Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Scottsdale, AZ

...the personal satisfaction of a one to one relationship with a learner. Hearing a student got a greatly improved score on a test or aced a reading or writing assignment gives me great satisfaction as a teacher. I enjoyed my years in the classroom and look forward to returning some day to that environment but find that I truly enjoy teaching in small intimate groups of 1-4 students. When I teach I find out how...

...am a recent human development graduate from Brigham Young University and a current developmental psychology PhD student at Arizona State University. I am passionate about education and helping students meet their educational goals through developmentally accurate methods. I have worked with kids ages 2-17 as a gymnastics coach and as a program leader at a school daycare. I have also worked as a college teaching assistant for research methods, social development, and adolescent development. I...

...a topic; I identify which of those building blocks a student is comfortable with and which we should work on together. Once those building blocks are established, we can more easily transition into the next levels of the topic. Most importantly, I work with a student to create a plan tailored to their individual learning style and needs. When I am not studying or tutoring, I like to spend my time reading, hiking, exploring the...

...have been tutoring for over 7 years and have gotten to see so many wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have to figure out how to make it so! My personal style is to use what the learner is interested in to make...

...that tutoring for standardized tests offers particularly rewarding experiences given the potential impact on students' future academic endeavors. My teaching style involves helping students find their ideal learning style based on their individual strengths and unique way of perceiving information. I try to focus on teaching "how" to think constructively rather than "what" to think. In my free time, I enjoy exercising in some form outdoors, exploring good coffee shops and local restaurants, planning my...

...from Johns Hopkins University. I have highly certified in the state of Arizona for the following subjects: Latin, Language Arts, Chemistry and general science. I have been teaching for 9 years. IBM, the computer based company used to have a motto. It was "THINK". My philosophy of teaching is based on a belief that learning needs to be student centered and that students need to be equal partners in the learning process. My role involves...

...was also a math instructor for a Summer Bridge program at San Francisco state University where my responsibility was to teach first year college algebra. I have tutored kids in the age group of 8 to 15 in the subject areas of science and math. I tutor math (calculus, differential equations, algebra, geometry and trigonometry) and science courses (physics, astrophysics, planetary science). I enjoy teaching in general and am passionate about math, physics and astronomy....

I am a special education teacher with an MA in Special Education and a Reading Teacher endorsement. I am passionate about literacy and love working with young students. I lived in Brazil for 30 years, and for the last 6 years there, I worked as a Reading Interventionist, working one-on-one with K-12 students who were having difficulties with phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension.

...from 13 to college age in math and science, and I'm looking forward to expanding my subject with new students in social studies, reading, and test prep. I am particularly interested in helping high school students prepare for AP tests, many of which I have personal experience with. When I'm not working, I try to get outside! I love camping, hiking, and exploring all around our beautiful state. I also spend time reading, gardening, and...

I am a retired Elementary Education teacher. My career covered many decades. I graduated from William Paterson University in New Jersey. I took courses toward Masters in Learning Disabilities at Fairleigh Dickinson University. I have taught and tutored in New Jersey. Upon moving to Arizona, I continued my career teaching elementary grades. I retired after a number of years in New Jersey and Phoenix, Arizona.

...context of world events, and how to develop their skills in writing and analysis. Now that I have returned to my home state of Arizona, I would like to continue connecting with students through education, particularly in history, writing, and language. As a TA, I had the opportunity to teach in a classroom setting as well as meeting with students one-on-one in office hours to assist them on an individual level while understanding their diverse...

...to science fairs and serving as a guide to what they observed on such events and places. I got my bachelor's degree in biochemical engineering at the Technological Institute of Merida, located in the south of Mexico. A great area to be exposed to natural phenomena and the outdoors, which was the perfect scenario to study sciences at the highest level. I hold a bachelor's degree in biochemical engineering with a focus on wastewater treatment...

...so that their ideas can flow. For standardized testing I believe the most important factor in success is becoming comfortable with the test itself; learning the common ways the test makers misdirect a student’s attention and how to properly break down a problem. Outside of the classroom I have a great interest in film; I own hundreds of movies from various genres, eras, and countries. I also write fiction in my spare time.

...Jerramy Fine. And in 2015, I joined Elevated Concepts as their Director of Content. In 2013, I was encouraged by an academic mentor to apply to grad school a year earlier than I had planned... this meant that I needed to study for, and take, the GRE within 7 days! I kicked my study strategy into high gear and did very well on the exams. In fact, my scores were so good, I was selected...

...person's education which robbed him or her of the necessary confidence to really feel comfortable with the subject. Because math at its core is quite rigorous, losing heart early can lead to a snowball effect where a student will have trouble with a new concept because it is directly based on one on which he or she had previously given up. When I tutor, I go out of my way to try to alleviate any...

...attempting a tough problem and discovering several approaches to solving it. Students that work through a problem until they "get stuck" are already learning a lot more than if they had never attempted it. I believe that tutors are the most helpful when the student has already struggled with a concept, because the tutor can hone in on the specifics. Math is a skill that gets better with practice, like sports or music. I keep...

...to meet students and individuals where they are and empower them to be the best they can be. I graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Psychology, and I am beginning a Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre for Youth and Communities at Arizona State University in Fall 2020. I tutor a variety of subjects, but some of my favorites are Spanish, algebra, writing, and test prep. Watching...

...learning, working with the student, answering questions as we go along, rather than just lecturing. This interactive step by step approach works well for learning how to do calculations and understanding concepts. My qualifications include two Bachelor of Science Degrees from Arizona State University and I have over 2000 hours private tutoring experience. I'm also the published author of a General Chemistry Tutorial Workbook (ISBN: 9780975906606). Thank you, and I look forward to working with...

...in Physics from Arizona State University. I have been Teaching Physics for over 15 years. I have also taught Chemistry and Math. During my graduate study at ASU, I was a teaching assistant and a research assistant for the Department of Physics, where I taught various undergraduate Physics courses and labs. I also taught an advanced lab for undergraduate Physics majors. After graduation, I taught for Phoenix college, Mesa Community College, Grand Canyon University and...

...name is Priyanka Nara, and I am a graduate of Arizona State University with degrees in Biological Sciences (BS) and Philosophy (Morality, Politics and Law) (BA), as well as a minor in Political Sciences and a certificate in International Studies. I graduated early from BASIS Tucson North high school in 2016, having taken and passed 10 APs. I favor English and History, but am capable of doing up to Calculus 3, college level Biology, Organic...