OUR TEACHERS

VARSHA AGARWAL

Founder

I started my career in India where I had my masters in engineering, and worked as a tutor in my spare time. Eventually, I moved to America and taught refugees in Dallas ISD, coming up with a custom curriculum that helped them prepare for the SAT.

After having two wonderful daughters, 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.

ROBERT JONES

Chess Director and Coach

Rob's accomplishments as a chess coach are as follows:

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

DAVID HERNANDEZ

Math Advisor

Mr. Hernandez has been teaching math and science since 1988. He has taught classes with students ranging from 4 years to 20 years in math, computers and science. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology (1985) and a Bachelor of Science degree in physics (1990) from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Masters in Education at Texas A & M at Commerce. He works hard for student understanding and their success.

CHRISTINE OWENS

Artist and Instructor

Taught by a local artist, Mrs.Owens is an accomplished artist who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wayne State University. Having previously worked as an Art Director for an arts and cultural center in Michigan, she now enjoys running our art classes and camps.

WARDAH NASIR

English and Math Instructor

When Ms. Wardah is not focusing on her goal to become a published author, she is tutoring young kids in advancing their Math and English skills.
With her writing as a serious career path, she is also majoring in Information Technology and Systems at the University of Texas at Dallas. Receiving an education in this major is something that Wardah is highly motivated to achieve and she is excited to learn more about ITS through the classes that she is taking currently and will take in the future.

DR. MUKUL SARAN

SAT Prep Instructor

Developing a new educational coaching service - Tutor For Success - focused on SAT training and remedial training in Physics & Mathematics, leveraging years of experience gained volunteering as a tutor/coordinator for high-school refugee children in Dallas.

As a senior member of technical staff with over 25yrs of experience in the semiconductor industry, I have contributed to diverse areas including IC process development, manufacturing, package design, customer applications and reliability evaluation. Have published in refereed journals, conferences and hold 12 patents.

WALTER CLINTON

Chess Instructor

Mr. Clinton is a very dedicated chess teacher. He has been working for this center for the past 10 years. Aside from working at the center, Walter works at A+ Charter Schools as a assistant director of professional learning. He has a lot of experience with mathematics ,data analysis, and professional development.