STAAR Grades 3-8 Tutors in South Houston, TX
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University of Houston - BA, English
Experience
Writing is my favorite course to teach because I enjoy helping students overcome their fear of writing . Many find it a daunting task, and I help them break the task into small steps, showing them that there is nothing to fear . I believe that education begins with the...
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University of Florida - BS, Political Science , University of St. Thomas - M.Ed, Education
Experience
I then received my Master of Education degree with a concentration in Leadership for Teachers . I worked in Houston after graduating from the University of Florida . One of my great tutoring experiences was to teach the History of America to at-risk eighth graders . I also...
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Stephen F. Austin State University - BS, Biology and Chemistry , Louisiana State University-Shreveport - MS, Biological Sciences and...
Experience
As a tutor, I've had the opportunity to work with students and my courses, students privately, and through other tutoring organizations . During that time I've had experience helping special education students, gifted and talented students, at risk students, ESL students, and...
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Morehouse College - BA, Biology , Prairie View A&M - MS, Biology
Experience
I've also worked with gifted students . To give a little background about myself, I attended Morehouse College and Prairie View A&M . In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and designing websites . I also like fixing things and working with computers. Algebra, AP...
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Texas Southern University - Bachelors, Psychology , University of Houston-Clear Lake - Masters, School Counseling
Experience
I always investigate a student's learning style before I begin working with them . Based on what I see, I tweak my lesson plan to maximize their learning . When I am not teaching, you can find me listening to music, writing poetry, and playing basketball . I look forward to...
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Stephen F Austin State University - BA, Communications , University of Houston Clear Lake - MS, Counseling
Experience
Additionally, I've worked with students on grammar and mechanics, college entrance essays, test preparation, and public speaking skills . I also have worked with students in grades 3-8 to prepare for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams. I appreciate...
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Psychology , University of Houston - Masters, Social Work
Experience
I then became a therapist, which I did for 10 years before deciding to pursue a teaching career . I'm now certified at the K - 12 level, I'm also certified in gifted and talented, special education, and ESL . I can assist students in general elementary and middle school...
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Texas A&M University - BA, International Commerce
Experience
Countries which I have lived in the past include China, Korea, Poland, and Spain . I am also a very athletic person and enjoy coaching track and field for young people during the summers, further cementing my ability to effectively lead and instruct young minds . The...
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University of Houston - BA, Liberal Studies: French and Human Development , University of Houston - M.Ed, Gifted Education
Experience
I will work with you and will break down the more challenging content so that you can better understand the topic at hand . Once we learn the basics, you have better control over future methods . I will give you plenty of time to practice and will offer feedback with each...
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Texas Southern University - BA, Psychology , Capella University - MS, School Counseling
Experience
I want to provide a nurturing environment so students don't doubt themselves and are eager to learn from someone with more experience . There is no shame in students struggling with the material, and they need to understand that in order to give them the confidence to ask...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Education , University of. Houston-Victoria - Masters, Administration
Experience
I believe any student can learn any subject, and it's my responsibility as an educator to figure out the method with which that student learns best. I spent over 30 years teaching at the elementary and middle school levels, and I specialized in helping students with learning...
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The University of Texas at Austin - BS, Mathematical Sciences
Experience
When my contract with NASA was completed I began teaching as a sub . I have experience with students of every learning level . I am familiar with students with special needs . I have worked as an English language learner (ELL) and with English as a second language (ESL).I...
Education
Egerton University, Kenya - Bachelors, Pure Mathematics , American College of Education - Masters, Educational Technology
Experience
You must understand the ideas behind the questions and answers, not just be given the answers . Mastering all of the steps of problem-solving just takes, you guessed it, time and patience that you give the process . Mathematical concepts and skills are easy to master if the...
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Wellesley College - BA, Women's Studies (public health)
Experience
Helping my students develop a real love for writing and reading is my passion.My considerable experience working with children has helped me learn how to balance patience, compassion, and maintaining expectations of students . These qualities make me a good tutor.I tutor...