I've travelled the world mentoring students in Japan, forging houses in India, founding soccer programs in Costa Rica, and graduating teen moms in Texas. Education has captured my attention the world over. I'm eager to keep my hand in the field with Varsity Tutors. My other passions find me out on the pitch, drenched at Barton Springs, or languid in a Netflix puppy pile.

I am passionate about learning and empowering students through helping them reach their educational goals. I graduated at the top of my class with a 4.0 from Texas State University's Honors college in International Relations and Business Administration and currently live in Australia exploring the other side of the world! I am a State-qualified Debate and DECA competitor. I was raised in France and Germany in a very multicultural home and learned English at a British school in France. I use an engaging teaching style and opt towards real world applications for clarifying concepts and helping stymie learning. I incorporate humor and creativity into my classes to help students enjoy learning with me and provide a unique and worthwhile experience.

I started as a Tutor at Austin Community College, where I spent 5 years tutoring a broad scope of mathematical and scientific courses as required. I eventually became the Organic Chemistry Instructor for students interested in becoming Pre-Medical Students . As I have spent many years in the fields of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biochemistry, I have developed a practical approach into helping others understand the material as well as shedding light into any scientific and mathematical subjects with topics that relate. I also encourage my clients to use tools that will aide into their comprehension of the topic in question.

I am a student at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX working toward dual undergraduate degrees. In May of 2016 I will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. I traveled to Spain this past year to participate in a semester long study abroad program allowing me to be fully immersed in the Spanish language and culture. During my time abroad, I worked as a classroom assistant in the English classes taught by one of my professors to students ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. In order to apply hands on what I learn in my psychology classes, I spend as much time as possible assisting one of my professors with their research. Much of my teaching experience lies in the area of music which has provided me with a strong understanding of what it takes to work one on one with individual students of all ages. I believe that education in any subject should incorporate the individual passions of each student in order to promote interest and to deepen understanding of the material at hand. Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and running, and engaging in my passion for music by playing in a band around the Austin area.

I am a graduate of the awesome Texas State University (Southwest Texas State University). I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aquatic Biology with an emphasis and minor in Chemistry. While I was still in school, I was hired as an Aquatic Scientist and I have been a scientist for about 14 years now. I love to travel, I love to learn, I love sports, puzzles, hiking, music, and anything that seems challenging. In my free time I love to help people, which is why I became a tutor. I had been tutoring for years for my friend's children in church and youth programs, so I decided to join Varsity Tutors to have more of an impact. Education is key. I'm passionate about all things science, and love to make learning fun. I'm enthusiastic and energetic when teaching so be prepared to have fun and learn at the same time!

I am a proud educator and lifelong learner! I am driven to help others empower themselves with the knowledge to live and grow in today's modern world. I am a graduate of Texas State University with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and Texas A&M University with a M. Education-Counseling. I specialize in working with students ages 3-21. I have extensive experience and knowledge in advising students through their educational career, supporting academic excellence, college and career development, language development (ESL), reading, writing, and math tutoring. I have experience working with diverse populations in person and online/virtual settings. I have worked with special populations that include: Special Education, Section 504, Gifted and Talented, English Language Learners, Military families, Homeless students, and At-Risk students. I understand the importance of developing a positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to provide a comprehensive service.

Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a Teacher Assistant. I am currently working on my teaching certification so that I may teach in Elementary and/or Middle schools. I graduated from Texas State University Spring of 2020. I have been an AVID tutor for three years, as well as an AVID student for four.

I'm a child care director with an extensive background in teaching and tutoring. I'm here to help you with your writing and reading, from elementary all the way to college-level work. I'm also fluent in Spanish and can tutor both beginners and advanced level students. I look forward to working with you!

Hi, I'm a lecturer at Richland College. I have an MFA in Creative Writing and Pedagogy at Texas State University with a BA in English and Psychology at Texas Tech with over 9 years of teaching experience. I was in the military for 5 years and taught in South Korea for 6 years: 3 years teaching middle school, 1 year high school, and 2 years teaching adults. Moreover, I worked at the Texas State Writing Center as a teacher and tutor. I have experience and I'm qualified to teach all forms of writing, ELL, TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, and English literature. Fortunately, after many years of diligent writing, editing, and persistence, my poetry book was published by an American publisher.I'm a constructivist style teacher, adjusting to the needs of my students. I understand that each student has their own unique personalities so it's important to have a teaching structure but be willing to adjust to the personal learning style of each student.I had to have a tutor in math when I was in middle school so I know what it's like for students. With tutoring experience and a caring attitude, I can provide a good teacher to student connection for a better learning environment with patience, care, and genuine care for the student's learning process.My main strength as a tutor is my ability to assess a students' learning style and adjust my teaching style to suit their needs. The most rewarding aspect of tutoring is witnessing my students' growth, helping them build their skills, confidence, and knowing that I played a role in their success. Also, I enjoy and appreciate students for their own unique perception.I look forward to meeting and studying with you.

