Award-Winning STAAR Tutors serving Clear Lake City, TX

...Education but writing and reading are my niche! I am well versed on the STAAR prep which is heavily tested in Texas, as well as TELPAS certified. I have worked with college students down to middle school students and I am comfortable in teaching all grade levels! A little look into my life:Along with being...

...US government institutions and a minor in Spanish. Since graduation, I have worked for the US House of Representatives and the Texas House of Representatives where I really discovered my passion for writing. Currently, I am working toward an MFA in Creative Writing and working as a copyeditor and writing consultant. I work with students...

...retired educator of 40 years. I'm a graduate of Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. My specialization is Special Education. I'm certified to teach English, ESL and Elementary Education. When I'm not working with students, I love traveling and spending time with family and friends. I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. I...

...biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfortable when I am tutoring them and I believe all students have the ability to improve. I am very comfortable teaching all subjects...

...cousins (ranging from elementary to high school) in their school work. My favorite subjects, and the subjects that I tutor, are math and the sciences because I enjoy working with numbers. My teaching philosophy is help students understand the theory/concept rather than rote memorizationalthough there are times when being able to memorize details are important....

...and microbiology labs. I believe each student is an individual and I adjust my tutoring style based on what works best for each individual. For example one child may benefit from visual learning while another student may learn best from a more hands on approach such as practice problems. I love helping students understand a...

...have a great passion for the sciences, math, and literature. I enjoy Chemistry and Physics, am very comfortable in math from Pre-Algebra all the way through Calculus I, and have gathered some great insight about the sort of writing that is expected from America's top universities. I love learning of all sorts, and hope to...

...of the struggling student, and I try my best to relate the methods I personally used to overcome those obstacles. I've tutored high school-level Chemistry and Algebra as well as SAT prep, but I also have an extensive background in Spanish and French and am very familiar with Biology, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, among other subjects....

...tailor my teaching to their learning style, making it easier for them to grasp difficult concepts. Outside of school and work, I love to run, hike, kayak, paddleboard and ski. I was so lucky to grow up in the mountains of Southern California where I could do all of these activities whenever I wanted. Being...

...and a 5 on the AP Spanish Language exam. I love taking time to help students understand content, and more importantly, understand how to learn content so that it stays past just test day. I remember what it was like to be a student and how difficult it can be to balance multiple classes in...

...have a genuine passion for helping students achieve academic success. I have taught a variety of subjects from 8th-12th grade, including AP US Government and Economics, IB Economics, IB World History, and IB Theory of Knowledge. In addition, I have 5 years experience as Senior Advisor to 12th grade students, both in public and private...

...counselor for Camp Kesem, an officer for the American Medical Student Association, and I research with a lab on campus. Camp Kesem is a week-long camp for kids whose parents have cancer. I really enjoy working with kids and also volunteer at a children's hospital. I am super passionate about the sciences and math and...

...I tutor. I spend my first session usually to learn about my students and their needs in order to plan tutor sessions to meet the needs of the students and those of parents. My goal in teaching and tutorial is for students to be able to achieve mastery skills necessary for success. Students are expected...

...to understand all aspects of learning. I began my educational journey at Texas Tech (GO RAIDERS), where I received my BS in Molecular Biology , then went to UTMB Galveston and completed 3 years towards my PhD in Genetics. I also hold a MS in Educational Leadership. I have taught Chemistry, Biology (regular and AP)...

...it, and never makes that mistake again. But a wise man finds a smart man and learns from him how to avoid the mistake altogether. - Roy H. Williams I have taught for over 5 years with all different age groups, and I was awarded rookie teacher of the year for 2009. Throughout the years I...

...to high school. My area of concentration is mathematics however, I am state certified in the state of Texas to teach all subjects grades 4-8. I also have an ESL certification. There is nothing better than seeing a child finally understand a concept! Being able to make impact on a young persons life is my...

...know that everyone learns differently and it is my duty to do everything in my power to help my students succeed. If one explanation isn't quite getting through, there are always many other ways to get the solution across. I love to help people and tutoring allows me to make a difference I can see....

...book sites. I most enjoy tutoring reading, writing, language arts, but as I often point out to my students, no matter the high school text you open, the pages are filled with words--more than numbers even in an advanced math book. I believe strongly that reading & comprehending the text is the key to success...

...ensure that you have a complete understanding before moving on to practice questions. This is the most crucial part because it enables you to be prepared for all types of questions. Then, we would move on to practice questions that reinforce your understanding and give you a chance to apply your knowledge. I'd love to...

...on the test and succeed. I am easygoing and patient and will personalize my tutoring style so that I can help each student to the best of my ability. I believe in active, not passive learning, and will not give up on you! I will be attending medical school in the fall of 2012.