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Galen

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Galen

Bachelor's degree
Galen's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
PSAT Critical Reading

I am more passionate about the latter, and within the humanities I am most passionate about philosophy and English. The most important thing I've learned from those two fields (and the thing I'd most want to pass on to students) is how to find the right words for thoughts - this is important, not ju...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelor's degree

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
34
Alina

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Alina

Bachelor's
Alina's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

I am currently an engineer in the design and construction industry for an international construction company, and a recent graduate from the University of Arizona. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering in May 2016 and left my roots in Tucson, Arizona. In my spare time, I enjoy soa...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Michelle

Certified Tutor

16+ years

Michelle

Bachelor in Arts
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning

I am a great tutor because I am young and enthusiastic. I can relate to the kids I tutor because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the stude...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Scott

Certified Tutor

Scott

Bachelor's
Scott's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am here because I thoroughly enjoy working with students and watching them succeed in their academic studies. As a Mathematics major at the University of Arizona (currently a junior), I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring: I have been a teacher's assistant for a Calculus II section at ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Rebia

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rebia

Bachelor's
Rebia's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Biology

I'm excited to share my love of science and learning through tutoring! I tutor Biology, Ecology, and standardized test prep. From high school to Stanford, I have learned that lectures are often difficult for students to follow. They can lose confidence in subjects because the information is not pres...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
33
Kristi

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kristi

Bachelor's
Kristi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am no longer eligible to be a tutor, I have been looking for a way to keep doing what I love!

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1460
Ryan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ryan

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
AP Music Theory
Conversational Spanish
Graduate Test Prep

As a tutoring expert in Spanish, English, music, and test prep, my teaching journey spans the majority of my life. I worked as a junior golf camp instructor for eight summers during high school and college. During the summer before my junior year of college, I served as a peer mentor to high school ...

Education

Skidmore College

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Katelyn

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Katelyn

Bachelors, English
Katelyn's other Tutor Subjects
Comparative Literature
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing

I am a certified high school English teacher with three years of experience teaching and designing curricula for 9th, 10th, and 10th Honors English for the KIPP charter network. My love of English literature, language, and writing formed the basis of my college career; I graduated summa cum laude fr...

Education

University of Houston

Bachelors, English

Lindsay

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Lindsay

Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching
Lindsay's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Reading
1st-5th Grade Writing
3rd-6th Grade Science
6th Grade Math

I am a graduate of James Madison University. I received a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education PK-6 and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Minor in Education and concentration in Math, Science and Technology. I am extremely excited to continue my passion for teaching c...

Education

James Madison University

Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching

James Madison University

Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

Casey

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Casey

Master of Arts, Education
Casey's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
College and University Admissions
College Application Essays

I have over 20 years teaching experience in a public school classroom. I have also spent time tutoring students after school and on weekends. I have a BS Degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Education. I have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an ESL endor...

Education

Middle Tennessee State University

Master of Arts, Education

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Jeffrey

Accounting Tutor • +5 Subjects

I am a graduate of Santa Clara University, which is a prestigious university with high academic standards. My major was Business and I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.I am passionate regarding two subjects, and both involve numbers (Algebra and Accounting).My philosophy in learning is to initially have a broad understanding of the material. The question needs to be asked, what is the purpose of these concepts and what is it going to tell us. Knowing definitions and how these concepts interrelate are like the border of a puzzle. The next step is to go through problems, so you start getting a more detailed understanding to fill in the gaps and the rest of the puzzle. Between the initial understanding and the more detailed problem solving, should give the student an ability to think their way through a problem.I am very patient and know how uncomfortable it is when you're not understanding something. My objective is to clarify those uncomfortable moments and bring things to light. I will sit with a student for as long as it takes to ensure they understand a particular concept. I will also attempt to explain concepts in different ways to help a student learn.Other accomplishments in my career include obtaining a CPA license and being conditionally accepted in the MBA program at the University of Texas. During my college years, I had taken several math classes including College Algebra. On the GRE exam, which is the national graduate school entrance exam, I ranked in the top 6% on the math section. The GRE is similar to the SAT exam only harder.In the past several months, I have studied and reviewed several Algebra books and the Las Vegas school system Algebra syllabus to bring myself current and up to date.Thank you

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Katherine

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +33 Subjects

I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am I doing well? And how can I keep doing that? I believe a strengths-based approach is best for learning. I am a board certified art and early childhood-6th grade ESL classroom teacher.

