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Currently Accepting New Students
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Lisa W.

5.0 (558 ratings)

2,898 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (558 ratings)

2,898 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Lisa

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Houston native, born and raised! I have a degree in English Literature with a minor in World Cultures and Literatures from the University of Houston. I went from a high school graduate at the bottom of the third quarter to a Magna Cum Laude university graduate, simply because I applied myself to the task and taught myself study skills I'd never had in high school. I pass on those same skills to my students and continue to apply them in my own work as a tutor: I work to stay a step ahead of my...

Houston native, born and raised! I have a degree in English Literature with a minor in World Cultures and Literatures from the University of Houston. I went from a high school graduate at the bottom of the third quarter to a Magna Cum Laude university graduate, simply because I applied myself to the task and taught myself study skills I'd never had in high school. I pass on those same skills to my students and continue to apply them in my own work as a tutor: I work to stay a step ahead of my students, read as much of the material my students are reading as I can. I also routinely create new lessons tailored to students' specific needs.

My methods and assignments for teaching reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary are my own invention, developed through years of observation and experience to fill in the gaps created by test-driven curriculum and conventional worksheets.

I believe that doing well in verbal subjects requires a balance of two factors: 1, understanding what the teachers want and giving it to them ("Give the people what they want", I often say), and 2, figuring out what you, the student, have to say about a subject. Have an opinion! Then you combine your thoughts with the teacher's expectations in a thoughtful, logical sequence. Sound difficult? It's really not! I'm here to show you how to make that happen. And once you learn it, you might not even need me anymore...and I'm okay with that. My way is to teach students how to fish rather than do the fishing for them. I believe this approach to teaching, as well as reliability and ability to work with diverse personalities, is what makes me a client favorite.

I've found that when it comes to tutoring, there are as many student goals as there are students. Everyone is different: A football player who must maintain a B in English but can't make heads or tails of Pride and Prejudice...a valedictorian used to succeeding through sheer determination, but scared to death she doesn't have anything worthy to say in her personal statement to her dream col

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University of Houston
English Literature

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Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I teach grammar to students from junior high through adult, native English speakers as well as ESL students from a variety of countries. My approach is to teach grammar in a practical way, using sentences that incorporate everyday situations and phrases. The goal is to show students that grammar is something students already understand because they use it every day in their speech and writing; they just don't know the technical terms for everything. My method takes the intimidation out of learning the subject and gives students information they can use not only in the classroom but also on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT.
Proofreading

Elementary Education

Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

There are a few rules I work by when tutoring elementary math: Use dry erase lap boards, because writing with markers magically makes it more fun; use real life examples - money for decimals, and recipes and craft instructions for fractions; and make sure that not only the times tables but also addition, subtraction and division mental math are down pat.
Grammar,

Grammar

I teach grammar to students from junior high through adult, native English speakers as well as ESL students from a variety of countries. My approach is to teach grammar in a practical way, using sentences that incorporate everyday situations and phrases. The goal is to show students that grammar is something students already understand because they use it every day in their speech and writing; they just don't know the technical terms for everything. My method takes the intimidation out of learning the subject and gives students information they can use not only in the classroom but also on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT.
Reading, Vocabulary

English

ACT English,

ACT English

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
Grammar,

Grammar

I teach grammar to students from junior high through adult, native English speakers as well as ESL students from a variety of countries. My approach is to teach grammar in a practical way, using sentences that incorporate everyday situations and phrases. The goal is to show students that grammar is something students already understand because they use it every day in their speech and writing; they just don't know the technical terms for everything. My method takes the intimidation out of learning the subject and gives students information they can use not only in the classroom but also on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT.
Literature,

Literature

At the University of Houston I took specialized courses in Ancient literature (mythology and classics), Literary theory, African American lit, Mexican American lit, Victorian lit and poetry including Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Pride and Prejudice, Ancient and Modern British Literature from Beowulf to works by Shakespeare to A Tale of Two Cities, American literature from Moby Dick, the Scarlet Letter and Huck Finn to works by Jonathan Safran Foer and Joan Didion. I have a thorough understanding of the junior high and high school literature curriculum, and if I have not read something a student is reading, I read it too. In fact, I enjoy reading books with the students because I can teach with fresh eyes and show the students a working example of how to read the text to meet the teacher's expectations.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
English, Proofreading, Reading, TOEFL, Vocabulary, Writing

History

Classics,

Classics

At the University of Houston I took courses in Classical Literature and Literary Theory, which focused on the works and philosophies of Homer, Virgil, Ovid, Sappho, Aristotle, Plato, Sophocles and Euripides. I also took three years of Latin. I am well qualified to tutor students in Greek and Roman mythology, Homer's Odyssey, and Ovid's Oedipus Rex. Aside from formal education, it is really my lifelong interest in the subject that makes me a great classics tutor. For mythology, for instance, I help students learn the gods and goddesses and their traits using picture books I loved as a child. It is so much easier and more interesting to students than memorizing a list! I also have thorough knowledge (and an extra copy) of Edith Hamilton's Mythology because it was one of my favorite books growing up, and I read it many times just for fun. For the "big picture" student, I also have knowledge and reference books that I can use to help put classical texts into historical perspective.
American History, European History, World History

