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

...passionate about helping students who do not see themselves as "math people" to re-frame their perspectives of themselves as mathematicians. In addition to tutoring the math sections of the GRE, SAT, PSAT, and ACT, I have extensive experience teaching all sections of the SAT and GRE, writing, middle and elementary school subjects, Algebra I and Geometry, and Psychology. For a comprehensive list of the subjects in which I tutor, please refer to the subjects section...

...graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and with high honors. During my third year, I studied abroad for two terms at the University of Oxford, where I experienced the benefits of a one-on-one tutorial system firsthand. I also earned perfect scores on the verbal sections of both the SAT and the GRE. I tutor a wide range of subjects. Among my areas of expertise are English literature, critical reading/verbal reasoning, test prep, and writing....

...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 experience tutoring students of all ages and subjects. In my spare time, I like to read, play my guitar and...

...Adjunct, and Grand Canyon University Adjunct. Before I was a teacher, I was a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army where I flew the Longbow Apache Helicopter. I learned my leadership and teaching style from my time in military, so I believe in a strong foundation of knowledge and learning by doing. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that the student needs to discover knowledge in order to truly learn it; my job is...

...talents and intelligence! You have the tools. I'm only here to help you use them. I love tutoring because I love to see people see their strengths and grow. It's important to me that people know English doesn't have to be boring or hard to comprehend. When others succeed, I'm overjoyed. I'm skilled in topics such as English, creative writing, grammar, reading, writing linguistics, literature, ESL, critical theory, ACT test prep, SAT test prep, CBEST...

...journalism and worked in book, magazine, and newspaper publishing as a writer and editor before becoming a college English instructor. She now specializes in teaching students to write composition, read and interpret literature, think critically, prepare for public speaking engagements, and conduct research in the social sciences. She also teaches English as a second language to both young and adult learners. Susan is a patient and highly attentive teacher who takes a personalized approach to...

...texts (including Shakespeare and Beowulf) so that students find them approachable. I enjoy being able to work one-on-one with students who benefit from specific strategies and extra instructional time, particularly due to dyslexia and/or ADHD. In my experience, encouragement can make a world of difference when students struggle with a subject, no matter what the reason. Often students who struggle with a learning disability want to do well, and are motivated to do the work...

...I worked as an educator for an environmental non-profit teaching middle and high school students hands on, experiential marine science lessons. I went to high school here in Tucson at Catalina Foothills and I studied abroad in Vancouver Island, Canada for two years, completing the I.B. diploma. My philosophy of education is focused on sharing my own passion for a subject and developing a similar appreciation in the students that I work with. I believe...

...about any kind; I think that a healthy debate isnt an argument, its a sharing of ideas and ideals through discussion! It can be a powerful means of teaching when its constructive. My service in the Air Force has given me a degree of structure, but I mostly enjoy informal learning environments- Ive found that it removes pressure and allows for confidence to grow. For the purpose of this site, my particular expertise is anything...

...by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of...