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Oghenetega

Beginner Spanish for Adults Tutor • +4 Subjects

As a recent graduate in Languages and Political Science from Ball State University, I am excited to start this journey as your language instructor. I am passionate about the power of language and its ability to bridge cultures and connect individuals. I grew up in Italy and I was immersed in the culture and traditions. This is the reason I am looking forward to teaching Italian and Spanish through a visual and auditory tutoring style.

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Kirenia

1st Grade Math (in Spanish) Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am here to help my students be a better version of themselves. But that is, my main objective is to help those who struggle in a specific area, such as Math or ESL, Geometry, or Spanish, be successful.I obtained my MBA from Grand Canyon University in 2021, have a post-graduate certification in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a Bachelor's in Applied Business Analytics, and am currently pursuing a Doctoral program in Healthcare Administration and Leadership.Although this is my first-time teaching, I am very passionate about impacting others' lives and helping my students reach their goals. I have trained others in the past in different work positions. I am incredibly patient, understanding, and compassionate. The one thing that I will ask from my students, whether they are adults, parents of young children, or middle or high school students, is to bring the topic they are struggling with and the areas they want me to focus on the most. It will help me develop appropriate class materials and make our time more productive. If you have any questions, please bring them forward. I would love to have a chat with you before any commitment. I can't wait to see you in class. Happy learning!

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Ann

6th Grade AP Language Composition Tutor • +46 Subjects

I believe that every student can learn, and I will work tirelessly to help each student reach their full potential.

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Caroline

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

I am a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Linguistics. I have experience tutoring high school students in biology and chemistry as well as elementary school students in reading and math. I also served as a teaching apprentice for two semesters in the introductory biology lab course at UNC. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, and science. I believe that education is extremely important, and I hope to inspire a love of learning in all of the students I tutor. In my free time, I enjoy running, playing ultimate frisbee, and making art.

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Javed

10th Grade Math Tutor • +59 Subjects

I have found math tutoring very exciting. I have been able to help thousands of struggling students in Community College and also students wanting to enter college, but lacking basic skills. The ability to help such students give me tremendous satisfaction.I have found that most students have a willingness to do well, but lack the understanding as to how to pursue their goals. It is only after winning over these students, and in many cases, even going out of the way to help them, that they are really able to succeed.

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TerryAnn

Academic Coaching Tutor • +7 Subjects

I love my job as an educator and truly enjoy helping others reach their academic goals.I have a BS in Food and Nutrition and a MBA in HealthCare Management. I also am a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Health Coach.As a Health Coach I use motivational interviewing to help clients feel empowered to make decisions without being judged or feeling inferior.It is very rewarding to aid clients in the learning process and to celebrate their every success.I am looking forward to working with you and excited to become your tutor.

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Ivy

Accounting Tutor • +12 Subjects

Corporate CPA by day tutor by night. Let my experiences and knowledge guide you. My parents were immigrants so I could not ask them for help with school work. But I was able to study hard and was able to graduate as high school valedictorian and with summa cum laude in college. Even though I work in corporate I believe in giving back and educating the future.

