AP History Tutoring

I took AP US History during my junior year of high school, maintained an A in the class, made a perfect score on the AP, and received the Gold Subject Award. I have a passion for the subject and can help clients with strategies for multiple choice, LEQs, SAQs, and DBQs. Additionally, I can help clients with traditional coursework that is a part of the class.

Biology Tutoring

I took both Honors and AP Biology in high school, received A's in both courses, and received a Subject Award in Honors Biology. I passed the AP Biology exam, showing that I am very knowledgable about biology coursework. I can help students develop study strategies, as studying for biology tests can be overwhelming.

English Tutoring

I have enjoyed English coursework throughout my middle, high school, and college careers. I have received a Subject Award in English both in middle and high school and am very experienced in reading and writing. I have been trained for 4 years in a grammar technique called JER, which is very effective in teaching proper grammatical and writing techniques. I can help clients with reading strategies, grammar, tackling assigned novels, and writing papers/essays.

History Tutoring

I thoroughly enjoy history and have excelled in history coursework. I have received As in Texas History, U.S. History, World History, and A.P. US History during my middle and high school careers. Additionally, I received the Gold Subject Award for AP US History and got a perfect score on the AP Exam. I will find ways to make history coursework interactive for the client and will help a client retain what he or she learns.

Pre Algebra Tutoring

I took pre-algebra and received a 97-99 average, enjoying the course material. Additionally, I received the Gold subject award for this course. I can help clients with pre-algebra coursework, homework, and/or study strategies.

Earth Science Tutoring

I took Earth Science in middle school and excelled in the coursework. I will make sure to make coursework interactive and engaging for a client. Tutoring in science is a specialty of mine, considering that my major (Psychology, BS) involves science.

Reading Tutoring

Reading is a discipline at which I am experienced and skilled. On the SAT, I scored in the 99th percentile on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, and I scored well on AP exams that involved reading. I can teach potential clients tools, such as circling, boxing, and different types of annotating, to ensure that they can recall what they read. Additionally, I can help clients find ways to enjoy what they read.

Elementary Math Tutoring

I was fortunate to receive an elementary math education thorough in topics such as multiplication, long division, arrays, integers, and place value. Though I received A's in elementary school math, I would often become embarrassed or anxious when teachers refused to clarify confusing course material. Therefore, I will make sure to answer a client's questions about math coursework with kindness, clarity, and repetition if needed. Also, elementary school clients are at a young age, and I recognize the benefits of encouragement and/or rewards. I can work with families to create an encouragement or reward system for the client.

Social Studies Tutoring

I excelled in social studies through out my elementary, middle, and high school careers. I have received gold subject awards in Global Studies, World Regional Geography, and AP United States History. Additionally, I received perfect scores on the AP United States History and AP Government exams. I can help clients in areas of geography, US history, Texas history, and more.

ACT Reading Tutoring

During my high school career, I scored very well on the reading section of standardized tests. I can help a client effectively comprehend the passages, engage in multiple choice strategies, and manage his or her time.

Psychology Tutoring

I am majoring in Psychology, BS at Texas Christian University. My psychology coursework has included General Psychology, Research Methods, Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Introductory Neuroscience, and Experimental Psychology: Cognition. I have received A's in all of these classes, and I am currently working in Developmental and Cognitive Psychology research labs.

Reading Comprehension Tutoring

Reading comprehension is a discipline at which I am experienced and skilled. On the SAT, I scored in the 99th percentile on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, and I scored well on AP exams that involved reading comprehension. I can teach potential clients tools, such as circling, boxing, and different types of annotating, to ensure that they can recall what they read.

Study Skills Tutoring

I believe that an individual's effectiveness in studying depends on creating a study strategy that caters to his or her preferences. Tutoring a client in this area will start with my asking the client several questions about his or her optimal style of learning. Then, I can help the client to create a personalized plan for studying and teach him or her appropriate study strategies. These strategies may include organizing flash cards, forming mnemonics, taking practice tests, and developing a distributed practice schedule.

Writing Tutoring

I have received an education that has taught me various writing strategies. I can teach a potential client how to organize an essay, how to avoid grammatical errors, and how to adhere to MLA or APA format.

Government Tutoring

I thoroughly enjoyed and excelled in my AP Government class during my senior year of high school. I scored perfectly on the AP Government Exam, so I can help students in an academic or AP level course.

Homework Coach Tutoring

Tackling homework assignments can be challenging for students! If a client wishes to be tutored in this area, I will work with him or her to create a system of dividing homework. Then, I will work with him or her on completing the work.

SAT Verbal/Writing Tutoring

I scored very well on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT. I scored in the 99th percentile on the reading portion during the May 2018 SAT, and I made a perfect score (8-8-8) on the essay portion during the December 2017 test. I can help clients manage their limited time during each section, improve their reading comprehension, develop vocabulary and word context skills, and learn how to organize and write an effective essay.

Middle School Math Tutoring

In middle school math, I received A's in 5th and 6th grade math, pre-algebra, and algebra 1. Additionally, I received the Gold subject award for pre-algebra. I can help clients with coursework, homework, and/or study strategies.

Math Tutoring

I was fortunate to receive an elementary math education thorough in topics such as multiplication, long division, arrays, integers, and place value. Though I received A's in elementary school math, I would often become embarrassed or anxious when teachers refused to clarify confusing course material. Therefore, I will make sure to answer a client's questions about math coursework with kindness, clarity, and repetition if needed. Also, elementary school clients are at a young age, and I recognize the benefits of encouragement and/or rewards. I can work with families to create an encouragement or reward system for the client.

Science Tutoring

My Psychology, BS degree has involved scientific concepts, especially in classes such as Introductory Neuroscience. Additionally, I took Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, and AP Biology in high school and received A's in all classes. I can help clients with introductory concepts regarding biology, chemistry, earth science, life science, and more.