Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Irving, TX

...I didn't even know I didn't know. I strive to teach and help in a relevant, understandable, and helpful way. I attended Oakland University on a full-tuition academic scholarship and majored in finance and minored in accounting. After working in the financial planning industry for 4 years, I became one of the youngest CFP Professionals in the country in 2019. My best areas to teach are personal finance, economics, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and ACT...

...and I was my high school's valedictorian, a National Merit Commended Scholar, and a Presidential Scholar Qualifier. I have over 3 years of mathematics tutoring experience with students in grades K-12, and I love to help students build confidence in analytical and applied mathematics at all levels, from simple addition to complex calculus. In my free time, I enjoy planning events for my residential community at UD, exploring the DFW area, and spending quality time...

An AP English teacher for over 20 years, Jennifer also works for College Board and ETS scoring SAT essays and AP essays for over ten years now. Mrs. Barbknecht is an award-winning teacher who firmly believes that every student can learn how to be successful both in academically rigorous courses and on difficult standardized tests. Her students have earned perfect scores and gained admittance to Ivy League universities and colleges.... Teaching is all about figuring out...

...graduate degree program, I focused on teaching and training others in the art of teaching and learned that each student has her or his own way of discovering the world around them. I acquired this knowledge through developing not only a passion for each student as a unique individual with a way of approaching the various concepts they must learn. My qualifications include a Masters degree in Human Communication with a bachelors in Bible and...

...grade and I have never looked back. I knew at a very young age that I would want a career and life centered in the complexity and beauty of languages. Languages are my passion and I am constantly driven to discover new words, slang terminology, and expressions as they are relevant to specific formal and social situations. My dream career is to work as a translator/interpreter at the United Nations one day and I believe...

I love helping students to achieve their personal best. Through a variety of instructional strategies and understanding of the individual student's learning style, we can reach this goal together!... What is most significant is that students become independent learners through gaining confidence in their own abilities. I will help students to do this by guiding them through the learning process rather than putting too much focus on the final product. This will not only help the...

...I was free to take classes in a variety of subjects. I was also encouraged to submit assignments in creative ways. My experience at Sarah Lawrence greatly influenced my classroom leadership, management, and instructional style. As a classroom teacher, I often encouraged my students to explore the topic beyond simple recall. Students were engaged from bell to bell in Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. It is important to present information in the best way...

...Science, as well as a list of standardized tests, ranging from ACT and SAT for high school students as well as AP Exams and AP Subject Tests. I try to maintain the interest of my students by making learning both enjoyable and interesting. I have been tutoring for 6 + years as an K-12th grade tutor as well as college. I have tutored for AP exams, SAT, ACT, and PSAT with great results with 98th...

...got my Masters in Global Policy Studies at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT. Now I'm in Fort Worth, with an MBA I picked up along the way (also from UT Austin) -- apparently I can't stay out of school for long. As the oldest of three kids, I've been teaching informally for as long as I can remember. I've also volunteered with Austin Partners in Education, working with middle school kids on...

...can be a more effective teacher. I recently graduated with my Elementary Education degree and I am so anxious to put what I learned to work. I also love being outdoors and being active. My favorite experiences growing up were going to camp, and I still love trying new things and being adventurous. I am a Kansas native but love to travel around the USA and see the sites. I am excited to get to...

...recently retired elementary school teacher with 23 years experience in language and learning disabilities. As a native of Fort Worth, Texas, I am a proud graduate of Texas Christian University with an education degree in French and English. I also have a masters Texas Life certification in language and Learning Disabilities. My hobbies are arranging flowers, reading and watching Jeopardy. My two children are college graduates. They live and work in Austin, Texas. The years...

...abilities and to introduce them to compelling works of literature and theater pieces. It is very satisfying to watch my students get excited great works and to feel a personal connection with work that may have been created hundreds of years ago. My favorite moments are when I work one on one with students to help them realize their potential, crack the code of a tough test, or have a breakthrough moment in understanding a...

...with AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a lot like the Peace Corps, only volunteers stay in the US and work for a variety of independent charities and organizations. I worked for The University of Chicago Center for Urban School Improvement an initiative of the university to bolster education in some of the city's lowest achieving schools. During the school day I served as a Literacy Tutor for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. I also provided homework...

...science, or creative writing, I loved to learn and compete. While in middle-school, I was honored by Duke University for scoring in the top percentile of Duke's TIP program which allows middle school students to take either the SAT or ACT after receiving instruction and prep. These interests continued on into high-school where I eventually graduated as 21 out of 550+ students. However, academics were not my only strong point. I was awarded track athlete...

...and at The University of Toulouse Le Mirail in the south of France in 1998. I am a certified Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and have taught at a center school for the deaf and in the public school setting as a classroom teacher and as an itinerant teacher. I completed a doctoral student externship at The University of Kansas in 2012 and my research focus is on the development of self-determination for students...

...organizational skills. I am a fluent speaker of English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I am in the process of learning Mandarin Chinese. Being an avid reader and learner of languages, my most passionate tutoring subjects are SAT Critical Reading, SAT Writing, Spanish, and general writing/grammar skills. My approach to tutoring emphasizes improving studying and test-taking skills, as well as guiding students to their own, genuine understandings of the material at hand through thought-provoking questions and...

...a Substitute Teacher and countless years as a tutor. I have extensive experience with learners who have other contributing factors which hinder them academically. It is my belief all students are able to achieve academic success and I work tireless to identify strategies to assist them in overcoming hurdles. I tutor a broad range of subjects and age groups. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling around the country, engaging in community art projects, walking...

My name is Madison. I graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in May of 2017 with a certification in ESL and CORE EC-6. I am currently working on my masters in curriculum and instruction. I love teaching and cannot wait to start tutoring you. I enjoy playing guitar/ukulele, reading, learning, and foreign languages.

...it. At Georgetown, I work at our university writing center, helping students of all years with the writing process. This Fall, I will be presenting my own research on tutoring at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring and Writing. My own tutoring style derives from my experience as a student and the techniques I have been taught in a class I took to become a writing tutor. I firmly believe in fostering a tutor-tutee relationship...

...curiosity, fostering understanding, and empowering students to become confident and independent learners. My own academic journey was fueled by a fascination with the interconnectedness of science and math. This fascination blossomed into a deep appreciation for their ability to unlock the world's secrets and solve real-world problems. Witnessing the "aha!" moment when a challenging concept clicks for a student is what truly motivates me. I believe every student has the potential to excel in science...