Award-Winning Tutors from Lamar University

I believe that a student's learning foundation is very important to their success in their educational career. Helping students develop that strong foundation is my passion.

Hi there! I'm excited to share my passion for working with elementary students, as helping young learners grow brings me so much joy. I've spent eight years in a special education classroom, where every day was a rewarding experience. I have a special interest in reading instruction and love supporting students who are navigating challenges with their reading skills. Together, let's inspire a lifelong love for learning and create a positive, encouraging environment!

I graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Social Work. I also graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master of Science in Psychology. I am currently a counseling student at Lamar University, where I will complete a second Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2025. I have worked extensively within the social services field, spending 11 years in state government in family and child welfare services. Along with working as a personal spiritual coach and spiritual counselor, I assist families and social systems in developing approaches to address systemic concerns within their homes and social structures. I enjoy helping students obtain degrees or studying the following subjects: social sciences, psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, philosophy, metaphysics, spirituality, government, civil rights, policy development, and economics. We all learn differently, and I am open to training and coaching students to develop those skills that will fit their particular intelligence structure, which will assist them in best retaining the information learned during our sessions. Knowledge is everything, but if we cannot see how that information translates to our lives, we have difficulties implementing that knowledge into wisdom. I enjoy reading, studying the occult, practicing yoga, and spending time with my son and two kooky tuxedo cats.

Hi! My name is Taylor and I am excited to start this learning journey with you! I have been teaching for 8 years, mainly focusing on Pre-Kindergarten through 9th grade students. I have experience in teaching various subjects such as reading, math, and writing. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Master of Education Administration. As a tutor, I make sure to create a fun and engaging environment for my students, where they can learn, have fun, and meet their goals.

I'm passionate about bridging communication gaps and empowering individuals to connect meaningfully with the Deaf community. As a Deaf person, I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to communicate freely, and I'm committed to providing engaging, personalized instruction to help you build a strong foundation in ASL.

As a dedicated educator with a Doctorate in General Education, I am passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive in mathematics. With over 5 years of tutoring and classroom experience, I specialize in Algebra, Geometry, and Middle School Math. My teaching philosophy centers on building strong relationships with students, using interactive methods to engage them in problem-solving and critical thinking. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and I am committed to helping them achieve their academic goals. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and watching college football.

I am a graduate Lamar University and Walden University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Family Consumer Sciences and a Master of Science in Public Health. I have been a public school teacher for 9 years teaching 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading and Career Tech 6-12. I am passionate about English Language Arts and Reading and love to witness students "Aha" moments. I aim to bring engagement, fun, and academic achievement to every learner I have the opportunity to work with.

Every student can learn given the correct set of circumstances!

Why reinvent the wheel? The wheel is so boring....I have been teaching for almost 20 years. I have a unique style of getting to know each student personally and meeting them where they are. I believe that technology has made the educational playing field level as each student has the ability to have a truly individual education tailored just to them.

It will be my pleasure to work with you toward the success of your assessment. As a 15 year veteran to education, I have been involved in many different facets of standardized tests, assessments, and preparation for college. As a current doctoral student, I have pledged myself to become a lifelong learner and I hope that you will too!

I am a graduate of Lamar University with an M.A. in English with a focus on writing and an M.Ed. in Education Administration. I have been both a junior high/high school English teacher and a college English instructor for 11 years. I've also taught P.E., Speech, Professional Communications, and Theater Arts. Also, I spent 2 years as an administrator for an elementary school campus. In addition, I have been a freelance copywriter/content writer for 5 years. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I'm most passionate about helping students become better writers. I believe that strong reading and writing skills will help students be successful in whatever they do. Also, I believe that every student can succeed if given the proper support and motivation. That's why I got into education and why I continue to tutor students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and watching fantasy and scifi, exercising, and writing both fiction and digital content.

