Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Bernalillo County, NM

...firmly believe that the best teachers teach what they are most knowledgeable about. With that said, to be an effective tutor, it is crucial that I not only share my knowledge but continue to be invested in how the field continues to change as well as the demands on students in learning a language in our modern, globalized world. Furthermore, it is the job of the teacher/tutor to be a guiding a mentor that teaches...

...journey. I strive to make material applicable to your life so that it is more interesting and fun to engage with. Hands-on learning and study skills are two of my most important tools. I love to see children of all ages explore the world with wonder and joy. My goal is to support them to feel safe and confident enough to let their whole light shine through. I look forward to meeting you!

...credit for, whether they're kids, tweens, teens, or adults. I have lived my life with ADHD (and you bet I work with students with ADHD), yet despite my diagnosis, I managed to become a top student all throughout my life. This was due to self-awareness, learning from others, and hyperfocusing on things that interested me and reading all about them. I'm a great teacher because for the most part, I taught myself much of the...

...have experience working with students from elementary age to college age, in a variety of subjects. I love to write, read, and learn about history and cultures - so if those are areas you struggle with, or want someone to geek over them with you, I'm here to help :) When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy hiking, exploring new places (like New Mexico - where I recently moved!), and watching the new hot thing on...

...sewing and designing clothes and costumes and would be very happy to share what I know with others. I have never met a pattern that cannot be improved upon! My teaching style is always affirmative. I believe in praise and encouragement when earned and frequent doses of humor whenever appropriate and possible as it breaks down barriers to learning. I bring intelligence, knowledge, energy, humor, great communication skills, lots of experience, dependability, responsibility and a...

...for seven of them. I love working with students on a one-on-one basis, and use a warm, humorous approach to put students at ease and take the pressure off them so that they can learn without feeling stressed. I believe there is a solution to every problem, and there is no right way to learn something. People learn in different ways, it's just a manner of finding what's best for the student.... Every has a different...

...College in Wisconsin (BA) and Indiana University (MA). I have extensively traveled within the Continental United States with brief stays outside the country in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central Mexico, and the Caribbean. I'm classically trained musician and singer who worked as controller for a multi-million dollar private company. I now spend my spare time writing poetry from the heart and running a local car club. I reside in the enchanting state of New Mexico. I...

...community advocates and coalition partners. I worked in coalitions with a variety of local/state and national community, health and environmental advocates and litigated successfully in federal district and appellate courts. Before law school, I worked in Cochabamba, Bolivia with an organization of women's construction cooperatives on issues related to child care, nutrition, occupational health, and gender empowerment. Prior to that, I worked as an Association of Schools and Programs for Public Health post-MPH fellow in...

...to understand the evolution of addiction and marginalizationas well as to fully grasp why it is that governments aim to systematically marginalize specific people. As a tutor, aide, and friend it is my mission to help individuals gain their own understandings of material and relate it to everyday life. By doing this I aim to help people think more critically of information being presented and therefore allow them to master material without even realizing that...

...Science and social studiesbecause one asks "how does this work?" and the other asks "why does this matter?" Together, they help students connect ideas, ask big questions, and explore the world with curiosity and confidence. I use digital tools and interactive strategies to make learning engaging, accessible, and aligned with essential 21st-century skills. My tutoring style is flexible, creative, and deeply personalized. I prioritize building trust, meeting students where they are, and helping them see...

Retired certified teacher, university professor, taught all elem subjects and mid/high school Literature, Spanish, Art, Computers, Social and Natural Sciences, SAT Prep, University French and English Law, Econ, etc. Curriculum design for UNM, Berkeley, State Dept. 90th percentile GRE, FSE, NMTEs, Praxis. Bilingual consultant for business (Pfizer, J&J) and government (DSS, CDC). Level 6 copy writer/editor. Taught on 4 1/2 continents!

...and M.A. in English from the University of Northern Colorado. I tutored at the high schools, my university, and at our community college.I taught English Literature and Composition courses at our community college in Colorado before moving to Albuquerque. I was born and raised in Colorado and love exploring the mountains around ABQ and Santa Fe. When I'm not outdoors, I'm usually reading, watching TV, or going to the movies. There's nothing like fresh buttered...

...in 2018. Currently, I am halfway through a second M.A. in Administration. I am scheduled to graduate in May of 2020 from the University of the Southwest. On September 9th, 2009, I received A Daily Point of Light Award for humanitarian contributions for rare genetic disorders and military veterans. My philosophy of education is that students are driven to learn seeking information and details that come from a stimulating educational environment. The student's growth depends...

I graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor of science in Elementary Education. I have taught for over 20 years primarily in middle school. I have taught in public and private schools in 2 different states. My primary focus has been English, American history, and early civilizations.

...I am a current graduate student studying Medieval Literature. I love reading and writing, which is lucky because I am also a college instructor! I am a huge Harry Potter nerd and I love hearing about everyone's favorite stories. I myself can tell you all about Irish folklore and mythology and even show you photos of the mystical castles over there. I love meeting pets and I would be happy to introduce you to my...

...Cincinnati Public Schools at the middle school and high school levels teaching English and Math. I then went on to teach four years in the Peace Corps living and working in the Federated States of Micronesia and Jordan. This included teaching at public and private universities. Back in the United States I have taught GRE and LSAT prep classes for individual students preparing for graduate school. I graduated with a masters degree from the University...

...I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games,...

..., and a more recent book of essays on topics in economics and diplomatic history (http://books.ksplibrary.org/978-625-7501-75-0/ ) .... I have worked extensively on government-related projects, often in the greater Middle East. Effective tutoring should do more than impart techniques -- it should certainly do that -- it should help a student come away with some interest in and enthusiasm for the topic. (Soft evidence for the last is that my daughter earned a PhD in...

...over 180 students from around the world on topics including comparative politics (e.g. democracies and elections), conflict and conflict resolution, and geopolitics. Students have given my classes a 95+% satisfaction rate. I hold a PhD and MA in International Relations with a concentration in Comparative Politics from The Fletcher School at Tufts University. I'm also a graduate of the College of William & Mary where I earned my BA in International Relations. Prior to becoming...