Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Grand Prairie, TX

...joined Teach for America and taught 3rd and 4th grade in a failing public school in Jackson, Mississippi. After I finished my two year commitment with TFA, I moved to Dallas. For my primary job, I currently work with Dallas ISD as a data analyst. I intend to eventually go back to get my Masters in Education and possibly Statistics to continue my career in education policy. I tutor pretty much all elementary and lower...

...of respect clear, hopefully my students will feel more inclined to express themselves and trust in me. I only want the best for my students, and I will work hard to ensure that every one of them succeeds at their goals at least in some way. I am comfortable tutoring an array of subjects, but I would feel most comfortable tutoring English or math. Any subject that deals with the basic middle school curriculum is...

...in Paris. In law school, I spent a summer studying International and Comparative Law at Trinity University in Dublin, Ireland. Perhaps the most rewarding experience of all was being able to spend my final semester of law school as an exchange student at the University of Hong Kong, China. The chance to learn and study with students and faculty of diverse nationalities and cultures has been both enlightening and exciting. It truly generates appreciation for...

...France, I taught the language labs for French 101, where our goal was to practice the vocabulary learned in class and gain confidence using French. I then moved to Houston and received my M.A. in Linguistics from Rice University, where I researched speech acoustics and perception. Additionally, I was Teaching Assistant for the Intro to Linguistics and Phonetics classes, where I graded papers and answered students questions, occasionally even lecturing. After grad school, I taught...

...Summa Cum Laude with both degrees in December 2011 and am currently applying to graduate school. I love tutoring because it allows me the flexibility and opportunity to share my knowledge and help others understand concepts that were previously inaccessible to them. I love watching the "light bulb" go off when someone understands a difficult concept after working diligently! I tutor English grammar and writing and Spanish (grammar, writing, conversation, reading, pronunciation, etc). I have...

...degree in Counseling Psychology. My teaching experience spans nearly 12 years in public schools, private schools, and as a private tutor facilitating academic and social skill development. While I tutor most subjects, I am the most efficient in elementary and middle school reading, writing, and math as well as high school advanced reading and writing. I love to see students' faces light up when they explore the adventures inside a story. When teaching students, I...

...learning, which has completely prepared them for high 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...

I would make a good tutor because I have been a teacher of elementary students for 14 years and I know what is takes to help students learn things on their level. I walk students through the problems and help them pick apart what the questions are asking. I also help students with the process of elimination and understanding each answer. I am patient and look forward to working with your student.... Teach so that the...

I love teaching literacy. I'm a certified reading specialist EC-12th grade, and I hold a general subjects teaching certificate in EC-6th grade. My undergraduate degree is in Speech Pathology. I have a graduate degree in bilingual/ESL education. Currently, I teach dyslexia intervention in grades 6-8. This is my 8th year as a public educator.

...learning how to read and write. That should have been enough for most people but,I found I have a skill to help children overcome the life- altering disability with difficulty in reading and writing. I have seen them suffering and their parents frustrated and scared. These children have a good ability to learn. They have many talents and unique contributions to share. They just need appropriate help. They have novel ways of acquiring knowledge. Since...

...teacher, either; as a current PhD candidate at UT Dallas, I am staying sharp and up to date on the subjects that I tutor. Are you struggling with a high school English class? I've taught 9th grade ELA. Are you struggling with a college ESL or writing class? I teach those subjects. In addition, with a perfect 170 on the GRE Verbal section, I can teach you the vocabulary and text analysis skills you need...

...evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of speech disorders, language disorders, reading disorders/dyslexia, cognitive disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders. I have worked with many students in the American school system from different geographical areas for the past five years now. I currently provide therapy services including articulation, language, social-pragmatics, and reading therapy with preschool and elementary aged students. Previously, I worked at a high school and targeted a lot of written language, reading comprehension, sequencing, story...

...A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has mastered skills and achieved his/her goals.... I believe in working...

...a Master of Arts in English from 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...

...than me talking about myself! Learning a foreign language and speaking it with native people, especially in their own countries is really thrilling. It opens up a side of ourselves that was previously unexplored and broadens our understanding of people outside our normal circle of family and friends. As a tutor I want to ensure that students are able to clearly articulate their goals, however practical or ambitious and ensure that they overcome any barriers...

Hello awesome learners! My name is Lacey. I am a longtime tutor and teacher. I received my BS in Business from UTD, followed by my Teaching Certificate. I specialize in Math and English (pre-K through adults). That's children through Algebra (for now). With me, you'll pass, and we'll still have fun!

...taught English to elementary students in grades 3-6 as well as adults in Soria, Spain. When I returned to Texas I began my teaching career in a 5th grade math and science dual language classroom. I've also taught 4th grade math, and all subjects in 2nd and 3rd grade. I am passionate about instilling a love of learning and helping students along the learning process. I believe that all students have strengths and it is...

I am a passionate elementary school teacher. I specialize in PK-2nd grade curriculum in ELA and math. However, I am capable of teaching and tutoring through sixth grade.

...have taught Pre-Kindergarten, 6th grade, 5th grade Reading, and 1st Grade - the last 9 years spent teaching 1st! While I have taught a broad range of subjects, my heart lies with the fundamentals of reading and phonics! I love seeing the growth students are able to achieve as they learn to read and the pride they have in themselves once they realize they are readers and writers. The "aha!" moments are one of the...

A little bit about me. This is my 12th year teaching. I graduated from UTA with a degree in Social Work. I am a single mom of a 17 year old daughter. I'm very active in my church. I have a sincere love for helping students reach their greatest potential. With that being said, I hope that we can work together to ensure your student's excellence shines through.