I have my B.S. in Exercise Science & Fitness Management and my M.S. in Human Performance. I have 15+ plus years in the Health, Wellness and Physical Rehabilitation profession. I have successfully tutored, mentored and trained over 50+ personal trainers and wellness coaches in the areas of certification prep, working with clients with physical limitations and business marketing development to help them acquire more clients.Overall, I LOVE the health and wellness profession as I am now at a stage in my career and life where it brings me absolute joy to share my knowledge, expertise and passion with others in the profession that are new, fairly new and eager to work in this awesome profession.Due to that passion and just with my perspective on life, I have high energy at times. So don't be surprised if I start to cheer or say "whooohoooo" or "let's goooo" when you get a correct answer or master a certain concept. I love to celebrate people's "wins".One of my favorite quotes is "The greatest wealth is health" by Virgil (A Roman Poet)

My passion for education began in college while tutoring K8 math. For the past 10 years, I've worked in Special Education and now serve as an Educational Diagnostician. I'm dedicated to understanding learning struggles, identifying the root of a student's disconnect, and building the foundational skills that guide them toward their next milestone.

I am a graduate of Lamar University where I earned a Masters degree in Educational Leadership. I also attended The University of Phoenix and received my Bachelors degree in Business/Accounting. Although I have a degree in Accounting, my passion is in education. I taught 6th grade Math and 4th grade ELAR and I have tutored all grade levels from early childhood through College Educational courses. I have extensive experience as a teacher mentor focusing on instructional strategies that improve student outcomes. I believe that every student can learn! My teaching style includes modeling, clear and precise expectations and celebrating the progress and accomplishments of my students!

I have been an educator for nine years. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Prairie View A&M University and I earned my Masters In Teaching Leadership at Lamar University.

I am a graduate of TAMU Commerce. I received my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in Special Education. I also obtained a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University. I love spending time with my children and grand children. They all live within 20 minutes and are all involved in some type of sport that keeps a grand parent's schedule active. As a Title I teacher, tutoring has always been a must. I focus on the student's preferred learning modality to accomplish comprehension and success. When necessary, I use task analysis to identify where a student is struggling and build from that skill or task. I teach evidenced based strategies to assist in mastering standardized test. Building confidence empowers students to succeed. I feel that, if you believe, you can achieve!

As a teacher with 10 years of experience, I am excited about the opportunity to apply my skills and experience here at Varsity Tutors. In addition to my Masters in Education, I have found history, government and economics extremely exciting and linked together in many respects. I also have 3 years experience teaching history and government to high school students. What I have learned through that experience was that to get kids to understand and value historical events, I had to make these events come to life. I implemented unorthodox teaching strategies such as combining film, biographies and historical accounts together to make these events memorable for them. I am passionate about teaching and helping students come to love the act of learning and I would cherish the opportunity to transform the way your students view history, government and economics.

I am a passionate educator who loves inspiring students!

I have recently completed my master degree in Chemical Engineering. I have over 4 years of tutoring experiences with broad range of subject in Math and Science for high school and college students. I always want to help students to overcome their weak area and also assist them to discover their own potentials or strong expertise. I have few industrial experiences during my internships, and I would love to share with my students about college life, especially chemical engineering experiences in school and in industry.

Most importantly, I want us to feel comfortable with one another, stay positive, and I know we can both learn.

I graduated with a 4.0 from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, with a Bachelor's of Arts in English. While pursuing my degree, I logged over 600 hours in the public school classroom working mostly with middle school and high school students, although I did have some experience working with elementary school students. I have taught in whole class, small group, and individual settings, and I anticipate receiving my Texas teacher certification by the end of January 2014. I believe all students can learn and achieve through practice and hard work, regardless of the subject area and individual strengths and weaknesses. I love reading for recreation, but I am extremely passionate about writing; I believe that this passion transfers well to my students. I am comfortable tutoring any English related subject, beyond Reading Comprehension and Writing. My other hobbies include listening to music and shopping both of which attracted me to the Austin area. I believe that learning lasts a lifetime, and as a part of my journey to become a lifelong learner, I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Hello! My name is Erin! I am so excited to start working with your child! I have a Bachelors's degree in Health Education and a Masters's degree in Educational Administration and Leadership. I am certified to teach early childhood through 5th grade, ESL certified, and I have my principal certification. I have been teaching for 17 years, and I am currently an ESL Specialist Teacher in Texas! I have taught Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade as a classroom teacher. I have also been an interventionist in both reading and math for students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. I cannot wait to meet your child and have fun while learning.

