Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Austin, TX

...at the University of Texas at Austin with a certification in teaching 7-12th English. My goal as a professional is to unite my love of literature with my passion for social justice to become an inspirational and effective educator of underserved preteen and teenage students. My tutoring style is very positive and encouraging, and centered around teaching my students in a way that makes sense to them. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running,...

...as creatively as possible within the parameters of their schoolwork. I’m committed to making learning as fun and enjoyable. Having been an occasionally reluctant learner, I believe that most people are happiest when they feel that they’re learning independently, and are empowered enough to make their education their own. I want to help students create this sense of worth and importance within their studies and schoolwork, which I believe can ultimately lead to a more...

...all high school levels of math, computer science programming in Java, Python, or C, electrical engineering topics like circuitry or programming, and mechanical physics. I really enjoy helping other people out because my motto is "ancora imparo," or "I am always learning." So if I can always learn something, I wish to help others learn and do better as well. My hobbies include exercise, sports, and playing video games, basically anything that engages the body...

...tutor is to show my students how exciting learning can be. Through enthusiasm and a genuine love for math and the sciences, I hope to influence my students to adopt this same passion for learning so that they are motivated to continue learning new material during their high school and college years. I have been tutoring for years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience I have gained and the friendships I have made with other...

...high school students at Cristo Rey Jesuit high school during the summers of 2014 and 2015, focusing primarily on essay building and English. - As a freshman college student, I consider myself to be well-versed in the college application arena. I have a plethora of tips and tricks stored in my arsenal to facilitate a smooth application experience. - Scholarships: I am currently attending UT through the generosity of the Texas Exes Forty Acres Scholars...

...one-on-one settings. My students have ranged from highly motivated individuals wanting to go from a B+ to an A to students having difficulty passing a tough class, and I strive to match my style and depth of instruction with the knowledge level of the student. I strongly believe everybody has the potential to succeed, and a recurring theme of my tutoring is that my students should recognize their own potential by 1) identifying their current...

...make high-level concepts accessible to students of all ability levels, and to create strong personal relationships with my students. I am currently accepting students in all math subjects through the high school level, standardized test preparation (SAT, GRE, SSAT, PSAT), computer science, writing, study skills and organizational skills. I recently graduated from Vassar College in New York where I majored in computer science with minors in math and art history. I strongly believe in holistic...

I am an undergrad student looking to help other students of any level to further their understanding of (mainly) writing and English topics. I'm also an avid Ultimate Frisbee player and am currently enjoying the new Fire Emblem game on the Switch.

...with the student playing the music and his or her teacher listening carefully. The teacher doesn't look for mistakes, because no one needs the advice, "Don't make that mistake!". The teacher tries to hear what the student wants and then figures what to work on in order to get there. I've been both a student and teacher of guitar, and I try to take that teaching style into my tutoring. I never start by explaining...

...an interdisciplinary program for philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology, as well as completed the prerequisites for medical school. I served as a residential advisor for two years and have experience tutoring and counseling students in that capacity. I believe taking the time to listen to and understand others is the best way to find out how to help them. I've always appreciated this in my teachers and mentors and have tried to carry it forward in...

...discussing and analyzing them. My teaching philosophy is based around the student exploring the possibilities of their subjects and seeing as many way as possible to work through a problem. I think that students should be taught to look at their knowledge as a bag of tools that help them assess what needs to be fixed, if a student has a wide variety of tools they will be successful in conquering a problem, but if...

...University of Texas at El Paso. I double majored in Biology and English & American Literature. I have worked as a tutor for over two years with English as a Second Language (ESL) students at the high school level. I tutor Science (Biology, Physics), Mathematics (Algebra, Algebra I), and English. I enjoy tutoring Math and Physics the most because I see it like a puzzle that needs to be solved. I don't have a standard...

...writing skills across the humanities, along with English (literature and language), history, and philosophy, and a whole variety of test-prep. My teaching approach varies according to the needs of each individual students. I have strategies to help students with their writing and comprehension of different content areas; and I try to keep things interesting and student-led as much as possible. Other than that, the thing to know is that I love teaching and my number...

...federal and nonprofit interests. I have engaged in numerous professional and creative writing workshops for well over a decade, and can help you improve your writing for any audience, as well as any improvements you would want to make in verbal test scores or political science. My teaching philosophy centers around the socratic method of asking questions to lead the student to their own realizations. I also am a big fan of finding ways to...

...age. I also have experience working in an inclusionary classroom with special needs children. Additionally, I worked to help college students succeed with goal setting and keeping on track to graduate from college. My most recent educational endeavor is working with an ESL school in Brazil teaching and tutoring all ages. I believe that you are never to old to learn new things. I love exploring and finding innovative ways of doing things. My hobbies...

...so I take a very hands-on approach to these subjects by actively guiding students through prompts, GRE strategies, and research outlines. I want the student to walk away from each session with a collaboratively created plan of action that will help quell their anxiety and guide their efforts going forward. I take a similar approach to life in my spare time - I love to challenge myself with hobbies like rock climbing, cooking and creative...

...of the University of Texas at Austin. I recently received my Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology and am currently finishing my Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. During my time as an undergraduate student, I spent time as a peer mentor, led study groups and also did some individual teaching. I have interests in a broad range of subjects but a particularly like to tutor in biology and writing. I write in my...

...Education with a focus in Writing. During my time there, I was a Level 3 Advanced Tutor for Math, Public Speaking, and Writing. Since graduation, I taught Language Arts for two years in a Charter High School in Pennsylvania. I believe in student-centered learning and that all students can learn, despite learning disabilities or academic gaps. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, anything involving coffee or food, and playing with my Collie/Heeler...

I am currently a Biomedical Engineering undergraduate student with aspirations to attend medical school. I believe in a bottom-up approach when teaching students to ensure a holistic understanding of the subject.

...to grasp what they previously believed to be difficult mathematical concepts. I have also effectively assisted students prepare for standardized exams, whether state mandated grade-level tests, or college-level entrance exams. My teaching style is a combination of coaching and cheer leading. Like a coach, I have high expectations for my students because I prepare them using best practice subject content drills and exercises; and like a cheerleader, I excitedly celebrate every progressive effort towards their...