Award-Winning Tutors from Arizona State University

I am a graduate of Ursinus College with a BA in English with a concentration in Education. I have taught in public schools for 30 years. My classes focused on English, Journalism, Study Skills, and Test Prep. I have a passion for teaching literature and writing. Recently, I completed a Masters of English from Arizona State University. I believe education is a continuous journey and that reading and writing are essential tools to undertake that voyage.

In 2012, I graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences, and I plan to apply for doctoral programs in neuroscience next year.I taught small-group study sessions for BIO 101 and 102 as an "SI study group leader" for three years at ASU. I have also worked as a teaching assistant for a college composition course and a biostatistics course, as well as a independant tutor in math, biology, history, and standardized test prep.More than any other experience, the three years as an SI leader helped me grow my leadership and tutoring skills, as well as my love of teaching. SI leaders use the challenges posed by high-risk/high-failure courses to guide undergraduates to discover, not just "what to learn," but also "how to learn." Knowing how to learn and how to obtain information is a skill demonstrated by multiple research studies to predict success in advanced classwork as well as in post-academic careers.I prepared the session plans and created new study materials for my students, which I then used to guide students in the study groups. My goal for each session was to get students collaborating in a focused manner, learning how to teach themselves and teach others based on the resources at hand. As these study sessions were voluntary for students, I might work with 1 student or 20 students in a session - sometimes as many as 100 students would attend before exams!Teaching students how to teach themselves is my primary goal as a tutor. I might only see a student for 1 or 2 hours each week, and I want to make sure they can apply skills they develop with me to the time they study alone. I also love finding uncovering unique ways to help students make their learning relatable and retainable. Understanding is always more permanent than memorizing!

I'm passionate and interested about the subjects I teach and tutor, and I believe strongly in showing my students how interesting those subjects can be and how enjoyable it is to learn. I've been tutoring my friends, peers, and neighbors since I was in high school all the way until I graduated from ASU this year with a bachelor in Conservation Biology. I'm most comfortable teaching biology, chemistry, physics, math, and history, and I believe that the purpose of a tutor is not to do the student's homework, but to teach them to do it themselves.

I attend Arizona State University as an undergraduate student working towards a degree in Biochemistry. I am passionate about learning and helping others learn.

I am a dedicated and passionate tutor with a strong background in Mathematics, which I studied at Arizona State University. Throughout my career, I've worked closely with students and professionals alike, helping them grasp complex mathematical concepts and build their confidence in subjects like algebra, calculus, and statistics. I genuinely enjoy the process of helping students overcome challenges in math. Seeing that moment when a concept clicks for someone is incredibly rewarding, and it drives me to create lessons that are engaging, clear, and tailored to each student's needs. My teaching philosophy revolves around making math relatable and accessible, breaking down difficult topics into manageable parts, and using real-world examples to bring the subject to life. Beyond my academic interests, I'm passionate about football, where I enjoy both the strategic and physical aspects of the game, and Texas Hold'em, which sharpens my analytical thinking skills. These hobbies have taught me the value of patience, strategy, and perseverancequalities I bring into my tutoring sessions. Most importantly, I love spending time with my family, which keeps me grounded and motivates me to help others succeed. Whether you're struggling with the basics or looking to master advanced topics, I'm here to help you achieve your goals in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

I graduated from National University in San Diego with my MA in history, and have been teaching history at the AP, IB, and college level since 2015. As an AP World History teacher, I helped students to better prepare for the essays, especially the Document Based Question through the analysis of both documents and visual images. I believe that so much of student success on the AP and IB history exams comes down to understanding the question, what's being asked and how it's being asked. Beyond the immediate benefit of AP and IB classes and testing, with the possibility of earning college credit, comes the realization that students can be empowered to explore the world and to understand their places within it.

