Award-Winning Tutors serving Spring Valley Village, TX

...students with that same passion in hopes that I might ignite them not only to absorb the material we are currently studying but to become proactive and go above and beyond the texts. If you haven't guessed already by my choice of major and experience, I LOVE Biology! In addition, I tutor in a wide...

...commercial and academic copyeditor for a number of book publishers, and I also teach English and Philosophy at the college level. I've tutored students of all ages in the principles of composition, rhetoric, and a number of humanities and social science disciplines. On a personal note, I am an avid but terrible runner and a...

...underserved village in Huancayo, Peru. I also received a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from University of North Texas Health Science Center and am pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant. While pursuing my master's degree, I learned to ask for help from teaching assistants and tutors, and am immensely grateful for their guidance!...

...arrive at the answers by themselves or I point them to where they may find clues. I love seeing "the wheels starting to turn." This is how my students gain confidence in their abilities. My ultimate goal is to model for my students studying skills so that they can eventually handle their learning by themselves....

...diverse and well-grounded education. I've worked as a private tutor for the past few years, and I've worked with students as young as elementary school all the way up to adults studying math for the GRE. There's nothing I love more than helping a student have an "ah-ha" moment, and seeing concepts truly click and...

...from UT-Austin in Zoology. I have taught full-time for over 25 years, and have retired from academia to pursue other interests. I really enjoy teaching students and sharing my knowledge to enhance the understanding of others. I have taught a wide variety of topics, but focused mainly on Human Anatomy I & II, Microbiology, and...

...and will begin getting my Masters in Public Health at UT SPH this fall! In my free time, I play in an indie punk band, bake pastries, and watch as much Netflix as possible. Everyone learns in different ways, and I am open and willing to find whatever way works best for you and your...

...For students to construct knowledge, they need the opportunity to discover for themselves and practice skills in authentic situations. Providing students access to hands-on activities and allowing adequate time and space to use materials that reinforce the lesson being studied creates an opportunity for individual discovery and construction of knowledge to occur.

...students. I work hard at becoming a better person everyday because I know I have a responsibility to be a great leader over my students. I am a positive influence, and determined contributor to every kids life. I am blessed, and honored to work with students that are honest in their efforts to become successful...

...children struggled in math, spelling and reading so I spent a lot of time developing various techniques to help them learn through the rough patches. It is this same drive and creativity that I bring when I'm teaching. Patience, understanding, and a deep understanding of the content is why my students are successful. I am...

I am passionate about helping others meet their learning goals. My motto is no one was born with a profession, we all had to learn!

...business, mentoring employees and peers, and managing the HR department of a restaurant group. The importance of active listening and clear communication while tutoring is paramount to my teaching philosophy. My goal is to help your student realize their strengths. As a Linguistics major, much of my academic career focused on studying and understanding the...

...possible to learn anything. Outside of academia I am invested in the growing fighting game community. To me it is fascinating to watch the best players in the world match wits and reflexes against each other offers much insight to their thinking and allows expression of their true personalities. Introspection on all kinds of topics...

I have used my education degree in a non-traditional manner: homeschooling my six children and teaching at local co-ops. I have experience in classroom settings as well as one on one individualized instruction. I find the "aha" moments of my students the most rewarding aspect of teaching/tutoring!

My goal as a tutor is to both assist students in understanding unfamiliar concepts and foster a love of independent learning. I firmly believe that every student is capable of mastering even the most difficult material with daily practice and quality support.

...most passionate about SAT, science, and ESL. When helping students prepare for standardized tests, I try to pass on the tips and tricks I developed during my own preparation, while having fun investigating the quirks of each exam with my student and preparing them to tackle its challenges. Learning is one of the greatest privileges...

...of City College of New York and University of Houston. I have my undergrad and first graduate degrees in Economics and my MBA from UH. I am excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and bring my passion for teaching to those who may need a little help in understanding the concepts.

...to play is basketball, followed by football, tennis, and track & field. I was previously an Officer in the Army. My branch was Infantry and served for a total of 7 years between the Reserves and Active Duty. It was a fun time and I enjoyed all the soldiers, and all the sleepless nights....well, not...

I've expanded my knowledge through extensive reading... I also have the IB scores to exemplify that I can tailor a tutoring session to help you analyze text and write essays like a pro.

...and took many AP courses while in high school. I have scored a 5 in all of my AP math and science courses. Also, I was able to get a 790 out of 800 in the math section of the SAT. While in high school, I have tutored a lot of students in math and...