Award-Winning STAAR Tutors in Houston, TX

...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 students how to learn efficiently and think critically. My...

...at Rice University, majoring in biochemistry and cell biology. I am particularly interested in tutoring math, science, writing, and test preparation. I have a strong background in tutoring over many years, and I am very comfortable working with many different kinds of students. My goal is not only to ensure success in the classroom today but to equip my students with lifelong skills that will help them to be successful in the future.

...or non-linguistic representations (visual icons or analogies). I find that sometimes the wall that keeps someone from understanding can easily be overcome by changing the perspective. I am a Houston native certified to teach general elementary and secondary history. I taught TAKS prep and second grade in Cy-Fair ISD and currently work as a substitute in Klein. I earned a BA in the Humanities from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. My studies focused on...

...I will need as a future physician. I shadowed Dr. Sunil Jain, a pediatrician at UTMB, during summer in 2012. In the same summer, I also volunteered at St. Vincent's Free Clinic in Galveston both weekdays and weekends. Supervised by UTMB faculties and 4th year medical school students, I was in charge of the paperwork for reduced-cost medicine in low-income families. I also assisted in various medical procedures. I volunteered at Hillcrest Cancer Center. There,...

...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 helped and could possibly have an impact on this child's or teenager's education experience. I absolutely love animals. I read in my spare time. I enjoy spending time with friends and family. If you feel that...

...when he ran into serious confusions or was unable to understand specific material. While I currently only have experience tutoring a Spanish-speaking ESL student, I would also love the opportunity to tutor any foreign-language speaking ESL students! I love studying languages and any opportunity to interact in different languages! In addition to the subjects surrounding my major, I also have a minor-level background in Linguistics. Not only do I offer ESL tutoring, but I also...

...always keeps math interesting for me. Math, in my opinion, is one subject that can help develop the ability to see different perspectives of a single situation. I am a certified Texas Teacher. I have taught math in K-4 and in high school. I have also taught special education in these grades, as well. Reading and writing education are also on my list of strong points. I am a good tutor because I strongly think...

...them. In my opinion, every student can learn and succeed. We, as educators, need to fill up the holes in their academic needs. One on one based attention brings a positive turn in students academic achievement. I manage my students through a lot of positive feed and rewards. It helps them to build a self confidence in themselves. As a result, they create a strong positive relationship with me, I also help my students to...

...is not just simply memorizing everything, but seeing the process unfold before you. I am very flexible when it comes to my teaching styles. I easily adjust myself to the student's need. I am also very big on responsibility as well. Outside of school I love to participate and watch sports. I played rugby and softball in college. I also danced for 12 years leading up to doing choreography work for college and being the...

...and 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 for grades up to 9th grade and, when dealing with high school courses, I love to tutor most math...

...are busy and you have twenty other classmates also vying for their attention. Sometimes you just need someone to help you explain a topic, one on one, and walk you through examples. Maybe you just want someone to check your homework for errors, or make sure your essay makes sense. I am available for all of this help and more. But the one thing I promise is a stress free environment. It is easier to...

...I've finished 5 novels and one non-fiction work, two of which are available on Amazon and other online 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 in school,...

...of self-potential because of my subject knowledge, experience and wide background as well as the ability to relate to a large age group. I have gained teaching experience through visiting schools, mentoring and counseling vulnerable individuals in a one to one and team situation. Having, myself, been in the position of a student who struggled in school, I have gained insight into new approaches in teaching, specifically teaching students with learning issues. I've aided in...

...Disabilities). I have been teaching for 5 years, but involved in the child care industry for 7 years. I've worked for after school care programs and learning centers. At the school I currently work at, I also tutor 3rd-5th grade for the STAAR test. I am a graduate of Texas A and M University, with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. I hold a certification in special education EC-12, general education EC-6, and ESL supplemental....

...the challenge before us. This mission has proved be quite successful. I have worked with students in grades K-12 on writing, reading, and occasionally math instruction. Far more often than not, the outcome has been successful. It has been successful because I worked to create an atmosphere of complete transparency, and I learned to pay careful attention to each of my students. Therefore, I could identify academic challenges or misunderstanding that in some cases they...

...guidance, effort, desire, and discipline academic success is within reach for all students regardless of skill level. My teaching objective is to create a customized, holistic learning experience for each student that seeks to resolve immediate knowledge deficiencies as well as grow their intellectual capacity. I want my students to learn and benefit not only from my academic knowledge of math and science but also grow and gain from my experiences as a graduate from...

I hope to be able to assist by providing you as much information as possible in a fun manner to accomplish student's goals

I am currently a junior at the University of Houston as a Psychology Pre-med student and would like to reach out and help kids with subjects that they may be struggling in to really help them boost their grades and get closer to achieving their set career goals. My main subjects include a variety of Math (Elementary-Algebra 2), English, writing, and reading comprehension.

...of the body, mind, and soul. I've worked on it for three years, and am proud to finally be publishing it. Writing is a passion for me, and I enjoy making words and stories come alive. I enjoy both fiction and non fiction, but I specialize in non fiction writing that deals with either health or economics. Sports are a big part of my life. I'm not the biggest sports watcher, but I am a...

I am currently a bioengineering major at the University of Houston - Honors College. I am also working as a Research Intern at Rice University's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics. I have tutored students of various ages from different backgrounds over the past four years. I enjoy disseminating knowledge to anyone who is ready to learn!