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Award-Winning Tutors from Texas State University-San Marcos

Makayla

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Makayla

Master of Arts, Police Science
Makayla's other Tutor Subjects
College Political Science
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am a substitute teacher as well as a Masters Student of Political Science. I have a passion for teaching and really love to help students reach their end goals.Every student is unique in their own way and my teaching style accommodates accordingly.Knowledge is power and as said best by Plato, "if ...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Master of Arts, Police Science

Texas State University-San Marcos

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Bethany

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bethany

Master's/Graduate

My name is Bethany Dismuke. I am currently a teacher in Texas. I graduated from Texas State University and am currently enrolled get my graduate degree. I love working on reading, writing, and grammar! I believe every learner is different and we should aim to meet students where they are! I can't wa...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Master's/Graduate

Texas State University-San Marcos

Bachelor

Lola

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lola

Masters, English Literature
Lola's other Tutor Subjects
Advertising
American Literature
Ancient and Medieval Heritage
Basic Computer Literacy

What better person to tutor you than a professional nerd? I love all geeky academic things from a perfectly edited essay to a finely tuned test prep schedule. I spent my grade school and early college years struggling with undiagnosed ADHD. When I finally started to learn coping mechanisms and study...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Masters, English Literature

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelors, English Literature

Alyssa

Certified Tutor

Alyssa

Current Grad Student, School Psychology
Alyssa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am currently a graduate student at Texas State University, pursuing a specialist degree in School Psychology. A major deciding factor in my career choice was the field's emphasis on helping all students do their best at school and at home, which directly applies to my approach to tutoring. I love ...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelors, Psychology

Texas State University-San Marcos

Current Grad Student, School Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Grace

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Grace

AB
Grace's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Math

Hi! My name is Grace. I graduated from Texas State University with degrees in Psychology, Studio Art, and Honors Studies. I currently teach and write curriculum for geography and social studies for grades 3-8 at a local private school (arguably the most fun subjects). Being around students truly fi...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

AB

Kristen

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kristen

Master's/Graduate

I am a graduate of Texas A&M University- Commerce where I received a Masters in Library Science. I received my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education at Texas State University. Since graduation, I have spent the last 15 years in public education as a tutor, Kindergarten teacher, second grade ...

Education

The Texas A&M University System Office

Master's/Graduate

Texas State University-San Marcos

Bachelor

Yesenia

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Yesenia

Current Undergrad Student, Spanish
Yesenia's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

My mission is to help hardworking students achieve their maximum potential in mastering a new language. My interest in the Spanish language increased during my junior high Spanish class when my instructor introduced me to Spanish poetry. It was authors like Gabriel Garcia Marquez that increased my i...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Current Undergrad Student, Spanish

John

Certified Tutor

9+ years

John

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)
John's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
American Literature
Ancient and Medieval Heritage
British Literature

Though originally from South Texas, I recently relocated to Austin to pursue a Ph.D. in English. My areas of specialization are Medieval and Renaissance British literature. Prior to this, I received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Texas State University-San Marcos and, while pursuing ...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

Doctor of Philosophy, Rhetoric and Composition
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College English
College Level American Literature
English

I have seven years of teaching experience, including teaching both AP and IB English courses. I also work as an essay examiner for the International Baccalaureate program. I hold a bachelor's degree in English Education, a master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, and I am currently pursuing a Ph...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Bachelor in Arts, Rhetoric and Composition

The University of Texas at Austin

Doctor of Philosophy, Rhetoric and Composition

Rosie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Rosie

Undergraduate Degree
Rosie's other Tutor Subjects
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Business Calculus
Discrete Math
Algebra

Manuela, my mother, earned a college scholarship in 1937. She was not allowed to go to college. In those days young Hispanic ladies were not allowed to go away to college. She stressed that after God and family, education was very important. Despite the fact that we were raised poor, my mother alway...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Undergraduate Degree

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