We all need a little help now and then.Common education does a decent job of imparting information, but different people sometimes need a different approach, a little push, supplemental explanation or special practice so that they can truly understand and succeed with a subject... and in life. Part of my tutoring process is to listen and discern what is really at the root of the student's learning challenges. Sometimes it turns out that the real problem isn't the subject at all, but the way it is being taught, a lack of study time or space, or even a completely unrelated frustration. My goal is to help people strengthen their study habits and deepen their thinking skills so that they can grow in true understanding and experience success. This usually means not providing direct answers, but helping the student learn how to find the answer on his own.My areas of strength include:- Philosophy (including ethics, logic, critical thinking and rhetoric)- Theology and Religion (especially Catholic/Christian)- Writing (essays, project papers and theses; creative, research and persuasive styles)- Physics and Natural Sciences- Mathematics (pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, etc.)- Computer Science and Engineering- General test preparation, especially ACT, PSAT and SAT- Developing good study habitsOf these, philosophy is my favorite subject by far.I work best with teens and older, have been doing so since about 1990, and am presently an adjunct faculty member at Chemeketa Community College. I prefer to meet in person with people who are in or near McMinnville, OR, especially if we are working from your textbooks. For clients more than 20 miles away, we can meet half-way, you are welcome to come to my office (or another location of your choosing), or we can meet online by video-chat. E-mail or telephone can work, too, depending on the subject.I have received the following degrees and certifications:- Master of Arts in Philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary- Master of Theological Studies from University of Dallas- Bachelor of Science in Physics and Engineering (double major) from Seattle Pacific University- Online Teaching, MOOC Development, and Philosophical Counseling certificationsWhen I'm not working from home or caring for my family, I'm usually found at my gym where I teach physical fitness and self-defense. I also enjoy woodworking, writing, and various martial arts.

I am a junior at the University of Dallas in Irving, TX majoring in English Literature and concentrating in Italian Language and Literature. I tutor Italian at the university in addition to tutoring at Varsity Tutors in addition to being a full time student.

I homeschooled for my whole education up to college, which allowed me to finish Calculus III before graduating high school. Currently, I attend University of Dallas, where I am studying for a math/science degree.I tutor for all middle and high school math, as well as for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. I am very patient, and I enjoy working with students. When I tutor a student, I try to discover the root of the problem, usually a misunderstood or inadequately explained concept. Once I find the problem area, I can explain it as clearly and as simply as possible. If the student doesn't "get" the explanation the first time, I am willing to spend as much time on the concept as the student needs.In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano, making and playing video games, and spending time with my friends (often to discuss geeky subjects). If I sound like a good fit for you, or if you want to know more, I encourage you to contact me.

I am a current Junior at the University of Dallas working on my Elementary Education degree and certification. I have been working with children in and outside of the classroom setting for the past 3 years, and I am very passionate about helping every student meet their goals and succeed. I am creative and love problem solving and finding the best way to reach each individual child.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor Classical Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington, and after teaching high school English for three years, I earned 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 voices in order to better express themselves in both speaking and writing.

I recently graduated with a PhD in Wildlife Sciences from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and now work as a full-time staff member in the University of New Mexico's Biology Department. Prior to beginning work on my doctorate, I worked as a full-time tutor for a highly-regarded private tutoring company in Seattle.I have extensive experience helping students excel in subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, algebra I and II, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, English, and writing composition. Additionally, I have helped many students prepare for standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, GRE and LSAT. I employ a style of tutoring that focuses on developing academic skills that can be used by students to succeed in various subjects. After several sessions with me, my students often report feeling more confident, prepared and ready to succeed.