I am currently a student at Arizona State University studying for a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Wellness. I have many younger siblings, and therefore, have been a tutor my whole life. I love helping people to grasp new concepts and see that light bulb go off in their head. Knowing the joy of tutoring I have helped multiple classmates, friends, acquaintances, and family members in almost every subject. I now tutor people in math, chemistry, and anatomy. Math, however, is my favorite subject to tutor. There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone finally realize the difference between sine and cosine or finish a homework problem that has trapped them for hours. I tutor in a style of patience and confidence building. I firmly believe that with enough practice and self-confidence, anyone can become a "math person". Outside of academics, I love sports. I enjoy pickup games of basketball, football, and volleyball with friends. I also love going to the beach and traveling to new places.

Hello, my name is Andrew! I am a scientist and PhD student at Arizona State University studying Evolutionary Biology. My main interests are the evolution and mechanical properties of the insect exoskeleton. I also earned my Master's Degree in Biology at ASU, and I described 10 species of weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something 'click' for a student.My interdisciplinary training in biology and materials science has taught me how to communicate complex subjects in a way that anyone can understand. I am available to tutor a variety of subjects in mathematics and biology, and I can also help my students prepare for both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE. I look forward to working with you!

I love the aspects of learning and teaching. Being able to help someone understand something is really rewarding. I'm currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Arizona State University as well as a minor in Spanish. I served a two-year mission in Peru for my church. It was there that I learned and grew to love the Spanish language. For this reason I tutor Spanish. I also tutor high school and middle school level math, such as geometry and algebra.I think that each person is unique with unique sets of strengths and weaknesses. I believe that the key to successful tutoring is explaining and teaching the material in a way that the student actually learns. To do so you have to know the student and how they understand things. I'm a quick thinker and dedicated so this helps me understand the strengths of a student to be able to use them to help learn.

I am a certified math teacher with 6 years of experience teaching both middle school and high school math. I have extensive tutoring experience and I love helping students gain confidence in their abilities as they achieve success. I am passionate about math and I love inspiring my students and making math more enjoyable. I am great at explaining concepts in a variety of ways and finding a method that makes sense for each student. I have also worked with students on standardized test preparation and delight in helping students increase their SAT scores using some simple tricks I've taught them.In my free time I enjoy reading, playing board games, swimming, and going to the movies.

I graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Arizona State University in 3 years with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Currently, I am working as a 3rd grade math teacher at Hope Chinese School, and spending my free time learning more about Machine Learning. Although my major was in STEM, I am still passionate about music and the arts. I hope to provide you with the help you need to succeed.

I attained a BS in Biology at Arizona State University. My Professional Educators License certifies me 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, ACT Science, and Biology (honors and AP included). I love that science explains how the world around us worksfrom why the sky is blue, to why we resemble our parents.I enjoy working with all types of studentswhether they do not particularly enjoy the subject, or are driven from the get go. My teaching style is creative, engaging, and goal oriented. I like to get to know my students and their ambitions, and work with them where they are at to achieve mastery.Other than science, I am an avid CrossFit athlete, and competed on a regional team. I am also a Level 2 Certified CrossFit Coach and have coached Track and FitClub. I also enjoy skiing, hiking, kayaking and rafting. On the artsy side of things I have been doing chalk pastels, painting, and crafting since I was a child.

I am a reading intervention teacher currently working in the public school system. I have worked with students all across the country in grades from K-12. I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and my master's from Arizona State University in Educational Administration. I love working with students to make them better readers and writers!

I am a student at Arizona State University and Barrett the Honors College. I am pursuing a degree in chemical engineering and two minors in Spanish and mathematics. I plan on attending medical school upon graduation. I have been a tutor for nearly four years in multiple areas. Primarily, I have tutored mathematics for middle school and high school students. I also have experience in test preparation for the SAT, ACT, IB, AP and Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS). Additionally, I have tutored in multiple sciences, such as physics and biology. I very devoted to education and to intend to see to it that every student has the quality of education that I have been privileged to receive. Outside of school, I spend my free time shopping, trying new restaurants, doing yoga, and spending time with friends.