Homeschool

SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
English, Reading, Writing

Language

TOEFL

Most Popular

English, Reading, Writing

Other

College Counseling

College Counseling

Students I have helped have gone on to UT, A&M, Georgetown, UPenn, Michigan and Georgia among others. I love college counseling because it is an opportunity to help the students tell their stories and learn valuable lessons on writing at the college level at the same time. I can help in many stages of the process, from helping decide whether a school is right to you, to brainstorming for essays, managing deadlines, to pressing the "submit" button. One of the biggest ways I help is in relieving stress by making the process not so scary. I also help students avoid common pitfalls, like choosing popular and played-out topics, or choosing colleges for the wrong reasons. The college admissions process can be intimidating and stressful for everyone involved, but I am here to make it smoother, more productive, and often a surprisingly informative learning (and sometimes even family bonding) experience.

Summer

Reading, Writing

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
College Counseling,

College Counseling

Students I have helped have gone on to UT, A&M, Georgetown, UPenn, Michigan and Georgia among others. I love college counseling because it is an opportunity to help the students tell their stories and learn valuable lessons on writing at the college level at the same time. I can help in many stages of the process, from helping decide whether a school is right to you, to brainstorming for essays, managing deadlines, to pressing the "submit" button. One of the biggest ways I help is in relieving stress by making the process not so scary. I also help students avoid common pitfalls, like choosing popular and played-out topics, or choosing colleges for the wrong reasons. The college admissions process can be intimidating and stressful for everyone involved, but I am here to make it smoother, more productive, and often a surprisingly informative learning (and sometimes even family bonding) experience.
ISEE,

ISEE

I have years of experience tutoring the verbal sections of the lower, middle, and upper ISEE as well as the lower ISEE math. Students I have worked with have been accepted to Kincaid, Duchesne, St. Thomas, St. John's, Awty, Episcopal, St. Agnes and Strake Jesuit. I use Tutorverse work books in conjunction with my own specially designed lessons that address the student's particular needs. In-person lessons are recommended for lower level test takers.
PSAT,

PSAT

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

Tutoring with me on standardized tests is less expensive and more effective than those costly test prep companies. I can teach you exactly what you need to know based on your current skills and tell you how to find free mock tests to practice your skills. I've worked with thousands of students, and after all these years I am still working for more and better strategies and results every time. Your students get the benefit of that when they are working with me.
SSAT, TOEFL

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great wealth of knowledge

Lisa knows her stuff!!!! Not only is my daughter improving with her writing but her standardized test scores went up big time!

Valerie, 38 lessons with Lisa

5 star

Exceptional tutoring for our 5th grader! Her approach to introducing and reinforcing ICEE concepts is both fun and effective. Our child is genuinely excited for each session and has shown notable progress. We are truly grateful for her dedication and expertise.

Shahin, 43 lessons with Lisa

Knowledgeable Mentor to the kids

Ms. Lisa has been a very impressive educator to our son. She definitely shows qualified skills and knowledge about the teaching material. But most importantly, she has a subtle and elegant way to encourage child to critical thinking, challenging the status quo mindset, and these all contribute to a child that, all of sudden, wants to learn, try, and practice their study. She is an observer during initial sessions, make efforts to communicate and learn how the child thinks and works out tailored plan for the child. Definitely a good educator to trust and recommend.

David, 16 lessons with Lisa

Knowledgeable, professional & prepared tutor

Lisa came prepared to the session to help my daughter map out a prompt for a 12 page college paper on a British novel. She was excellent with helping my daughter brainstorm some ideas for her paper and organize her thoughts. She had a great experience working with Lisa will definitely seek help from her again.

Anne, 1 lesson with Lisa

Good ISEE tutor

Lisa helped my daughter prepare for the ISEE test. It was the first time for her to take a test. Lisa taught her strategies and time management. My daughter felt confident when test day came. Her scores greatly improved from the practice test she took initially.

Diane, 8 lessons with Lisa

knowledgeable and encouraging tutor

Lisa worked with my son for almost 2 months to prepare him for the ISEE test. She was very knowledgeable, encouraging, and easy to work with. She even had homework for him between lessons which I loved. My son is well prepared and feels so much more confident after working with Lisa.

Danielle, 6 lessons with Lisa

Engaging and connected tutor

Lisa connected with my daughter, who is zoom-weary already and was reluctant to add more at home schoolwork. She found common ground with her and soon I heard engaging conversation and laughter! She tailored her style to what I knew my daughter needed and to what she learned in their first session.

AMY, 2 lessons with Lisa

Knowlegeable tutor

Excellent tutor! Very knowledgeable, organized and professional. My daughter really enjoys lessons. She feels that she is learning a lot from lessons. Lisa also help my daughter with application and her suggestions were so right and appropriate. She also took time to explain reason for corrections.

Luda, 4 lessons with Lisa

She is a good teacher because she is kind and patient

Thank you for your faith in me and cheer me up all the time. It doesn't matter if I got something wrong you always see something good on it: thanks to that I want to continue learning.

Stefanie, 7 lessons with Lisa

Great teacher

Knowldgeable, Reliable, punctual. I was skeptical at first since we were looking for male tutor that be close by home but we have been happy with finding Lisa and worth driving 30 minutes to get to her.

Megan, 8 lessons with Lisa
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