I have been tutoring in one way or another since 2013 when I started working as a Chemistry TA while getting my own Chemistry degree and continued doing so all the way through my Ph.D. program. I have a regular career now as a medical device physicist, but still enjoy working with students and getting them closer toward achieving their goals and dreams. I mainly focus on math, and science for the high school and early college levels, but I also have a lot of experience working with students in preparing for college entrance exams. This is still a passion for me which is why I continue to tutor. If my profile matches what you are looking for, feel free to reach out. :)

I'm a Junior Undergrad pursuing BS in Physics at the University of Dallas. I have several years of math tutoring experience and stellar profficiency in all math levels Algebra I through Calculus II and intermediate physics. I like to approach tutoring by bringing out the intuitive beauty in math and physics. I encourage students to learn how to think about problems comprehensively and logically, instead of just memorizing and reguritating. I really excell at this stuff and I like to help other people get on the same wavelength. For any concept in this level, you can rely on me being able to build an intuitive understanding of it from the ground up.

I've had experience tutoring at Kumon Learning Center where I had to engage and encourage multiple students - whose ages ranged from 3 to 15 - at a time. I spent two years tutoring SAT Verbal, Writing and Reading Comp strategies at Karen Dillard's College Prep. I also privately tutored my peers in Spanish while I was an undergraduate at the University of Dallas. One-on-one tutoring provides students with an opportunity to receive the extra instruction and attention that they don't always receive in a classroom setting. There is nothing more frustrating than struggling to understand new concepts and new materials that everyone in your class already understands. As a former Spanish major in a classroom full of native Spanish-speakers, I absolutely can relate to this feeling.As a tutor I make my sessions something the student looks forward to and doesn't dread. I am charismatic and approachable, and I make sure that the student feels comfortable asking questions or for further clarification, and that he or she feels comfortable making mistakes. I am an avid believer in positive reinforcement. Maintaining the student's attention and enthusiasm is a priority for making my tutoring sessions effective and fruitful.

After graduating with a BA in English from the University of Dallas and a Master of Arts from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, I went on to teach classes of 6-11th grade students at Trivium Preparatory Academy for 3 years in English, Writing, and Math. I also tutored students individually for all sections of the SAT and ACT during my time there, and I have continued to do so for the past year with Varsity Tutors. I love teaching English and Literature because I have a passion for storytelling, and I enjoy teaching Math and Grammar because of their rational nature and the enjoyment that comes from solving logic puzzles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy going to the movies, spending time with my five younger brothers and sisters, and volunteering within MENSA. I believe that learning can always be made fun and is extremely rewarding when you put in the work. I look forward to sharing my love of all these subjects with you as a future student, and I look forward to meeting you!

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Dallas in 2012 and my Master of Arts in British, American, and Anglophone Literature from Marquette University in 2019. I have worked in grades k-12 in all subject areas (primarily using a classical curriculum); I have taught rhetoric and composition courses at the freshman and sophomore collegiate level; and I have also co-taught junior and senior collegiate English literature courses centered on a singular topic. I love discussing literature in depth with my students and I particularly enjoy helping them along with the writing process- crafting a thesis, exploring sources, and proofreading! Proofreading and dialoging with students about their papers is, for me, the most joyful and fruitful part of the writing process. Far from being the mundane task of searching for typos of which it is usually thought, this is the part of the writing process where the core of the paper is crafted and the writer able to refine his or her own voice.I am happy to help as a second pair of eyes for a single assignment in the short term or for an extended period of time for a larger assignment. I am happy to help students wade through their reading assignments whether it be a primary literature source or secondary critical or theoretical sources. I can also help with note taking strategies, brainstorming, and paper organization. I would also love to work with any students wanting to focus on a particular author, genre, or era in literature (prose or poetry) purely out of interest or as a hobby of sorts.Best of luck in all your scholarly endeavors!

