Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in Glendale, AZ

...It is also worth noting that I was able to accomplish all of this in three years, rather than four, due to my focus and success on AP tests. As for my specific tutoring experience, I have been teaching students since high school, and volunteering with local children of lower socioeconomic status for the past three years. These lessons have been for students of all ages ranging from elementary school to college. In high school...

...I found this difficult; it was a challenge determining exactly where a student's understanding of a topic was faulty. Over time, however, I developed a keener sense for the hurdles that students sometimes face when learning, as well as the most efficient ways to overcome them. I also developed more patience and empathy through tutoring - I often remembered feeling the same confusion about a topic that my students were feeling the first time I...

...of a variety of subjects. I am patient, encouraging, and friendly. I understand that each individual learns differently and I tailor my lessons to each student.My hobbies are exploring downtown Phoenix, playing sports, making art, and listening to music. I have a cocker spaniel named Ranger and a chronic french fry craving, for which the only cure is french fries. My favorite author is Fyodor Dostoevsky and I'm about to begin pursuing degrees in Art...

...years in high school that connected high school tutors with peers, middle school students, and potentially students from an underfunded local elementary school in attempts to make academic help more accessible. I tutored in a number of different math classes at the time. In college, I worked with a tutoring agency to teach 6-12 year old student Python, Java, Scratch, and Web Development. My goal is to help you learn concepts and solve problems quickly...

...match the learning style of each student...allowing each student to experience success and confidence in the subject. I have taught math for over 17 years in Colorado, Hawaii, and Arizona; I have a BA in Communications from the University of Colorado, a MAED in Secondary Mathematics Education, and I have achieved the Highly Qualified Teacher status on my Arizona teaching license. I have taught everything from Pre-Algebra through Calculus. My favorite subjects are Geometry and...

...school math teacher. Teaching became my purpose in life and I really enjoy empowering students with problem solving skills and critical thinking. I also enjoy teaching spanish, I believe I can bring many grammatical, pronunciation and conversation skills that will enrich student's abilities. My motivational skills focus on setting goals and building confidence while important qualities are about showing interest in a student and what their interests are. When I am not teaching I enjoy...

...identifying the particular type of help that he/she needs and have historically tailored my sessions to provide the most benefit in the time we spend together. I can also provide insight from the point of view of the student's teacher, with input from my father who is a high school math teacher locally. I can often help the student to do well in the classroom in addition to understanding the course material.

...I teach various ability levels in the subject areas of writing, math, and reading. I have also worked as an art teacher through Explorations Summer Academy and taught 6th grade English at a summer school. My tutoring experience includes: tutoring African refugees living in Oregon, tutoring children in Ecuador, teaching preschool as an AmeriCorps member in a low-income community in California, and tutoring children living with their families in Bolivian prisons. Some fun facts about...

...beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something 'click' for a student. My interdisciplinary training in biology and materials science has taught me how to communicate complex subjects in a way that anyone can understand....

...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 background in math, I am very comfortable tutoring pre-algebra, algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and industrial engineering as needed. In addition,...