I am a student at Arizona State University in the biomedical engineering department. I will be earning my Bachelor's degree in May of 2015 and beginning my master's degree in biomedical engineering in August 2015. The research that I have been working on is studying more direct routes of drug delivery within the body as well as developing code for counting cells. I am an avid learner and love to share my knowledge with those around me. My favorite courses to tutor are predominantly quantitative. I like to treat these courses like an intricate puzzle that I have to solve using the skills in my "skill tool belt". I would love to share my enthusiasm for these courses with the students I tutor, helping them realize their skills and increasing their confidence in the material. It is extremely important for me to see my students succeed not only in school, but also in the other activities that they pursue. When I am not at school or working in my lab, I like to rock climb and boulder (mostly indoors), read books, participate in the occasional yoga classes, and I absolutely love doing jigsaw puzzles.

I am a graduate of Georgia College and State University (BA in Sociology with Minors in Spanish and International Studies) and Arizona State University (MA in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis). I am bilingual in Spanish and English and have enjoyed living abroad in Paraguay, South America and helping others reach their potential in learning a new language. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I am also passionate about tutoring students with learning barriers so that they are able to receive individualized supports to best achieve their goals.

I am so excited to start tutoring with Varsity Tutors! Previously, I have experience tutoring students in English and math at a high school tutoring center. I am comfortable assisting students of any grade level with English or writing. From brainstorming to editing, I have lots of tips and tricks to help students improve the writing and grammar. In arithmetic, I decided to offer tutoring services for only Algebra I, middle school, and elementary math because I feel I am better suited to explain these concepts; however, my math skills are proficient up to the Calculus II level. During high school, I volunteered for 2 years with a youth development program at an elementary and middle school in my community. I really enjoyed building relationships with younger students, and I hope to continue doing so in the future. I look forward to meeting future clients and helping them reach their academic goals!

I am currently a PhD graduate student studying Microbiology at Arizona State University. Prior to moving to Arizona, I completed my B.S. in Biochemistry at Suffolk University in Boston, MA. As an undergraduate, I initiated a study group for students interested in group tutoring in Biochemistry. Additionally, I served as a teaching assistant for biology, advanced biology, and chemistry high school students in the Boston area. Since starting school at ASU, I have worked as a teaching assistant for Microbiology labs for over two years now. I absolutely love teaching and tutoring students in biological sciences! Through my experiences and studies I have developed a passion for working with students. I believe I can help students to understand complex ideas, develop critical thinking skills, and build confidence to move forward with their education and career goals. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, traveling, and kickboxing.

For my undergraduate education I attended Arizona State University and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication and a Bachelor's in Psychology. Now, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Communication with an emphasis in Education. I currently work at Grand Canyon University as an Instructional Assistant for a few classes, meaning that I assist different professors with day-to-day tasks. Due to my job I work regularly with students in a variety of courses such as Sociology, Communication, and Psychology. I also help many students with their academic papers, lending a hand in terms of making sure they answer all parts of the paper and that everything flows smoothly. For me, the best moments are when I can sit down with a student that doesn't understand the content and through some time and effort, help them reach that "A-ha moment" where it all clicks together.

Nelson Mandela once said: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." As a tutor, I am committed to helping students learn and grow in order to harness the power of education for themselves and for future generations. I fell in love with learning at an early age and have always served as an informal tutor for my peers. More recently, I worked as a writing tutor at Indiana University, where I met with students of a wide-range of disciplines and levels of ability to prepare and execute all types of writing assignments. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a student arrive at an "a-ha!" moment during a tutorial.My love of learning has led to a long academic career. I received B.A.s in Spanish Literature and Transborder Chicano and Latino Studies from Arizona State University, and while I was a student there, I co-taught a course with a university professor. I developed the ability to guide discussions and provide feedback in a way that fosters individual growth, and I exercise this ability in my tutorial sessions.The subjects I studied at Arizona State required that I learn to write effectively in both English and Spanish. Learning a second language forced me to reevaluate my use of English. I spent a great deal of time deconstructing words and sentences in order to understand how the two languages could be translated, and because of this, I have a deeper understanding of how the English language works. My passion for learning a second language has translated to an interest in assisting those who are learning English as a second language, as well. I have worked with English language learners of all ages in writing and speaking.I received my J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where I learned the entirely different language of the law. I enjoyed my legal research and writing course so much, that I was inspired to work for the University's Writing Tutorial Services.I am eager to continue to share my passion for learning with others and to help students feel the satisfaction of success in school. I look forward to hearing from you!

