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William-David: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...I have over two years of teaching experience in most STEM subjects at a high school level. I have always had a strong interest in American History and Politics. I have received high scores on the CLEP Exams for US History 1 and 2, and I passed the AP Exam for AP US Government and Politics - as well as being one of the top students in my high school Government class. I encourage you...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering

Ingrid: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...on AP French. For Chinese, I completed the highest level of HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test). Additionally, as a member of both Chinese Honor Society and French Honor Society, I have tutored high school and middle school students in both languages. While I mainly tutor French and Chinese, Im also interested in tutoring for AP Capstone (AP Seminar and AP Research). For my AP Research paper, I studied linguistic relativity, which is the idea that language...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad Student, International Relations

Giovanna: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...even, if it was something that really interests me. It wasn't until high school that my parents arranged for me a tutor. My tutor, Alejandra, helped me get through my freshman year. She truly changed my way of thinking. Not only did she help me with my school grades, she also helped with my confidence levels and emotional state of being. So now, I'm wanting to be an 'Alejandra' for others too.... My teaching philosophy is...
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Northwest Vista College - Current Undergrad, Multimedia Communications

Jason: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I have tutored mainly math-related subjects for K-12 and college students for more than 5 years. I utilize graphs, interesting symbols, and a more user-friendly language to convey complex math concepts according to my students. I also teach conversational Chinese Mandarin. My goal is to let my students learn the subject efficiently and be prepared for exams, such as PSAT, SAT, or GRE, in a rather relaxing environment.
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Nick: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...need further support. My background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education English from York College of Pennsylvania and a Masters degree in Social Work from Widener University. I am available to offer support in GRE Verbal test preparation, essay writing and editing as well as grammar and language mechanics both in person and online. I hope to help increase your confidence by learning techniques that can be applied to a variety of...
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York College Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education English
Widener University-Main Campus - Master of Social Work, Social Work

Michael: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...skills and background brought to that assignment, and help develop the best response possible. With some simple up-front organization, every writer can become a stronger writer -- developing a response in a few paragraphs, a straightforward five paragraph essay, or the extended response/paper. My goal is to support a writer through the entire process -- assist with organization, support the initial writing process, guide paragraph and thought development, and encourage strong editing and revision. With...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Florida - PHD, Geography/Gerontology

Bradford: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
Undergraduate at Rice University. Department of Computation and Applied Mathematics.
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics

Sophia: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...to study Science in high school and hurried home the first day to start reading my textbooks. But there was a problem. The textbooks were not exciting at all. They were also barely comprehensible. Science was taught in a language I did not initially understand. As your tutor, I can help translate the language of Science to one you can understand and master. I can also teach you useful study habits and techniques that will...
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University of Puget Sound - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Karina: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...college. I worked on campus in their tutoring center. I really enjoyed this. Next I worked as a Bilingual Substitute Teacher with the school district. I did this for many years and have extensive experience in many grade levels. For a while I also worked as a Spanish and Portuguese teacher for a language school. Recently, I have been teaching ESL online for almost three years. With smaller children I try to be more fun...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, English

Steven: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
Long time educator focused on making sure that STEM is available and relevant to all students. ... Every student can learn. But, we all learn in individual ways and at varying rates. Making the information relevant to the individual is the key to understanding.... Get to know the student. You have to establish the relationship and foundation from which learning will build.... By teaching the student to think critically and how to approach novel situations and...
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Georgia College and State University - Bachelors, Neuropsychology
University of Washington - Masters, Infrastructure Planning and Management

Luke: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...overcome with practice and patience. I would like to continue mastering the skill while guiding other people down a similar path, and I think tutoring is an excellent start. I also have skills beyond writingknowledge of Word and Excel, and a passion for endearing people to technology. Computers and other forms of technology are essential in daily tasks, and writing is no exception. As a tutor, I hope I can not only help people be...
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Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor in Arts, English
Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing

Terrence: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...to lay an enduring foundation for the lifelong learner. At the same time I am committed to fine tuning understanding within a discipline. My goal as an educator is to create a symbiotic experience that will engage the student toward becoming a healthy minded good citizen with an appreciation for life long learning and able, furthermore to pursue a high quality of life through a commitment to learning and mastering a potentially viable skill set.
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Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Huston-Tillotson University - Masters in Education, Educational Administration

Juan: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...skills in both technology and writing. Currently I am attending UTSA. I tutor English, Writing, Mathematics, Music, History, and Music theory. I am currently writing my own book that I look to publish in the coming years. Most of my spare time is spent reading. I enjoy playing my preferred instrument, which is the trumpet, and play both classical and contemporary pieces. I also spend time playing video games, and keeping up with the new...
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The University of Texas at San Antonio - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Beth: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I am an LSU graduate and received my Master's in Reading from Southeastern Louisiana University. I taught ELA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for 8 years. I worked with children across many grade levels. I enjoy working with children to learn to love reading and become life long learners through interactive and fun activities. I look forward to working with your student.
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Southeastern Louisiana University - Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education

Lisa: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...school. My tutoring specialty is middle school math, Algebra I, and of course SAT math (because it's lots of middle school math!). Algebra I is my absolute favorite subject to teach and tutor - I love how it is cumulative and you keep using the skills you've learned for the rest of the year. I believe that understanding math is based on a student's skill ability. Just like a musical instrument or sport, it becomes...
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Southwestern University - Bachelors, Education