Throughout high school, I struggled in my Algebra classes, so I know what it is like to "not get it." As an adult, I FINALLY "got it!" I have been teaching Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 for the past 25 years, and I would have to say that my passion is helping students who struggle like I did. I pride myself on being able to explain things in a way that my students understand what it is that I am talking about. My work experience also includes 12 years at the community college level teaching College Prep Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Algebra. I have a BBA in Marketing, Texas Secondary Math Teacher Certification, ESL Certification, and a MS in School Counseling. I love working with high school students and I find great joy when I see my students not only learning, but having fun while doing so.

I know how difficult school and studying can be at times, and that is why I am passionate about helping students succeed. I am still a student myself as I am wrapping up my M.Ed. degree in Counseling and Human Development at Lamar University. My graduation will be in December of this year. My undergraduate degree was a BA in History at the University of Georgia. My main areas of knowledge are in history and psychology/counseling, and I am a huge fan of those subjects. I really enjoy telling the stories that can be found in history, and I am so intrigued with how the mind works. My teaching and learning philosophy is that anyone can learn anything. Sometimes we just need a little bit of help to get over some hurdles. I have a pretty laid-back style when it comes to working with people as well. In my spare time, I like to exercise, watch sports, do just about anything outdoors, and play adult league baseball.

I'm passionate about executive functioning because I have ADHD myself and know how frustrating it can be to struggle with organization, time management, and getting started on tasks. I've learned it's not about overcoming ADHD, but understanding how your brain works and finding strategies that work for you. Through my experience in teaching and counseling, I love helping students discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills that make life feel less overwhelming.

As an educator, I believe every student can succeed when they feel supported, encouraged, and challenged at the right level. My teaching philosophy centers on building strong relationships, creating a positive learning environment, and helping students develop confidence in their abilities. I strive to make learning engaging, meaningful, and tailored to each student's individual needs and learning style.

I am a lifelong learner with a diverse academic background, holding four nursing degrees (LVN, RN A.D., BSN, MSNEd), a BA in Psychology, and a BA in History. I passed both the NCLEXPN and NCLEXRN in 76 questions. My clinical strengths include psychiatric/mental health, endocrine, cardiology, immunology, pharmacology, and medical/ surgical nursing. I have spent much of my career in mental health and have volunteered with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Kidney.fund and UNOS (United Network of Organ Sharing), where I inform the world about Organ Donation. I recognize that the NCLEX is a challenging exam, but I believe that structured collaboration makes success achievable. Together, we will review your test scores, create a clear outline, and engage in focused discussions. From there, we will build a personalized plan and schedule that defines your progress step-by-step. My goal is to guide you with clarity, consistency, and support as you move toward passing the NCLEX.

Hi! My name is Alli. I have been tutoring for the past four years, but I have been helping my fellow classmates for most of my life. I have worked with elementary to early high school students. My main focus is math but I am able to tutor any subject for the younger grades. I have been in the Gifted and Talented and AP programs my whole life so I am good at challenging work. I look forward to working with you guys! Please let me know if you have any questions!

I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as an educator to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas.

I am a lover of life, learning, and love. I strive to increase the capacity to learn as well as the enjoyment of learning. I continue to strive to increase my knowledge and wisdom to share with those around me.

