STAAR Tutors in Deer Park, TX
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University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, Education, English
Experience
My hobbies and interests include reading, painting in oils, watercolor and collage, traveling, and cooking. College English, Comparative Literature, English, English Grammar and Syntax, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, High School English, Literature, Phonics, Reading, STAAR, Test...
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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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University of Houston-Clear Lake - Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Experience
Many students (myself included) struggle to learn in a lecture based environment, so I do my best to make my sessions more hands-on and welcome questions and conversation . I also look for alternative ways to help students retain knowledge, whether it be a silly acronym or...
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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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Egerton University, Kenya - Bachelors, Pure Mathematics , American College of Education - Masters, Educational Technology
Experience
But I also know from experience that it is not the toughest subject ever either . The subject has fascinated me ever since senior high . I believe many people fail at it because they don't realize it just takes extra practice and time . To avoid failing, all you need to do...
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University of Florida - BS, Political Science , University of St. Thomas - M.Ed, Education
Experience
One of my great tutoring experiences was to teach the History of America to at-risk eighth graders . I also tutored for the Independent School District in Houston, and trained educators.These are tutoring opportunities where you can witness results up close and personal . It...
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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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Morehouse College - BA, Biology , Prairie View A&M - MS, Biology
Experience
I believe in the fundamental importance of a good education, and setting students up to succeed academically by providing open lines of communication and a positive classroom environment . In my experience, these factors have proven to lead to the achievement of the academic...
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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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Rice University - BS, Biochemistry
Experience
I bring that same sense of energy, focus, dedication, and fun to my work as a tutor . I graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with a minor in poverty, justice and human capabilities . I served as a physics and chemistry teacher and...
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The University of Texas at Austin - BS, Mathematical Sciences
Experience
I use the way that helps each and every learner accomplish their goals . I have experience with preparing students for standardized tests . I have six years of experience as a language and math teacher . I believe that education is very important . It helps people be able...
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Truman State University - BS, Mathematics major, Statistics minor
Experience
Additionally, I have extensive experience working with the Python programming language and can tutor students in technology and computer science . I am also able to help students prepare for standardized tests . I also have experience helping students at the adult level who...
Education
Texas Southern University - Bachelors, Psychology , University of Houston-Clear Lake - Masters, School Counseling
Experience
The main subjects I tutor include language arts and English and middle school math . My all-time favorite subject is writing . My tutoring style is getting to know my pupils individually so I can tailor my lesson plans to fit their needs . There are no two brains that...
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Psychology , University of Houston - Masters, Social Work
Experience
I started out at a community college and I took it seriously so that I could get accepted to the University of Houston . I completed my degree in psychology before continuing at the university to earn my graduate social work degree . I then became a therapist, which I did...