
Jacob: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...am a freshman majoring in Political Science at the University of Arizona. I use individualzed teaching methods to create a fun, engaging, and personalized academic atmosphere. I have experience tutoring calculus, United States history, government and politics, and test prep. While I can't say for sure which subject I enjoy teaching the most, I enjoy any opportunity to work with students who are excited about their subjects. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy playing...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Jeremy: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...their children for the SATs and the LSAT. More and more people asked me to tutor their children, so I contacted Varsity tutors to extend my reach to people who did not know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate complex matters to a jury that has no experience in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics. This forces me to adopt an engaging style...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
William and Mary - Juris Doctor, Law

Neicea: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...State University, having excelled in standard and Honors coursework for academic disciplines such as statistics, calculus, biology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics and animal physiology. In May 2012, I completed one year of the didactic curriculum and clinical training required by the University of Arizona’s MD program. With prior experience as an undergraduate statistics TA and an HIV/AIDS educator abroad (for elementary and university students), I possess the teaching and student development skills that would benefit...
Education & Certification
UA College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Marci: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona. I've been on academic probation and truly understand what it's like to struggle with material. That struggle helps me to be a better teacher. I start medical school this fall, which goes to show that it does not matter if you have a difficult start. What does matter is how you choose to respond to challenges and what you do to overcome them.
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Catherine: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...especially enjoy tutoring grades 3-6 in reading, mathematics and science, and working with exceptional students who are gifted or special education. Science is my favorite because I love experimenting, building projects like soda bottle water rockets, and working for and with wildlife by cleaning up their habitats and raising trout from eggs for release as fry (juvenile fish). Math is exciting to tutor, especially using manipulatives and other forms of representation-we can do that visually...
Education & Certification
California State University, East Bay - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Studies, Biological Sciences
Holy Names University - Unknown, Teaching Certifications

Jazmyn: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...Next fall, I plan to go back to Arizona State University to pursue a Master’s degree in either Social Work or 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...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Andrew: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in History and Economics as well. I enjoy teaching high school math, and all levels of standardized test prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AIMS, LSAT and GRE. I have taught Algebra at the high school and community college level. I have also tutored students for the ACT, SAT, and GRE tests, as well as a variety of high school and college subjects, especially focusing on math.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics / History
Tulane University of Louisiana - Juris Doctor, Law

David: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...struggled with ADHD, and ended up leaving high school early by passing a proficiency test. I love working with students who are struggling, because I have an appreciation for how difficult and boring school can be, but I also have come to truly appreciate the value and importance of education. I believe it's up to the teacher to make learning fun and rewarding, and that is what I strive for in all my lessons. In...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business
Arizona State University - Masters, Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Maryanne: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...Hispanic Studies and Consumer Psychology. While at UPenn, I was involved in working with K-12 students in the surrounding West Philadelphia public schools. My experiences working with students during college propelled me to apply for the program Teach for America before graduation. Teach for America places recent college graduates and working professionals in schools located in low-income areas. I moved to Phoenix upon graduation to teach elementary school in a public charter school. Since that...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, History

Nicole: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...I am also certified by the state of Arizona to teach elementary grades kindergarten through eighth, special education kindergarten through twelfth, and multicultural education. Currently I am teaching third grade at a public elementary school in Phoenix. During my undergraduate degree work I was fortunate enough to be able to work with third, fourth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. I have a lot of experience with a wide range of students and looking forward to...
Education & Certification
Northern Arizona University - Bachelor of Science, Special and Elementary Education
Arizona State University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Learning
State Certified Teacher

Christian: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...the sixth grade, I had the idea to become a teacher; I have enjoyed that decision greatly for the past several years of teaching. I have previously taught high school Geometry while living in Arizona, and currently am teaching 8th grade Algebra in the Denver Public School district. I have my masters in Differentiated Instruction, which lends itself nicely to teaching students in one-on-one sessions and finding more individualized lessons. When I think about teaching,...
Education & Certification
Canisius College - Bachelors, Adolescent Education- Math Concentration
Canisius College - Masters, Differentiated Instruction

Valerie: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...from New Mexico, better known as the “Land of Enchantment”. I am a graduate from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working on a Masters Degree in Special Education. I am a certified teacher K-8 with an ESL Endorsement. I love teaching. I have taught as well as tutored students from Pre-K all the way to 8th grade....
Education & Certification
New Mexico State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Dave: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...endorsements in 6-12 Social Studies and History. I am currently considered to be a highly qualified teacher by the state of Arizona and also have an SEI (Structured English Immersion) K-12 endorsement. I have experience tutoring both junior high and high school students. Last summer I tutored seven junior high students in Reading and Writing for four hours a day during the month of June. I also currently tutor 35 high school students in Social...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Social Studies
State Certified Teacher

Lindsay: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...Biochemistry. I am currently working on computer coding and enjoy tutoring students, specializing in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE. I have nine years of tutoring experience, tutoring students from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Alyson: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...educating youth and inspiring them to love learning! I started in high school as a summer camp assistant and an after school tutor. During my undergraduate degree at Emory University, I continued to tutor after school while pursuing my Bachelor's in Psychology. I then went on to get my teaching certificate and a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. After earning my degree, I began teaching a combined 3rd and 4th grade...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelors, Psychology and Sociology
Arizona State University - Masters, Elementary Education

Tara: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...Spanish & Portuguese. This position not only gave me the opportunity to work closely with undergraduate students, but also to help high school students edit their personal statements in preparation for college. Upon graduation in 2008, I became a Teach for America corps member. Through the organization, I taught English for two years in the Isaac School District while earning my M.A. in Elementary Education at Arizona State University. During this time I adopted many...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing, Spanish and Portuguese
Arizona State University - Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Chris: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Astrophysics and a Master's degree in Teaching and Teacher Education. Before getting the master's degree in education I worked for NASA as an entry-level scientist/analyst, which essentially means I did A LOT of computer programming. I worked on the following projects: Galileo, Cassini, IRAF, UBV White-Dwarf Sky Survey, and NICMOS on the HST. However, while working on those projects I quickly discovered that my lifelong dream...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy
University of Arizona - Master of Arts, Master's of Teaching and Teacher Education, Emphasis in Math, Science and Music
State Certified Teacher

Zoe: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...University, I am a certified English Language Arts teacher for grades 7-12 with an endorsement in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I am also an experienced standardized test prep instructor and study skills tutor. My students have included everybody from gang members and refugees to the most gifted and highly competitive students, so I can customize instruction for anyone! I look forward to helping you master the skills you need to achieve your...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
Arizona State University - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction (emphasis on Teaching ESL)

Nico: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
...first teaching experience as a one-on-one reading teacher during a break from college. Upon graduation, I learned to teach the verbal section of the MCAT to prospective medical students in my home state of Virginia, after which I moved to New Orleans to teach Middle School Math and Science in low-income communities as an AmeriCorps member. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels, writing, literature, philosophy, physical science,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Philosophy

Sophia: AIMS tutor
Certified AIMS Tutor
I am a passionate educator who enjoys creating engaging lessons and fostering a love of learning in students of all ages. I have a track record of success as a teacher in raising student achievement, which I believe is a result of my unwavering belief that every child can succeed and do great things.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
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