I have taught freshman writing for 22 years at various universities, including UConn, Temple, and WCU.I enjoy working one on one with students to improve their composition and grammar skills. There is nothing more professionally satisfying than watching students improve their skills over time.Moreover, regardless of an individual's present writing competencies, I am convinced that with effort any student can learn to write well. My years of instructional experience have convinced me of this time and again. Indeed, writing is not rocket science, but rather a skill developed through sustained practice.

My education is not limited to higher learning. I have worked in Financial Services. I have held my series 7, 66, 63 Life and Health, Property and Casualty, and NMLS licenses. I have learned the inside tips and would love to teach them. I have been told I am patient and understanding. I have had many personal struggles, however those struggles have turned me into the person that I am today.

My true passion is collaborating with others who have a variety of backgrounds to learn in an authentic manner. I am dedicated to the principle of life-long learning. I remember seeing a picture of former U.S. President Harry Truman reading a book checked out from the local library shortly before his death. Now, that is life-long learning.

I am a Junior at Arizona State University studying Math and Economics! Originally from San Diego, I love being outdoors, sports, and being active. I'm the captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team at ASU and have a 3.76 GPA. I am truly enjoying college and all the opportunities it has to offer. Hopefully, I'll have the opportunity to tutor you!

Greetings, my name is Chris Castillero and I have been in mathematics education for 17 years. It is my passion to help students understand math so that they feel successful. I do this though getting to know what students have to work with and moving them forward from there. I am gentle in my approach and have had 20 years of experience tutoring all types and ages of students. Math is my life and I look forward to working with students using this platform.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame. After graduation, I entered a M.S. graduate program in Biology at Arizona State University. When I'm not teaching biology to undergraduate majors at ASU, I research topics in aquatic ecology. Understanding the connectedness and patterns of environmental processes in aquatic ecosystems drives my passion to become an ecologist!My goal is to help students view learning as a positive experience! When students learn with me, they usually find that it is a very relaxed, hands-on, and visual process. I excel at tutoring biological subjects, but I also really enjoy helping students improve their writing and standardized testing skills. Every student is different, and so I firmly believe that studying and learning habits should be tailored to each person. I make it a goal to help students discover how they learn best! I can also help students with organization and time management techniques along the way.When I'm not being a student, teacher, or researcher, I am usually making art or exploring the outdoors in sunny Arizona!

I am a graduate of Arizona State University where I received my Bachelor degree in Theater Arts. My original focus was to help struggling young students by integrating theater play into everyday subjects. I was inspired to go back to school in Flagstaff, Arizona where I earned my Master's degree in Education. Since then I have taught classes for kindergarten through high school working in both Colorado and Arizona schools. I find that engaging with students in either small groups or one to one is where I do my best teaching. I take my job as an educator seriously. I feel that education should be available to everyone who wants to learn more. It is a valuable experience for all people to gain any knowledge in order to make positive gains in self-efficacy, self-esteem, and overall well-being. In my off time I enjoy hiking, taking photographs of nature, reading, writing creative stories, and brushing up on my acting skills.

I have advanced PhD-level training in philosophy and two years of university teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgrad levels. I can help students make sense of challenging ideas and develop confidence in their own reasoning. I specialize in philosophy, ethics, and academic writing. Whether you're preparing for an exam or developing an essay, I'll help you understand the material, work through difficult arguments, and communicate your ideas clearly and confidently.

