Award-Winning Tutors in Plano, TX

...individual instruction. I was born in Arkansas, but moved to Texas as quickly as I could, where I currently work as a soloist, section leader, Music Director, Stage Director, Choral Director, and producer of a recital series entitled “My Soul Music”. I enjoy an extensive performance career which requires that I sing opera, musical theater, gospel, r&b, blues, and jazz. I also have a band called Sherna Armstrong Band. A recent solo project, also entitled,...

I recently earned a PhD in Microbiology from Ohio State University. Shortly thereafter, I moved to the Dallas area to be with my fiance. Currently, I am a Research Associate at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and Associate Professor of Microbiology with Collin County Community College. I have 4 years of experience in tailoring my teaching techniques to reach individual students. Every person is different, and everyone learns in different ways. I love seeing...

...my utmost to inform myself about current research and trends, most importantly in order to engage students. Part of the new trends are the fast-improving technologies, and I have always tried to keep my knowledge honed. I am proud to say all my elementary students were accepted to their intended high school, and my grade 12 students have had no less than 100% university admission rates, which is something that encourages me to continue...... To be an effective teacher, you must be a lifelong learner and create that spirit in your students.

...participated in numerous number sense and problem solving competitions. I am a very patient teacher and look forward to make mathematical problem solving understandable to the best of my ability. I also play the violin for a hobby, and had at least a decade of experience playing. I have achieved concertmaster positions for many concerts and gave lessons to middle school students. I was accepted in the TMEA All Region Philharmonic Orchestra back in 2007...

...I have earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction. I have been teaching for twelve years (elementary and special education) and am currently working as an Educational Diagnostician for the second year. I tutor elementary math, reading and writing, special education, study skills, and organization skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because the ability to read allows individuals to learn and have many new experiences...

...in European History with a focus on the early Roman Empire, Early Christianity, Late Antiquity, and the Early Middle Ages. I also received a minor in Latin language. In my final semester I became the Latin tutor for first- and second-year students as well as the teaching assistant for the same students. I enjoy tutoring Latin because I have to employ different teaching styles for each student who understands things differently. I also wish to...

...time for a trip to New Zealand and Australia, while earning a certification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Teaching Pronunciation from Oxford Seminars and Eastfield College, respectively. I used these qualifications to journey to the city of Krasnoyarsk, in Siberia, Russia, where for two years I taught English language comprehension classes and exam preparatory classes focused on argumentative style essays and mathematical analysis essays. I taught group classes of children,...

...and dates. There are so many intriguing stories and dramas from the past, and many ways to relate past events to our current lives. It is my desire to engage my students with the interesting background stories of historical figures and discuss the decisions they made and the events they influenced. In the state of Texas, I am certified to teach History, Geography, Government and Economics and feel confident that I can help your student...

...grade in Boston Public schools. During this time I was also a private tutor for high school students and completed in-home one-on-one tutoring sessions in the sciences and mathematics. I have completed medical coursework in biochemistry, anatomy, and nutrition. I will be a great tutor from my in-depth understanding of the material and ability to educate students in middle school, high school and college I have also peer tutored chemistry and biology during college.... I will be graduating from medical school (New England School of Osteopathic Medicine). I am 2011 graduate of Boston University with a B. S in Nutritional Science and pre-medical studies. I was awarded the University Scholarship and made the Dean’s list for seven semesters. During my sophomore year, I began tutoring peers in chemistry and biology at the university resource center. During senior year, I tutored weekly a local charter high school to help the students prepare for a statewide comprehension exam. I worked full time as nutrition educator in grades prekindergarten through 12th grade in many schools in the Boston Public system during my year between undergraduate and medical school. During this time, I was also a private tutor for high school students. I will start a pathology residency in the New York area and completed medical coursework in biochemistry, anatomy, and nutrition. I will be a great tutor from my in-depth understanding of the material and ability to teach and educate students in high school.

...lead students to the answer rather than simply delivering it. This instills the logic behind the answer and the process, and helps them think independently and analytically. Where appropriate, I employ the Suzuki method and have found that to be very effective. I mostly tutor math, reading, and writing courses. I am very experienced with test preparation subjects such as SSAT/SAT and ACT. Please see my profile for a full list of subjects. In my...