Top STAAR Tutors serving San Marcos
Jennifer: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...learning disabilities. I believe every student has the potential to succeed, it is just a question of finding the right entryway into the material. Since teachers don't always have the time to work individually with every student, that's where a tutor comes in! I'm a strong advocate for Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory of education, encouraging students to learn and grow from their mistakes rather than becoming discouraged and giving up. When I was in...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Nolan: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...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 real value to the learning process so that information can be retained. Outside of the academic world, I love to listen to and make music. I play volleyball, rugby,...
Education & Certification
Ursinus College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Owen : San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...experience first in Phoenix, Arizona, where I spent six weeks teaching 6th grade math. For the following two years I taught first grade in Pahala, HI. What makes me a great tutor is a passion for education and personal relationships. I have always taken pride in academic achievement, and I am able to share that enthusiasm for accomplishment with my students through engaging teaching strategies as well as forging interpersonal relationships. My experiences teaching have...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Communications
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31
Tina: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I have taught English, Composition and Literature for 35 years in Austin, Texas. I have a Master's in English Education from Stanford University and a second Masters in Instructional Technology from the University of Texas at Austin. I can help you with writing, literature, research and a variety of other English skills.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, English
Stanford University - Master of Arts Teaching, English
Peter: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
I'm a Computer Science student who's been teaching all my life. From tennis camps for kids to an engineering physics class for college kids, I really enjoy helping someone discover for themselves what they are capable of! Please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to help you with.
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 730
Caroline: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...in Business, and a certificate in Creative Writing with an emphasis in fiction. Plan II is an interdisciplinary liberal arts honors program that specializes in liberal arts and natural sciences. Essentially, I have spent the last three years taking a multitude of classes and experiencing all sorts of fields of study. After graduation, I plan on attending law school. Aside from school, I am a member of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority,...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, English
Marcy: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...teacher and later branched out into English, ESL, history, and cultural studies. As an ESL teacher, I provided students with academic support in all subjects. I know that each student has a unique set of talents, experiences, and interests. My goal as a tutor is to help students draw on their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills. As a tutor, I have worked with a diverse range of students on essay writing, test preparation, and...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
University of Wisconsin Madison - Masters, French Literature
Jennifer: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...and I am very excited about the opportunity to work with you or your child to help achieve better writing or reading skills. I am very passionate about education and believe that everyone can improve with a little bit of extra help. I have helped many students write college essays and love hearing the words, "I got accepted!" Additionally, I score standardized test essays, have taught ESL and tutor and edit for college students. I...
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Wichita State University - Bachelor in Arts, General Studies
Texas State University-San Marcos - Masters in Education, Counseling, Higher Education
Brandi: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...even abroad. I went to a private liberal arts school for my undergraduate degree, where I learned the value of a well-rounded, dynamic educational approach which I bring to all of my studies and teaching. I have taught and researched in a range of areas but for the last three years, my particular focus has been on Classics, Archaeology and Foreign Languages at the University of Texas at Austin as a graduate student. Reading and...
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Millsaps College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Studies, Anthropology
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 32
Ethan : San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
To educate as many people as possible, to never stop growing, learning, discovering and pushing the limits of what is possible. ... Write out the answers, explain it, and teach it back to me. Document the thought process through a specific problem.
Education & Certification
SUNY at Fredonia - Bachelors, Biology, General
SUNY at Fredonia - Masters, Biology, General
Lizzie: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...My goal by the end of our sessions is to have you walk away having independently performed problems in the areas you were once struggling with, now much more confident with that material. I not only do I emphasize content in my sessions, but also best-study practices. This is so you can take the lessons you learn with and become the autonomous learner you need to be to reach your goals. Finally, outside of tutoring...
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ST EDWARDS UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Mia: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
Learning is one of my biggest values in life and it is important to me that everyone has the opportunity to appreciate and value learning as well.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Business Communications
SAT Math: 730
Kelly: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...America, where I taught 4th grade reading and writing in inner city Houston. Between my Special Education degree and Teach for America, I have worked with kids from a wide range of ages and disabilities. I am certified to teach General Education (EC-6), Special Education (EC-12), and ESL. I have most experience with elementary reading and writing. I am working at Austin Achieve Elementary School in fall and so excited to be back in Texas!
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Ashley: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
Hello! I have worked in education as a teacher and tutor since 2008. I began as a math tutor, then transitioned into teaching introductory algebra and English. Last year I taught English as a second language in China, and I'm currently teaching English II to sophomores in Texas. I love learning and helping students reach their goals! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking and yoga.
Education & Certification
The Texas AM University System Office - Bachelor of Science, English
The Texas AM University System Office - Master of Public Policy, Public Administration
Morgyn: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...they are getting ready for their post-high school, college life! Getting ready for the world of colleges as exciting as it is scary, but I'm here to help in a number of ways! The SAT is a test that anyone can learn. It is not just based in knowledge. It is a test that requires strategy, and if you learn the strategy, you can really rock the test. I can also help out with college...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Radio-Television-Film
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 710
Steve: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...U.S. Senator Mark Udall during his tenure in the House of Representatives. I worked with Crocs Footwear at their global headquarters as an account manager for five years in account management, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in 2011, when I began pursuing a career in education. I am currently certified as a teacher in Texas in six different subjects, including Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Business, and Special Education. I enjoy all of these subjects,...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Penny: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...reading in the Rio Grande Valley. Since then I've taught Reading, Language Arts, ESL, and Journalism to students in 6th through 8th grades. For the past eleven years Ive been an teaching struggling readers and English language learners. I love teaching small groups of students it lets me tailor lessons to the students' strengths and weaknesses. I incorporate student interests when choosing the texts, and check in with them to see if my strategies are...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - Bachelors, English/Secondary Education
Spencer: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...approach to tutoring these subjects is to allow the student to fully comprehend the logic behind the concepts. In order to do this, I frequently use pictures, diagrams, models, and physical representation of the process at hand. Allowing the student to visualize the process gives them a greater ability to understand problems related to it. This approach is especially useful in science and math because they are subjects describing the phenomena of the physical world!...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
SAT Math: 730
Coral: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...of 2015 as Magna Cum Laude with Distinction as an Allied Health Pre-Physical Therapy major. My husband and I have been married since May 2017 and live in Spring Branch, TX. We have four dogs. I love math, ballet, playing guitar, working out, practicing yoga and traveling. I have been a tutor with 51勛圖厙 for four and a half years and I specialize in math (including college level) and SAT/ACT prep.
Education & Certification
Hendrix College - Bachelor in Arts, Pre-Physical Therapy
SAT Math: 710
Kristin: San Marcos STAAR tutor
Certified STAAR Tutor in San Marcos, TX
...humor, and the belief that everyone can learn. My truest passion is for literature and writing. I love working one-on-one with people who either need extra help, or who want to go above and beyond academically. People learn in a variety of different ways, so I try to get to know those I work with, in order to ensure that they are learning in a style that makes sense to them, and that they feel...
Education & Certification
Trinity University - Bachelor in Arts, English
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