Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

...learning. After deciding to return to school, I began working as an instructor at Sylvan Learning Center, which gave me experience teaching students of all ages in a wide range of subjects. In addition to working at Sylvan, I also have experience as a TA and course leader for students at the University of Arizona taking classes in history. I have taught and tutored K-8 math, reading at all levels (from phonics development to critical...

...at a high school. While working, I concurrently earned a Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification through Pima Community College, which I was awarded in 2010. I teach a variety of subjects in the areas of English and writing, but I am most excited about working on College Application and Scholarship essays because these high stakes pieces are a special opportunity for students' creativity and lived experience to shine. I have a knack for drawing out your creative...

As an experienced educator with diverse populations and age groups I am an excellent candidate for tutoring. I enjoy working with students and developing a plan to improve their skills and confidence in whatever challenges they may face. I love reading, traveling, walking, and learning about new people, cultures and places. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person and student is capable of learning. My job as a tutor and teacher is to build confidence...

...Since then, I have designed and taught many advanced undergraduate courses at the University of Arizona from the ground up, but my teaching abilities are strong in a one-on-one setting. Primarily that's because I really like people. A lot. I see things from the student's point of view, and that helps me to tutor in a way that is individualized for each student. As a high school and middle school substitute teacher and as an...

I've been teaching English as a second language in Spain for 5 years, the first year I've completed a M.A in Spanish Literature and I enjoy teaching. It's a rewarding experience when you start to notice the progress in your students. I have worked with kindergarden students up to adults .

I am passionate and committed to education.

...a wide variety of topics. My tutoring style is relaxed, supportive, and focused on creating a space where it's totally okay to make mistakeswe learn best when we can talk through questions without pressure. I enjoy breaking down complex topics into clear, relatable concepts and tying them back to real-world applications to make learning meaningful. Whether you're aiming to boost your confidence, improve study strategies, or prepare for an exam, I'm here to help you...

...other instructional environments. While I am most passionate about tutoring English, literature, creative writing, and editing, I can also help students with ACT English and ACT Reading. I believe that learning should be a tangible thing, something done with your own hands, ink and pen, real paper pages. The computer and the internet are useful tools, but they can get in the way of the learning process. Physically writing something down with a pen or...

...year. I am double majoring in PPEL (Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law) and Communication with a Minor in Economics. I have made the Deans list for all completed semesters and also was recognized with academic distinction by the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, from SAT prep to math, I am most passionate about English, essay writing, and literature. I have years of...

...people. I was also accepted to medical school after college. In addition, I worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute for International Economics in Washington DC for two years. Also, I volunteer with the Pima County Environmental Education Department. I assist with leading nature walks and presenting educational programs to school children. I seek to share my passion for learning. My joy is when the lightbulb goes off in the student and they "get...

...thinking skills. My tutoring style is collaborative and structured, and I work closely with students to set clear goals and create personalized learning plans with achievable milestones. This approach not only supports academic improvement but also builds confidence and a deeper understanding of the material. Whether your student needs help catching up, preparing for advanced coursework, or simply becoming a stronger, more independent learner, I provide a supportive environment where they can grow and thrive.

...students where they are at, to help them engage with material through vibrant discussion as they set their goals and their pace; we can troubleshoot together to discover what learning methods work best (teach-back, kinetic, visual, mnemonics and songs, etc). I enjoy teaching math topics up through and including calculus, as well as science courses such as physics, biology, physiology, anatomy, pathology, pharmacology. I am fluent in French and English and have excellent literary analytical,...

...focus in Politics and History. I took AP US History, Government and Politics, and English Language and received a 5 on all of them. I got a 36 on both the reading and writing sections of the ACT, and I was an editor for my high school newspaper for two years. I am interested in tutoring students who want to study for the ACT/SAT, as well as overall writing skills and reading comprehension.

...studied and lived in Mexico for over two decades. I've worked as a tutor for Illinois Wesleyan University for over four years. There, I found my passion in teaching Spanish grammatical, conversational, and cultural skills and mentoring students with written English assignments at the college level in various fields. Those assignments included pretty much everything, from pieces of creative fiction, academic essays, and even cover letters. This flexibility also extends to my tutoring philosophy. I...

...essay writing and instruction. I have passed AP Language Composition as well as AP literature. I mainly studied European history, and I minored in anthropology . I am also knowledgeable in United States, as well as Mexican history prior to the 20th century. When studying anthropology I focused on archaeology, and have some field experience from that time. If you have any historical or anthropological questions outside of what I've mentioned, I will do my...

...degree in Philosophy at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where I live now. For a few years, lived in Boulder, Colorado, where I did an MA in Philosophy at the University of Colorado. What I loved most about graduate school was being a Teaching Assistant for Introductory Philosophy courses. I enjoyed communicating the importance of critical thinking and clear argumentative writing. I also had a chance to display my passion for charting the development...

...begin to see that knowledge gives them power, it is easy to keep them motivated. I am a screenwriter, award winning filmmaker and published author of a book called "Love Hawaii Time." I am experienced in TV and film writing, improvisational comedy and sketch writing. I coach students in public speaking, broadcast performance, acting and how to develop more personal charisma. I have a BS in Humanities from Thomas Edison, a Masters in Communication from...

...it comes naturally to me but algebra took a while for me to fully grasp, many people are the exact opposite. I greatly enjoy helping people along the road to that understanding in geometry. My love for writing comes from a similar place, though from the opposite side. I was a terrible writer in middle school, but one writing skills class in high school changed me from a D level writer to a B+/A- level...

...and believe the practice of writing is intrinsic to understanding ourselves, and the many-worlds we are alive in. I am increasingly interested in compositional practices. I've experimented with how film and sound act as a processing event for elucidating feelings / textures / topographies language cannot. this inter-work (play) helps illuminate aesthetic and conceptual obstacles I can share with my students as they are learning their relationship to writing. In the classroom I emphasis the...

...I can remember, I have had a love for teaching. In elementary school I would come home in the afternoon and 'play school' with my stuffed animals, creating and grading worksheets for them. Throughout school, I continued to take every opportunity to assist friends and classmates. Now, in graduate school, I have had the opportunity for training in teaching strategies and philosophy, as well as hands-on work assistant teaching undergraduate psychology courses. I find that...