionate about 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...
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Alfredo: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...am a very energetic and motivated person. I am always positive even when approaching a task that I really do not want to do. I sincerely believe that there are opportunities in every adventure and adventures occur every day. I am currently a teacher in the Pflugerville Independent School District. I will be starting my 4th year as a k-12 teacher. Prior to this, my teaching experience stems from being a volunteer GED instructor for two...
Education & Certification
Park University - Bachelor of Science, Management
Texas A&M Corpus Christi - Masters, Business Administration & Secondary Education

Spencer: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...is to allow the student to fully comprehend the logic behind the concepts. In order to do this, I frequently use pictures, diagrams, models, and physical representation of the process at hand. Allowing the student to visualize the process gives them a greater ability to understand problems related to it. This approach is especially useful in science and math because they are subjects describing the phenomena of the physical world! Allowing the student to see...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
SAT Math: 730

Lisa: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
I am a certified Texas teacher and School Counselor, who believes that all students can learn anything they set their mind to, and loves to be able to help them achieve their goals. I tutor everything dealing with English and Reading. I have worked with many second language learners with a variety of backgrounds, and love helping them progress in whatever they choose to pursue. I can also tutor middle and elementary math and science.
Education & Certification
Texas AM University Commerce - Bachelor in Arts, English
Texas AM University Commerce - Master of Science, English

Peter: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
I'm a Computer Science student who's been teaching all my life. From tennis camps for kids to an engineering physics class for college kids, I really enjoy helping someone discover for themselves what they are capable of! Please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to help you with.
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 730

Rayhan: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...I have a major in History and minors in Biology/Chemistry from Duke University. I love teaching and firmly believe in the potential of every student. I utilize an uplifting teaching model that empowers students to not only learn the material, but be confident in their knowledge. I have over 8 years of teaching and tutoring experience in a variety of subjects. I have served as a mentor for the Durham Children's initiative, working to build...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, History

Kristin: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...everyone can learn. My truest passion is for literature and writing. I love working one-on-one with people who either need extra help, or who want to go above and beyond academically. People learn in a variety of different ways, so I try to get to know those I work with, in order to ensure that they are learning in a style that makes sense to them, and that they feel confident in.... I believe in giving...
Education & Certification
Trinity University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Tangee: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...have over fifteen years of educational experience and absolutely love teaching. I have experience teaching and or tutoring from students in kindergarten to college-level students. I have a passion for literacy and enjoy teaching reading, English-language arts, and writing. I am a fairly laid back person with a personality that is welcoming to most individuals. My hobbies are reading, listening to music, binge watching television shows, and attending musical concerts. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelors, Psychology
Argosy University-Sarasota - PHD, Curriculum and Instructional Leadership

Sandra: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
...company. I scored well on both the SAT and the ACT thanks to many prep courses for the SAT and adequate prep materials for the ACT. In high school, my favorite subjects were by far Math, Biology and Spanish, and I made sure to apply my love for those subjects through studying Biomedical Engineering with a Spanish minor. I have also scored well on the MCAT in hopes of going to medical school someday. My...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Jake: Austin STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Austin, TX
I have 3+ years of private tutoring experience and I also worked at a charter school. I was able to help ALL of my students improve their grades. I am very passionate about education and I know in depth about how people learn and the different learning theories. I focus more on my student's learning than me teaching. I am very flexible, open minded, and patient. Let me know how I can help you.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 800
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