Certified Tutors From Rice University

..."4/5"s on 7 different AP exams and was listed on Rice University's "President's Honor Roll". I know how hard and stressful it is to take standardized exams, as I myself have gone through it all, and this has motivated me to want to help make the process easier for those who are going through it....

...give them the little tips that save time, and teach them exactly what to look for to pinpoint the concept in any problem. I help them get in the instructor mentality, so they understand why problems are worded in a certain way and what the teacher is looking for. I like to share my experience...

...a graduate student at the University of Maryland, I taught undergraduates "The Art of Communication & Presentation", a core course. My range of experience is vast, and my attitude is always positive. I am available to tutor students in the following subjects: -SAT & ACT English/Writing and Critical Reading English (ages 9-99+) -Writing -Reading -Literature...

...college-level Biology, and the ultimate med-school/real life application of Biology). Because I have been through the same learning difficulties, I know how to explain the topics in a way that is easily understood. As for my tutoring style, I like to get to know the student's goals, difficulties, and schedule, and tutor the student accordingly....

...in political science and a minor in sociology. My tutoring style is one in which I keep the student engaged in the material. This is especially important in my subject areas, as social sciences and the humanities are about understanding and analyzing events and cultures rather than merely memorizing facts. Thus, I try to structure...

...teaching at a public charter school, I have a ton of experience in helping students relate to curricular subject material. I majored in Classics and Medieval Studies at Rice and specialize in teaching world history and Latin though I am capable of branching out. I have had a number of clients, from middle school to...

...can relate to the kids I tutor because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the students so that they have fun and look forward to tutoring. I tutor standardized...

...standardized test tutoring. I am a medical student at OU right now, and I hope to one day join Doctors Without Borders to help set up free clinics in underprivileged countries and teach people about how to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. In my free time, I love to read, write, watch TV, and...

I have been tutoring for years, and I think the quality that makes me a great tutor is my patience. I don't care how long it takes to help the student understand the concept. I will take the time to make sure they are well prepared for their courses.

...writing, math, French-- with students ranging from underprivileged preschoolers in rural Tennessee to Houston high schoolers to adults. I never received less than a perfect score on the SAT or PSAT verbal tests, in two sittings of each test. As a musician, clarity of communication (via clear, logical syntax and rhetoric) is paramount to my...

...for high school and college students doing laboratory work assisting them with experimental protocols, writing papers and putting together presentations. I am currently working in a research lab at UTHealth and am excited to get back into tutoring. I want to help students succeed academically and am up for the challenge. Plus, it's a gratifying...

...habits, or a psychological condition. I've worked with students with each of these problems (and more) and seen the vast majority improve their performance, which gives them confidence, which improves their performance even more. It's incredibly rewarding to be a positive example for students and watching their confidence grow until they forget what it was...

...lies in my own experience as a student. I had to work very hard for the grades it took to get to college, so I understand the problems of the struggling student, and I try my best to relate the methods I personally used to overcome those obstacles. I've tutored high school-level Chemistry and Algebra...

...the inherent connections between their work and real-world applications. Despite my technical background, I am a person who would much rather contemplate the words in a good book rather than the letters of a differential equation. However, my interest in studying the natural world has caused me to suffer through more math classes than I...

...math and science! I have also had plenty of experience with standardized test taking, and I can help you figure out the best strategy to be confident on the test and succeed. I am easygoing and patient and will personalize my tutoring style so that I can help each student to the best of my...

...student overcome obstacles to succeed. Whether it’s helping an autistic seven-year-old learn to play with other children or helping a high school freshman learn to make a solid argument, I value the impact I make on others through teaching. I began my professional life as a tutor six years ago, and have taught a variety...

...me for English and French assistance, but I've also worked with standardized test preparation, math, and time management. In my free time, I like to take long rambling walks and explore everything Houston has to offer, from new restaurants to coffee shops to art galleries and museums. I also enjoy knitting, playing with my cat,...

...to Rice University this fall. I graduated from Rice in 2007 and I'll be earning a master's degree in teaching. I love math, but physics and government/history are interesting too! I love teaching in a way that's fun as well as effective - that's the great thing about tutoring; it's as individual as the student!

...cell biology. I am particularly interested in tutoring math, science, writing, and test preparation. I have a strong background in tutoring over many years, and I am very comfortable working with many different kinds of students. My goal is not only to ensure success in the classroom today but to equip my students with lifelong...

...students from sixth grade to college. I enjoy teaching math, but I am also experienced in SAT/ACT preparation, chemistry, biology, physics, mandarin Chinese, grammar, and writing. Practice is the key to excel in any subject, especially math and science. More importantly, academics require one to think logically and to enjoy the solving process. In my...