Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Houston, TX

...History and English. Every summer I look forward to working with students. In the past, I have taught English, creative writing, nature/biology, and even cooking, but my favorite areas to teach are English Literature and History. I find that teaching children struggling in these subjects new ways of approaching their topic, whether a historical event or a classic novel, greatly improves comprehension, enjoyment of the subject, and test scores. Simply providing a new context for...

I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.

I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Business and hoping to eventually go to medical school. I was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. I have been a tutor for the past two to three years and enjoy the task of being able to help students succeed in any subject. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and volunteering at the local hospital. ... I...

...Fall 2015, I will also pick up a second major in Chemistry for Pre-Medicine. I was homeschooled all my life, and in high school, I did all of my schooling on my own. So I learned to teach myself and figure out questions without outside help (I had no instructors). I hope to be able to teach my students this as well. I believe that learning things on our own helps us learn it much...

...of math subjects, from algebra to pre-calculus and SAT math. I was always more of an independent thinker during high school, and I would usually try to solve things myself. However, I struggled a lot when the time for my SAT came around--to the point where I actually ended up needing a tutor myself for the math portion! Nonetheless, I acknowledged the power of tutoring when I ended up surpassing my own expectations for the...

...Teach For America corps member in Houston. I have the great pleasure of teaching Geometry and am currently pursuing certification in high school math and science. I am available to tutor in areas ranging from elementary to college-level math and science. Before joining the Varsity Tutors team, I worked as a college admissions seminar leader-I am an excellent resource for insider tips in gaining admission to selective colleges and universities. When I was a high...

...design; cross-disciplinary work between the arts and sciences; building all sorts of knick-knacks with my hands; being outdoors; music exploration; and expression through writing. I have previously tutored math and science for K-12 students (and a little bit of SAT Writing) at GT Learning Academy in Sugar Land, TX. My teaching style is generally very visual (sometimes movement-based), but I believe in adapting teaching styles to accommodate a student’s needs and interests. I hope to...

...love the subjects of History and English, and have tutored and taught most subjects, I have realized that Standardized Test preparation is one of the most important steps in your education. With the right mentality and training, those tests can be an easy stepping-stone into the college of your dreams. I love learning and teaching and strongly believe that everyone deserves a world-class education, and I hope to be able to instill that desire in...

Hello! I'm Aurnab. I'm a Bioengineering student at Rice University. I've been tutoring since high school. Due to my wide background in a variety of subjects that I've studied, I have a very interdisciplinary approach to tutoring that can be tailored to any student to achieve results.

...I am majoring in security studies thinking about working in counterterrorism. As far as tutoring style, I think it is really important not to give the student the answers but to ask them questions and help them come up with strategies to get to the answer for themselves; the goal is to make myself unnecessary in a way. My strengths (in school and tutoring) are in foreign languages including Latin and humanitiesexpect a very enthusiastic...

...Forest Hills, NY. While I tutor a variety of subjects, English and French are easily my favorites. I love writing, reading, editing papers, and anything French, and it shows in my work. I've worked with students from eighth grade to college students. My students have had a range of abilities, from those struggling to pass to those attending top-level schools. Most students come to me for English and French assistance, but I've also worked with...

...Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston with a major in Political Science and minor in Accounting and Business Administration. I went on to receive a Juris Doctor degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law graduating with honors. I am now a licensed attorney in the State of Texas. Over the years, I have tutored individuals of all ages through college in the areas of Math and Writing Skills. As a child and...

...last year. I am dedicated to learning, and my educational philosophy is that every child can/will succeed given the right tools and encouragement. I have a significant amount of experience in elementary education; particularly in: reading, reading comprehension, and phonics as well as upper level ELA (English Language Arts): essay-writing, proofreading, and editing. My teaching style is very interactive and hands-on, my most important goal is to meet your student's needs. My interests are running,...

...from the University of Oklahoma (Boomer Sooner!) but am a Texas native born and raised. I've worked with students of all ages and backgrounds and really enjoy helping others reach their full potential. While I tutor students in multiple subjects, Spanish is definitely my favorite. I love learning about different cultures and being able to interact with new people. In my free time, I really enjoy reading a good book, singing, and practicing Spanish fluency.

...Cell 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 SAT and 34S MCAT score and received all "4/5"s on 7 different AP exams and was listed on Rice...

...the ACT and SAT respectively. I had a tutor - but I never felt comfortable asking questions or informing him that I did not understand. My mission since becoming an educator has always been to provide students with a safe space to express their challenges and academic shortcomings with the assurance that they would not be judged. Furthermore, I wanted them to know that we would work to find a viable solution to the challenge...

...of Science in Biology which focuses on the study of life. In my undergraduate I did research for four years and I was responsible to help find a solution to extend the shelf life of different types of food oils and proteins that are on today’s market by using natural products such as antioxidants. Also I enjoyed volunteering my time in Hempstead, TX to tutor students pre-K to fifth grade, the experience encouraged me to...

Hi! My name is Ashley and I have completed my masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. Prior to this, I have two bachelors degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies from Rice University. I have lots of experience in reading, writing, and research and I'd love to answer any questions you may have regarding these topics!

...overseas, went to school at Union University, and then moved to Houston. I am just starting graduate work at Vermont College of Fine Arts. During my undergraduate years, I tutored for several different families and also worked with fellow college students who were struggling to make it in their classes. I have tutored in standardized test preparation, time management, history, geography, English, writing, and all elementary school subjects. Since eleventh grade, when I taught some...

...at San Antonio. Upon graduating, I decided to join the education field. My future aspirations include becoming a teacher and one day working as an administrator for a school/district. I love working with adolescents, as I feel students in that age grouping are easier to relate to. The majority of my expertise lies in Math and Science, however I am versatile enough to tutor in English and History as well. In addition to my dreams...