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

...currently a junior in college pursuing a double major in Secondary Education Mathematics, and Pure Mathematics. This academic path has allowed me to build a strong foundation in both advanced mathematical content and effective teaching practices. My experience spans working with students across various age groups and skill levels, and I specialize in breaking down complex topics, especially in Calculus and Algebra, into clear, manageable steps that meet learners where they are. I emphasize critical...

...love helping people out in all math or science areas. When working with students, I think it's very important to understand that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. I want each session to be a positive and enjoyable experience and have the student leave thinking, "I really understand this much better, and maybe it wasn't so hard after all." If I can do that and instill confidence in my student, I consider it to be a...

...from Poland, because it was the only subject that made sense to me at the time since I did not speak English. Over the years, I have found passion for science as well. Throughout high school and college I spent lots of my time working as a swim instructor for children and adults of all ages, and I also tutored various subjects on the side. I really enjoy teaching and being able to impact the...

...and angles in one single problem. My teaching philosophy involves a self-exploration from the students and provides a solid foundation of the problem's basic principles. My tutoring revolves around asking several key questions that allow me to verify the student's comprehension. Several things and hobbies interested me outside my academic work. I do nature photography and several outdoor activities, mainly in water and walking, and discovering nature. In addition, I love reading, playing the guitar,...

...school teacher. However, after retiring from a very financially rewarding career I have been able to give back to my community through community service, education, leadership, and mentoring young students - Track Coach, Soccer Coach, Basketball/Football Coach, Youth Director of my Local Church, and sTutor/Substitute Teacher 7/8th Grades, High School - all grades. My Educational Background includes BS Math/Engineering Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 1970 MSE Systems Engineer ASU Tempe, AZ (Completed 36 Hours) 1973 Honeywell/General...

...tutoring and making light bulbs go off in students mathematical learning. I was a full time high school math teacher in Northern California for two years, but came to realise that I missed the individual attention that tutoring gives. Math is not an easy subject for many individuals, and with the new common core standards many students are seeing their math brains being stretched in multiple ways. I aim to break down math material into small...

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.

...the Human Space Exploration field as a full-time engineer. Naturally, this leads to some of my strongest passions being in physics, math, and space science. Throughout my academic career, I've helped several college-age peers, high school students, and middle school students gather a better understanding in those areas. I also spent a great deal of time helping my high school peers prepare for the ACT exam, resulting in all of them receiving improved scores. Education...

...It went on to grow into a full time family business which helped put me through college. The practical experience I got with all of this was invaluable. With more of a hands on approach, applied science and math allows you to take what you think you learned in class and see it in action in real life experiences. The experiences allow better integration of abstract concepts into reality, concreting what you know and leaving...

...it's about nurturing curiosity, encouraging critical thinking, and instilling a passion for learning. What I find most fulfilling about tutoring is the ability to positively impact a student's life. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a student grasp a new concept or achieve a long-sought-after goal. Tutoring provides the unique opportunity to form significant bonds with students, supporting them on their academic path, and sharing in the joy of their growing confidence, their triumph over...

...and maintenance company and have owned several other businesses...I am a serial entrepreneur. I believe in community service, serving my community as an elected city council member (3 terms), Board President of the YMCA, and twice President of my local Rotary club. I have discovered a passion for mentoring and teaching, as it connects me with a younger generation. My greatest tutoring success story is my daughter, who just graduated from Columbia University with honors...

...classes as part 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...

...on active duty, I transitioned to the reserves for 11 years while starting a career in the corporate world. I worked in sales, sales training and sales management. All of these positions gave me some good perspective when it came to the different ways individuals learn. I have spent the last three and a half years as a substitute teacher, focusing mostly on junior high math and algebra. I was also the math club sponsor...

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...

...I also earned a JD. After practicing law in D.C. for several years, I moved to Arizona and now direct law student advising at Arizona State University while pursuing a PhD in Complex Adaptive Systems Science. I have helped students from high school through graduate school to get past obstacles and obtain their goals. My favorite subjects to teach are those that students tend to fear the most, such as math, science, and law. And...

...Algebra). Since 2011, I have been tutoring in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Ramon, Pleasanton, Dublin, Danville, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Milpitas). Students from Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon Valley High School, California High School, Dublin High School, Evergreen Valley High School have all been my clients. I have been tutoring Geometry, Algebra 1 and 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus and Calculus AB and BC for students from these high schools. I have also...

I am a mechanical engineering student at Arizona State University. I tutor algebra, calculus, and physics.

...Counseling. I have elected to pursue a helping profession because I truly 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...

...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 the opportunity to work with a wide range of different students,...

It is my belief that everyone is capable of higher level learning. Although I am young, I have seen a variety of learners from different parts of the country. I have learned that teaching and learning is not a one size fits all. I will my instruction to meet you needs, and help you reach your learning goals!