Top STAAR Tutors serving Houston
Meghana: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
Howdy! My name is Meghana, and I am a BS/MD program student and President's Endowed Scholar at Texas A&M University studying neuroscience/biology and English. I enjoy helping my students with the SAT and ACT, English grammar, literature, writing, and AP subjects, especially in the sciences. Please feel free to message me for more info or to schedule a session. Thank you!
Education & Certification
The Texas AM University System Office - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Ngozi: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...I have worked with college students down to middle school students and I am comfortable in teaching all grade levels! A little look into my life:Along with being a tutor, I am also an Olympian and 2 time African Games medalist in the area of track and field, a female vocalist/recording artist along with many other things that keep me motivated and passionate about life. So what are you waiting for? Lets get better! Lets...
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelors, Health
Matthew: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...frequent use of songs and poetry, and critical explorations of our knowledge at the end of lessons. I have also taught under Common Core requirements, and am familiar with introducing a variety of methods to students and helping them find that which works best for their level of understanding. When not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy dancing, political blogging, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm a native of Houston, Tx, and am elated to be back home.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, U.S. Regional Studies
Karina: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...and elementary school students and am comfortable teaching a variety of subjects. I've previously volunteered at the Children's Museum of Houston and Texas Children's hospital so I'm comfortable working with younger students as well as older students. I believe every student starts with the same amount of potential, and hard work is what leads them to success. I hope to make my students more comfortable in the subjects they struggle with and give them the...
Education & Certification
The Honors College at the University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 780
SAT Writing: 790
Michael: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...English. I am also a native Spanish speaker with 17 hours of College level Spanish credit, and a 5 on the AP Spanish Language exam. I love taking time to help students understand content, and more importantly, understand how to learn content so that it stays past just test day. I remember what it was like to be a student and how difficult it can be to balance multiple classes in challenging subjects. That is...
Education & Certification
The Texas AM University System Office - Bachelor of Science, Genetics
Zach: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...a student, I have learned from amazing professors at both UTSA and UT Austin and have earned a BSA in Biology with two minors: psychology and business. I graduated in December of 2015 with High Honors. A core component of my education has been taught through research; thousands of hours of my time have been spent in research labs. Although my primary focus as a tutor lies in the sciences, I have broad experiences that...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Biology, Cert. Psy
Kameco: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...much as I would have liked. As talk of layoffs began I considered a career change in which I would get to instruct more and teaching was the first area I looked into. I started out subbing and once I was acclimated with the system and the kids I never looked into anything else. I am most passionate about Mathematics and I love to work with all students. I have worked exceptionally well with mainstream...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Sciences
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Winnie: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...subjects ranging from pre-algebra to statistics. I also did private tutoring for elementary school students where I helped them solve word problems and fractions effectively! My tutoring expertise does not stop there. I am currently volunteering at a school for students who have autism where I not only assess their behavior, but also their writing and mathematical skills! As I mentioned earlier, I am a firm believer in education and I will do my very...
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sai: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...always been a passion of mine. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. My passion for teaching is driven by working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be mutually successful. I believe that it is essential to assess each student's needs and learning methods. Understanding how quickly students learn, their weaknesses/strengths, in addition to their motivations...
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
Bracy: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...5 novels and one non-fiction work, two of which are available on Amazon and other online book sites. I most enjoy tutoring reading, writing, language arts, but as I often point out to my students, no matter the high school text you open, the pages are filled with words--more than numbers even in an advanced math book. I believe strongly that reading & comprehending the text is the key to success in school, thus my...
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Golden Gate University-San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Purdue University-Main Campus - Master of Science, Applied Behavior Analysis
Princess: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...today. We live in an information age where traditional teaching methods can be unsuccessful. The click and instant message of a PC no longer demands of growing youths the reality of patience and persistence to get the result. I believe I have the drive and enthusiasm as a teacher to make learning fun and to foster a discovering of self-potential because of my subject knowledge, experience and wide background as well as the ability to...
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Baylor University - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Drexel College of Medicine - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Michael: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...understanding of the subject matter through questions about your thought processes. Through that, I hope to ensure that you have a complete understanding before moving on to practice questions. This is the most crucial part because it enables you to be prepared for all types of questions. Then, we would move on to practice questions that reinforce your understanding and give you a chance to apply your knowledge. I'd love to help you reach your...
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Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 760
TJ: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...with students. My philosophy is a connect, serve, grow, and go linkage; that is to help you connect with your academic tasks and school teacher's methodologies, then you tenaciously build the required discipline to maintain that connection, which I call the service phase. Over time, you probably wouldn't require my service any longer because you would have grown to work independently. The last phase would be for you to go out there and disseminate the...
Education & Certification
University of Ilorin - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University - Mechanical Engineer, General Engineering
Syed: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
I am currently a bioengineering major at the University of Houston - Honors College. I am also working as a Research Intern at Rice University's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics. I have tutored students of various ages from different backgrounds over the past four years. I enjoy disseminating knowledge to anyone who is ready to learn!
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Alex: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
Young, friendly, engaging career teacher with eight years of experience in the public school system. I pride myself in going above and beyond to help my students learn and build positive relationships.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Katherine: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
I have been in education for 17 years as a teacher and specialist. I have taught all subject areas in K-5. I am excited to get to help students who are being challenged by a subject area and increase their success!
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Houston - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Kavya: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
I am currently a junior at the University of Houston as a Psychology Pre-med student and would like to reach out and help kids with subjects that they may be struggling in to really help them boost their grades and get closer to achieving their set career goals. My main subjects include a variety of Math (Elementary-Algebra 2), English, writing, and reading comprehension.
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Shelia: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
I have been in the education field for over 15 years. I love assisting others of all ages in exploring and expanding their learning capacity, which in turn, enriches the quality of their lives. My biggest joy as a teacher is seeing someone come to a full understanding of a concept they could not grasp before. Helping the learner reach those "a-ha" moments is what a teacher does!
Education & Certification
Prairie View A & M University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Oral Roberts University - Master of Arts, Theology
Jaqueline: Houston STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in Houston, TX
...covering reading, writing, and speech evenly is highly important when maximizing your linguistic abilities in another language, and so I intend to practice each aspect with my students. Each language is very different, and therefore requires different approaches in its teaching method. Additionally, some students move more quickly through languages than others, and so I am open to tailoring language tutoring to and individual student's needs. Moreover, as a Liberal Arts major, I developed strong...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, International Relations and Global Studies
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