Hello, there! I'm Toni, a college English professor looking to help you better engage with your learning interests! As a professor, my teaching style emphasizes active learning as a central component, aiming to make my classes more centered on students discovering the material and constructing their own knowledge. In teaching and tutoring, I see myself more as a facilitator of learning who provides students the necessary tools and direction for them to uncover the concepts themselves. Soon we will engage in this process of discovery together!Before becoming a college professor, of course, I had to go to college myself. I graduated from the University of Dallas in Irving, first with my bachelor's in English and a concentration in Latin, and then later with a master's in English. I also attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where I earned my second master's in English. It was during graduate school that I first began tutoring, and shortly after I left SMU, I began teaching. Since then, I have taught English at the college level, especially composition and British literature.Through my work as a professor and a tutor, I have had the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds, different age groups, and differing levels of achievement in their academic pursuits. As a professor, I teach in one of the largest and most culturally diverse community colleges in Texas, where my students range in age from dual enrollment high school students to retirees seeking a challenge. In my tutoring, I have worked with students from pre-school aged students to adult professionals on topics from test prep for the SAT or GRE, to simply reading and writing, as well as Latin, history, social studies, and more.Every student can succeed, as long as they are given appropriate support. With my tutoring, I hope to offer that support so students stay motivated, stay focused, and achieve their goals. Soon enough, that student will be you!

My name is Dr. Nweze, and I am an experienced teacher with 30 years of experience both in the classroom and in leadership. I have taught English at every secondary level from 6th through 12th grades, including Advanced Placement. To do this effectively, I have analyzed student data and observed student classroom performance to determine specific needs. Most importantly, I believe in having open conversations with students and parents to ensure their voices are in the work we do together. I have learned the importance of building trusting relationships with both parents and studentsparamount for any growth. I use all this information to develop plans of action that increase student achievement. To be sure that my plans are effective, I monitor and adjust based on formal data, classroom observations, and student voice. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to provide the most effective learning experiences. I am your support, and together we can accomplish so much this year.

As the oldest of five children, teaching came naturally to me. I'd play Monopoly Junior with my sister, helping her practice her addition and subtraction. I read with my brother, a six-year-old and recent Kindergarten graduate, to have him practice his phonics and sight words. I can't help but smile as he attempts to pronounce something new.In my senior year of high school, I volunteered at a local elementary school, providing classroom assistance to teachers of Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. I worked with kids of widely-spanning ages on skills from alphabet citation to the formation of complex sentences, pattern recognition to long division. For me, as important as helping those students was establishing friendships with them. I went back to visit the kids over Christmas Break and was astounded at how many of them looked at me with smiles of recognition.My love for tutoring has extended into college. I have just finished my first year at The University of Dallas where I am currently pursuing all subjects under the sun; however, I am leaning towards Majors in English and Classical Philology. On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, a group of my colleagues and me visit a nearby grade school to help Fourth through Eighth Graders with their Math and Reading.I love college, but I try to step outside the "ivory tower" once in a while. Outside academics, I enjoy riding my bike, playing soccer and basketball, reading, and holding rich conversation. I am a huge Chess fan and a member of Chess.com, which I visit nearly every day. Roman Catholicism is important to me, and I try to balance doctrine with ethics in the daily practice of my faith.My favorite subject to tutor is English. My "liberal arts" education has convinced me that learning to communicate effectively precedes learning all other skills. However, besides English and Reading, I also like to tutor for Mathematics (particularly Algebra and Geometry and anything new building towards them) and Latin, which I have studied for five years. I also offer ACT, PSAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) Test Prep. I'm a patient fellow and therefore can afford to support the Socratic Method; I feel that students learn best when they arrive at answers to their own questions through the guidance of instructors.

