Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Glendale, AZ

...have 6 brothers and 1 sister. So far, 4 of my brothers have followed my footsteps through higher education. My other 2 brothers are still in high school; my sister is still in elementary school. I have also instilled in them the importance of education so they will also follow in my footsteps. I am very passionate about reading and helping others. I have always been told that I am a great trainer, teacher due...

...of my membership in the Institute of Industrial Engineers during my years in college, and have worked in an elementary school environment where my duties as a technology coordinator occasionally required me to instruct students. For me, the biggest thrill in any job is visibly seeing that "light bulb moment" as someone crosses the boundary between confusion and understanding. Thank you for taking the time to consider me for your tutor, and I'm hoping to...

...algebra class. I went to the U of Arizona (go Wildcats!) and majored in accounting. I really enjoy numbers! In my spare time, I am a long distance trailrunner, and I love going on adventures in the mountains with friends. When I relax, you can find me curled up with a good book or doing some yoga. I started tutoring in high school, and have over a decade of tutoring experience. This has afforded me...

...Barrett Writing Center, for three full semesters. I have a passion for helping students find their words and spread their message to the world. My favorite part of tutoring is helping others express themselves, and my methods get results. I have had many students come back to me again and again to help them with assignments due to the positive feedback they have received on assignments I've helped them with. I also have firsthand experience...

...my MBA and PhD coursework in economics and finance at Arizona State University. I have the following degrees: BS in Economics, Penn, 1977 MBA in Finance, ASU, 1979 PhD (all but dissertation), ASU, 1985 I have had over forty years of experience teaching and tutoring, as well as other roles such as Boy Scoutmaster, Little League coach and youth pastor. My favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics, especially statistics. It is a crucial, practical skill...

...contact me whenever and I will get back to you ASAP! I also have an interactive tablet that allows you to see everything I'm writing on my screen, like a blackboard (especially important for math lessons!). I have taught all walks of people- from a shy second grader to a 30-year old man suffering from lasting effects of a head trauma incident while in the US Army and I am confident I will be able...

...to tutoring math to college students. Then tutoring students while working as a TA. Then I worked as a data scientist which not only did I understand more how to apply math in the workspace, but also learned how to explain math concepts to coworkers without a strong math background. This helped me to shape my tutoring philosophy to relate to the person being tutored and this opened the door to me teaching high school...

...and I am a graduate of Arizona State University with degrees in Biological Sciences (BS) and Philosophy (Morality, Politics and Law) (BA), as well as a minor in Political Sciences and a certificate in International Studies. I graduated early from BASIS Tucson North high school in 2016, having taken and passed 10 APs. I favor English and History, but am capable of doing up to Calculus 3, college level Biology, Organic Chemistry and AP Physics...

...numbers around or do them in my head... I'm there! Science for me is always a hot topic, whether talking or listening. I've been told I should be a teacher, but I don't really like classrooms, so here I am tutoring. I've mentored countless high school and college students in science (Physics, General Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology) and math (Arithmetic, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics), and I'm here to share...

...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...

...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...

...active participant with the teacher providing instruction, guidance, and support. I strive to promote a positive learning experience, build rapport, stimulate learner enthusiasm, and achieve academic goals. This approach has shown to be effective in increasing confidence, motivation, and independence. I have experience tutoring elementary through graduate school students in a variety of different subjects. I believe that it is important to customize the learning experience by adapting my teaching style to accommodate the students...

...students from these high schools. I have also been helping students with test prep for SAT/ACT Math. Students I have tutored have gone on to Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis, UCSD, UIUC, UPitt etc. College students from Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, Carnegie-Mellon have also sought my tutoring in specialized subjects. My hobbies are traveling, gardening, cooking!! Been to several countries in Europe (most recently Finland, Norway, Sweden). Most recently Japan - great country with great...

...outgoing personality, who believes learning should be a fun and enriching experience. I treat each student as if they were my son or daughter, making sure they are in a comfortable and safe learning environment. I love to think outside the box when it comes to planning lessons, applying student interests and hobbies when possible. This act gives each lesson my personal touch. I believe communication is key when building that student-teacher bond. The more...

...decided to follow my passion for teaching and attain my secondary teaching certificate. I am now a high school math and business teacher as well as a college accounting professor. Over the past 6 years, I have been tutoring in math and accounting on the side. My teaching approach is providing an example, then working through a problem together, and then having you try one on your own. Outside of academia, my favorite thing to...

...at UC Davis, where I will study and perform research for several years to earn a doctorate in physics. From there, I hope to proceed to a faculty position at a university, where I can continue to do research and both teach and inspire future students. When I am not studying or performing research, I enjoy playing video games, card games, or role-playing games with my friends. I also am an amateur engineer, participating in...

...I was also the math club sponsor at the campus where I spent the most time. More recently, I became certified to tutor students preparing to take the ACT exam. In addition to junior high math and ACT prep, I also have a passion for U.S. History. One of my favorite professors at the Naval Academy is a subject matter expert on the Civil War and WWII. I have read just about every book he...

...graduation. School isn't the sole medium by which to inquire about and learn more of the world, but it's the best system we've got. Yet even still, it isn't perfect. People learn in different ways, and sitting in a classroom isn't always going to allow for optimal learning conditions. That's where I come in. By tutoring, myself and others are able to directly work with individuals until comprehension, understanding, and eureka moments abound. I am...

...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...

...doctorate in Physical Therapy. For three years, I tutored high school and college students in algebra I & II as well as helped classmates in courses like anatomy and physiology. I enjoy finding ways to tutor that relate to the student so dry topics like the order of operations can be easier to remember. I believe that math and science are key in getting further in education, which in itself is invaluable. Due to my...