Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Bernalillo County, NM

...world in which we live and would be honored to support your learning journey. I strive to make material applicable to your life so that it is more interesting and fun to engage with. Hands-on learning and study skills are two of my most important tools. I love to see children of all ages explore the world with wonder and joy. My goal is to support them to feel safe and confident enough to let...

...passion for many things including reading, Shakespeare, history, geology, writing, botany, ecology, cars, swimming, and music. Educated at Beloit College in Wisconsin (BA) and Indiana University (MA). I have extensively traveled within the Continental United States with brief stays outside the country in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central Mexico, and the Caribbean. I'm classically trained musician and singer who worked as controller for a multi-million dollar private company. I now spend my spare time writing poetry...

...current graduate student studying Medieval Literature. I love reading and writing, which is lucky because I am also a college instructor! I am a huge Harry Potter nerd and I love hearing about everyone's favorite stories. I myself can tell you all about Irish folklore and mythology and even show you photos of the mystical castles over there. I love meeting pets and I would be happy to introduce you to my new kittens!

...ten years of professional experience, on top of teaching in several different capacities for seven of them. I love working with students on a one-on-one basis, and use a warm, humorous approach to put students at ease and take the pressure off them so that they can learn without feeling stressed. I believe there is a solution to every problem, and there is no right way to learn something. People learn in different ways, it's...

...the facts are the more interesting and can share those insights with my students. I also have decades of experience sewing and designing clothes and costumes and would be very happy to share what I know with others. I have never met a pattern that cannot be improved upon! My teaching style is always affirmative. I believe in praise and encouragement when earned and frequent doses of humor whenever appropriate and possible as it breaks...

...of the way, and I'm a tough client. If I can teach myself something, I can teach anyone anything within my fields, which are writing, reading, public speaking, social studies (history and geography), and film studies. My passion can be contagious, and often, I find my clients turn from short-term needs to long-term pupils, which I greatly enjoy. Lastly, yes, I am bilingual in Spanish! My education: BACHELOR OF ARTS, Double Major: HISTORY and FILM....

...most people will say "no". But, I do love writing, reading, and all things literature. I earned my B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Northern Colorado. I tutored at the high schools, my university, and at our community college.I taught English Literature and Composition courses at our community college in Colorado before moving to Albuquerque. I was born and raised in Colorado and love exploring the mountains around ABQ and Santa Fe....

Retired certified teacher, university professor, taught all elem subjects and mid/high school Literature, Spanish, Art, Computers, Social and Natural Sciences, SAT Prep, University French and English Law, Econ, etc. Curriculum design for UNM, Berkeley, State Dept. 90th percentile GRE, FSE, NMTEs, Praxis. Bilingual consultant for business (Pfizer, J&J) and government (DSS, CDC). Level 6 copy writer/editor. Taught on 4 1/2 continents!

...a fear of being alone or rejectedwhich ends up happening due to the way in which we present addiction to the general public. I was adamant from then on to continue to try to make a difference in this world, to raise awareness of, and support those who are marginalized, discriminated against, stigmatized and misunderstood. My Anthropology degree has developed my understanding of people culturally through ethnographic research and natural observation. Alongside my History degree,...

...and Liverpool LFC, You'll Never Walk Alone. I earned a B.A in English/Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University in 2016. I earned an M.A. in Special Education from the University of the Southwest in 2018. Currently, I am halfway through a second M.A. in Administration. I am scheduled to graduate in May of 2020 from the University of the Southwest. On September 9th, 2009, I received A Daily Point of Light Award for humanitarian...

I graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor of science in Elementary Education. I have taught for over 20 years primarily in middle school. I have taught in public and private schools in 2 different states. My primary focus has been English, American history, and early civilizations.

...use their interests and passions to succeed in areas that challenge them. I have experience working with students from elementary age to college age, in a variety of subjects. I love to write, read, and learn about history and cultures - so if those are areas you struggle with, or want someone to geek over them with you, I'm here to help :) When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy hiking, exploring new places (like New...

...the mechanics of the Spanish language, such that I have developed the mind of a linguist, skills that I am more than happy to share with others. With respect to my tutoring philosophy, I firmly believe that the best teachers teach what they are most knowledgeable about. With that said, to be an effective tutor, it is crucial that I not only share my knowledge but continue to be invested in how the field continues...

...I am currently enrolled at the University of New Mexico, pursuing a major in history and a double minor in journalism and political science. I love interacting with and helping people, especially in the all important field of education. I especially enjoy helping students study for and pass the English and Writing sections of standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT, as well as the English and History related AP tests. If you need...

...working with all age groups around the globe. I started working in the Cincinnati Public Schools at the middle school and high school levels teaching English and Math. I then went on to teach four years in the Peace Corps living and working in the Federated States of Micronesia and Jordan. This included teaching at public and private universities. Back in the United States I have taught GRE and LSAT prep classes for individual students...

...through Teach For America, and I've passed all of my elementary certification exams, while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year....

...learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles and processes, creating a...

...an understanding of the topic that is tailored to the student's learning style while providing him or her broad insights into the issues. Quality writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to...

...studying for the bar after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study and improvement based on...

...settings. While in college, I worked for a local high school tutoring groups of students through the AVID system. At the same time, I also tutored an individual who was failing four out of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping out of school. After four weeks of tutoring, he was passing all his classes. He graduated on time the following year and...