Certified Tutors From University of Arizona

...Cell Biology last May, 2013. During my tenure their, I was a preceptor for Organic Chemistry courses and published work in a cancer research lab. Last August 2013, I was given the opportunity to teach 2 General Chemistry lab courses as an adjunct faculty member at Paradise Valley Community College. Currently, I am applying to...

...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...

...thoroughly enjoy helping students not only understand their studies but feel comfortable with the material so that they can apply their own experiences to it. Education and the pursuit of knowledge are passions of mine, so I truly love getting to help students have their "aha!" moment with a tough subject. Getting to see the...

...I learned that having a solid understanding of the basics is the best way to learn new concepts. As a current student I understand the struggles that many of you are dealing with. I can bring a fresh perspective to these topics, and share what helped me to succeed in these courses. Outside of school...

...my favorite subjects to tutor. When I begin tutoring a student, my goal is to tailor learning strategies to the student and have the student understand the why behind what they are learning rather than solely memorizing the topic. It is rewarding for me to see students accomplishing their goals. Outside of academics, I enjoy...

...the material and their own personal lives. As for English, that is my person favorite subject in school so I enjoy fostering understanding and love for it in other students. My teaching philosophy is that every student is different. I am not the type of tutor to have my students write note cards and then...

...of Kansas in 2012 and my research focus is on the development of self-determination for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. I have supervised graduate and undergraduate students at The University of Arizona and have tutored students in various subjects but really enjoy the Social Sciences and Linguistics areas. My tutoring philosophy evolved from my...

...tutoring the English-related topics the most. I particularly enjoy the process of helping students with their essay editing and essay writing. When I teach, my goal is to help the student learn how to do something on their own as effectively as possible without making the learning process unpleasant. My hobbies largely consist of reading...

...also lived and taught English in Spain and Honduras. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Language Arts, and Social Studies. I believe in the importance of lifelong learning, and as a tutor, I strive to instill in my students that passion for knowledge. When given the vision...

...I have my BA in journalism from the University of Arizona and my MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Writing and reading are my main vocations and past times, though I have had about every kind of job you can think of! My real world experience enables me to incorporate compassion and understanding for...

...I find the best results come from using visual sources, videos, and digital collections. When working on study skills and writing, I encourage students to work on strengthening their arguments and use of evidence through exercises like asking them to develop a list of arguments for the opposite position. Aside from tutoring, I love travel,...

...a wide-range of topics, I am most interested in European and World history. When tutoring, I tend to build upon the knowledge that students already have about their topic. I encourage students to put themselves in the shoes of the people living during the time period and place that we are discussing. This action allows...

...that can be grasped by the student, then you are wasting your client's time. I am able to express the same information in multiple ways so it is accessible to a variety of students and learning styles. I break the material down into step by step pieces but still present math as a consistent system...

...do whatever I can to help them succeed and thrive. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Special Education. I speak fluent Spanish and have lived in Mexico for 2 months during my Master's degree program. I am a huge sports fan, with basketball, baseball, and football being my favorite. I am...

...time in 2013 and began substituting in grades K-6 giving me experience with all the elementary grade levels. I am passionate about teaching reading and math and love a hands-on approach to learning. I feel that my teaching experience has helped my identify ways that different students learn and the best way to help them...

...imitator of Dante. I have a special love of the medieval literature of dreams and visions. I specialized in Medieval and Golden Age literature from Spain but with my minor areas of Colonial Latin American, Modern Peninsular (Spanish) and other coursework in Latin American Literature I am also a generalist and do enjoy teaching outside...

...school, I took nine AP tests and scored 5 (the highest score) on eight of them. In addition, I got the highest possible score (36) on two of the four ACT subsections, and a score of 2330 out of 2400 on the SAT. I've always enjoyed explaining things to people. I taught biology and math...

...custom learning plan for each of my students based on their goals and interests. My methodology is wide-ranging but mostly will depend on your needs. My goal is to make the lessons fun and as easy as possible for you. I love teaching and if you love what you do, you do it great!

...societies throughout time. In Spanish, German, and English language courses, I strive to build students’ confidence and make communicating in another language fun! I particularly enjoy tutoring because it allows me to tailor the session to meet students’ unique needs. When I’m not tutoring, I’m writing histories of midwifery and obstetric medicine in Bolivia, translating...

...math sections), and I get a kick out of the fancy vocabulary on the GRE, but the LSAT is the most up my alley: argument analysis, careful reading, and formal logic. When I'm not tutoring or doing philosophy, I like listening to music, studying Czech, watching movies, learning about history, or spending time on the...