I am currently a graduate student at Texas State University, pursuing a specialist degree in School Psychology. A major deciding factor in my career choice was the field's emphasis on helping all students do their best at school and at home, which directly applies to my approach to tutoring. I love to learn and I love helping others feel successful in their classes. I have been informally tutoring peers and my younger siblings from a young age, and continue to do so today.In high school, I was recognized as a National Merit Finalist by the College Board for my PSAT and SAT scores. I took nine different AP exams (World History, US History, European History, Physics B, English Lit, English Comp, Biology, Psychology, and Statistics) and thus became very familiar with how those tests work, as well as what goes in to preparing for them, emotionally as well as academically. I graduated in June 2012 as the third in my class of over 600 students and continued my education at Texas A&M University as a psychology major with minors in neuroscience and Spanish. I graduated from Texas A&M with a Summa Cum Laude distinction in May 2015 and went straight into my graduate coursework.Given my own testing experiences and the value I place on higher education, I love to help others feel as confident as they can when they walk into that testing room, whether for AP, ACT, SAT, or GRE exams. The process of applying to colleges and graduate programs can be very stressful at times, so if I can help you feel prepared to do your best, I would love to do so! That being said, I enjoy working with all ages and as I am a Liberal Arts person at heart, my favorite academic subjects are psychology, history, and any English class that gives me an excuse to reread a Jane Austen novel. Though I do not promise to know all the answers, I can guarantee that I will do my best to help students know where and how to find them. I believe that tutoring is most effective when a student comes to acknowledge and utilize the strategies that are best suited for their learning style, which they can then take with them into other subjects and in their future academic endeavors.Outside of the academic arena, I love to read, watch movies, spend too much money on craft supplies at Michael's, and volunteer with kids.

I am a graduate student at the University of Minnesota studying for a Ph.D. in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education with a focus on Biology Education. I have received my Master of Science in Biology from Texas State University and have done research on how biology faculty develops and implements a new active-learning biology course. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with minors in psychology and chemistry. Currently, I have been focusing on writing a curriculum for an introductory biology course and teaching 3rd grade. I have worked with a range of students at different educational levels. I teach a wide range of subjects; however, I find biology to be my passion. One of my passions is working with students to find their strengths when they think they have none and to help them learn the way that works for them. In my experience, learning can be fun and I want everyone to enjoy learning different topics the way they need to and I strive to help them find what can be interesting to them when they do not think it could be. When I am not working, I enjoy reading a variety of books that can be a story to dive into or more informational books that are to keep me learning about things I feel I want to learn more about.

Though originally from South Texas, I recently relocated to Austin to pursue a Ph.D. in English. My areas of specialization are Medieval and Renaissance British literature. Prior to this, I received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Texas State University-San Marcos and, while pursuing my M.F.A., lived in San Antonio. As I continue my graduate studies and teach colege-level courses, I am excited to share my love of the written word with students who want to grow as writers and readers. While the majority of my tutoring and teaching experience has taken place within a college writing center or classroom setting, I would be well-suited to work with college-bound high school students preparing for AP English exams and college application essays. I also have extensive experience working with students who have developmental and remedial educational needs and, additionally, have experience tutoring students for whom English is a second language. Where literature is concerned, aside from being well-versed in early British literature, I also have abiding interests in African-American literature, Mexican-American literature, Native-American literature, and poetry in particular across time. My undergraduate and master's degrees required me to read far and wide within the American and British literary traditions, however, and I have had great success working with students who struggle with literary analysis.I believe that everyone is capable of critical thought and creative expression regardless of her or his educational background or learning level. Everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard and a story that deserves to be told. As a tutor, my primary goal is to uncover and foster these things in my students because I believe that you cannot use the voice that’s uniquely yours until you first believe that you have one. And while I will put on my teacher hat when the occasion calls for it, I am first and foremost a tireless cheerleader and a relentless believer in my students. I strive to empower my students by cultivating their self-confidence and encouraging them to take intellectual and creative risks, all of which are qualities that extend far beyond the confines of an English class.Because I am a writer—specifically, a poet—many of my interests and hobbies revolve around language and literature. I am an avid reader of everything from Greco-Roman mythology to Contemporary American Poetry to Tolkein’s The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. Other interests include foreign languages in general and the Spanish language in particular, the American Southwest, classical music and music in general (I sing and play the clarinet, oboe, recorder, and ocarina), the visual arts, Star Wars and Star Trek, and the Middle Ages. I love being outdoors and am an avid hiker and backpacker. I also love to travel and have wandered across the United States, Mexico, Peru, India, and England. I hope to return to India one day and dream of going to Thailand and Tibet. My work schedule keeps me fairly busy and my cats Linus and Fergus keep me perpetually on my toes, but in my spare time, I enjoy practicing yoga, discovering the next best place to eat that nobody has ever heard of, combing through the shelves at Halfprice Books, and exploring the city of Austin.