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Alan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alan

MAT
Alan's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School
Elementary School Math

I have been working with children most of my life. What excites me the most is watching them grow and flourish like a flower. Ever since I was a child I had this dream to help people. I have done a lot of chess teaching and coaching as well as mentoring children. I am a National Chess Master. Recen...

Education

Grand Canyon University

MAT

State University of New York at New Paltz

MAT

Clarissa

Certified Tutor

Clarissa

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Clarissa's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning

As a college graduate, I look forward to enhance the learning experience of students through tutoring. Academic success and excellence are goals that should be supported, and together we can achieve them, one step at a time.

Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Holly

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Holly

Bachelors, elementary and special education dual major
Holly's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Basic Computer Literacy
Composition
Earth Science

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree with a dual major in Elementary Education (K-8th grades) and Special Education (K-12th grades). I enjoy working with students of all ages and ability levels. I am however exceptionally passionate about working with children on the Autism Spectrum and those with be...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelors, elementary and special education dual major

Tina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Tina

Master's/Graduate
Tina's other Tutor Subjects
PSAT
Elementary School Math

I like to inspire students to their fullest potential. Encouraging them so they want to learn is a delight for both student and teacher. I have taught in the public school system for over 20 years, so I have lots of experience with all different kinds of learning abilities. Both my Master and Bachel...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Master's/Graduate

Kendra

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kendra

Masters in Education, Special Education
Kendra's other Tutor Subjects
Government
High School Government
High School World History
History

Hello! My name is Kendra Beckman. I graduated from Wright State University with my BA in AYA Social Science Education, and am currently in graduate school at Grand Canyon University working towards my master's of Education in Special Education. My goal is to have students play an active role in the ...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Wright State University-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Social Science Teacher Education

Christina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Christina

Doctorate (PhD)
Christina's other Tutor Subjects
Cooking
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School English

I have over 16 years of experience as a teacher and administrator. I have achieved my Master's in Educational Leadership and will soon hold my Doctorate in Leadership. I inspire my students to be lifelong learners by showing them that even adults can experience growth through learning. I encourage m...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Doctorate (PhD)

Adrienne

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Adrienne

Masters, Secondary education
Adrienne's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
College Algebra

My name is Adrienne, and I am from Phoenix, Arizona. I moved to Denver 3 years ago to attend law school and to get a change of scenery. I recently graduated from law school and I am in the process of beginning my second career. Prior to law school, I was a high school mathematics teacher and adjunct...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Masters, Secondary education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Science, Math

Lindsey

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lindsey

BS

Hi! My name is Lindsey Walters (previously Lindsey Di Conti). I am an ICU nurse passionate about educating the next generation of nurses in a way that is supportive, effective, and inclusive. I received my degree from Grand Canyon University in April 2025, which means I understand how nursing school...

Education

Grand Canyon University

BS

Donna Jean

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Donna Jean

MS
Donna's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Writing
Phonics
Elementary School Reading

I am a teacher, a parent and a grandparent and I enjoy working with students. I look forward to working with students to help them become successful in their goals. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education in Special Education. As an educator I have been in the...

Education

Grand Canyon University

MS

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

MS

Shana

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Shana

Masters / Graduate

Hi, I'm Shana. I've spent more than seven years tutoring and homeschooling students, and those experiences have shaped how I teach and why I love this work. Supporting learners oneonone has shown me that every student is capable of growth when they feel understood, encouraged, and given the right to...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Masters / Graduate

University of Phoenix

Bachelors

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