Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Phoenix, AZ

..."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 the subject more fun! Who says you can't use Pokemon to teach math, Minecraft to...

...my teaching degree I have taught first, third and 6th grade for 6 years, and have worked closely with students who had special learning needs such as Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Epilepsy with severe developmental delay and kids with severe emotional disorders. I love teaching every subject and have a great desire to make learning fun! I have a strong belief that all students can learn with the right environment and the proper outlook on education!...

...German, and Philosophy. I have been a tutor for seventeen years, and many of my clients were seen while I was still in school myself. My passion for tutoring comes from a desire to share the knowledge I have and to help others discover their potential for learning. While I have tutored many subjects in my career, including all those listed in my college curriculum, my favorite is Math. Whether it's Arithmetic, Algebra, or Calculus,...

...students are capable of learning and should be held to high expectations, as they are more likely to achieve success when goals are set and students are encouraged. I have been teaching for 7 years now. I taught 2 years in Indiana, teaching high school special education. I taught resource Biology, resource classes for study skills and homework help, and I co-taught for language arts. After being laid off in Indiana, I moved to Arizona,...

...since I was 16 and have been teaching for 4 years. I am originally from Chicago and completed my bachelor degree at Michigan State University. I majored in Education and minored in ESL and English. I also have a specialization in urban education and have completed almost half of my masters degree through MSU. I love working with students and helping them achieve more then they thought they could. I love tutoring students in reading...

...to instruct grades 6-12, with additional endorsements in biological, general, and physical science. Post graduation I joined Teach for America and taught 8th grade science, high school biology, and earth space science in Chicago for two years. For each of these courses I personally designed all curriculum, lesson plans, labs and assessments. Additionally I have instructed a summer school session for Advanced Algebra. I tutor K-8 all subjects, K-12 English/reading/writing, my favorites being general science,...

...English at Second Language levels. I hold an Arizona Teaching Certificate (K-8) with a Middle School endorsement and English as a Second Language Endorsement (K-12). In addition to my Education Certification course work, I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Currently, I am part of a "Race to the Top" technology initiative and am well versed in computer software programs and using technology in the classroom. A life-long learner myself, I have found...

...are the opportunities for practical experiences that I have had in my preferred subjects. Having the ability to use what I have learned in realistic settings has helped me to learn how to apply what I have been taught and shown me what areas to focus improving on. My hope is to help all the people I tutor to gain confidence in their subjects, and to be able to use said subjects in a 'real...

...of our kitchen. I was a senior in high school. My 8-year-old sister, Lizzie, had been unquenchably thirsty, urinating frequently, and her normally bubbly personality had dimmed dramatically. The symptoms were clear signs to my father, a trained anesthesiologist. After taking her to the hospital, my parents' fears became a reality. As Dad had suspected, Lizzie was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This day marked the beginning of a life-long trial for my sister, and...

...and a recent graduate from the University of Arizona. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering in May 2016 and left my roots in Tucson, Arizona. In my spare time, I enjoy soaking up the beautiful views around here by hiking, running, and adventuring. My hobbies also include cooking and baking, beauty pageants, bargain shopping, and traveling whenever the opportunity arises. I began tutoring elementary and middle school students in basic study skills,...

...University, East Bay in the subject of Geography with a focus on Human Geography and Spatial Technology. I have tutored students through the AVID program as an AVID tutor for grades 9-12, one-on-one and in groups. While I was an AVID tutor, I tutored students in English, U.S. History, World History, and Geography. I also have experience working with young children in grades 2-3 for reading comprehension improvement. I worked at Via Center School with...

...my Master's degree from Southern Connecticut State University in Special Education with a focus on Assistive Technology. I am passionate about this field and I love helping students use technology and tools to enhance the learning process. I value the power of education and I want to make learning fun and accessible to all students. Before starting my career as a full time teacher, I traveled the world around Europe, Southeast Asia and Central America....

...journaling, reading a teen novella, or analyzing Shakespeare. There is much to be learned and offered from it. Initial enjoyment turned into serious study, and I earned my Bachelor and Master degrees and became a secondary English teacher. I have had much experience in the educational arena and have worked with varying age groups, skill levels, and course work. I have instructed from the middle school level to the collegiate level. Aside from my formal...

...the classroom and online as a teacher. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of Arizona. I then earned my teaching certificate from Arizona State University in Secondary Education with an emphasis on English. I recently earned my Master's Degree in Educational Technology from Northern Arizona University. During my tenure as a classroom and online instructor, I tutored a number of students as my easygoing nature and approach to learning worked well...

...Being IEP knowledgeable and patient, I utilize a student's strengths and unique learning style to create individualized lessons and materials. Tutoring allows me to help students of differing abilities achieve their academic goals. Whether a student requires assistance in writing a 5 page essay or help with homework and organization, I am your tutor! My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing and I thoroughly enjoy both. I love writing my thoughts on paper...

...Master's degree in Psychology, with an emphasis in teaching. During the past two years, I have spent time developing my teaching and tutoring skills. I have taught several college courses and loved every minute of it. I was also able to spend two years as a private tutor, providing one-on-one assistance with writing and test taking preparation for a college student in Psychology. I am also my little sister???s unofficial Spanish tutor ??? she is...

I have many years of teaching experiences along with administration- leadership roles. As team leader, I was able to develop curriculum and implement procedures. I believe in team work and organizational flexibility according to student needs and goals. I seek professional challenges and personal growth. I look forward to our meeting and exchange ideas.

...minor in Communications. Next fall, I plan to go back to Arizona State University to pursue a Master's degree in either Social Work or Counseling. I have elected to pursue a helping profession because I truly enjoy helping people, which is ultimately why I enjoy tutoring. I find a reassuring satisfaction in helping someone that either does not know they need help, or cannot receive adequate help due to environmental limitations. Tutoring falls into this...

...Since graduation, I have started school at Northern Arizona University. I am completing my Masters in Continuing Elementary Education. I am in my fourth year of teaching at a Title 1 school here in the valley. In addition to teaching fourth and fifth grade, I have taught before and after school Reading and Math classes. I especially have enjoyed teaching our before and after school classes because I get to work one-on-one with the students....

...in Mathematics and Biochemistry. I am currently working on computer coding and enjoy tutoring students, specializing in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE. I have nine years of tutoring experience, tutoring students from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as...