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

...Arizona State University at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and the Barrett Honors College. I am passionate about teaching students how to improve their argumentation, analytical skills, writing quality, test taking strategies, presentation skills, and school management techniques. I have a strong background in Public Forum Debate and Model United Nations, but I love to tutor students on a broad range of subjects (most math classes, physics, english, history). My goal is to...

...and how to answer each one. 2. Strategies to stay on pace during the exam. 3. Different trick questions on every college prep exam and strategies to get these questions right. 4. Finally, I ensure that each student knows where to focus their efforts to improve their score as much as possible. In conclusion, I give any student the ability to improve their score on any portion of the SAT or ACT with my tutoring...

...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 and treat them with the...

...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 Master’s in Special Education at Washington State University. I have been a teacher of Science and Mathematics, in junior (middle) and high school, and have specialized in classroom tutoring of Mathematics (HQ-highly qualified) and Reading since 1997. I love to understand something I have struggled to comprehend, and so I enjoy tutoring students to achieve a breakthrough in understanding and accomplishment. As I learn best in a visual and hands-on format this is my...

...test prep classes for high school students, which included administering practice test sessions and creating lesson plans for teaching test strategy and content knowledge. Aside from test prep, I also tutor multiple math subjects. As an engineer, I know that the fundamentals of mathematics are applicable to many real-life situations. I enjoy seeing my students make these connections on their own. My teaching and tutoring style is dictated by the belief that every student is...

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...hospitalized geriatric populations at UCLA medical center. I was also part of a free clinic community where I provided preventive medicine advice and performed glucose and blood pressure exams on the medically underserved communities in South Los Angeles. In addition, as part of a Peer Mentorship Program, I guided incoming freshmen in getting adjusted to the college environment and provided resources for academic services available on campus. Since graduation, I have worked as an Accounts...

...graduated from high school, I went to Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. It is a small, private college, so I was able to participate in too many activities to list. I received my undergraduate degree in music education , graduating Magna Cum Laude. When I graduated, I decided it was time to move somewhere with a warm winter. I had visited Arizona before and my favorite baseball team, the Cleveland Indians, play Spring Training...

...enjoy helping people, which is ultimately why I enjoy tutoring. I find a reassuring satisfaction in helping someone that either does not know they need help, or cannot receive adequate help due to environmental limitations. Tutoring falls into this category because often times, the student needs help outside of their school environment. While I tutor many different subjects, my favorite subject to tutor is Mathematics, particularly Statistics and Basic Algebra. I enjoy those specific mathematical...

...enjoy tutoring in history and math because many students find these subjects to be difficult. The feeling when a student finally understands a concept that they were previously having difficulty with is amazing, and I love seeing a student's face brighten up when they achieve this new understanding. As many students have different learning styles, I believe that it is important to create an individualized study plan for each student that best fits their method...

One thing I've learned in my years as a student is that very few people learn material in the same way or at the same pace. This is why I love tutoring! A student must be given the tools they need to learn in whichever way is most beneficial for them.

...math teacher. The first step was becoming a peer tutoring my classmates. This lead 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...

...different learning styles and use multiple methods to give instruction. I enjoy the connections that I make with the students that I work with, and will do whatever I can to help them succeed and thrive. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Special Education. I speak fluent Spanish and have lived in Mexico for 2 months during my Master's degree program. I am a huge sports fan, with basketball, baseball, and...

...of my residential college, also allows me to guide students not only as academics, but also as career- and goal-oriented individuals. Finally, my passion, intrapersonal skills, and experience with academic communication help me find the right method of teaching to get each student motivated and thriving in their fields. I look forward to forming new mentoring relationships with my students through Varsity Tutors, and can't wait to help get them on the road to success.

...in the process of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in pure mathematics at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I tutor a wide range of subjects including U.S. History, algebra, calculus, chemistry, comparative politics, economics, and test preparation. Although I enjoy tutoring in all of these subjects, I especially like tutoring math-related subjects such as high school algebra, calculus, and linear algebra. Outside of class and tutoring, I enjoy golfing, stargazing, collecting foreign coins, and...

...have excellent study habits, and enjoy being able to help others understand new concepts in easy-to-understand ways. There's nothing more rewarding than being able to see a new concept 'click'. Throughout my high school and college careers, I've always been "the tutor" to those close to me. Whether it's family, friends, or classmates, I have always been the one to go to for help in anything regarding math or science. This has generally taken the...

...deal of time helping my high school peers prepare for the ACT exam, resulting in all of them receiving improved scores. Education has always been important to me, as I view it as the enabling factor to explore one's purpose. I certainly enjoyed my studies, whether it was physics, Spanish, writing, and so on. I believe that being invested in my education is what allowed me to develop my ambitions, and I want to pass...

...toward test preparation (ACT/SAT). I am a nationally certified EMT, and I have experience working in the field, so I'm happy to share my knowledge in that area as well. I care about each student and believe that there's so much more to learning than memorizing facts. Application and utilizing study skills will take you a long way. Whatever your need is, I will do my absolute best to help you understand and succeed :)

...by step approach to learning, working with the student, answering questions as we go along, rather than just lecturing. This interactive step by step approach works well for learning how to do calculations and understanding concepts. My qualifications include two Bachelor of Science Degrees from Arizona State University and I have over 2000 hours private tutoring experience. I'm also the published author of a General Chemistry Tutorial Workbook (ISBN: 9780975906606). Thank you, and I look...