Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Irving, TX

...to share my knowledge with others who are struggling! Tutoring is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel. I am currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where I am majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis. I have a strong math background and am also to teach test prep, having scored in the top percentile on the SAT and PSAT in high school. Best of all, I am still...

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...left us, we were sad; but the light did not go out. She had written her indelible signature on our minds. I have had lots of teachers who taught me soon forgotten things; but only a few who created in me a new energy, a new direction. I suppose I am the unwritten manuscript of such a person. What deathless power lies in the hands of such a teacher." John Steinbeck I chose teaching as...

...who struggle with both academic and social issues in school. I am extremely passionate about my areas of expertise, and I pride myself in the ability to make "dry" information engaging and interesting. I have a broad general world history knowledge, but I have an emphasis in European history. With my journalism degree, I am required to gain a grammar/syntax certification from EGUMPP, a comprehensive online course that teaches every area of grammar and spelling....

...really and deeply understand the things that they are learning. I received my high school degree from Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas. I'm currently in the process of receiving my bachelors in Political Science from Yale University. I began tutoring my sophomore year of high school, when I tutored Geometry and Algebra as part of a volunteer program at my high school. My junior and senior year, I tutored in Algebra II. During the...

...approaches and strategies to work best for you! One of the most rewarding experiences for me as a tutor is when I am able to explain a difficult concept to a student in a way that makes their eyes light up in understanding and I can see the gears turning in their head. Seeing my students achieve things they didn't think were possible is my ultimate goal. I believe in you/your student!

...of being a full-time student, I am also an Editorial Associate at the Kenyon Review Literary Magazine, a very influential literary magazine founded in 1939 by Pulitzer Prize winning poet John Crowe Ransom. Because of my experience with writing and editing, I am very well equipped to assist with college essay writing, or with any sort of critical writing. I attend a liberal arts college and have substantially studied several subjects at a high collegiate...

...arts education that would enable me to tutor in a diverse range of subjects, as well as guide students to think more critically, read more closely, and write more crisply and powerfully. My legal education and experience have further enhanced these skills. Most importantly, I love learning and have come realize that it is my vocation to share and impart that love of learning in others. As beautifully put by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca in...

...plans, organizing work flow, communicating with my students, and growing alongside them. I tutor a variety of subjects ranging from elementary math/english all the way up to college calculus. With that however, I am most passionate about tutoring SAT and helping with the college application process as I have only recently gone through the process itself and have experienced first hand just how stressful and confusing it can be. In my spare time I enjoy...

Hello! I am Saja Zaatreh, and I am a junior in Biomedical Engineering at UT Austin. I tutor SAT Math, Reading, Writing, and Essay portions as well as most all school subjects. I am here to help you understand more than just formulas and shortcuts, but patterns and categories in different areas of the topics.

...are alike, so there is no blanket approach to teach. I want to make my lessons fun and engaging, but also be excited about the lesson so that students can also be excited about the subject. I want my students to do the thinking, instead of telling them what they should know. Objectives are stickier stickier when the lesson is something that the student can relate to. I am no-nonsense, but I also want to...

...have also been tasked with coming up with lesson plans, and teaching them to students, for my coursework at UNT. I have can offer tutoring in a variety of subjects. Most notable would be English, and Reading. I am also skilled in tutoring elementary age Math. When I'm not studying at UNT I am usually reading a new book, playing a video game, or catching a new movie that is out. I've also been known...

...my students in the subjects of English/Language Arts and Math. Whether it is SAT Test Prep for Critical Reading and Math or it is AP English or AP Calc homework from school. My personal hobbies include reading, writing and slam poetry. I am currently working on a novella, which I hope to publish soon. I am also a member of the National DFW Slam Poetry Team. I fully believe that an investment in education is...

...the University of North Texas majoring in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy, in 2017. In high school, I participated in the International Baccalaureate Program and Advanced Placement classes. I received my International Baccalaureate Diploma. Currently, I am a law student at Baylor Law and will graduate in February of 2021. I tutor a wide range of subjects from Political Science and History to English. When tutoring students, my goal is to find what...

...mathematics tutoring center to private lessons for students my age. Other parts of my life include playing sports (tennis, soccer, ping pong, basketball), jamming on the piano, and doing extracurriculars at school. I believe the most effective teachers are not those who know the most, but those who motivate their students to want to know it all. I like to keep the student as engaged and focused as possible in the work. From my personal...

...we shall pay a price in the future. As of now, the federal government has spent so much taxpayer money on "infrastructure" that multiple generations moving forward will unfortunately be the poorer for paying the debt. I believe that instruction should be taught thoroughly. I perceive history as stories based in fact, and attempt to be as objective as possible, although, as in the case of the German philosopher, Georg W.F. Hegel, in his book...

...average Americans could understand concepts that are described by mathematical equations only a select few could understand. I take much inspiration from examples like this when trying to teach - use everyday things to simplify concepts for students whether it's using sports or fashion or current events or even gossip to help in not just learning but also in remembering the lesson. I've found that helps students make sense of things as well as make...

...obtained bachelor's and master's degrees, has reinforced my commitment to making a positive impact. As a tutor in English, Social Studies, Criminology, Elementary School classes, Writing, and Test Prep, English holds a special place for me because effective communication is a fundamental skill that opens doors in all aspects of life. My teaching philosophy revolves around fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, explore concepts, and develop critical...

...bring an open mind, a positive fun attitude, to Varsity Tutors each day. I currently work with students on the spectrum as well as with students with learning disorders. I believe that I owe it to my students, as well as the community, to bring consistency, diligence, and warmth to my job in the hope that I can ultimately inspire and encourage such traits in the students as well. My tutoring sessions are fun and...

...I'm an industry-trained computer scientist with experience at Microsoft and the National Institute of Health. I have tutored students in all sections of the MCAT (CARS is my area of expertise), math, computer science, biology, and chemistry. I'm passionate about teaching others from a wide range of backgrounds and love passing on my knowledge to others! In my free time, I enjoy playing classical guitar, singing in my local choir, and traveling.