Award-Winning Tutors serving Kirby, TX

...includes 19 years of teaching ESL in Texas public schools (2 years in elementary and 17 years in high school), as I am a certified ESL and English teacher in Texas. Although I tutor several English related subjects, I am most passionate about ensuring students are reading at or above their grade level. Over the years, I have helped, literally, hundreds of second language learners pass difficult Texas State reading and writing assessments that many...

...I began substituting at local schools. My passion for teaching grew when I became a teacher for an elementary school in Taiwan. I taught English there for grades Kindergarten through 6th. In addition, I began tutoring while living abroad. Currently, I am considering a Masters in Educational Leadership. A few of my subjects in tutoring include math, science, history, ESL, Microbiology, and writing. My philosophy is that learning is best achieved when fun and innovative...

...for both parent and student alike. I have experience working with all types of learners and those that have very special needs. I present my instruction in buildable chunks of information. All students will feel successful as long as the information is presented in a manageable and understandable manner. Each bit of my lesson builds upon each other. It is important for students to be able to build on their prior knowledge in order to...

I like to travel, especially to places that are wild like Africa and Patagonia and which involve hiking. I read a great deal; everything from non-fiction to novels.

My name is Ivan Martinez. I am excited to work with you and to help you succeed in your Spanish adventures.

...occasion calls for it, I am first and foremost a tireless cheerleader and a relentless believer in my students. I strive to empower my students by cultivating their self-confidence and encouraging them to take intellectual and creative risks, all of which are qualities that extend far beyond the confines of an English class. Because I am a writer—specifically, a poet—many of my interests and hobbies revolve around language and literature. I am an avid reader...

...private school setting. I am passionate about teaching elementary children and helping them master fundamental skills. I particularly enjoy working on basic number concepts, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and all aspects of language development, especially spelling, grammar, and free writing. I love to use games or other creative methods to peak student interest and give them a solid understanding of CONCEPTS rather than sets of formulas, rules, etc, without the knowledge to manipulate or...

To respect, love and teach.

...and anatomy/physiology from the AP high school level to undergraduate and even graduate level. Aside from the sciences, I have taught classical piano for 10 years from the elementary level to undergraduate level to adults. I believe that every student I work with is also a unique opportunity for me to continue learning as well, because the best teachers always strive to be students themselves! I am the type of teacher that likes to challenge...

...I own & operate our own real estate firm with a focus on rural residential real estate southeast of San Antonio. I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, and it bring me great joy & pleasure to work and service this community each and everyday. As an agent I strive to deliver a "Client-First Philosophy." My teaching style will be much in the same. In my experience of both the real estate license...

...use analogies and mnemonics to save time when something must be memorized. I procure that the student understands the big picture first, so they can see where a piece of information falls in. Most of my experiences teaching others and adapting accordingly are owed to a couple of things: my four years in the U.S Army as a medic, and my work tutoring students at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I worked in...

...to broaden my knowledge of new learning techniques and to have a deeper understanding of my students' difficulties. I finished high school in Greece, majoring in ancient Greek and philosophy, which is why today I also teach Greek as a second language and etymology to students at all levels. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners, I help with homework and teach reading to K-12 students from diverse educational, racial, economic, geographic, and cultural...

I have a strong background in mathematics and physics. I have a BSc and Masters in Mathematics. I am currently doing my PhD student in physics at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I have tutoring and teaching experience. I am passionate about teaching mathematics well because mathematics can be an exciting subject if taught well. ... My philosophy in teaching is to help students understand problems rather than just memorize them. This way, students...

...abilities is incredibly rewarding to me. While I'm focused on the sciences, I have a special interest in math. Working with numbers has always been fun for me, and I love finding creative ways to help students understand concepts that might seem tough at first. I also really enjoy subjects like chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. Helping students see the connections between these subjects and the real world is one of the most exciting parts of...

...because, I believe, it is the best way to explore the world and find one's place in it. I am a published writer of fiction and poetry and I am currently writing a screenplay for a feature length film. I founded and run a literary and art magazine called The Literati Quarterly. I have been fortunate enough to serve in the United States Air Force where I acquired Russian linguist training and the US Army...

...worked as a med/surg nurse for a few years as well. My most recent job was as a school nurse for 7 1/2 years. I have always enjoyed precepting and mentoring nursing students and new nurses in the hospital setting. I enjoy tutoring students for NCLEX and have quite a bit of experience with U-World, Archer, Saunders, and Kaplan. I also tutor students for pediatrics and maternal mother baby, which I have really come to...

...Language from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I specialize in meeting students where they are at, helping them grow, and meet their potential. Navigating our curriculum to adhere to 21 century learners is a must in our school environment. We must use readily available technology to support and engage the students of today that are in our classroom. We must learn to adapt and engage learners. I believe that all students are capable...

...favorite subject to tutor is anything Math related, followed by Spanish, Science, and English Language Arts. I would describe myself as a teacher that enjoys getting to know the needs of her students and works to provide them with the support needed in order to help them meet their needs. I work to provide students with lessons geared towards their learning styles and current level of academic performance. I graduated with my bachelor's in education...

...to doing whatever it takes to get the job done and help students become successful in their education. I am honored to assist in guiding our people to and for the greater good. The experience I have in helping students is working as a substitute teacher. While working as a substitute, I learned to connect with children by expressing, attention, awareness, and visual work. I learned from other experienced teachers I worked with in order...