Stephanie: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...and collections manager) that's very excited to get back into tutoring once again! During my undergrad years at Sul Ross State University, I tutored math students taking anything from remedial math to Calculus III. While I enjoyed the vast array of math problems to solve, I got very comfortable with college Algebra. I also tutored the occasional History student struggling with their Western Civilizations class. Being that I'm an archeologist and a museum professional, I...
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Sul Ross State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Texas Tech University - Master of Arts, Museum Studies

Zeke: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...help them excel in mathematics. Personally, I enjoy music of almost all genres, including rock, metal, pop, country and bachata. Some hobbies of mine include video games, table tennis, food and netflix. I'm also a big fan of Game of Thrones. Currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin, I hope to help the community of students around us with education of the highest quality to propel them to the next stage of...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Accountancy, Business, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 790

Leighton: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...for teaching it to others. With 2 years of tutoring experience, I tailor each session to meet the unique learning style and goals of every student. Whether you're aiming to boost your grades, prep for a big exam, or build long-term confidence in a subject, I focus on clear explanations, active learning, and a supportive, judgment-free environment. I've worked with students from elementary school through college, and I believe that with the right guidance, anyone...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Daniel: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I was a postdoctoral fellow in astrophysics at the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. I ran and analyzed large scale galaxy formation simulations. I earned my Ph.D. studying star formation in self-gravitating turbulent fluids. The best moments in teaching are when the light bulb clicks on for the student as they understand how a system operates.
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

Cynthia: San Marcos tutor
Certified Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...MS Excel - MS PowerPoint - Google Docs - Google Sheets - Google Slides - Google Classroom Advanced-level knowledge in: - MS Outlook - MS Access - Canva - Adobe Pro Teaching Approach Cindy's tutoring methodology combines personalized learning strategies with real-world application techniques using interactive, step-by-step instruction. Experience - Investment accounting - Small business accounting - Online college business instructor - K-12 computer teacher - End user software support - Procedure documentation Specialized Training...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Master of Arts, Business, General
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The San Marcos School System
San Marcos, Texas, is a thriving suburb of Austin and home to nearly 58,000 residents. The Austin metro area has a population of over 2 million. The majority of students in San Marcos attend one of the 11 public schools in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, which educates nearly 8,000 students annually.
If you find your child struggling to learn a subject or perform at their level on tests, Varsity Tutors can help you find a tutor in San Marcos who enjoys sharing what they know with others. Qualified tutors are ready to help students at all levels and ages with nearly any subject imaginable.
All students face testing at some point. In public schools, standardized testing is often a yearly experience. The following shows how students at San Marcos area high schools score on their state assessments.
San Marcos Test Scores
There are test preparation tutors in San Marcos who can help your child study for standardized exams. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program provides testing to students in grades 3-8 to show schools how well they are doing in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. High school students are given end-of-course tests in subjects like English, algebra, US history, and biology, among others. Many students also take tests like the SAT, ACT, SSAT, GMAT, or others to gain admissions to private schools, colleges, or graduate programs. Tutors focus on the tests they know best, providing specific insight into those exams and how to maximize one's score. In addition to helping your student brush up on the content of these tests, a tutor can cover test formats and timing while also giving helpful strategies that work well on these exams.
Besides test prep, San Marcos tutoring also benefits children who are looking to understand school subjects better. Perhaps the most significant benefit of having your child work with a private tutor in San Marcos is the opportunity to receive individual attention and customized lessons that focus on the specific areas causing them trouble. Tutors can cater their approach to the interests and learning style of a student to make lessons compelling and effective. All of this is possible by letting Varsity Tutors help you find your San Marcos tutor.
For a breakdown of how the high schools in and near San Marcos compare to others throughout Texas, see the following table.
San Marcos High School Rankings
High School | San Marcos Area Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Memorial Early College High School | 1 | 221 | 14% |
Canyon High School | 1 | 309 | 43% |
Premier High School of New Braunfels | 1 | 431 | NA |
New Braunfels High School | 1 | 529 | 54% |
San Marcos High School | 1 | 762 | 56% |
High schools in San Marcos have relatively small class sizes, averaging around 18 to 19 students per teacher. Even in a classroom this size, however, some students don’t get as much attention as they need to meet their potential. A detail of student-teacher ratios for a sampling of area high schools is provided below.
San Marcos Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Canyon High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Lehman High School has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
San Marcos High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
New Braunfels High School has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Texas State Average has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
San Marcos students have the benefit of great post-secondary educational options. The table below outlines how colleges and universities nearby stand nationally.
San Marcos University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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Rice University | 5 | 15% |
University of Texas - Austin | 46 | 40% |
Trinity University - Texas | 120 | 41% |
Southwestern University | 192 | 45% |
St. Mary's University - Texas | 238 | 78% |
University of Houston | 248 | 59% |
Texas State University | 342 | 71% |
Saint Edward's University | 375 | 74% |
University of St. Thomas - Texas | 433 | 77% |
University of Texas - San Antonio | 602 | 76% |
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