STAAR Tutors in Houston, TX
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Rice University - BS, Biochemistry
Experience
I really enjoy working with students and seeing them light up when they have a breakthrough and?feel like they really understand something for the first time . When I'm not in the classroom teaching, I enjoy all kinds of sports, from running to soccer to Ultimate Frisbee . ...
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Psychology , University of Houston - Masters, Social Work
Experience
I didn't prioritize my studies until I got to college, and that is when academics really took on an important role in my life . I stopped looking at subjects as uninteresting or difficult, and I started to embrace them and find what I could like about them . I became driven...
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Experience
I work at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in radiation physics, where we study particle accelerators that provide radiation therapy . I'm looking forward to becoming a medical physicist in the future . I love math and science, but I struggled with them at times during my...
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Baylor University - Bachelors, Anthropology
Experience
I began tutoring as a middle school student, and I still love it today . My first experiences were informal, helping peers in the basics of math . I tutored as a high school and college student, and I've added English language arts, science, and history to my repertoire . I...
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Truman State University - BS, Mathematics major, Statistics minor
Experience
I am a tutor with extensive experience studying and teaching math . I graduated with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Truman State University . I also minored in statistical methods . I am comfortable tutoring students in a wide variety of math related subjects,...
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DeVry University - Bachelors, Finance , University of Houston - Masters, Math
Experience
I am a high school instructor at a public school in Spring, Texas . I teach Geometry and Algebra in the classroom and I also tutor both subjects to kids before and after the school day . I have developed many different ways of helping students from elementary school through...
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University of Houston - BA, English
Experience
I believe that education begins with the student, and they need to be motivated to learn . I hope to provide that motivation . When I teach, I use the?gradual release strategy, where I am very involved in the lesson at the beginning, and then slowly let the student take over...
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Michigan State University - Bachelors, Child Development , University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Masters, Early Childhood Education
Experience
I'm Gaylin, and I teach second-grade math and English language arts . I love my job, and I love putting together lessons with activities and other effective learning strategies that encourage my students to learn independently . My tutoring experience includes working with K...
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University of Florida - BS, Political Science , University of St. Thomas - M.Ed, Education
Experience
When you analyze the past, it is easier to understand the future . Helping others to develop skills to read and write effectively is a thrill . These skills, especially, are needed to do well in college . When not involved in academic pursuits, I occupy my time learning,...
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Stephen F. Austin State University - BS, Biology and Chemistry , Louisiana State University-Shreveport - MS, Biological Sciences and...
Experience
When I have free time, I enjoy playing the violin and singing opera. Earth Science, Languages, Life Sciences, Other, PSAT Critical Reading, SAT Subject Tests, Science, Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 4, STAAR EOC, STAAR Grades 3-8, Study Skills, Study Skills and Organization,...
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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,...
Education
University of Houston - BA, Liberal Studies: French and Human Development , University of Houston - M.Ed, Gifted Education
Experience
I also want to make learning fun and interesting for each student . During my career, I have worked as a project advisor, tutor, and a teacher . During this time, I have learned that students tend to prefer hands on teaching methods . They also like to use study tools that...
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Texas A&M University - BA, International Commerce
Experience
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 subjects which I specialize in include arithmetic, Spanish levels 1 through 4, elementary...
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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...