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John: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep 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
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750
Gabriel: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...and statistics! I took 14 AP classes in high school, and retook many of the math and sciences class in college. I think this helps with tutoring because I learned the material multiple times and from many great teachers, so if a student doesn't understand a concept at first, I can hopefully explain it in another way that I've learned. I like working with students that are self motivated and want to have a tutor,...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 31
Patrick: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I am a mechanical engineering student at the University of Texas at Austin. As such, I am very interested in math and science. I know some classes and tests can be a grind, so I want to help others to get through it and do well. I can tutor various subjects, such as Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Physics, SAT, and PSAT Prep.
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Jennifer: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...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 was in high school, I struggled a lot...
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Smith College - Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Alyssa: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...was able to get with the small class sizes for the IB program, as well as the familiarity with the teachers. It was a driving factor in the my college choice. I went to Swarthmore College, a liberal arts college outside of Philadelphia. There, I completed my Bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies. I plan to continue my education and get a Master's in Public Policy. My tutoring philosophy partially comes from what worked with...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 710
Frances: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with,...
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The University of Alabama - Bachelors, English
St Edwards University - Masters, Humanities
ACT English: 36
GRE Quantitative: 149
GRE Verbal: 162
Mary: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...and love helping students write as creatively as possible within the parameters of their schoolwork. I’m committed to making learning as fun and enjoyable. Having been an occasionally reluctant learner, I believe that most people are happiest when they feel that they’re learning independently, and are empowered enough to make their education their own. I want to help students create this sense of worth and importance within their studies and schoolwork, which I believe can...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Plan II Honors
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 740
Paige: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...University of Texas at Austin. In essence, I have years of experience tutoring and teaching languages, writing, testing strategies, and other various subjects for students from elementary through college. Additionally, I am well-versed in university admissions for both graduate and undergraduate programs, and I can offer consulting on how to develop applications. I believe in making learning relatable and fun; rather than lecture my students, I design engaging and entertaining lessons, exercises, and even games...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Shelly: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...speech writing/editing, non-calculus based statistical analysis, basic algebra, and in test prep skills. My ultimate desire is not only to help students understand subjects that they may be struggling with, but to help them cultivate a interest in and passion for the material itself. Understanding and ability in a subject is great, but a true desire for knowledge outside of the classwork itself creates a student driven by curiosity and interest instead of just wanting...
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Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 33
Aleksandar: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...Washington University, I majored in an interdisciplinary program for philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology, as well as completed the prerequisites for medical school. I served as a residential advisor for two years and have experience tutoring and counseling students in that capacity. I believe taking the time to listen to and understand others is the best way to find out how to help them. I've always appreciated this in my teachers and mentors and have tried...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Daniel: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...for school, and they've always told me that I had a talent for teaching; I understand concepts very easily, and explanations come easy as well. The goal that I work towards for my students is to bless them holistically, both through my academic skills and through any relationship that I am able to build with them. I believe in teaching my key patterns of thinking; teach them how to fish instead of giving them a...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at Asutin - Master of Science, Material Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Tim: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...hope to influence my students to adopt this same passion for learning so that they are motivated to continue learning new material during their high school and college years. I have been tutoring for years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience I have gained and the friendships I have made with other students. My biggest priority is meeting the educational needs of my students in any way possible, and I strive to meet this goal...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Honors
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Ramsey: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...3D model, do puzzles, and personal projects in my free time. I have always gravitated towards STEM topics and grew to love them as I learned more about them. I learned early on that you know the material well if you can fully explain a subject to a person and have them understand the topic as a result. Helping my peers became a way for me to solidify my understanding of topics. I have found...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
Lauren: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...birthplace of Beyonce- where I attended St. John's School. I am a middle child, a proud Pitbull puppy owner, and an enthusiastic student. Fun fact; When I was five, my mom signed me up for a youth soccer team, where I discovered that running after a ball in Houston’s humid summer heat- or at any time- for that matter, simply isn’t my forté. When my mom picked up on this fact I was promptly placed...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad, Public Relations
Lily: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...Biology and a minor in Global Health. I was born in Louisiana and moved to Austin, TX in 2000. I enjoy working out, running, reading, movies, music, and concerts. My tutoring style focuses on identifying a student's strengths and weaknesses and explaining problems that cater to student's learning style. I strive to create a fun, encouraging and collaborative environment so that students feel comfortable tackling material, asking questions, and identifying goals and challenges. I am...
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Emory University - Bachelors, Anthropology and Human Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 700
Rakhi: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...while also pursuing pre-medical studies. In NYC, I gained a wide variety of teaching and tutoring experiences in classrooms, with private clients, and via community service work for non-profit organizations. Currently, I work at a middle school in Chicago teaching middle school math, as well as tutor for city clients. I am most passionate about math, but am comfortable working with students of all ages K-12 (and beyond!) in subjects including chemistry, physics, Spanish, writing,...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
Sandra: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...truly grasping its content; such a style makes it impossible for students to approach unfamiliar problems and think critically, and often contributes to their discouragement and their writing off of entire subjects like math and science. I attempt to give students the ability to think critically, relish the problem solving process, and come to solutions on their own. To this end, I attempt to speak clearly and concisely, to make high-level concepts accessible to students...
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Vassar College - Bachelors, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Katelyn: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...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 Austin. While in this program, I volunteered...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Christopher: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...name is Chris O'Donnell and I am a CPA licensed in the state of New York. I spent over 2 years working for PwC as an auditor, primarily working on oil and natural gas clients. I also have experience working with an Internal Audit department of publicly traded defense company, Moog Inc. and experience as a coach for young people at College Forward, and Year Up, respectively. I am excited to work with students and...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Lyn: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...have several years' experience as an independent math and test prep tutor, working with students at a variety of levels and ages, including adults. For math students, I work to engender a real understanding of the underlying concepts, rather than just memorization. Under test pressure you may forget what you memorize, but you won't forget what you understand. I have an advanced degree in Computer Sciences, and am currently finishing a master's degree in Community...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
The University of Texas at Austin - PHD, Computer Sciences
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