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John: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750
Aleksandar: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...While at Washington University, I majored in an interdisciplinary program for philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology, as well as completed the prerequisites for medical school. I served as a residential advisor for two years and have experience tutoring and counseling students in that capacity. I believe taking the time to listen to and understand others is the best way to find out how to help them. I've always appreciated this in my teachers and mentors and...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Nolan: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...Spanish, and Neuroscience. I have spent my time since college mentoring, tutoring, and promoting healthy lifestyles for high school students. I have enjoyed helping all age groups learn - from kids, to college students, to adults. I tutor a wide variety of subjects including math, Spanish, ESL, and test prep. I really enjoy tutoring geometry and algebra or SAT prep. My tutoring strengths include finding multiple ways to explain things for my students and giving...
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Ursinus College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Ramsey: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...foundation is essential to learning more sophisticated, challenging topics. I tutor a wide variety of STEM topics, with math, computer science and physics being the academic subjects that I enjoy teaching the most. I understand that everyone learns in different ways and I understand that what works for one learner might not work for another. My goal is to make sure the learner fully understands the topic and can connect it to other topics and...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
Frances: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with,...
Education & Certification
The University of Alabama - Bachelors, English
St Edwards University - Masters, Humanities
ACT English: 36
GRE Quantitative: 149
GRE Verbal: 162
Andrew: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are studying and make it their own. By building an understanding of a subject based on the individual student's strengths, my goal is to help students achieve a lasting mastery...
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Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Zachary: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
What's up! I am a recent graduate of WashU with a major in Biology with plans of applying to medical school. I am an expert in mathematics and the natural sciences, and love helping students discover these subjects. I am cool, down to earth, and funny, and enjoy making connections with students.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
Mary: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...with a degree in Plan II. While at UT, I did a creative thesis, which ultimately resulted in a cookbook/memoir about American women, (such as my grandmother) in the kitchen. I love to write, and love helping students write as creatively as possible within the parameters of their schoolwork. I’m committed to making learning as fun and enjoyable. Having been an occasionally reluctant learner, I believe that most people are happiest when they feel that...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Plan II Honors
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 740
Alex: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...did not adapt appropriately to the student. There is more than one way to learn material. Because of that I hope to spend some time with students, helping them get the test scores that will allow them to get into their dream school. Throughout my high school and college career I gained extensive experience in tutoring members of my rugby team, fellow classmates and friends. Regarding the subjects I have taught- I am familiar with...
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Montana State University - Bachelors, Marketing, Finance and Entrepreneurship
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Katelyn: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. While in this program, I volunteered in several reverse-inclusion courses for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which renewed my interest both in teaching and in working with individuals with special needs. I am excited to...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Bipul: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...decipher quite often due to the lack of tone and author's preconceived notions about the student's background. Therefore, when I tutor I build the framework from the ground up and depend a lot on visual aids (diagrams and charts) rather than formulas and numbers. I believe that there is no such thing as a dumb question and I address each question as many times as necessary . I also include a lot of examples and...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Physics, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 167
Aayush : San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
Hello I am Aayush! I am from Austin, Texas. I have a degree in Mathematics with a minor in Actuarial Sciences. I have taught math for 6 years now. My expertise ranges from addition all the way up to calculus and statistics. I make math fun and enjoyable to do! I really look forward to teaching y'all!
Education & Certification
Texas Tech University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 33
Ricardo: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...listening carefully. The teacher doesn't look for mistakes, because no one needs the advice, "Don't make that mistake!". The teacher tries to hear what the student wants and then figures what to work on in order to get there. I've been both a student and teacher of guitar, and I try to take that teaching style into my tutoring. I never start by explaining material or by "simplifying" it (because that usually means repeating it...
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Stanford - Bachelors, American Studies
University of Rochester - Masters, American History
GRE Verbal: 170
Kathleen: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...worked as a kindergarten teacher at IDEA Public Schools. I will be beginning a Masters Program in Education this fall at the University of Texas at Austin with a certification in teaching 7-12th English. My goal as a professional is to unite my love of literature with my passion for social justice to become an inspirational and effective educator of underserved preteen and teenage students. My tutoring style is very positive and encouraging, and centered...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelors, English/ Anthropolgoy
The University of Texas at Austin - Current Grad Student, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750
Jaxon: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...have experience teaching college-level science labs as well as freelance tutoring. I began tutoring because I wanted to help students find success and enjoyment in conventionally challenging courses like math, science, and writing. I tutor college-level chemistry through Organic II, college-level physics through Electricity & Magnetism, and any and all math classes from middle-school math through college-level calculus. In my free time, I find myself exploring Austin, swimming at the green belt, learning to play...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 710
SAT Writing: 730
Gabriel: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...classes in high school, and retook many of the math and sciences class in college. I think this helps with tutoring because I learned the material multiple times and from many great teachers, so if a student doesn't understand a concept at first, I can hopefully explain it in another way that I've learned. I like working with students that are self motivated and want to have a tutor, no matter their current skill level...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 31
Jennifer: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...their passions outside the classroom. Sometimes all that's needed to make the material "click" is seeing how it is relevant to their own lives. My personal interests include theatre (especially Shakespeare), reading and writing, arts and crafts, baking, and outdoor activities with my dog. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, and SAT prep, and my favorite part of being a tutor is seeing the "Aha!" moment when a student finally understands something that...
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Smith College - Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Jerry: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...in Computer Science. I first developed a passion for teaching through my younger siblings who are both in elementary school and needed help with their daily homework. Since high school, I've tutored and mentored students in all areas of STEM including Math, Science, and anything Computer Science/Technology related. I'm qualified to tutor in various academic subjects as well as ACT prep. But based on my past software engineering internship experiences at Apple and Microsoft, I...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Lipika: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
Hi! My name is Lipika and I am a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing physics on the space sciences track and a minor in business. I've always loved being a mentor to kids and younger teenagers. I especially enjoy teaching concepts related to STEM and have been doing so since early high school.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Physics
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
ACT Math: 34
SAT Math: 790
Rakhi: San Marcos Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...and Philosophy, while also pursuing pre-medical studies. In NYC, I gained a wide variety of teaching and tutoring experiences in classrooms, with private clients, and via community service work for non-profit organizations. Currently, I work at a middle school in Chicago teaching middle school math, as well as tutor for city clients. I am most passionate about math, but am comfortable working with students of all ages K-12 (and beyond!) in subjects including chemistry, physics,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
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