STAAR Tutors in South Houston, TX
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Rice University - BA, double-major, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, English
Experience
As a student, I went through struggles like many of the students I tutor . I developed methods that work for me to work through these struggles, and I can share insight into how students can develop their own strategies . I can tutor students in algebra, chemistry, French,...
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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...
Education
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...
Education
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...
Education
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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University of Houston - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Experience
My mother is a teacher, and education is always been important in our family . I love to learn, and I'm always trying to pick up new skills . I work at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in radiation physics, where we study particle accelerators that provide radiation therapy . ...
Education
Truman State University - BS, Mathematics major, Statistics minor
Experience
My goal as a tutor is to help students acquire the tools they need to answer math problems on their own . This method of learning is not limited to math and my hope is that these tools will help students in other courses and in their careers after school as well . In my free...
Education
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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Rice University - BS, Biochemistry
Experience
As a tutor, I'm able to offer my students assistance in middle school math, pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, life sciences, and SAT preparation . I really enjoy working with students and seeing them...
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake - Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Experience
My tutoring philosophy is that learning occurs at a much higher rate when the student is having fun, so I try to make each session fresh and exciting . I strive to make things come alive, using visual examples and other learning tools whenever possible . Many students...
Education
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...
Education
University of Houston - BA, History
Experience
Outside of history, I am available for English, writing, literature, grammar, essay editing, public speaking, business, economics, and macroeconomics . If a student is needing tutoring with SAT prep or STAAR, I can also provide guidance in these areas .? In the past, I...
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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...