Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Irving, TX

...Reading and writing are my passions, but I also love tutoring in Math. There is something so rewarding about helping a student understand something they found challenging. Sometimes it just takes a different teacher to help the student see what they were doing wrong, and that is why I love what I do. I believe all learners can be successful if they have a patient teacher, a willingness to do their best, and time to...

...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 early pass the tests and successfully move up a grade. It is a wonderful experience to help students...

...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 Common Core in both English Language Arts and Math and of what students are expected to learn in...

...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 for every student. Learning should be relevant to real life and connected to a student's prior knowledge. It...

I am an English teacher with fourteen years of experience. I love to work with students who are motivated to achieve. I am successful in helping students reach their full potential.... When students are not successful with my strategies, I ask them what strategies are more successful in helping them learn.

...have worked as a mentor/tutor for 6 years, mainly with elementary-aged children 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,...

I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they...

...spend a year 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...

...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 I know exactly what it is like to have classes, homework,...

...years of successful Teaching Kindergarten with Dallas ISD, two years of childcare management, four years of classroom teaching experience, and two successful student teaching experiences. Completing a Master of Art in Education, exemplifies my motivation and commitment to continually add to my expertise in a teaching education/career. I have proven to be a valued employee in the past. I am confident that I will be an asset to you as well. With ten years of...

...Woman's University and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Education. I am licensed to teach Early Childhood-6th grade. I also obtained my English as a Second Language certification. While attending school, I worked several jobs where I was able to work with students of all ages. I observed and worked in different classrooms and created and implemented different academic material. After graduating, I was hired at a local elementary school where I have taught 1st grade...

...my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Since graduation, I have worked as a social worker but decided to leave to pursue a career in teaching. I have 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...

...nurture and encourage the lifelong learning of my students. Through hands-on activities, classroom discussion, and even the use of humor, I hope to prompt students to think creatively and explore their natural curiosity by asking many questions and evaluating many answers. I am strongly committed to bringing students to mastery. To accomplish this, I thought it was important that I am trained and educated extensively in this field. This is why I have obtained not...

As a passionate and dedicated tutor, I focus on making learning fun and engaging, while also tailoring each session to fit the student's unique needs and learning style. As a college student myself, I understand how challenging academics can be, and I'm here to provide support, strategies, and encouragement to help you succeed. I'm excited to work together and help you reach your academic goals!

...an urban school district. I've been here for ten years and have spent the entire decade working in education. I have taught all subjects and almost all grades in elementary school. In 2011 I graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Master's in Bilingual Education. In recent years, I have worked as an instructional coach and academic specialist, which has allowed me to look at education from a different lens and therefore given me a...

...assistant choir director and held several long term substitute teaching positions. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, math, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for...

...philosophy is grounded in the belief that every student possesses unique strengths, and it is my responsibility to identify and develop those strengths through tailored instruction and differentiated learning strategies. I am committed to maintaining high academic standards while providing the necessary support to ensure that each student reaches their full potential. By leveraging data-driven insights and evidence-based practices, I strive to foster both intellectual growth and emotional well-being in my students. As an advocate...

...am a fully certified teacher in the grades EC-6. While completing my degree at Texas Tech, I was approached with the opportunity to tutor middle and high school students in the AVID program. This opportunity awakened my love for tutoring specifically. I really enjoyed the small group and one on one aspect that tutoring allows. When I am not teaching or tutoring, you can find me reading a great book, hanging out with my family,...

...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 best parts of what I do! I am a firm believer in the Science of Teaching Reading, the "why" behind the math, and being as...

Hello. I have been a teacher for 18 years. I knew from the first day I stepped into a classroom I would be a teacher for the rest of my career. I have a deep passion for watching students grow as learners. I don't accept failure from myself, and I don't accept failure from the student. We succeed together.