Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Albuquerque, NM

Hi, I'm Sam, and I'm here to back you up! I believe that success in any pursuit is a matter of motivation, practice, and guidance. I'll bring the guidance, you practice, and we can meet in the middle on motivation. Hope to see you soon!... Getting really good at anything is a matter of practice, motivation, and guidance. You practice, I guide, and we can meet in the middle on motivation.... Learn about the student. Give...

...a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelors in Writing from the University of Southern California. As a Writer and Editor for over 20 years, and experience as a trained Mental Health Counselor, I have a great deal of knowledge about writing, editing, reading, and psychology. I have a strong grasp of the English language, excellent grammar skills, and am proficient in reading and writing. I enjoy tutoring kids of all ages and helping them...

...of my life as a student and I love learning. I graduated with a 3.95 from Roanoke and have maintained a 4.0 at UNM since the first semester. That being said, I believe my GPA is just a number and there is a lot more to learning than the grade received at the end of the semester. I am whole-heartedly committed to educating myself and others through empowerment, confidence-building, and patience. Everyone learns in different...

...personal learning style. My Philosophy is that adaptability is the key to teaching anyone a new concept. I've been in Real Estate for over 15 years and am also pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. I am highly proficient in the following areas: 1. English / English Literature 2. Real Estate / Property Management 3. Law Enforcement 4. Legal Research Additionally, I am an active classroom/ library volunteer at my 9 year old child's elementary...

...growth but also emotional and social development. As an educational tutor, I am committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. I believe that every child is capable of success, and I strive to tailor my teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student. My approach is rooted in patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students build confidence in their abilities. Having transitioned...

...fostering inclusive learning environments that empower all students to reach their potential. My passion for education drives me to create engaging, supportive, and individualized tutoring experiences that cater to the unique needs of each learner. Since graduation, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse array of students, each with their own strengths and challenges. My experience spans various educational settings, where I have successfully implemented tailored strategies to help students with different...

...studies, as I have supported in social studies, language arts, science, and math classes up through the middle school level. I have specific training in building reading and writing skills, including phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. I am good at expounding academic topics and breaking complex problems down in to their component parts. Other than that, I enjoy working one-on-one with students and like to give them plenty of time to work through their studies...

...a certified elementary school teacher and have taught for 11 years in the Albuquerque, New Mexico public schools. I love my profession and I love to connect with families and their children in a positive and loving way with the intention and hope that my presence in a child's life is motivating, reassuring and inspiring. I am a tournament Chess player and have used the skills of Chess to teach mathematics and simple concepts in...

...certification renewal. During remote learning I helped elementary students with all subjects but my favorite subject to tutor is learning to read. Reading is my favorite subject because it is the foundation for all learning and I enjoy a good book. I have also learned a lot about math although I am not as familiar with the new math concepts or ways of solving concepts above a third-grade level. Always open to learn new ways...

...at their level. I pride myself in keeping up with current education to motivate my students. I believe in life long learning and tutoring is just another avenue to help students reach their academic goals. When I'm not teaching in the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family. I love watching my children play soccer, golf and dance. I also like to shop, watch movies and travel. In my spare time I workout, run...

...It is a thrilling experience to witness students overcome obstacles and take on challenges that previously intimidated them. I enjoy taking on challenges myself and have competed in endurance events for over 10 years including the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon and multiple GORUCK challenges. I recently became a high altitude balloonist and have conducted several experiments in the stratosphere including the first test of a UK developed GPS transmitter. I also recently started learning the...

...that order! My education continues as I learn more about reading research. I encourage my students to reach for their dreams, do their best, become independent, and love themselves as they are. I have a special interest in hidden disabilities and I do not see a person as disabled. I believe that a person is not the label; they are so much more than that and should never settle for anything less than they deserve.

...the fact that I was almost never absent. I prefer to interact with my students rather than simply giving uninspired assignments or mindless "busy work," because I feel that the former is more effective. I believe that a good teacher should ask questions which require thoughtful responses from minds which are actively engaged in the learning process. I set high standards for my students, and create many of my own materials including rather rigorous teacher...

I have been teaching for 17 years and I still get excited! I have a passion for reading and writing in order to find a deeper meaning. I am committed to my student's progress and enjoy watching them become lifelong learners.

...graduate courses in architecture, geography, and biology. I served as interim Chair of Student Advocacy in the Graduate and Professional Student Association, which allowed me to learn about the inner workings of the college experience and then use this experience to help other graduate students navigate the landscape of higher education. As for why I'm tutoring, it's a simple answer: I like teaching. I'm good at it. And it's ok to tell yourself you are...

...can learn! I believe children learn best when they can have conversations about their learning. I encourage learners to explore, ask questions, make guesses, and grow by doing and experiencing. I have a graduate degree in education with focus areas in language arts, gifted education, and educational technology. I have taught elementary school for 9 years and have worked with students at all ability levels. I am passionate about teaching students across the curriculum and...

...owner in the field of education. I am a graduate of UC Davis and am a full IB (International Baccalaureate) graduate (I tested in Anthropology, Spanish, Art, English, Mathematics, and Biology and wrote my extended essay in Anthropology). I was an exchange student in Costa Rica where I learned the Spanish language and one of my favorite hobbies, salsa dancing. I am currently working on completing my Master's degree, but have my Master's equivalent in...

...essays. I've taught ESL and SAT prep in the past also. I believe in writing and art because I believe that art is an act of creation which is a direct revolt against destruction in our world. There's so much magic in literature, and when I'm not working or writing, you'll find me in a book! **Notes: 1) I do NOT tutor the math portion of the SAT, only English. You'll often need to get...

...with students since I started tutoring in my senior year of high school. I am currently a business student at the University of New Mexico. I am attentive to student's needs and want each and every one of them to succeed in school. I enjoy backpacking around the state and am a huge fan of Quentin Tarantino movies and the Marvel Franchise movies. I do a lot of reading in my spare time as well.

...both active in sports. Together we find outdoor activities we can do together, like bicycling, tennis and swimming. But my real love dancing! My husband and participate in ballroom, folk and country western dancing 3 times a week. It is my favorite way to have fun and stay healthy. My goal as an educator is to be a driving force in creating an environment for my students to acquire the cognitive and social skills they...