Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Tucson, AZ

...I have never been one for specifics, for example remembering the dates of wars, my strength lies in analytical skills and critical thinking. Because of this, I'm able to teach better because the information I'm imparting is not data, it is a new way of thinking and considering problems. This skill of mine has allowed me to do very well on standardized tests, and I believe it is an ability I can share.

...to the best of their abilities. I seek to give the tools that are necessary for success, rather than just the answers. My tutoring philosophy follows the saying, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." I recently graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Northwest Missouri State University. This fall I will continue to pursue my...

...assess where a student's needs/challenges are. Once the challenges are identified, an educational program can be developed to address those needs. I am technologically literate and relate well to my students. I enjoy solving puzzles, especially word puzzles, and like to challenge my students with brain teasers to reach those higher levels of thinking. I am an avid reader, but like to exercise with good yoga stretches and Zumba. I believe spurts of physical activity...

...a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. Currently I am pursuing my Master of Education degree through the University of Arizona. Prior to starting this program I lived and worked in Ecuador teaching English as a Foreign Language with the United States Peace Corps. I have also lived and taught English in Spain and Honduras. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

...Statistics; receiving scores of 5, 5 (with a 5 on the AB subsection), and 3 respectively. I also have extensive experience in dealing with ADD/ADHD in relation to both academia and day-to-day life. But more important than all of this is the fact that I, quite candidly, love my job. It has been a genuine pleasure to meet new students and learn their various talents and interests, while simultaneously having the chance to tutor them...

...to spend as much time as it takes to help where I can. I take pleasure in most school subjects and am what many would describe as an outdoor enthusiast in my free time which includes hiking, camping, rock-climbing, and kayaking. I have tutoring experience both giving and receiving and have accumulated a vast array of teaching techniques over the years so subjects can be approached from many angles until we find some that work...

...are required to. I strive to develop a personal relationship with those that I work with to help me to get to know their learning style. Much of my experience as a teacher is in the elementary classroom, however I have been an interscholastics coach for HS students. I feel as though I can help a broad range of ages as a tutor. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your student!

...Minor in Economics. I have made the Deans list for all completed semesters and also was recognized with academic distinction by the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, from SAT prep to math, I am most passionate about English, essay writing, and literature. I have years of experience tutoring students of all ages and subjects. In my spare time, I like to read,...

My name is Ryan Maish, and I am a native of Tucson, Arizona. I attended University High School and graduated from the University of Arizona in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Math. I am very comfortable with math courses and I worked for an engineering firm for almost 10 years before transitioning to becoming a high school teacher in Digital Media. I also coach Varsity Football and am an avid sports fan!

...courses for the Chemical Engineering Honor Society. From that experience I learned that having a solid understanding of the basics is the best way to learn new concepts. As a current student I understand the struggles that many of you are dealing with. I can bring a fresh perspective to these topics, and share what helped me to succeed in these courses. Outside of school and work I like to hike, cook, and play soccer.

...the elementary level. I have worked with high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping students understand challenging material and love that aha moment when a student finally gets something that they have been struggling with. When I'm not working or with family,...

I recently completed grad school with a degree in geology. I have a broad background in the physical science and math. I look forward to helping you out with standardized tests, math through calculus, chemistry, and physics.... Anyone can master any subject with enough time and the right teacher.... I ask the student what they think they are having issues with and work through some general practice problems to try and determine exactly what subjects need...

...or high school math teacher. I graduated from the University of California at Davis with a Bachlors of Arts degree in economics. I am mother to four wonderful children (three boys ages 16, 14, & 7, one girl age 9). My experience teaching includes computer software training, tutoring mathematics (pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry) and economics, a few years spent home schooling my children, as well as substitute teaching. I look forward to working with you!

...Having been a student myself for so long now, I feel very well equipped to provide each student with the best tutoring experience possible. When I'm not in the research lab or tutoring students, I'm usually hiking, climbing, reading, or watching films. I began bouldering last year, and it has become a passion of mine. Tucson's also a tremendous city for hiking, and I feel it's become my home over the last three years.

...Foothills and I studied abroad in Vancouver Island, Canada for two years, completing the I.B. diploma. My philosophy of education is focused on sharing my own passion for a subject and developing a similar appreciation in the students that I work with. I believe that this passion is essential for effective learning to happen, namely learning should never be rote memorization that fades away after an exam but something that persists and ultimately grows. I...

...a freshman majoring in Political Science at the University of Arizona. I use individualzed teaching methods to create a fun, engaging, and personalized academic atmosphere. I have experience tutoring calculus, United States history, government and politics, and test prep. While I can't say for sure which subject I enjoy teaching the most, I enjoy any opportunity to work with students who are excited about their subjects. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy playing basketball,...

...to identify students' learning styles and preferences and to help them not only understand material but also see how it is relevant to them. And ideally, students will have fun in the process! In terms of experience, I currently teach Spanish courses at the University of Arizona, and I have worked as a math tutor in public middle and high schools and a math, English composition, and Spanish tutor for the University of Arizona, where...