Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

...a recent high school graduate, I am looking to keep my skills sharp and teach as I move on to the University of Arizona to study engineering. My favorite subjects are math and Spanish. I also enjoy history. During high school, I took many AP courses, and earned at least 4 scores of a 5 (I have yet to hear back about 4 tests). I am a national merit finalist. I have tutored my peers...

I am a life-long educator who loves tutoring and teaching children and youth. I have been fortunate to have had a career full of learning in secondary school and college. It's my passion to share some of what I've learned with you and to help you to excel in your areas of study.

...students. In the past, I have helped students with learning disabilities to students who just need an extra push when it comes to studying. Although each student is different and I have had to adapt different approaches to certain students, I believe each case was a chance for me to learn more about how people learn and understand difficult material. Even in the classroom, I have had to adjust certain reading passages for certain students,...

...University with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Chinese language and literature. Since then, I have gained significant experience tutoring while teaching English in Shenzhen, China. I am comfortable teaching in a wide variety of subjects, and am especially confident in English, writing, Mandarin Chinese, and LSAT prep. I have found that a relationship of respect and equality with students is essential to a worthwhile tutoring experience. I pride myself on my ability...

I am passionate and committed to education.

...in a wide range of subjects. In addition to working at Sylvan, I also have experience as a TA and course leader for students at the University of Arizona taking classes in history. I have taught and tutored K-8 math, reading at all levels (from phonics development to critical anaylsis of texts), study skills, SAT preparation, social studies, and history at the high school and undergraduate level. While each subject is rewarding in its own...

I am currently student teaching 7th grade English in Tucson. My educational journey at Northern Arizona University to become a certified teacher with a degree in psychology is nearly complete. I have experience tutoring students with various abilities and interests for differing lengths of time. I look forward to meeting you!

...instructor and administrator in both public and private schools for over 40 years and loved it. I also was an adjunct faculty member at a number of Universities in Southern California teaching topics related to special education. My work as a teacher was with students with disabilities and adjudicated youth. I feel my success in this field was due to a creative mind, an refusal to give up and a desire to make a difference in...

...Every student learns differently. The goal is to make a connection between what the student already cares about and to see how it can support their deeper interests and dreams. Once students begin to see that knowledge gives them power, it is easy to keep them motivated. I am a screenwriter, award winning filmmaker and published author of a book called "Love Hawaii Time." I am experienced in TV and film writing, improvisational comedy and...

...students that is staffed by undergraduates. Tutoring at the Writing Center, I worked with many diverse students ranging from non-native speakers of English to graduate students applying for research grants. Throughout my years at the Think Tank, I became a CRLA Level 3 Certified Tutor, mentoring younger tutors and leading training sessions. During the spring of 2011, I studied abroad in Alcala de Henares, Spain, a city in the municipality of Madrid. There I lived...

...Valley by the Catalina State Park. My family consists of my husband, Chris, and my two children, Ben and Holly, who are eight and six years old, respectively. Some activities I enjoy are spending time with my family, swimming, hiking, reading, playing piano, and watching baseball games. If there is something unanswered, I am a person who loves to learn and research until the answer is found! If you choose me as your tutor, I...

...and a graduate of the University of Arizona. I initially pursued my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting before shifting my degree path to English, so I have an extensive Humanities background. When I am not working for Varsity Tutors you can find me working as a Digital Marketing Strategist in Downtown Tucson, hiking the trails around Tucson (and beyond), sticking my nose in a fresh book or talking to anyone that will listen about...

...teach 6th grade GATE Language Arts and Social Studies at a local middle school. Previously, I taught music and reading at 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...

...teaching and helping kids develop a love of learning. I enjoy seeing students have successes in their educational journey and helping them reach those successes. I love being a part of the process of helping kids master a concept that may have previously been a struggle for them. I feel that reading is the foundation for all of us and have taken pride in being an integral part of my previous students successes in reading....

...step at a time. This past year I taught 1st/2nd grade at the Peaks school. I was very successful with using different techniques such as differentiated centers, projects and adapted lessons to meet each student at their level and interests. I also won the 2016 Sustainability in Education Award for a unit I created that involved the local Community Supported Agriculture and setting up our schools' first greenhouse. I recently moved to Tucson and have...

...believe in working hard and seeking out assistance and needed. I am a naturally curious person who can find something interesting in everything. This is why I am a teacher and a tutor! Even the process of teaching and learning interests me to no end. I have my BA in journalism from the University of Arizona and my MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Writing and reading are my main vocations and past times,...

...the areas that are most challenging for my students, allowing us to embark on a practical course of study that will measurably improve their performance in short order. As a substitute teacher, I have learned to develop a rapport with a wide variety of students and to assess their prior knowledge, up front (within minutes), in order to maximize the opportunity for learning. I have adapted lesson plans to meet students needs, adjusting to the...

...questions and learn. I love working with students and being excited about the topic with them. I have bachelors degrees in French and Computer Science and a Masters in Linguistics. I'm also a Toastmaster so I can help with public speaking as well as writing since I have a book undergoing publication. Throughout my career, I've been a computer operator, programmer, computer lab coordinator, teacher, tutor, and database developer. I also love music and although...

...at Arizona State University. I love school and enjoy helping others find their passion for learning as well. I enjoy statistics, literature, and any social science class. I had a great experience with learning in school and hope to share that with other students. My goal is to make every student feel good about him or herself and feel confident about learning. Not every student learns the same way and I think that makes learning...

...thinking skills. I believe that every student learns differently, and I tailor my approach to meet their individual needs. Whether it's through breaking down complex ideas into manageable parts or encouraging students to approach problems from different angles, my goal is to help students gain both understanding and confidence. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing tennis with friends and listening to music. These activities allow me to recharge and bring new energy into my tutoring...