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

I have 3 years of tutoring experience in a variety of subjects. I specifically have the most experience with tutoring students from a wide variety of Math levels, from middle school to college. I am currently a Ph.D. Computer Science student at Arizona State University. I received my B.S. in Computer Science and minor in Geographic Information Science from the University of Maryland.

As a college graduate, I look forward to enhance the learning experience of students through tutoring. Academic success and excellence are goals that should be supported, and together we can achieve them, one step at a time.

...in the process of applying for my PhD in History of Art. Needless to say, history and art are my biggest passions. During my undergrad, I taught art and English to 8th-grade ESL (English as Second Language) students at a middle school in Brooklyn, New York. I have experience tutoring in Reading, English Composition/Writing, History (World, European, US, Military, etc.), Literature, and Philosophy. I have experience tutoring any age or grade from elementary school to...

...educational Administration. I have a track record of consistently improving performance across multiple grade levels and ability levels. I'm highly qualified with a two Masters degrees- Educational Administration from GCU and Curriculum & Instruction from Arizona, as well as a Bachelors in English Literature. I have experience teaching English and Special Education grades K-12 as well as college tutoring experience. Currently I serve as the Principal of an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. I love...

...my years of teaching. Personally, my life seems to revolve around sports. I have three teenage daughters who play school and club volleyball, and my wife coaches volleyball. I played football in college and coached at the college level before I began teaching high school. There, I was a varsity football and baseball coach for many, many years. I see a lot of connection between athletics and academics, and I work very hard to inspire...

...this step, almost any person can learn any subject with enough patience. I moved to Arizona after accepting ASU's offer and have enjoyed the state since. During my first semester, I worked as a teaching assistant and was responsible for four lab sections of undergraduate engineering students. At the same time, I also performed robotics research in the Biomechatronics Lab under the direction of Dr. Veronica Santos. This research continued until her departure to UCLA....

...of my undergraduate career tutoring and teaching peers. I graduated with a bachelor in psychology and a minor in sociology, and am currently earning my masters in psychology en route to a PhD. I have tutored various psychology/social sciences and research/statistics courses as an undergrad teaching assistant, but my primary subject of tutelage is English writing and composition at all skill levels. As a national merit scholar, I am also qualified to help students prepare...

...potential. I've tutored in writing professionally through my University , where I've had the opportunity to help students of all majors, ages, and experience levels in writing academic essays, personal narratives, journal critiques, and resumes alike. I also have experience in working and engaging with Autistic and neurodivergent individuals and am passionate about supporting their learning experiences. I believe that writing from mind to page is perhaps the truest form of communication and storytelling, and...

...testing above grade level in reading. We also doubled our grade level knowledge in Math using the Galileo online testing utilized in many Phoenix area schools and districts. One of the best ways that I can help a child succeed is, first, to learn which level he/she is currently experiencing success in a given subject area. After learning of a student's strengths, it is much easier to determine their needs. I would then develop materials...

...Needless to say he succeeded and got his wish and since then I have tutored on and off. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I want to continue helping people closely one on one and get the rush when a student finally has Eureka! moment. I currently am a business owner and I have a rather diverse path corporate, intern at a fund-of-funds & incubator, worked in two psychology research laboratories (Social Learning Lab...

I love the English language and further love the opportunity and ability to help students gain a serious command of English. I have been an English teacher at upper level high school and college for decades and have never grown tired of nor disenchanted with helping students master the nuances of the language. I am student-centered-- finding clever and fun ways to explain difficult concepts and encourage students' positive practice of language and literature skills.

...am a transfer student at the University of Arizona, but before becoming a Wild Cat, I was at a wonderful, small women's college in Missouri. I am a dual major studying in a program called PPEL (philosophy, politics, economics, and law) and Spanish for translation. In the past, I have worked as a tutor in French, Spanish, and English. I enjoy working with languages and helping students see that they have the capability to succeed...

...personal information , I am originally from upstate New York with 3 adult children, plus 5 more whom we have raised over the years. 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson are also happy additions to our family. Should I also mention our cute little pets? Those are a dog and 2 cats. For me, the reward in teaching is knowing that I am helping students with skills and understanding that will lead to success in life....

...University with Bachelors of Arts in Creative Writing and French and a minor in Art History. I have been tutoring/teaching for almost ten years. I have worked with people of all ages, from elementary school students to retirees, in different parts of the world. I am also a writer, translator, and ESL/ELL teacher. I love learning and am currently studying my fifth language. Most of all, I love sharing the excitement of learning with fellow...

...undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Biochemistry and Spanish with a minor in English, so I have experience with a wide variety of subjects. I graduated valedictorian of my high school, where I tutored students in AP chemistry, physics (I and II), English literature and language, and calculus. However, I am also comfortable tutoring middle school students in science, math, and writing. I believe that everyone learns differently and am a strong supporter...

My goal is just to prove that everyone can be good at every subject and that your grades often do not reflect your lack of understanding. I've learned that often in my engineering degree, however, I refuse to let myself be discouraged. This mentality has been gained through four years of university and I'd love to help pass it on. Remember, everything is possible!

...was also a tutor while in nursing school for various nursing courses including pharmacology and physiology, as well as, preparing for standardized tests like Kaplan, HESI, and state board exams (NCLEX). I have worked in the medical field for over 16 years (Hospice, home health, med surge, emergency, ICU, NCCU, maternity, psych and behavioral- adult and child, and so on). I currently have worked as a Special education teacher in moderate to severe autism classrooms....

...I love helping students achieve their academic goals. This is why I'm an English tutor! I have been working in the field of English language and literature my entire life. In addition to teaching and tutoring for many years, I have also been a professional writer, copy editor, and translator for European researchers writing in English for international journals. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism, a master's degree in English, and doctoral coursework in...

...I help people solve issues by thinking of their problems from a different perspective. I've always been fairly good at helping others learn and retain information, and will work tirelessly to ensure that you understand material before tackling larger and more complicated problems. I have been a tutor since my sophomore year of high school, and I truly enjoy being able to help other people grow and succeed. As a professional courtesy, I request that...

...when they understand and learn a new concept and ultimately get significantly higher scores on tests. If you were to ask my students what makes me an outstanding teacher/tutor, I believe what you would hear most frequently is that I care. I have a sincere interest in my students' success - both emotionally and professionally - and I have a variety of ways in which to engage them in the short time we have together....