Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Garland, TX

...provided me with a wide variety of material, lesson plans, and experiences that motivated me to work as a full-time AmeriCorps tutor in a public school in Chicago following graduation. I spent this year tutoring and mentoring fifth graders, providing whole classroom support and leading small group pull-outs. I also led an after school program focusing on homework help and Common Core skills for fifth and sixth grade. I have a deep understanding of the...

...here in Dallas. I have tutored students as young as 4-5th grade, and college students too, but my main concentrations have been with grades 7-12. I worked with 36 high school seniors who could not pass the TAKS Tests a few years back, and was able to get 35 of the students passing grades, which allowed them to graduate. I have also helped 8th graders who needed to take assessment tests to enter high school...

...twelve years (elementary and special education) and am currently working as an Educational Diagnostician for the second year. I tutor elementary math, reading and writing, special education, study skills, and organization skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because the ability to read allows individuals to learn and have many new experiences through stories they read. I believe that every individual can learn and it is the educator's responsibility to find the appropriate method...

...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 in school, so...

...European Studies. I cemented my fluidity in Spanish by studying abroad in Cadiz, Spain and taking a wide variety of linguistics courses at the Universidad de Cadiz. I have been a bilingual teacher in Arlington ISD for the past three years and have been tutoring in various capacities since 2007, having tutored college students in all levels of Spanish and German, volunteered to teach Spanish-speaking migrant workers English, and tutored international students at my college's...

...Macaulay Honors College at Queens College. In May of 2016 I will be receiving a degree in Anthropology and Arabic. Since high school I have been passionate about tutoring in subjects ranging from English as a Second Language to Hebrew. Three years ago I began volunteering as an ESL instructor for adults and as an SAT preparation tutor for high school students from underserved communities. I currently teach Hebrew and tutor students for the Critical...

...to at least bring a smile to every students’ face. I’m a very empathetic person and I hope that when I tutor or eventually teach, my students will feel comfortable to be themselves around me and know that they have someone to turn to for guidance in any situation. I respect each and every student as an individual, as a human being, and as an equal. I don’t view my students as inferior, and by...

...at SMU motivated to help younger students reach their academic and testing potential, especially when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT. I want to help students achieve their goals through engaging tutoring sessions tailored to the needs of each individual, and I want to give students the tools they need to succeed on their own outside of a classroom setting. In my free time I enjoy playing music and basketball, watching sports, and cooking.

...experience working as a teacher's aide and I am currently a second grade teacher. The subjects that I am most passionate about are English, Language Arts (specifically phonics and phonemic awareness), and Math. I enjoy teaching students and working together to learn new things! I am passionate about teaching and I aspire to make positive changes in the lives of the students that I teach. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, aerial arts, and...

I am a professional specializing in writing, English and journalism. I have written sports for newspapers and other media outlets, primarily on a freelance basis. I also have worked in intercollegiate athletics as an athletic communications director, writing for website content, while promoting universities and colleges in traditional and social media settings.

...am very excited to teach your child! I earned my Bachelors of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University. I have 19 years teaching experience over 25 years working with children. I enjoy seeing students master new skills and feeling proud of achievements. I love to think outside of the box and use games, songs and lots of energy to make learning fun. I look forward to seeing your child in my online classroom.

...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 engaging. All students...

...Elementary education and my Masters degree from Stephen F Austin State University. I have 10 years of teaching experience. Last year, I tutored for Arlington ISD. I have tutored all subjects grades 1-6. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, social studies, and language arts, because I enjoy these subjects the most. I love to teach hands on while also learning their learning styles. I look forward to working with you and your student!... My teaching...

...language, test preparation, and in university and corporate contexts. I'm licensed and experienced in teaching all content areas for elementary grades. I really enjoy making Math and Science fun, and I'm a book lover! For middle and high school, I specialize in Social Studies, Humanities, and Literature/Language Arts at the secondary level. Project-based learning, research skills, and integration of technology are some elements that I use to make learning meaningful and connected to the real...

...with my students, effective communication, and meeting students where they are to help them grow further. Celebrating small wins are just as important as big wins because they set the tone for success. I obtained my Bachelor's of Science degree from Texas Woman's University in 2018. This will be my fourth year as a certified teacher with a certification in EC-6 and English as a Second Language. I am a current 4th grade foundational skills,...

...Sciences and Special Education. I teach students in a style that suits them best and encourages them to LOVE what they learn! My core belief is that every student is intelligent and capable of anything they put their mind to; I work on instilling this attitude through positive reinforcement and fun, hands-on lessons that engage the student. My background in special education and elementary education allows me to organize and tailor lessons to fit each...

...the University of Dallas. During and after earning my MA, I tutored in a community college writing center and taught credit and non-credit college English classes. I recently returned from South Korea, where I taught ESL classes to a wide range of students, elementary-aged to adult. I have experience teaching in both classroom and private settings, and I delight in helping students reach their goals and find their voices in order to better express themselves...

...school. Additionally, my professional degree is in business and I have a background in college preparatory education for high school students. This knowledge has equipped me to mentor the older learner towards their academic goals. My personal motto is "Encourage Confidence: Every student is close to achieving their excellence." Many of us have a tendency to identify ourselves academically (high-achieving or struggling) but I am here to help you find your way to your personal...

I absolutely love teaching and tutoring young people! I believe in providing access outside the classroom to solidify and expand learning! I have been teaching high school for 3 years. I am certified in ESL, Special Education, English 7-12. Working on more! I specialize in creative writing, poetry, and arts and crafts.

...fellow travelers navigate their way along their chosen academic path. This term--fellow traveler--is how I conceive of the relationship between student and tutor: we both come to a given subject with varying degrees of knowledge and experience, and I try to lend mine in helping students find their own answers and understanding of their given subjects or tasks. I teach writing at the college level, but I also have several years of experience in 1-on-1...