I graduated with a degree in biology (genetics, cell development) and Spanish linguistics and have taken the MCAT twice. I am certified to teach ESL students. I have extensive experience working with children and in tutoring. I genuinely believe that learning is fun and should be a major part of everyone's everyday life. I make an active effort to incorporate this into my tutoring style.

Tutoring with humor and compassion. I'm a first-generation college graduate from a working-class family. My teachers were some of the most positive influences in my life, and I want to pass on their legacy by helping students succeed. I have three years of experience tutoring college chemistry, and one year tutoring statistics. I have a PhD in microbiology, and use statistical modeling in my research. Additionally, I have taught science majors and non-majors at ASU and MCC as an instructor and as a teaching assistant for four years. When I meet a new tutoring client, I start by asking about their goals, and determining their preferred learning styles in order to help customize their learning experience. I use a variety of established teaching strategies based on how the brain, memory, and human psychology work together to foster enjoyable and successful learning.

I am a graduate of Purdue University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a doctorate at ASU. Since graduation, I have held two professional engineering positions. One involved overseeing operations for Halliburton Energy Services in Colorado and the second was as a project engineer for LyondellBasell in New Jersey. Between these positions, I returned to my undergraduate campus in Indiana. I performed research for one of the leading professors in my engineering concentration and often tutored co-workers in college math and physics classes. While studying for the GRE, I developed my own study system and approach which has been passed on and used by several friends. My teaching style can be best described as knowledge gap identification. I believe that the single most important thing for learning, after attitude, is identifying exactly what information has been miscommunicated. After this step, almost any person can learn any subject with enough patience.I moved to Arizona after accepting ASU's offer and have enjoyed the state since. During my first semester, I worked as a teaching assistant and was responsible for four lab sections of undergraduate engineering students. At the same time, I also performed robotics research in the Biomechatronics Lab under the direction of Dr. Veronica Santos. This research continued until her departure to UCLA. At this time, I am beginning work in the SpaceTREx laboratory and will be focused on space-oriented robotics. In my spare time I like to hike, rock climb, read, work on my novel, and build gadgets.

Whether you come to me for a single session or we meet every week for a semester, I believe the first step to success with tutoring is to work together to set clear expectations. This lets us work toward the same goal, and makes it simple to set milestones to get there. Any problem area in any subject can be broken into smaller and smaller pieces, until suddenly you realize there was never a problem to begin with.

Native Wisconsinite; I traveled around the country for school, but I had to come back home eventually. (Most Arizonans don't know what a cheese curd is.) I love learning about anything and everything, but my greatest passion lies somewhere between math, computer science, and linguistics. I've enjoyed helping and tutoring others since I was young -- probably influenced by my family of teachers. I find there is an important creative aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really seems to help people connect with the concepts. In my free time I enjoy making things and exploring what others have made, whether in music, programming, writing, games, or art.I received my BA in Mathematics from Arizona State University, and subsequently attended post-bac programs at a handful of schools. This fall I begin graduate studies at UWM.

