Award-Winning STAAR Tutors in Houston, TX

...and was selected to be part of a pre-med study abroad semester in Maastricht, Netherlands. In Maastricht, I studied both for the classes taught by Baylor professors and the Maastricht University professors. I was introduced to the European culture in my free time. I visited many places—Berlin, Munich, Paris, Barcelona, Interlaken, Florence, and London. I marveled at the unique building structures, food, and customs each place had. I was impressed by the different histories of...

...student overcome obstacles to succeed. Whether it’s helping an autistic seven-year-old learn to play with other children or helping a high school freshman learn to make a solid argument, I value the impact I make on others through teaching. I began my professional life as a tutor six years ago, and have taught a variety of subjects, including time management, reading, writing, history and SAT and AP preparation. In lessons, I focus on teaching my...

...various areas of 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 a tutor, I am also an Olympian and 2 time African Games medalist in the area of...

...struggling readers and guide teachers towards being better literacy instructors. I love helping my students and colleagues through their struggles, just as I enjoy tutoring students through theirs. I work with students focused on literacy, math, Spanish, organization, and test-taking. Without strong understandings and foundations, our students could continue to struggle for years to come. Education is the key to the future so we should make sure our students have the best.

...adult in pursuit of a college degree. During my undergraduate years, I was involved in the founding and management of a program tutoring youth who had classroom troubles or learning disabilities such as dyslexia and ADD. My friendly personality, quick-critical thinking skills and ability to adapt to various learning styles allow me to create innovative ways for the student to learn the information without being overwhelmed. I can break down complex concepts so that they...

...math and science! I have also had plenty of experience with standardized test taking, and I can help you figure out the best strategy to be confident 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...

...the year 2002. I also acquired a M.Ed. degree in Education from Lamar University in the year 2011. I have been practicing pedagogy for 14 years. I profoundly believe that every individual has a great capacity to acquire knowledge. The opportunities to make our knowledge pragmatic is what yield the connections needed to make learning relevant. I think a scholar becomes an expert learner via this age old teaching and learning process. As a private...

...for teaching chemistry 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 concept that they previously struggled with. It gives you a good feeling to know that you have...

...include, but are not limited to: student led questioning and analysis, frequent use of songs and poetry, and critical explorations of our knowledge at the end of lessons. I have also taught under Common Core requirements, and am familiar with introducing a variety of methods to students and helping them find that which works best for their level of understanding. When not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy dancing, political blogging, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm a...

...grade ESL classes, and currently work as a Reading Interventionist in a high school, with students who are reading significantly below grade level. I am most passionate about tutoring English and foundational reading skills/phonics because I firmly believe every person deserves the best quality of life which has strong ties to education. Not being able to read/comprehend well impacts all facets of learning. Knowledge is power and students have the right to be as powerful...

...for MD Anderson Cancer Center in their Radiation Physics department. We perform output calibrations for particle accelerators that give radiation therapy to patients. I plan on continuing my education to become a medical physicist. Although I am passionate about science and mathematics, it didn't always come easy for me. Some things made sense at first, some things just didn't. But believing that I was intelligent enough to comprehend new concepts helped me be the person...

...they need more one on one help to master a subject. I've taught in Aldine ISD for five years working primarily with Algebra. I've taught ESL, CT, and Tier 3 students (students who have never passed a STAAR exam). My degree is in History and I hold 9-12 Social Studies, 9-12 Math, and 4-8 Generalist certifications. I'm happy to work with you or your student one on one to help them master whatever subject or...

...a cognitive development lab to learn more about how early childhood moments impact long term success. I consider college prep and the SAT to be my forte, but I also have background teaching middle and elementary school students and am comfortable teaching a variety of subjects. I've previously volunteered at the Children's Museum of Houston and Texas Children's hospital so I'm comfortable working with younger students as well as older students. I believe every student...

I am a current educator, passionate about aiding and empowering our youth. I believe students should be free, independent thinkers and unafraid to exude their intellect. They should also take pride in their values and have confidence in their ability to excel at anything. My life motto is, Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."

...economics major at the moment. I love helping students because there is nothing more fulfilling as a tutor then helping someone understand a concept that they didn't fully understand before. I know that when I was a student, reaching that moment was one of the best feeling because you feel like you've overcome a huge obstacle, so I would love to help bring that feeling to everyone I tutor. I tutor in Algebra, Psychology, Test...

...a concentration in health informatics! I also have a Masters degree from Case in Bioethics with a concentration in Medicine, Society, and Culture. I also received my undergraduate degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rice University. My teaching/tutoring experience is mostly in high school biology and chemistry, but I have tutored in all subjects K-12. Additionally, I tutored at all reading and math levels at the Kumon Math and Reading Center. I currently TA...

...subjects by creating a beneficial environment for the students and myself. I graduated from the university of Oklahoma with a BS in chemical engineering and also acquired a certificate in project management. I plan on pursuing an MBA in the near future. During my junior and sophomore years in college, I tutored algebra, pre-calculus and biology at the freshman level. This, I believe, will enable me to prepare SAT/ACT students and freshman students for their...

...Engineering. My experience with tutoring comes from helping my younger 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. When I tutor I like to break the problem down...

...information, process it and teach it to fellow students. In a more professional atmosphere, I have helped students achieve their academic 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...

...and science teacher. I am certified to teach Kindergarten - 6th grade. I have worked in public schools for over 10 years and have experience working with students ranging from Kindergarten - 9th grade. As a public school teacher, I understand that many students sometimes need the extra one on one instruction to truly master the concepts they are learning in school. I have taught all subjects at the elementary level and fancy myself as...