Certified Tutors From Rice University

...Biology, Psychology, and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. I will be attending Baylor College of Medicine in a few months to pursue a MD degree. I am also an avid cellist. I have been tutoring since my junior year in high school (6 years tota) and love teaching at all levels. I have a composite 2180...

...time, and teach them exactly what to look for to pinpoint the concept in any problem. I help them get in the instructor mentality, so they understand why problems are worded in a certain way and what the teacher is looking for. I like to share my experience so clients are better test takers, and...

...Maryland, I taught undergraduates "The Art of Communication & Presentation", a core course. My range of experience is vast, and my attitude is always positive. I am available to tutor students in the following subjects: -SAT & ACT English/Writing and Critical Reading English (ages 9-99+) -Writing -Reading -Literature Math -SAT & ACT Math -Elementary &...

...a bit of flexible time to tutor, something I really enjoyed doing all throughout college. Before med school, I went to Rice University for undergrad and majored in Biochemistry and minored in Business and Global Health Technologies. In many of the subjects I tutor, I've learned them not just once or twice, but three times...

...sociology. My tutoring style is one in which I keep the student engaged in the material. This is especially important in my subject areas, as social sciences and the humanities are about understanding and analyzing events and cultures rather than merely memorizing facts. Thus, I try to structure my tutoring sessions in a way that...

...have a ton of experience in helping students relate to curricular subject material. I majored in Classics and Medieval Studies at Rice and specialize in teaching world history and Latin though I am capable of branching out. I have had a number of clients, from middle school to college, and have tutored in a wide...

...because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the students so that they have fun and look forward to tutoring. I tutor standardized tests and most high school classes. I...

...my friends. Ever since then, I have loved helping others when it comes to academics. I peer tutored all through high school, and I am so glad that Varsity Tutors has given me the opportunity to continue my passion. I attended Rice University in Houston for undergrad, and I was a Biochemistry and Cell Biology...

I have been tutoring for years, and I think the quality that makes me a great tutor is my patience. I don't care how long it takes to help the student understand the concept. I will take the time to make sure they are well prepared for their courses.

...underprivileged preschoolers in rural Tennessee to Houston high schoolers to adults. I never received less than a perfect score on the SAT or PSAT verbal tests, in two sittings of each test. As a musician, clarity of communication (via clear, logical syntax and rhetoric) is paramount to my teaching which makes me particularly effective for...

...laboratory work assisting them with experimental protocols, writing papers and putting together presentations. I am currently working in a research lab at UTHealth and am excited to get back into tutoring. I want to help students succeed academically and am up for the challenge. Plus, it's a gratifying experience that will refine my knowledge on...

...with students with each of these problems (and more) and seen the vast majority improve their performance, which gives them confidence, which improves their performance even more. It’s incredibly rewarding to be a positive example for students and watching their confidence grow until they forget what it was they were so worried about in the...

...student. I had to work very hard for the grades it took to get to college, so I understand the problems of the struggling student, and I try my best to relate the methods I personally used to overcome those obstacles. I've tutored high school-level Chemistry and Algebra as well as SAT prep, but I...

My name is Alex and I am a proud and recent graduate of Rice University where I received my Master's in Environmental Science with a heavy focus on Environmental Statistics. Before this I attended the University of Texas at Austin where I received my...

...plenty of experience with standardized test taking, and I can help you figure out the best strategy to be confident on the test and succeed. I am easygoing and patient and will personalize my tutoring style so that I can help each student to the best of my ability. I believe in active, not passive...

...helping an autistic seven-year-old learn to play with other children or helping a high school freshman learn to make a solid argument, I value the impact I make on others through teaching. I began my professional life as a tutor six years ago, and have taught a variety of subjects, including time management, reading, writing,...

...I've also worked with standardized test preparation, math, and time management. In my free time, I like to take long rambling walks and explore everything Houston has to offer, from new restaurants to coffee shops to art galleries and museums. I also enjoy knitting, playing with my cat, listening to all kinds of music, and...

...5 years in the Navy, and I'm headed back to Rice University this fall. I graduated from Rice in 2007 and I'll be earning a master's degree in teaching. I love math, but physics and government/history are interesting too! I love teaching in a way that's fun as well as effective - that's the great...

...tutoring math, science, writing, and test preparation. I have a strong background in tutoring over many years, and I am very comfortable working with many different kinds of students. My goal is not only to ensure success in the classroom today but to equip my students with lifelong skills that will help them to be...

...enjoy teaching math, but I am also experienced in SAT/ACT preparation, chemistry, biology, physics, mandarin Chinese, grammar, and writing. Practice is the key to excel in any subject, especially math and science. More importantly, academics require one to think logically and to enjoy the solving process. In my free time, I am a part-time magician...