Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Sugar Land, TX

...distinctions and gaps in understanding, and advise others on how to fill them. I'm able to simplify complexity by thinking practically/sequentially, making sense of concepts and re-configuring them in an easy-to-understand way. These skills and passions help me break things down into components and craft lesson examples that help reveal conceptual components easily. I enjoy creating and customizing teaching that is best tailored to the unique characteristics of a person's personality and situation. Not only...

...knowledgeable about the classifications of students' learning differences and I understand how to effectively develop, implement, evaluate and facilitate the delivery of interventions for children with different learning styles. For over 14 years I have delivered differentiated and scientifically proven instructional techniques in which are prescriptive, systematic, motivating, creative and culturally responsive. My success as an educator can be attributed to my creativity and ability to effectively target instruction based on students' strengths and weaknesses....

...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 of the other subject areas.

...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 the...

...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 really...

...Scholars receive full-tuition scholarships for our leadership and academic merit. I am a leader and a great team player. I have tutored in the Day in the Life program at The University of Virginia, learning from other teachers and Professors. I believe a teacher should be motivating, kind, and respectful to his student. While not being a student at UVa, I tutor in Houston, as learning and teaching are some of my passions.... My philosophy consists...

...person I am today. I have worked with elementary students for the the past two years. From my experience, patience is the most important tool a tutor can have. Every student learns at their own pace and deserves to have a tutor who will adapt to their needs. In my spare time I like to sing loudly (not necessarily on key) to broadway musicals, make pies, and play ultimate frisbee or disk golf.

...middle and high school. I also homeschooled my three children for seven years. Two of my children have dyslexia, so I learned what works best with them. I love working with kids of all ages and try to help them in any way I can. I love to travel, spend time with family and friends, read novels, and entertain my dog and two cats. I am looking forward to having grandchildren. My hobbies are scrapbooking...

...appreciate the small class sizes our school offered (from 1 to 6 students). I think one-on-one lessons are very beneficial for students, and I would love to continue teaching here. Before leaving for Japan, I enjoyed working as a susbitute for Katy ISD. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in history, and I also feel very comfortable teaching grammar, reading, writing, editing, and Japanese. In my free time, I...

...to be done. I like to create a friendly and comfortable environment for my students so that they are relaxed throughout the process and look forward to our tutoring sessions. I take pleasure in enabling my students to realize that their academic improvements and accomplishments will help them to not only advance in their respective classes and careers but will make them more knowledgeable people who will have the privilege to contribute and add value...

...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 helped and could possibly have an impact on...

...take this opportunity to introduce myself as a Merit and Terry Scholar at the University of Houston Honors College, pursing a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in Pre-Medicine. I currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.901 and am expected to graduate in May 2018. I graduated with the IB diploma and was summa cum laude in the top 3% of my class. I have tutored students through various organizations in high school and...

...I work as a Software and Field Engineer! Hope I can be helpful to you in some way! I have experience working with ages K-12 through various after school and summer mentoring programs. I tutor in Maths and Sciences. I also teach some computer science and test prep as well, specifically the SAT. I love teaching math because it's applicable everywhere! I believe in teaching how to learn, not just transferring knowledge. It's important for...

...(finally, I know)... As previously mentioned, college was where I realized I was actually a little bit smarter than I had been giving myself credit for, but it was also where it became clear that there were some things I was just not going to be able to wrap my head around. My solution? I found some great tutors, and as a result of my experiences with them, I am a firm believer that the...

...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 were not aware of themselves. Creating...

...lightning so my personality will spark up any room. My teaching style incorporates a demand for excellence while simultaneously uncovering the hidden abilities of others. I believe everyone has a purpose; I'm skilled at identifying that purpose! I love being able to learn and develop while helping others. Currently, I am in the process of applying to the University of Houston to become a candidate in the English Master's program. My hobbies include cooking Cajun...

...courses, but I have also had students taking Chemistry and Physics courses both in high school and college. I particularly enjoy tutoring AP Physics and Chemistry students. When I am not studying or tutoring math and sciences, I like to spend my time reading, playing my piano, or enjoying a nice day at the park with my dog. I am also a martial artist. I have been studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2008. It is a...

...I am great at catering to each child's educational needs and making sure that my students retain and understand the information we learn. I am comfortable working with children of all ages I have experience working with children with Asperger Syndrome, ADD, and ADHD. I graduated top of my class in May 2013 from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, earning my Bachelor of Fine Arts with multiple honors for my achievements in...

...of learning, a different way of studying, and a different way of succeeding. This is why I strive to make every tutoring experience unique. I have a very diverse academic background, having lived and studied in both Europe and America, and my goal is to use all the knowledge I've gained to make each tutoring experience as rewarding for the student as it is for me. I look forward to helping more students make their...

...be made to feel that learning is unapproachable! In my "arts life," I founded a pop-up gallery devoted to a democratized sharing of art with consistent workshops, free entry, and discussion sessions. I have also spent much of my life in other countries including England, the Netherlands, and Turkey, and I prize the diverse outlook that has given me. Although my focus has been English tutoring, I extend this philosophy across school and test prep...