Hi, I'm Olivia! I'm a certified teacher with experience working with students in both online and traditional classroom settings. One of my favorite things about teaching is helping students gain confidence in themselves and their abilities. I know that everyone learns differently, so I focus on meeting students where they are. I strive to make sessions engaging, supportive, and encouraging so students feel comfortable asking questions, tackling challenges, and reaching their goals.

I am so excited to meet you and/or your student and help you reach all the educational goals you have set for yourself! My passion is helping students learn and better understand any material that is given to them to make sure they succeed. I have worked with elementary age students all the way to the high school level. My experience includes general education, special education as well as students with IEP's, BIP's and 504's. Everyone should be created equal not matter how fast or how slow they learn; learning should be fun not a struggle for anyone!I graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's degree. Education is my second career; I currently am also a certified medical assistant. I chose to teach and tutor full time once I had children of my own.I also have taught ESL virtually for the past 4 years with Magic Ears. This process is done via an online platform to children ages 3-12 in other countries.There is always more to learn, and I am ready to start the journey with you!

As an MBA candidate in Business Analytics with a background in Electrical Engineering, I'm passionate about guiding students through analytical and technical subjects. I tutor Math, Statistics, Data Analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau), and Research Methods. My teaching philosophy is centered on clarity, patience, and helping learners connect theory to application. I've previously mentored interns and supported team learning in a professional research setting, and I enjoy helping others achieve the same confidence and curiosity in learning.

I have a BS degree from Texas Women's University in Kinesiology/Math specialized in coaching. I also have a MEd degree from Lamar University. My career consisted of 30 years teaching middle and high school math classes, serving as the high school testing coordinator and middle school assistant principal. Several years were spent coaching girls sports at the middle school and high school level. During this time I have taught all levels of math classes as well as all levels of students. I understand students learn from different types of instruction, different types of environments and sometimes lots of patience. As an educator I have taught other topics besides math. I always build on what the student already knows about the topic. If very little is known, then we explore and create a base of knowledge.

Hi! I'm Jessica, a Texas-certified educator with over 15 years of experience in General Education, Special Education, ESL, PE, and Health, plus a master's in Educational Leadership! I believe learning should be fun, exciting, and full of those awesome "AHA!" moments! With creativity, patience, laughter, and a little educational magic, I turn challenges into victories. My mission? Build confidence, celebrate every win, and help students discover just how amazing they can be!

As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life.

I am a graduate of Lamar University where I majored in General Studies with a minor on Mathematics. I've been tutoring Math, Science, Technology, and Music for the past 12 years. I enjoy all subjects, but Math would be my favorite. I've always enjoyed working math problems for as long as I can remember and overtime it has become a passion of mine. I believe that all students have the potential to anything they want to be. And my job is help them continue to believe in their dream through affirmations, motivations, and calculations. I look forward to working with all who is need of any assistance!

Hello, my name is Deanna and I look forward to working with you! I am nearly finished with my PhD in English Rhetoric and Composition. I enjoy both composing and listening to music, painting, drawing, and swimming. I have over ten years of teaching experience throughout grades K-16. Most recently, I have been teaching introductory and intermediate composition classes for a large university in Detroit, Michigan. I have experience teaching in classrooms and online. I also have over ten years of tutoring experience both in the public education setting and privately. My methodology is founded in the principle that communication and the opportunity to learn are integral to a student's life, both inside and outside the classroom. I enjoy working with students at all ability levels and watching them achieve their goals.

I am an enthusiastic and caring educator who seeks to apply my knowledge, skills, and expertise to promote the academic and social successes of all students. I have over 12 years of experience working with students of all ages in educational settings with proven success in developing strategies that reach students' hearts and minds.

I am an experienced educator with 25 years of experience helping students prepare for college and achieve their academic goals. I specialize in guiding students through the college application process, with a strong focus on crafting authentic and compelling application essays. My approach is supportive, structured, and personalized. I help students find their voice, tell their story, and build confidence in their writing. I'm passionate about helping students stand out and feel fully prepared as they take the next step toward their future.