Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Central City, AZ

...switching the way it is viewed into a more positive mindset. I have an Elementary (K-8) general teaching certificate, a 7-12 English teaching certificate, as well as an AZ fingerprint clearance card and First Aid and CPR Certification. I enjoy working with all ages. My most enjoyable teaching and tutoring moments have been watching people...

...of English. I have been an English teacher at upper level high school and college for decades and have never grown tired of nor disenchanted with helping students master the nuances of the language. I am student-centered-- finding clever and fun ways to explain difficult concepts and encourage students' positive practice of language and literature...

...and continue to learn from my students, co-workers, and personal experiences, while striving to consistently develop new teaching practices and learning strategies. Above all else, I am compassionate for children and education. Compassion is crucial for the understanding, patience, and enthusiasm that is necessary to be a great teacher. I will provide this to my...

...was through perseverance and a strong belief in faith, that I achieved a quality education and earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management and a Master's degree in education. I do know what it takes to break through inner glass ceilings that limit performance. I have been in education for over 20 years teaching in...

...plus 5 more whom we have raised over the years. 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson are also happy additions to our family. Should I also mention our cute little pets? Those are a dog and 2 cats. For me, the reward in teaching is knowing that I am helping students with skills and understanding that...

...those goals, and fan the flame of their chosen passion. I believe a relevant education is important to success, achievement, and well-being. I am a full service coach who helps with life goals, emphasizes the importance of practice and a growth mindset, and commits to the success and well-being of anyone I mentor. I can...

...I have developed strategies based on Orton Gillingham methodology, which guides struggling readers to become fluent readers. I developed a reading program for tutoring students (K-3) online. The program has been very successful in improving decoding and fluency skills. I recently added a comprehension component, which has been equally successful. Now, I can tutor students...

...an instructor. I have taught college courses there for the past five years, and in addition to instructing in the classroom, I have greatly enjoyed working with individually students who are interested in going to graduate school, medical school, and law school, to work on their admissions essays and writing samples. Working with students, and...