Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Catalina Foothills, AZ

...I have graded several student essays and various written assignments. I met with students on a daily basis to discuss upcoming projects, as well as answering questions that they had for the course. I continue to tutor students that need assistance with English college courses. I have a passion for helping students to thrive in their classes! Although I would like to tutor a wide range of subjects, my skill set thus far is in...

...over the different concepts to make sure that the basics are fully understood. For Biology, I use a similar style, but with more emphasis on making sure the concepts are as easily understood as possible to facilitate easier learning and memorization. Finally, on a personal level, I enjoy doing just about everything. I played water polo in high school, swam throughout high school and into my first two years of college, and played ultimate frisbee...

...know the student. What are they interested in? What do they do outside of school? How do they usually study? I've found in past tutoring experiences that relating to what they are passionate about helps them to understand more about the content. For example, I tutored someone that loved math but didn't know how to code. By probing what they knew about the basics of math, I was able to relate simple math functions with...

Current PhD student in Biostatistics at the University of Arizona, MSPH in Biostatistics, BA in Math, BS in Statistics from the University of Iowa. I absolutely love Statistics and Applied Math with real applications to the world around us. I hope to instill a passion for mathematics beyond arithmetic in my students

...was (and still am) a bookworm and one who sincerely enjoys helping others to grow in knowledge. As a veteran test-taker, I can help with college entrance exam test prep (ACT, SAT, and the subject tests), using both conceptual understanding and test-specific strategies to raise scores. From my own experience, I know that scores can go up significantly with studying and tutoring. My teaching style is focused on engaging the student and using their own...

My name is Joshua and I am a student in the Honors College at Liberty University. I am looking to enter the field of IT upon graduation, but tutoring has always been something that I thoroughly enjoy. I have a firm understanding of mathematical concepts, and am proficient about communicating these to others.

...forward. I like to meet my students where they are at, to help them engage with material through vibrant discussion as they set their goals and their pace; we can troubleshoot together to discover what learning methods work best (teach-back, kinetic, visual, mnemonics and songs, etc). I enjoy teaching math topics up through and including calculus, as well as science courses such as physics, biology, physiology, anatomy, pathology, pharmacology. I am fluent in French and...

...Since high school I have been tutoring my classmates in math and science and while I enjoyed tutoring in these areas, I found that I was most passionate about teaching Calculus and General Chemistry. In helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, together we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. While tutoring, I try to not only teach students how...

...help with business classes as well as test prep. I am planning on obtaining a Ph.D. in Accounting so that I will be able to perform research at a major university. I enjoy the way that understanding Accounting is similar to understanding how the pieces of a puzzle are put together. As a teacher, I am able to make Accounting more tangible. I also enjoy test prep. I have placed above the 90th percentile on...

...environmental science writing and nature writing of all kinds. In my free time I enjoy hiking, gardening (I'm getting to know the quirks of growing food in the desert), video games, listening to comedy podcasts, and working out. I also worked as a summer camp counselor and program director for six years. I love working with all kinds of students, particularly EFL learners and new writers who want to improve on their ability to communicate...

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Arizona, studying Bilingual Elementary Education and Speech Pathology and I love being a wildcat. Teaching has always brought me so much joy. I have a passion for meeting and working with all different types of people. I recently returned from living abroad in Peru for 18 months teaching and performing humanitarian aid.

...worked as a consult with Global Collect in San Francisco, where I gained experience in global economics and international payments, and have worked in multiple financial tech startups. I recently received my MA from the University of Arizona in Government and Public Policy. During my studies at Arizona, I presented lectures at several international conferences in political science and international relations. While attending graduate school at the University of Arizona, I worked as a teacher's...

...rare specialty at the college level. I enjoy working with students with learning differences. For example, students who need help keeping up with the many reading and writing assignments in college. I also work well with international students and non-native English speakers. SUBJECTS: At all levels: English, writing, economics, psychology, history, philosophy, sociology, political science, ethics, logic. In math: algebra, geometry, introductory statistics. In science: Up to and including introductory college biology, earth science, astronomy,...

In and out of the classroom, I have always loved to write, read, and think critically about the subjects that captivate my mind - poetry, religion, gender, language. I really enjoy sharing my love of learning with others, especially the younger generation just beginning to explore their academic and personal interests! I specialize in Spanish (from beginner to AP level), and Critical Reading and Writing. I am looking forward to working with you!

...Shenzhen, China. I am comfortable teaching in a wide variety of subjects, and am especially confident in English, writing, Mandarin Chinese, and LSAT prep. I have found that a relationship of respect and equality with students is essential to a worthwhile tutoring experience. I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create ways to understand them. My schedule is flexible and so is my teaching style--I will tailor my approach based...

...recently graduated from the University of Arizona with bachelor's degrees in molecular and cellular biology and music. I love to learn and enjoy applying the knowledge I've gained to helping others succeed through tutoring. I have two years of experience tutoring biology, ecology, cell biology, genetics, writing, reading, and chemistry at the undergraduate level and some experience tutoring chemistry and biology at the high school level. I look forward to meeting and working with students...

...role as a grad student, I also work as a Graduate Assistant Teacher. I teach writing composition and American and British literature courses. I have experience teaching students with varying proficiency levels, including some whose first language isn't English. I believe in meeting students where they are at in order to help them develop and refine their writing, editing, and reading comprehension skills. Writing and reading comprehension are two incredibly valuable skills, both inside and...

...for the university's psychology department. In completing the pre-medicine track at ASU, I frequently sought help from my peers at the campus tutoring centers. Knowing how helpful these services were to me, I am incredibly enthusiastic about helping students achieve their goals in higher education, as well. I recently graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in psychology and pre-medicine, and I'm currently applying for medical school. In my free time, I love to...

...off campus as well. After college, I embarked on a road trip to everywhere in general and nowhere in particular. Since then, I've worked on organic farms, mucked out horse stalls, jumped off of cliffs, built an adobe hut, and led field trip groups at Native American museum, to name a just few, all while falling deeply in love with the desert Southwest. I've made my home outside of Tucson, AZ, where I'm happy to...

...am currently studying law at the University of Arizona, but previously studied at Miami University (OH) which is where I began tutoring high school students in a variety of subjects. I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors and using my free time to help others gain a grasp on subjects troubling them. I will always do whatever I can to help the student, and will work hard to help them achieve their...