
Jennifer: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...struggling with learning disabilities. I believe every student has the potential to succeed, it is just a question of finding the right 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...
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Smith College - Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre

Katelyn: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...an early college high school program (the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science) and volunteered in a local middle school, where I worked with struggling students one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Texas at...
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology

Jaxon: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...conventionally challenging courses like math, science, and writing. I tutor college-level chemistry through Organic II, college-level physics through Electricity & Magnetism, and any and all math classes from middle-school math through college-level calculus. In my free time, I find myself exploring Austin, swimming at the green belt, learning to play guitar, and hanging with my friends. I always enjoy meeting new people and look forward to helping students build confidence in their studies.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

John: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, 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...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

Karla: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...from the University of Phoenix-Kapolei. Over the past ten years I have had the opportunity to work in various educational settings which include charter schools, a year round, multi-track campus, public schools, and a campus on a military installation. Analyzing literature, writing, and working to remediate students who need preparation for standardized tests is what I enjoy most. I am a proponent educator who believes education is meant to help learners acquire knowledge, explore, discover,...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Phoenix-Kapolei - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
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Tom: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
Veteran math teacher and coach! My areas of strength include math ranging from upper elementary to the GMAT.
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Arizona State University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Lizzie: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...take the lessons you learn with and become the autonomous learner you need to be to reach your goals. Finally, outside of tutoring I am also very active in my community. I coach basketball for middle school girls, work in the medical field, and thoroughly enjoy the live music scene here int he ATX! Some of my favorite things to do are to walk up and down congress and listen to the free music while...
Education & Certification
ST EDWARDS UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Tina: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I have taught English, Composition and Literature for 35 years in Austin, Texas. I have a Master's in English Education from Stanford University and a second Masters in Instructional Technology from the University of Texas at Austin. I can help you with writing, literature, research and a variety of other English skills.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, English
Stanford University - Master of Arts Teaching, English

Laura: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...The University of North Texas. I am certified to teach Early Childhood Education up to High School in the areas of Special Education, Bilingual Education and General education (EC-6). I have 8 years of teaching experience. I like to work one on one with my students and find out what is their best learning environment and style so we have used that information to our advantage and create independent learners. I mostly use a teaching...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at El Paso - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
University of North Texas - Masters in Education, Educational Administration

Ava: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...school, grades K-5, through a program called "Reads & Counts." I also offered private psychology tutoring sessions for college students who needed assistance with courses I had already completed. I am very passionate about psychology and writing and feel as if my knowledge of both of these subjects has been fine-tuned while earning my bachelor's degree. I find great joy in helping my students further their understanding of subjects so that assignments feel less like...
Education & Certification
Texas AM University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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