I am very passionate about helping students because of the satisfaction I get seeing that "click" go on inside their heads. The first time I tutored, I was in high school, where I was both the leader of the peer tutoring group and a 1-1 peer tutor myself. When I was a leader, I taught the other peer tutors a way to not simply tell them the answer, but to always help students come to their own answers. This is exactly what I did in my own 1-1 sessions, and I saw my student's grades go from F's to A's.I received my high school education at GreatHearts Academies. They offer a liberal arts education that prioritizes the same philosophy that I implemented. The University that I am currently attending is University of Dallas, which I picked because they had similar philosophy to my high school. At the moment, I am an undergraduate Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) working towards my Biochemistry degree (Bachelors of Science), and my overall goal is to become an Army Physician.The subjects that I am tutoring are math (up to Calculus 1), Chemistry (up to Organic chemistry 2), and Physics (up to General Physics 1). My favorite of the three is by far organic chemistry. When I was little, I loved playing chess and the puzzle that always came with it. In organic chemistry, I saw the whole subject as one giant puzzle. I used to love to solve all these puzzles that it had to offer, and it quickly became my favorite class. With math, I like it for the same reason. Math always came easy to me. This was the subject I tutored that transformed my 1-1 student's grades from high school from F's to A's.Outside of school, I'm really into working out. I love to get with some friends lifting heavy weights or running. I love the feeling of getting into the gym, where we would all encourage each other to go for higher weights or better times. Some of my best memories are exactly that.Overall, I am confident any student who works with me will improve. I will make sure to work on each student in the best way that works for them. My goal as a tutor is to make sure that the student accomplishes their goal.Thank you.

I have been teaching and tutoring LSAT prep for over ten years. I have a Bachelor's in English from the University of Dallas, a JD from Boston College Law School, a second Bachelor's in Music from Texas Woman's University, and a master's in Musicology (music history) from the University of North Texas. I practiced law for a little more than five years, first in Massachusetts, then in Texas (yes, I took and passed both bar exams the first time). I practiced predominately Immigration law, and left the practice of law because of a medical condition. When I stopped practicing is when I returned to school for my music degrees and started teaching. I love the LSAT because I think the questions are all fun puzzles and I can see the connections between the questions and skills I used as a lawyer. I enjoy working with students to help them find the tweaks to their thinking that help them work efficiently and accurately. I approach the material through dialogue with the student so that I can learn how the student sees the material and work together to identify key aspects of the test questions and how to distinguish right answers from wrong answers.

I am a Chemistry major at the University of Dallas. I am here to help you deepen your understanding of Chemistry until you understand every topic you want to understand. I am aware that people have different ways in which they learn, so I will strive to approach topics in different ways to find the one that helps you understand better. I LOVE Chemistry, so I love teaching it. I have experience tutoring high school Chemistry students as well as College General Chemistry (1 & 2) students.

Hi! I am a seasoned educator and tutor with a Ph.D. in Literature, an M.A. in Literature, and an M.B.A. in international business. I have taught many, many students to write, read, speak, and think academically. Since 2005, I have worked taught in universities in China, Bosnia, the UAE, Afghanistan and Bahrain (teaching our troops!) and Cambodia. I recently returned to the USA. If you are feeling uncertain about your writing assignments, your English or Literature courses, public speaking, or standardized testing, I believe I can help! No one is born with the ability to read, think critically, and write an essay that will get people to stand up and take notice. These are skills that everyone must be taught to become successful, and they can be learned. Students often think they 'just aren't capable' of improving their skills, but as a professional who specializes in English and Writing, I know they are wrong. Every student, with the right motivation, systems, and tools can improve their skills. I have been teaching and tutoring students for over 20 years. As a professor, I know what steps students need to take to become better in writing, reading, literature, critical thinking, and public speaking. As a faculty member at universities and colleges for over 20 years, I know what will be expected of students both in educational settings, and in the professional world after they graduate. I love to work with students, and I have had a great deal of success in helping them to improve. I have developed proven methods to give students the help they need to write better essays, read with greater comprehension, and test more effectively. Most students tell me that I am funny, and that my lessons are far less 'painful than they expect them to be! I look forward to working with you-

Hello there! My name is Ryan McAnany (legal name Patrick) and I'm here to help you think, choose, and score better in the world of academia! My specialty is English grammar and writing skills, but I've also tutored previously for study skills, social studies, and much more. I'm excited to connect on a personal level and get you to the place you need to be, academically. We are all called to be the best version of ourselves possible, so let's make that a reality!

