Certified Tutors From University of Arizona

...student that anyone can become skillful in mathematics if they put in the practice and gain the confidence in the subject. I am most passionate about mathematics because it explains so many of the intricate beauties we encounter on a daily basis and I try every day to get my students to recognize those as...

...subjects, but will allow the student to understand other subjects better as well. It is my belief that mathematics is not just based on repetition and memorization, but on a way of thinking that all students should embrace. My goal is to help students understand the problems they are trying to solve and to promote...

I am an energetic person who loves science and math. I have experience tutoring all levels from elementary to high school, to undergraduate to graduate/professional students. I look forward to working with you to hopefully help you to love science and math, or at least to better understand them.

...I became a Teach for America corps member. Through the organization, I taught English for two years in the Isaac School District while earning my M.A. in Elementary Education at Arizona State University. During this time I adopted many of Teach for America's core beliefs: that all students should have the opportunity to receive an...

...me in high school: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics; receiving scores of 5, 5 (with a 5 on the AB subsection), and 3 respectively. I also have extensive experience in dealing with ADD/ADHD in relation to both academia and day-to-day life. But more important than all of this is the fact...

...I also really enjoy tutoring Physics and Geometry. My approach to tutoring is to pinpoint why a student is struggling and to work through difficulties with clear and novel explanations as well as targeted practice. I believe that helping a student master the material is key towards gaining the needed confidence. Outside of school and...

...have college proficiency in Japanese, which is the third language I learned through my second language. I would love to share my experience and passion with my students and help them achieve their goal, whatever it may be. I am patient, laid back and passionate about sharing my native language and culture with others in...

...Veterinary Technician courses. My work in the classroom has prepared me to help children of all ability levels. I really enjoy seeing students succeed. I think it is important as a tutor as well as a teacher to determine what each individual student needs and adapt lessons accordingly. I believe ALL children can be successful....

...the North Carolina Governor's School I found that I enjoy teaching students at all levels, from middle school through advanced undergraduate. I tutor many subjects, most especially essay writing and editing, grammar and mechanics, reading comprehension and critical thinking, public speaking, Spanish language, study skills and organization, and U.S. history and politics. The courses I...

...students. It takes a lot of hard work to get a pupil interested in the core subjects necessary for today's educated workforce, but I hope that through my experiences, those who struggle with Middle School, High School, and College coursework--not to mention the daunting task of college applications--can benefit immensely. I am committed to professionalism...

...relate to the subject that you're trying to learn, increases your ability to absorb new information. I want to pass along the "tricks of the trade," that I have learned over the years, to help other students succeed. Learning a new subject should be exciting and empowering. Developing skills to tackle any problem you encounter,...

...and I miss being able to go sailing (not much opportunity for that in the desert). I am a fervent fan of Florida State football (go Noles!) and do my best to follow the games despite being so far from the mothership. I'm also an enthusiast for baseball, one of the most beautiful games there...

...methodologies my sophomore year through the UofA's Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers. During this course I was mentored by two high school teachers who had me help during their classes. This experience gave me a good base for designing lessons and introduced me to common problems students have and how to work...

...Arizona. After graduating in 2015 I decided to put teaching on hold and pursue my passion of travel. I have been working as a flight attendant for United Airlines since June of 2015 and am planning to do this for the foreseeable future. That being said, I really miss teaching and am looking for way...

...three. I'll be earning my JLPT N1 certification later this year -- Japanese is my favorite subject to tutor, but I also enjoy mathematics. I am a firm believer that the ability to do well in studying comes not only from content knowledge, but also from knowing the test and the strategies for taking the...

...with, but how to understand the underlying concepts and how they fit together with the rest of the curriculum. As a future teacher, I am a firm advocate of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In...

...with students has enabled me to develop a range of practical skills. I am very creative and enjoy sourcing materials that make learning interesting. Motivation is a big contribution I bring into my Spanish classroom and working with individuals on a one on one basis. My non-curricular activities include playing tennis, raquetball, and running.

...will certainly improve your scores, as Ive gone through it myself plenty of times with very good results! My undergraduate degree is in geology from Oberlin College, and I have Master's degrees from the University of Arizona in Geography and UMSS in Bolivia in GeoInformation as a Rotary Scholar. I am patient and approachable, and...

...formally teaching for five years. I am passionate about the subjects of math and science. I believe that a student's ability to learn should be the skill that is honed above all others and encourage the use of learning from one's mistakes to improve academically. My spare time is typically taken up with playing soccer,...

...miles of travel, and countless volunteer hours are certain to inspire students. I have a gift for kindling intellect, for harnessing the spark of genius and turning it into real achievement. Sometimes it's little things: I have discovered that eating a piece of fruit right before a big test can raise scores upwards of ten...