My name is Austin Maul, and I am the Outstanding Graduating Economics major of Arizona State University! I am a CRLA certified tutor and have been happily helping my peers achieve their academic goals since my second semester my freshman year of college when I became a TA (the only undergraduate TA in the Department of Economics, might I add) for ASU's Principles of micro- and macroeconomics courses. My approach to economics is far from the typical approach of professors to assign book reading and give boring lectures. Instead, I like to engage with my students in relevant and intriguing conversations that facilitate learning in a productive and FUN fashion! Economics is an extremely interesting and fun subject if taught correctly, and it is ESSENTIAL not only to your continued studies in academia, but also in the REAL WORLD! This is why I strive to provide the most entertaining, and in turn, the most productive learning experience possible. My methods have been proven over three years of being a student tutor, and I hope that I can continue this fulfilling job as much as possible beyond receiving my degree! I received a 4.0 GPA (or higher if you count A+'s) in college in the prestigious W.P. Carey School of Business, so I am very well versed in other business subjects in addition to Economics. I am also going to be attending law school starting in the Fall of 2017 and thus am a prolific writer, speaker, and logical thinker. I also have experience helping others in these areas, though not on the scale of my experience with economics and other business subjects. I am always happy to help in whatever way I can and cater to my students' specific needs.Beyond being a tutor, I personally believe I am one of the most interesting 22 year olds in the world. I am a huge Boston sports fan, and have seen in person the Red Sox win the World Series in 2013, the Bruins lose the Stanley Cup Final in 2013, and the Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX in 2015. In fact, I am probably the most famous person you know! I was a palm tree for Katy Perry in the Super bowl XLIX halftime show, and am personal friends with the famous "Left Shark!" I played tuba in the marching band from middle school and through college, am a student pilot (yes, for airplanes), and have been to nearly all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, and CHINA!I am a thrill and experience seeker who is committed to helping others also live their lives to the fullest. Tutoring best allows me to utilize my talents and abilities to teach this goal, which is why I love it so much. I hope to get to help as many students as possible succeed as a Varsity Tutor!

I recently graduated from Arizona State University after attaining both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in biomedical engineering. These degrees gave me a strong background in many academic subjects, particularly science, math, and writing. As a student I worked as a math tutor at ASU's math tutoring center, giving me experience tutoring students 1 on 1. Additionally I worked as a camp counselor for kids ages 4 - 15, as well as a manager for a small company comprised of teenage workers, so I have much experience teaching and working with kids of all ages. My passion for academic tutoring and helping others improve their academic skills led me to Varsity Tutors, where I love helping students improve their academic and study skills and make improvements in their classes.

I have been tutoring students across the valley for over 10 years. I am a high school history teacher who mainly tutors in high school history, K-5 Math, K-12 English and Career Success. My goal is to help each student fill in the gaps and become successful in their academic careers.

I am a junior who is studying engineering management at Barrett, The Honors college at Arizona State. I love to teach people in general, and I love to teach math even more. I have excelled in many math and computer science course and would love to help you do well in your classes! I am a very kind and patient person and would love to help all of you to succeed.

I am a third year medical student at Midwestern University (D.O.). I graduated from Arizona State University Summa Cum Laude with a double major in biology (B.S.) and psychology (B.S.) in addition to graduating from the honors college with a thesis on the effect of the urban heat island on hormonal regulation and development in black widow spiders. I am currently a tutor at Midwestern as well assisting first and second year students in their psychology, clinical medicine, osteopathic medicine, and pathology courses. I have also taught a course on medical ethics to first year medical students.I love helping others develop more effective study strategies and gain confidence as they learn how to effectively approach studying difficulty topics.

Hello. I have my bachelor's in communications from Indiana Wesleyan University and my master's in English. specializing in writing, rhetoric, and literacy from Arizona State University. I currently teach undergraduate English at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, IN. I absolutely love teaching and am so excited to have the opportunity to help you in your academic journey. One of my favorite things about teaching is getting to know students individually and watching them grow. I look forward to working with you.

I am a math and science tutor with a background in graduate-level mathematics, physics, and computer science. I received my Master of Arts in Mathematics from Arizona State University, and my studies focused on mathematical and computational modeling. For my undergraduate education, I participated in ASU's Barrett honors program, receiving two bachelor's degrees in Physics and Computational Mathematics respectively. I have experience tutoring students in STEM subjects at the high school and college levels, both informally and as a community volunteer, and I can also provide assistance with standardized test preparation. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but math and physics are definitely my favorites; in my experience, students often find those the hardest to understand, and helping them finally get those difficult concepts is my favorite part of the teaching process. I've always been passionate about learning, and sharing that passion with students is at the core of all my lessons.