Award-Winning Tutors serving San Marcos, TX

...and decided to spend a year teaching English in China after graduation. It was the best decision I've ever made and I learned so much, about myself and about teaching. It was also exciting to travel and see the world. Since I've returned, I have been teaching and tutoring in the Austin area. While I have tutored a wide range of subjects including English, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, French, Arabic and ESL, my favorite subject...

...after college. It was a great experience! Alongside teaching classes, I tutored individual students and adults in English language arts, and led SAT prep and humanities study groups at the Princeton Review. I love teaching and tutoring and am passionate about what my father, a former university professor, calls "the world of ideas." In particular, I am interested in literature, poetry, and the mechanics of writing, as well as issues related to psychology, philosophy, economics,...

Passionate aerospace engineering student capable of taking students' understanding in mathematics to the next level. Previous tutoring experience at Prime Focus Tutoring and Gideon Math and Reading.

...exams as possible. Doing so not only shaped my love of education but also challenged me to become a self-taught learner. Using what I learned from AP exam preparation allowed me to become a National Merit Finalist, two-time National AP Scholar, and valedictorian of my graduating class of over 600 students. While my favorite subjects to tutor are high school-level and engineering calculus, I am happy to tutor in a range of subjects, including all-around...

...questions of how and why, we process complex characters and events in a way that doesn't just impact their writing but tends the soil of introspection. I am passionate about teaching English because this study exercises our empathy to deepen the acceptance of oneself and the inclusion of others. I am skilled in helping students think in a complex and nuanced way. I am especially interested in tutoring students in areas such as essay writing,...

...in Chemistry and Spanish. I love tutoring based on my experience working with kindergarten-eighth-grade students in an afterschool tutoring program, as well as tutoring students struggling in college biology. Helping a student reach the point where they understand a difficult concept is the most rewarding part of tutoring for me. Though I am interested in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching math and science, and love working with all age...

After much life experience, study, and travel, I'm enjoying giving back by sharing knowledge and skills. I'm kind, patient, organized, and considerate.

...teacher as well as a Masters Student of Political Science. I have a passion for teaching and really love to help students reach their end goals. Every student is unique in their own way and my teaching style accommodates accordingly. Knowledge is power and as said best by Plato, "if you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools".

...with years of experience. I provide support and guidance for students in many subjects and specialize in test preparation, teaching study skills, and ensuring a deep understanding of all material. My background includes a Graduate Degree in Environmental and Resource Economics with honors, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with honors. I have tutored students at all levels of mathematics, prepared students for high school and college, and taught graduate level econometrics and statistics.

...to become competent in using language properly--having a good grasp of grammar, word usage, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. I can draw on my experience as a teacher and writer to help students master these skills. In addition, with 17 years of experience as an editor for the Texas STAAR/TAAS tests, specializing in Composition, Language Arts, and Writing, I can offer students useful strategies for achieving success in many test-taking situations. Above all, I believe that...

...counseling. Within 1 to 2 years, I hope obtain a license as a professional counselor and to continue my studies to a PhD in Counseling Psychology. On a more personal note, I am excited to work at Varsity Tutors. I like to give back to all peoples and to my community. When I think about my life and my struggles, I know that some type of tutor would have been so helpful for me. I...

...completing my Biomedical Technology Commercialization Master's in Science at my Alma Mater. I mainly have experience tutoring Math and Science. My favorite subject is biology and neuroscience. I have a curiosity about how the body and the brain function together. My teaching philosophy is learning from our mistakes rather than punishing ourselves for them. I would like you to learn as we do and go over subjects always asking questions that interest you. Outside of...

Hello! My name is Greg Sikowski and I spent a good portion of my time in college tutoring at multiple Sylvan Learning Centers. I received my bachelor's degree in Economics and Psychology and more recently have been doing hurricane disaster relief around the U.S. I have a passion for helping others succeed, and also for making learning fun!

...I interact with a diverse population that posses a wide range of learning and behavioral abilities. I am known in my school for being highly creative with content while teaching with limited resources and garnering desired results. I work closely with students and parents to understand what motivates them and am well versed in a multitude of researched based teaching practices. I take pride learning students personalities, then creating lesson plans and content based off...

I was a teacher for 4 years and have more than 8 years tutoring experience including helping students with learning disabilities. My experience includes students from elementary to college. I believe a student's learning style is key to success. My tutoring sessions are tailored to your learning style with special focus paid to any learning disabilities. I work to make sessions fun and engaging.... I believe goal setting is very important in the first session. A...

A life-long mathematics educator and learner who thrives in an atmosphere of academic collaboration, investigation, discovery and enlightenment. I believe that all students can learn and grow intellectually. I firmly believe in the wonderful and hopeful word "yet"...as in, "I can't do this 'yet', but if I keep working and trying, I will be able to do it eventually!"... I would introduce myself and try to find some commonality between myself and the student. I would...

...with students: -Designated mentor for 1st year SPTA as a 2nd year SPTA. -Clinical Instructor for student attending South University in Outpatient Orthopedic setting. ~My teaching philosophy surrounds itself with the idea that every student should be provided with contoured instruction that reflects student personality, learning style, and goals. Experience/contributions as a clinician: ~3+ years of experience as a PTA ~Worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings ~attended APTA Section on Women's Health pelvic floor...

Hi! You can usually find me in my classroom during the school year or somewhere outside during the summer. I'm excited about the ability to connect with students locally and also all around the country through Varsity.... I enjoy inquiry-based learning because it provides students with the ability to take ownership of their knowledge.... I'd like to learn what a student already understands, if they know what is expected of them to learn, and then begin...

...low-income and affluent communities. My belief though is that all children have the capacity to learn though at a unique rate that must be met and understood. My approach to teaching a new skill and assisting struggling students is to first establish an appreciation for its "real-world" application and then to break down the concept into "step-by-step" bites. Unique strengths that I bring to the tutoring relationship are my abilities to communicate and connect with...

Hey everyone! I have been teaching for 8 years now at the high school level and I've taught all levels of World Geography, World History and US History. I am also a reader for the AP US History test.