Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Austin, TX

...amazing things--all by opening a book. Beyond this, it is important to become competent in using language properly--having a good grasp of grammar, word usage, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. I can draw on my experience as a teacher and writer to help students master these skills. In addition, with 17 years of experience as an editor for the Texas STAAR/TAAS tests, specializing in Composition, Language Arts, and Writing, I can offer students useful strategies for...

...plan on attending law school. Aside from school, I am a member of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, a Counselor for Ignite Texas, and a member of a campus theatre troupe called The Broccoli Project. I love to learn and am a big believer in enjoying getting an education. I am very patient, but also firm in the sense that I want to make sure that every student is not only able...

...I love teaching and helping with math and physics! I also have a strong writing background that comes from independently-publishing a novel, so I am happy to help you with the flow and format of your writing assignments. (I m also a bit of a grammar Nazi.) Interesting things about me: I researched solar cell development in Germany for a summer (ich spreche ein bischen Deutsch), was a quarterfinalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award...

...subjects), and PCAT test prep. While I enjoy helping students in all areas, my favorite subjects to tutor are math and chemistry, as there's so much room for growth of understanding in these subjects that many students dread. I make it a personal goal of mine to have the student enjoy the subject by the end of our sessions, as I believe it makes a more fun and challenging environment for us both. While tutoring,...

...college and beyond. I have teaching and tutoring experience at the middle-school level in English, social studies, and math (pre-algebra and geometry). I have also tutored elementary-school students (reading, writing, math), high-school students (AP English, AP World History, college essay-writing), and adults (business writing and English for non-native speakers). I believe that knowing how to write well is one the most beneficial, lifelong skills a student can develop, as it will give them an edge...

...problem solving process, and come to solutions on their own. To this end, I attempt to speak clearly and concisely, to make high-level concepts accessible to students of all ability levels, and to create strong personal relationships with my students. I am currently accepting students in all math subjects through the high school level, standardized test preparation (SAT, GRE, SSAT, PSAT), computer science, writing, study skills and organizational skills. I recently graduated from Vassar College...

I am a undergraduate student at the University of Texas, Austin. I genuinely enjoy teaching, and it is a great passion of mine. I have a variety of interests, such as traveling and visiting art museums. I enjoy both the sciences and the humanities, as well as just learning for the sake of learning.

...I taught conversational English in Paris, which nurtured my interest in helping English Language Learners. I love explaining the shades of meaning in words, strengthening students' reading comprehension, and building their writing skills. I believe patience and kindness are key to student success. As a graduate student in a field called Learning Technologies, I am constantly discovering which educational approaches best help students. I am a great tutor because I believe in finding out why...

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...sustained development of confident readers and writers requires support and honest feedback, as well as the essential belief that each student can improve, regardless of past experience or current achievement level. My experience at Texas State University tutoring at the university writing center for several years, teaching freshmen composition, and studying Rhetoric and Composition has prepared me to tutor professionally across age groups. Not only am I prepared, I am enthusiastic about the work and...

...ethical leadership. Additionally, I pursued Honors distinction through a study of James Joyce and interned with now 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...

...every painstaking academic endeavor is the opportunity for tremendous success. That's why it's important to me that every student grasps the bigger picture. Education has the opportunity to enrich your life unlike any other endeavor. If you're anything like me, you've experienced academic failure. But as a soon-to-be practicing attorney, I can assure you that failure is not fatal. If we keep putting one foot in front of the other, we will reach our goals.

...happen for my students when they finally grasp a concept they???ve been struggling with. Usually with my students and as a student myself, I find that explaining concepts in a different way with language that is more understandable or connecting it to real-world experiences goes a long way. As a competitive swimmer for the past 15 years and the captain of my college team, I understand the desire students have for excelling in both the...

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.

...SAT and excelled in AP coursework (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, U.S. History, Biology, Chemistry, English and Calculus), receiving an 'AP Scholar with Distinction' award for my performance in the classes. I have experience tutoring for SAT preparation and various subjects related to my academic background. This includes both assistance with the subject material, and general study and test strategies. I am excited to continue applying what I have learned academically and professionally to help students succeed. I...

...Science, Writing, Phonics and ESL. These are all my favorites subjects too teach in an unique way. I enjoy teaching reading because without knowing how to read, you won't understand other core subjects and life in general. I want to be apart of watching a child master one of the toughest skills. I love Science, because students can explore and learn new things. I love that Science is all hands on. It gives the student...

...strengths and weaknesses. I incorporate student interests when choosing the texts, and check in with them to see if my strategies are working. With my experience, I've got an abundance of tools, strategies, and materials from which to draw to engage and assist my students. I teach by breaking concepts into understandable chunks, so students can comprehend the parts that make up the whole. This is for everything from breaking down words to reading extended...

...and I've been doing it for over 20 years! I have lots of experience helping professionals and young adult students, high school students, and elementary age students. So, if you need someone to help you pass an English test or just improve your general communication skills, I can help! If you need help studying for the TOEFL or IELTS test. I can help! If you need help putting together a presentation, I can help! When...

...various types of companies in business environments. This diverse experience has made me very adaptive as a teacher and enthusiastic about teaching a mixture of subjects. My academic background primarily includes psychology, history, philosophy, ethics, and Italian. I received my bachelor's degree in history from John Cabot University in Rome, Italy and my master's degree in philosophy from King's College London in London, England. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in philosophy. For years, I...

...and Eurasian Studies and a certificate in Security Studies with the Clements Center for National Security. I have participated in the Normandy Scholars intensive history research project and study as a Clements Center Undergraduate Fellow. For my senior thesis, I am researching post-Cold War security and foreign relations with Russia and East Europe. I tutor a range of subjects within liberal arts, but I specialize in Latin tutoring, since I have studied the language outside...