I am a student at the University of Dallas studying towards a double major in Business and Mathematics with a French Language and Literature Concentration. I achieved near-perfect scores on both the ACT and SAT, and I am passionate about helping students score well on these exams to pursue their higher education goals. I have always been a high-achieving student, and I was my high school's valedictorian, a National Merit Commended Scholar, and a Presidential Scholar Qualifier.I have over 3 years of mathematics tutoring experience with students in grades K-12, and I love to help students build confidence in analytical and applied mathematics at all levels, from simple addition to complex calculus.In my free time, I enjoy planning events for my residential community at UD, exploring the DFW area, and spending quality time with friends - always with a cup of coffee in hand! I look forward to working with you to help you strive for success in all that you pursue.

I am in the process of transitioning careers from an attorney to a high school social studies teacher. I plan to start teaching in the fall. I have a rich background in a rigorous liberal arts education thatwould enable me to tutor in a diverse range of subjects, as well as guide students to think more critically, read more closely, and write more crisply and powerfully. My legal education and experience have further enhanced these skills. Most importantly, I love learning and have come realize that it is my vocation to share and impart that love of learning in others.As beautifully put by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca in his moral epistles: "[P]art of the joy in learningis that it puts me in a position to teach; nothing, however outstanding and however helpful, will ever give me any pleasure if the knowledge is to be for my benefit alone. If wisdom were offered me on the one condition that I should keep it shut away and not divulge it to anyone, I should reject it. There is no enjoying the possession of anything valuable unless one has someone to share it with."

I am originally from sunny San Diego, California. Back in high school I was a tri-sport athlete playing volleyball, basketball and track for my school. My Senior year I was named the Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.I moved to Texas about four years ago to attend college, where I continued my passion for playing sports. I was a college athlete, playing both volleyball and running track. Furthermore, I was a SCAC Student Athlete and either on Honor Roll or Dean's List every semester in my undergraduate career. I double majored in college, earning my B.A. in both Psychology and Spanish from the University of Dallas. I am currently attending the University of Houston to pursue my Masters degree and (hopefully) my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. In my spare time, I like to play guitar, and I am currently looking into finding a Krav Maga studio near me so I can start taking that again. Also, I love to play with my little 5 pound puppy, Teagan.

I truly enjoy meeting new people and the conversations that unfold when making new friendships. I have traveled all over Europe, including most of France and Spain. It is my love of travel, different cultures, and meeting new people that keeps my life interesting. My travel began in high school, when I stayed with host families in France, families with whom I still communicate today (more than 10 years later). Then during one of my semesters at the University of Dallas, I studied in Rome, Italy. It was after finishing college that I spent 7 months in France as a teachers' assistant, allowing me to travel much of Europe during school breaks. It was also this job which sparked my interest in teaching. I have taught French in public schools for 5 years, which is the perfect job for me, as each year brings new students to meet and new families to get to know. I find that I enjoy learning as much from my students as I enjoy teaching French to them. I have also taught ESL to adults in a community college, which was wonderful because the students came from a great variety of cultures and countries, and it was language that brought us together. I now live back in Houston with my husband and 2 daughters, after having lived all over Texas (and being born in Houston). I have many interests, including speaking other languages, cooking, singing, playing the piano, visiting all cultural places and restaurants in the city, and of course traveling, to name just a few.

I believe in giving every student an experience of success every time they meet with me. I will meet you where you are, no matter where that is, and help you take the next step on your academic journey.

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.

My passion for teaching stems from helping my little brothers in school. I am the oldest of three, so it was always my job to help my brothers with their homework. Whiling teaching them, I have learned many things about them and myself. First, I learned that people learn differently, so you cannot approach teaching each student in the same way. Second, I learned that a comfortable environment is important to a student's success. Last, I found that helping a student succeed is very gratifying. I think education is very important and I am very enthusiastic about learning, so I hope to share that with my students.

I believe in being a life long learner. I believe there are no boring subjects, simply less entertaining ways to teach and learn them. I am passionate about everything I do, and I am especially excited about Literature and Writing. I think the power of language should never be underestimated, and if you can express yourself well, you not only grow in knowledge, you can also truly affect the world. Teaching has been my passion long before it became a profession six years ago, and I love it every day.