1 of 7

Connect with hundreds of tutors like Whitney

Expert tutoring for students at all levels

150,000+ clients. 4.9 / 5.0 Rating of Tutoring Sessions

Who needs a tutor?
How soon do you need tutoring?
What is your name?
What is your zip code?
What is your email address?
What is your phone number?
Featured by
Tutors from
A photo of Whitney, a tutor from The Texas A&M University System Office

Whitney

Certified Tutor

Call us today to connect with a top tutor
(888) 888-0446

I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescence Science.

I believe that all students can learn using different methods of teaching.

I am teacher with 16 years experience teaching science at the elementary and middle school levels. I spent eight years working with Title 1 schools, increasing their STAAR science test scores. I have taught summer school and STEM summer camps, planning content and activities for students.

I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University to teach 4th - 8th grade math and science. I am a highly qualified certified teacher by the State of Texas. I enjoy participating in professional development that increases my ability to be a strong science teacher and tutor. My favorite professional development courses were going to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama and Sea Camp in Galveston, Texas. I am always looking for more experiences so that my students can benefit from my learning.

I enjoy making science interactive with lab activities and foldables while reading and discussing science concepts. I believe every student likes science and math, even if they have had a difficult time in a prior science/math classes.

Connect with a tutor like Whitney

Whitney’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: The Texas A&M University System Office - Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Hobbies

Science, Reading, Games/Puzzles, Fitness, Knitting, Crochet, Tennis, Family Activities

Tutoring Subjects

Art

Biology

CogAT Prep

Earth Science

Elementary School Math

Elementary School Science

Executive Functioning

GATE/ TAG Prep

GED Prep

GED Science

Grade 9 Mathematics

Handwriting

High School Biology

High School Science

Learning Differences

Life Sciences

Mac Basic Computer Skills

Math

Microsoft Office

Middle School

Middle School Math

Middle School Science

Other

Pre-Algebra

Pre-Calculus

Productivity

Professional Certifications

Science

Science Olympiad

Science Substitute

STAAR Prep

STAAR Grades 3-8 Prep

Study Skills

Study Skills and Organization

Substitute

Technology and Coding

Test Prep

TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

Making a subject come to life or be applicable to real life is very important for students who find subjects dull and boring. I hope that they will see that science is critical to life, as is math.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I want to get to know the student and parents, along with goal setting and understanding the what the student needs in tutoring.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

A student can become an independent learner by gaining confidence in his/her ability to think critically by questioning and modeling how to think out loud, being persistent even when learning is difficult, and modeling how to make mistakes, how to correct their mistakes, and how to be curious.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

To help a student stay motivated, I keep reviewing content to build confidence, reviewing material in different ways to show different ways of thinking of the same idea, and taking breaks to ensure curiosity.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

If a student is having difficulty with a concept, I would stop and review what the student already knows by asking questions. I would also give multiple examples and show the same concept in multiple ways.

Connect with a tutor like Whitney