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PASSIONATE + QUALIFIED + PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

"TEACHING IS OUR LIFE'S PASSION"

VARSHA AGRAWAL

Founder & Math teacher

I started my career in India where I had my Masters in Engineering, and worked as a data analyst for 15 years in the U.S. I also volunteered as a part-time tutor to refugees in Dallas ISD, coming up with a custom curriculum that helped them prepare for the SAT.

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Inspired by my two daughters, Esha and Juhi, doing amazing in school, I created Murphy Learning Center in order to get back to doing what I love. I specialize in math, and my favorite feeling is when I can help kids have that "aha!" moment. At Murphy Learning Center, we know exactly what your child needs to meet their educational goals, and we'll do everything to make it happen.

chess

ROBERT JONES

Chess Director and Coach

Rob's accomplishments as a chess coach:

  • 30 students achieve top 100 listings (by age)

  • A half-dozen state champions

  • A dozen regional champions

  • Two national championship finalists

  • Three all-USA World Youth team members

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RICKY TRUONG

Art Instructor

Ricky is an experienced, passionate, and dedicated instructor. 

  • Studying Arts at Collin College and is on his path to obtaining an Arts degree

  • ​Experienced in both traditional and digital art

  • Dedicated and passionate about fostering creativity in students of all skill levels

  • Helps students develop artistic techniques and express their unique visions

  • Creates an engaging and inspiring learning environment

  • Encourages students to unleash their full creative potential

Ramon Martinez

Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, SAT, PSAT, & ACT Instructor

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  • Extensive experience in helping students master challenging Math and Science classes.

  • Graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in Genetics and Life Sciences.

  • Masters in Biology from the University of Oregon in Eugene. 

  • Taught Biology at the college level at Lone Star College and Chemistry, Physics, and Forensic Science in Texas public schools.

  • Standardized tests like PSAT, SAT, and ACT are a particular strength.  Helps students organize their English essays ahead of time and break down their Math and Science questions into Find, Know, and Solve categories.

  • Public speaking experience in Toastmasters.  He believes that students who can learn to speak in public will also make great leaders in business and other areas.

WALTER CLINTON

Chess Instructor

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Mr. Clinton is a very dedicated chess teacher.

  • Teaching Chess since 1979

  • Certified USCF Tournament Director

  • Author of "How to Find the Perfect Mate" (available on Chessable.com)

  • Published article "How to Draw a Grandmaster" in Magazine, Chess Life May 2016

  • Previously a Chess coach for Home Educators Association of Dallas and A+ Academy and Inspired Vision Academies in Southeast Dallas

  • Chess instructor at Murphy Learning Center since 2014

  • Experience with mathematics, data analysis, and professional development

  • Has about 15 years of experience as Districtict Math Coordinator and Assistant Director of Professional Learning at A+ Charter Schools, Inc.

  • Former Principal and Vice Principal at Inspired Vision II

  • Highly experienced in working with students

Ken Thorpe

Chess Instructor

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  • Has over 10 years of Chess experience and has been playing all his life

  • Graduate of CSUF in Computer Science

  • Played over 40,000 Chess games

  • Holds a Class A rating of 1800 on Chess.com

  • Is a Software Developer

  • Fluent in openings & middle/end game tactics

  • Great communicator

  • Passionate about playing and teaching Chess

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