Award-Winning STAAR Tutors serving 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...

...own tutors and teachers helped me realize that I am capable of overcoming difficulties through perseverance, and that's a skill that I want to pass on to the students I tutor. Everyone makes mistakes and has struggles, but the 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...

...Texas at Austin. I have experience teaching college-level science labs as well as freelance tutoring. I began tutoring because I wanted to help students find success and enjoyment in 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...

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.

Veteran math teacher and coach! My areas of strength include math ranging from upper elementary to the GMAT.

...whether state mandated grade-level tests, or college-level entrance exams. My teaching style is a combination of coaching and cheer leading. Like a coach, I have high expectations for my students because I prepare them using best practice subject content drills and exercises; and like a cheerleader, I excitedly celebrate every progressive effort towards their academic goal. Students - young and old - respond to my style because they want to successfully conquer their academic challenges...

...in the classroom (or wherever we decide to do our learning) makes learning exciting. Grasping difficult concepts is a whole lot easier when the process is fun! I bring energy and empathy into my instruction, and build personal relationships with my students, which can help make things that are "boring"or "too hard" a challenge that we both want to overcome. Guiding students to achieve their goals is what drew me to the field of education,...

...a degree in Social Studies Education. After graduation, I moved to San Antonio to start my career as a teacher. I have been a certified teacher for 15 years. After 10 years as a full time teacher and getting my Masters Degree in Education Administration, I embarked on a new journey and became an instructional coach. This is the position I have held for the last 5 years. I work with my fellow teachers on...

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in American Literature with a focus on post-modern literature. Since graduation, I have been teaching in underprivileged areas in New Orleans. I have taught second, third, and fourth grade and while I have taught all subjects, I mainly focused on math. I am currently the Math Specialist/Interventionist at a charter school here in Austin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about elementary and...

My goal is to help others grow through both work and knowledge, and when students succeed, I succeed.

...a child at heart and I believe that I should not have to sacrifice professionalism for having a silly personality. I also believe that being a tutor involves being relatable to my students and being understanding of both failure and success. There were many times that I failed in high school and college, and I am not afraid to tell my stories to help motivate my students. I also believe in breaking down concepts as...

...University of Texas at Austin studying Biology! Though I am a science major and love to tutor high school biology and chemistry, I also enjoy teaching math topics, such as Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Pre Calculus, and SAT (including PSAT) Prep topics, such as SAT Reading, SAT Writing, and SAT Essay. I would love to get to know you and your learning style to allow me to aid your learning as successfully as possible!

...at San Antonio. I am currently a third year medical student. I previously worked for Kumon and have six years of experience tutoring students ages 6-25. I also tutor many students in PSAT, SAT, ACT, MCAT, and USMLE. I enjoy tutoring math in general since I took those courses during my high school and undergraduate career. To me its like a puzzle and thus I enjoy helping students piece together the knowledge. I like to...

...be, have, or do." -Brian Tracy Bachelor's of Science in both biology and pre-nursing at Vanderbilt University. As a student and educator, I am honored to have the opportunity to share my knowledge in order to contribute to the success of others! I firmly believe in a holistic style of education one that places an emphasis on the student as opposed to the content. From personal experience, I am aware that every person learns differently...

...University of Colorado, where I studied English and business, while also completing a four-year study on ethical leadership. Additionally, I pursued Honors distinction through a study of James Joyce and interned with now U.S. Senator Mark Udall during his tenure in the House of Representatives. I worked with Crocs Footwear at their global headquarters as an account manager for five years in account management, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in 2011, when I began pursuing...

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.

I want to help students learn the material while also learning how to approach different problems so that they can eventually continue learning without the help of a tutor! I think learning how to learn and study is a very important skill and would like to help students learn how to do so!

...Antonio and the University of Phoenix-Kapolei. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English at U.T.S.A and a Masters of Arts Degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction 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 my major, I research molecular and systems biology with a focus in genetic regulation of biological pathways. I am very passionate about science and math and frequently tutor in these subjects. My approach to tutoring these subjects 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...

...situations. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and have worked in Austin as a civil engineer. I also hold a Master of Music from Indiana University and taught private music lessons for several years before turning to engineering. The upshot to all of this is that I have a lot of experience with one-on-one teaching and applied mathematics. If I am your tutor, you will never...