
Spenser: Phoenix ACT tutor
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...I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate about education policy, I understand the important role that standardized tests play in allowing students to maximize their own educational potential. My goal as a tutor is to help each student that I work with to perform to the best of their abilities on the standardized...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
Brown University - Masters, Urban Education Policy

Jamison: Phoenix ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
...understand the material, even if it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well, because I have been through exactly what they're going through and I believe the number one trait is patience. I never rush a student...
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University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies

Mark: Phoenix ACT tutor
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Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences

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Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

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Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
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Rice University - Bachelors, Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Classical Studies
University of Oxford - PHD, Clinical Medicine

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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Psychology
Northern Arizona University - Masters, Psychology

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Dillard University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences - Unknown, Naturopathy

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Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Dominican University - Masters, Education

Anthony: Phoenix ACT tutor
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Arizona State University - Current Undergrad, East Asia Studies

Cody: Phoenix ACT tutor
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...from the University of Arizona in 2011 with BS in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. I am committed to helping students to receive better grades and challenging the student to think critically. I am a very passionate tutor and will go every extra mile if it will help the student to understand a subject more effectively. I am a very fun tutor that enjoys challenging the student to do their best while integrating material...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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Kristen: Phoenix ACT tutor
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University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus - Bachelors, Elementary Education

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Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Spanish and Political Science
DePaul University - Masters, Spanish Teaching, ESL Teaching, Bilingual and Bicultural Studies

Ashley: Phoenix ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
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Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Western Oregon University - Master of Arts, Teaching in Language Arts
State Certified Teacher

Caitlin: Phoenix ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
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University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Microbiology
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Paul: Phoenix ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
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Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences

Tucker: Phoenix ACT tutor
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...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.
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Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater

Mehek: Phoenix ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
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Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Dawn: Phoenix ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
...in the aerospace industry for 10 years as a systems engineer on several satellite programs. Although I enjoyed my job, I wanted to spend more time with my family. It was then that I discovered I absolutely love working with students. I became a part-time math teacher in a small private school, teaching everything from Algebra II to Calculus III. I love showing students different ways to approach a problem that helps them understand it....
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Missouri University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology - Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Jacob: Phoenix ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Phoenix, AZ
Hello, My name is Jake. I am currently getting my Masters in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University. I am currently pursuing a career in teaching middle and early high school math. I believe that math is not just numbers, but a way to see and interpret the living world. I have experience teaching and tutoring in China, Thailand, Vietnam, and the US. I am also qualified to teach English as a Second Language. ... Students...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice and Criminology
Grand Canyon University - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
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