Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Houston, TX

I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.

...honors and induction into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, but my full academic journey proved to be as eclectic as they come. Although I could never commit to any of the traditional disciplines, my exploration revealed a talent and an ardent passion for a topic that is largely overlooked. Learning how to learn is my one true passion. During my sophomore year I realized that if I wanted to "taste" each of the traditional disciplines...

...sorts of knick-knacks with my hands; being outdoors; music exploration; and expression through writing. I have previously tutored math and science for K-12 students (and a little bit of SAT Writing) at GT Learning Academy in Sugar Land, TX. My teaching style is generally very visual (sometimes movement-based), but I believe in adapting teaching styles to accommodate a student’s needs and interests. I hope to share my enthusiasm for never-ending learning and problem-solving!... Listen to the...

...a very diverse range of students. There have been grandmothers returning to school for the first time in 30 years, high school students taking challenging AP courses, and college students from many different backgrounds. No matter the person, I am always thrilled to get the chance to learn with my students and help them develop the skills to learn independently. Most of my students are looking for help in mathematics courses, but I have also...

...via a variety of styles (kinesthetic, visual, auditory), I always tried to incorporate all three elements in each example I introduced. My students would say that I am a good motivator, and always am patient when guiding them on problems. I also have extensive tutoring experience, having created and run an after school tutoring program at two different schools. At an elementary school, I tutored kindergarten bilingual (Spanish) students in math, reading, and English. At...

...of the subject at hand, and improve your critical thinking skills. I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Masters in Mechanical and Aerospace engineering where I was a teaching assistant for Junior Level mechanical engineering courses, co-authored 5 Journal articles, and 4 conference papers. I currently work as a research and development Engineer in the oil and Gas industry, and it would be an honor to tutor the next generation of science, technology, engineering,...

...a minor in biology. I have one year of experience tutoring college students in biology and chemistry in a walk-in tutoring center called the AARC. I have also coached an inner-city youth soccer team, so I have experience with teaching younger kids in a sometimes challenging setting. My personal teaching philosophy includes helping students develop skills that they can use in their future academic endeavors, as well as assisting them with the class they're currently...

...student’s learning style. I like to keep tutoring sessions interactive and fun to maintain student engagement. I also ensure that students succeed to build self-confidence for sustained interest in the subject area. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out and playing with my senior boxer dog, playing guitar, drums, XBOX, being outdoors, and reading. I come from a big family and I was raised in different countries/cultures, so I have an appreciation for the...

...methodology that is appropriate to help the student learn. I have 30 years of experience in the public school system teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade, specializing in helping students with diagnosed learning disabilities as well as those not diagnosed with learning differences. I have spent years studying the art and science or learning to read and applying reading to learn and have a firm belief that reading is a critical component to success in all...

...learned that some students are visual learners, some learn better by reading through the assignment a few times, and others may use verbal communication to retain the material. Every student is different and I like to take that into account. Teaching is a passion for me, especially when I can help students understand concepts and become more confident in their talents. Whether it is a young student just beginning to develop their scholarly abilities, or...

...and learning styles. I am adept at assisting students in varied writing styles such as essay writing and creative writing. I have also helped students revise and edit their college application essays and prepared them for the reading and writing portions of the SAT exam. My goal as an educator is to help students see reading and writing as enjoyable and meaningful endeavors through finding texts they love and developing their own unique writing style...

...the student and building up from there. My current job as a learning specialist with learning impaired and at-risk students has shown me that engaging a student on their level helps lay a solid foundation for progress. Working one-on-one enables me to taylor my lessons and approach to the individual in a way that ensures positive growth and eventually tangible results. I love working with young minds who have the potential to exceed expectations.... Teach to...

...high school courses. I am completely bilingual and am able to tutor in Spanish through the high school level. My tutoring style is focused but understanding and very patient. I really take the time to make sure the student understands what he/she is working on. In my spare time I like to read and spend time with my family. My interests include arts and crafts, Houston and Texas history, the arts, and cooking. I am...

...my math and science courses in the engineering program, I fell in love with math and all the applications it has in the world. I knew engineering was for me. Once I started my engineering program, I had to take my math courses (Algebra- Calculus2), Physics 1&2, and Chemistry 1&2, I was consistently at the top of my class, receiving all A's. This is where I began tutoring classmates in various math and chemistry courses,...

...and understand that we can all use a little extra help to achieve our goals. I feel my experience working in varied environments has enabled me to develop a range of practical skills and allows me to be able to relate to students of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. As someone who also receives tutoring, I completely understand how difficult and frustrating learning can be at times. I believe this perspective allows me to...

...to adults returning to the classroom, students struggling to pass to students wanting to attend (or get into!) a special high school or college. I am a math and science tutor at Austin Community College as well as a DAT (Dental Admission Test) instructor for Kaplan Test Preparation. Most students come to me for math, but I've also worked with standardized test preparation, chemistry, biology, physics, statistics, and time management. Math and science classes are...

Hi!! I am currently finishing up my Master's in Chemistry, will be done in May 2016. I have an interest in Medicine and also work as an Emergency Department scribe. I love working with people and learning new things. I think Chemistry gets a bad rep. It truly is not so bad once you get into it, and it eventually becomes fun. ... Anyone can learn anything; you just have to put your mind to it...

...towards my Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Duquesne University. While focusing on the humanities in my college education, I have always had a secret love for math. In addition to my tutoring experience, I have also worked as a private tutor for homeschooling children. Although I am capable of tutoring a variety of subjects, I am especially adept at Geometry, Algebra I, and Algebra II. My teaching philosophy rests on the conviction that students should...

...some neighborhood kids how to write essays and craft short stories, I have loved the one-on-one element of tutoring because I have the chance to really get to know a student, and then based on the student's learning style, teach them how to succeed. It's so much fun to build relationships with students and walk with them through the process until they realize: I can do this! I have always love facilitating learning experiences. When...

...I tutor can be successful in what they have desired to do. I endeavor to find new was to convey information and I see it as an art and calling. I see social media as a way to do this as well as I regularly enjoy tweeting interesting ideas and posting blogs over my recent writing projects and passions. All of my hobbies center around the joy of teaching and communicating. So, again, teaching is...