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Natalya

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +37 Subjects

I have many ardent interests in my life. Educating children in foreign languages and cultures incites the greatest passion in me. To sow and nurture the seeds that awaken in a young child interest in foreign languages and cultures brings to me great satisfaction. My attraction to the Spanish language comes from the cultural richness common to the people for whom it is their native tongue. Through my rigorous study of Spanish, I came to discover that the Spanish character shares much in common with my Russian character. A core tenet of my philosophy on teaching a foreign language is to first get the children to recognize what they share with a foreign people. Seeing what binds them to a different culture promotes a healthy respect for people and customs that differ from their own. I personally serve to illustrate how a non-native speaker can come to embrace and master a foreign language and culture.A rule that I adopt in my class is the "no English" rule. I speak Spanish to my students at all times and expect them to also use exclusively Spanish. I have found that my students will master a language much more rapidly if they are prevented from using their native tongue while in class. If the class does not understand at first, I continue talking around the subject using familiar vocabulary until the students comprehend. Another tactic I use to improve proficiency in a language is to have the students speak in complete sentences. Building raw vocabulary is important, but without the ability to join these words together to express thoughts and feelings, mastery of a language is just not possible. I never translate or lecture my students. Instead, I engage them in an interactive dialogue that is adjusted to their level of competency. To foster their desire to express themselves, I integrate topics of interests to the students (e.g. soccer, vacations, food).Teaching languages affords me lots of opportunities to do fun and creative activities in my classes. To avoid monotony, I use my imagination to come up with original dialogues with which the students can relate. I use a very animated teaching style and try to create anticipation in students to keep them engaged. I often use games and songs with younger children. With older students, I integrate more cultural components such as music, customs, art, sports, clothing, etc. My older students will come to understand that language is dynamic and reflects the culture in which it is spoken - language is cultural. The history of Spanish speaking countries is also incorporated into my curriculum. I employ cooperative group work and activities to improve student participation and bonding. I often use friendly team competition to help to motivate students.My classroom management strategy is highly proactive. I try to avoid problems by providing a structured setting with clear instructions and expectations. I post a daily schedule at the beginning of each class. I establish a daily routine for collecting homework and distributing papers and assignments. Each assignment clearly indicates what is expected from the students and when it is due. I often provide handouts to help students organize their work and to provide examples they can follow. During class, I move around the room to attend to individual needs and to quickly respond to problems that might be brewing. I reinforce positive behavior and quickly remind students not exhibiting desired behavior of my class rules. If disruptive behavior continues, I make it clear to the student that they are pursuing a path that will lead to undesirable consequences for them consistent with my class rules. I also involve students in evaluating their work so they come to understand how I grade and how they can improve their grade.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students across Tucson's 427 schools and all 67 school districts with personalized tutoring. Whether your student attends a school in the Tucson Unified School District, Sunnyside, Sahuarita, or any other local district, we can match them with a tutor who understands Arizona's academic standards and local curriculum expectations.

Tucson's average student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 means individual students often don't get the focused attention they need in the classroom. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction fills that gap by providing dedicated support tailored to your student's specific learning style, pace, and goals—something that's difficult to achieve in a traditional classroom setting.

Tucson students commonly seek tutoring in math, English, science, and test preparation (SAT, ACT, and AP exams). We also work with students on Arizona-specific requirements like passing the AIMS exam and meeting state standards. Whatever subject your student is struggling with or wants to excel in, Varsity Tutors can connect you with an expert tutor.

Tutors who work with Tucson students are familiar with Arizona's K-12 standards and graduation requirements, including proficiency expectations in English language arts, math, science, and social studies. They can help students close specific skill gaps, prepare for state assessments, and build confidence in areas where they're falling behind—ensuring they're on track to meet Arizona's benchmarks.

The first session is focused on getting to know your student—their learning style, current challenges, and goals. The tutor will assess where they stand academically, identify specific areas that need support, and create a personalized plan moving forward. This foundation helps ensure that every future session is targeted and effective.

Tutoring rates vary based on the subject, tutor expertise, and your student's grade level. We offer flexible options to fit different budgets, and many families find that the focused, personalized instruction delivers strong results that justify the investment. Contact us for a consultation to discuss pricing and find a tutoring plan that works for your family.

Many students show noticeable improvement within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring, though the timeline depends on their starting point and how frequently they work with their tutor. Building strong academic skills is a process, and the most sustainable results come from regular, focused practice. Your tutor will track progress and adjust strategies to keep your student moving forward.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have strong subject expertise and experience teaching or tutoring their area. Many hold degrees in their subject, have classroom teaching experience, or bring specialized knowledge—like test prep certification or advanced subject mastery. When we match your student with a tutor, we ensure they're well-qualified to help your student succeed.

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