Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

...for the AP English Language and Composition Exam. I teach SAT Reading Prep classes. I help students with summer reading assignments and college essays. In the summers, I also teach Introduction to Japanese and Conversational French, one-on-one or in small groups. I teach and tutor High School English, Composition, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, and Japanese Literature. I am a former National Merit Scholar, and I help students prepare for the English, Reading, and...

...sociology, political science, ethics, logic. In math: algebra, geometry, introductory statistics. In science: Up to and including introductory college biology, earth science, astronomy, ecology and geography. Also up to high school physics and chemistry. TESTS: Standardized exams: ACT, GRE, PSAT, SAT, GMAT, and many high school AP subjects). For grad school entrance exams, I am strongest with the verbal and writing sections, but also comfortable with quantitative sections. For the military ASVAB test, I can...

...Zoo and Aquarium Conservation. My career goal is to become an educator in either an AZA accredited zoo or aquarium. I have always had a passion for wildlife and education! I spent four years volunteering at the Oregon Zoo teaching kids about animals, and spent last year teaching students at an environmental center. My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing the students become excited and intrinsically motivated to learn. Through my studies, I have had...

...skills. My tutoring style is collaborative and structured, and I work closely with students to set clear goals and create personalized learning plans with achievable milestones. This approach not only supports academic improvement but also builds confidence and a deeper understanding of the material. Whether your student needs help catching up, preparing for advanced coursework, or simply becoming a stronger, more independent learner, I provide a supportive environment where they can grow and thrive.

...school teacher and over this time I have cultivated the skills to communicate effectively with students of all ages. I am very adept at finding creative ways to communicate difficult concepts through the use of digestible metaphors and examples. Additionally, I am able to maintain a laid-back and positive atmosphere with students, in which I can correct their mistakes and guide them to the correct answer without them feeling judged or penalized. I appreciate that...

I am attending University of Arizona to get my bachelors in Pharmecuetical Sciences and then pursue my PharmD. I have a degree in Elementary Education from ASU and taught middle school math for one year. Additionally I have tutored math for two years to fill in student gaps. My personal belief is that learning should be fun.

...comprehension, fluency and vocabulary. I have also worked as a Behavioral Health Worker at Northland Family Help Center in Flagstaff in which I aided youth in crisis to meet their behavioral, emotional, academic, and life goals one step at a time. This past year I taught 1st/2nd grade at the Peaks school. I was very successful with using different techniques such as differentiated centers, projects and adapted lessons to meet each student at their level...

...can remember, I have had a love for teaching. In elementary school I would come home in the afternoon and 'play school' with my stuffed animals, creating and grading worksheets for them. Throughout school, I continued to take every opportunity to assist friends and classmates. Now, in graduate school, I have had the opportunity for training in teaching strategies and philosophy, as well as hands-on work assistant teaching undergraduate psychology courses. I find that I...

I am passionate and committed to education.

...teaching most of my life. Currently I teach 6th grade GATE Language Arts and Social Studies at a local middle school. Previously, I taught music and reading at the elementary level. I have worked with high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping...

...A big reason I work with Varsity Tutors is the platform: co-learning with co-Tutors, with quick and yet consistent scheduling, and not least, the ease of access to supplemental materials are additive to what I and your other teachers/family can provide. I give notes to student and parents, each tailored to improvement, but also, to DOCUMENT work and ACHIEVEMENT. I make sure to do this because I want there to be triangulation between what the...

...the real trouble, but some other difficulty from before, maybe even from a course long ago, is dragging a student down, blocking him or her from learning a new subject. I try to delve down with the student and try to work out what this is, so that the student develops a better foundation and becomes more independent. My second secret is to have fun, make connections, see what the students wants to do in...

I have two master's degrees in geography, and an undergraduate degree in history. I specialize in research and organizational skills for older students, and confidence-building for younger students.

...I'm currently available to help students in grades K-12 with any academic troubles they may have. I'm a National Merit Scholar with a 35 ACT score, and I have years of experience tutoring in math. I can cover a variety of subjects ranging from elementary math, to pre-Algebra, all the way up to Calculus. I also specialize in test prep, especially relating to the ACT and SAT. Furthermore, I have multiple 5 star reviews from...

...teacher with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Education. I have a breadth of teaching experience. I have taught in elementary school, middle school, and community college. Most of my experience is in GED and ESL instruction. Learning can be fun and interesting. As your tutor, you will be encouraged to use many modalities of learning including: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. My tenacity, patience, breadth of experience, ability to make learning fun, and...

...that scores can go up significantly with studying and tutoring. My teaching style is focused on engaging the student and using their own unique learning style and base of knowledge to move forward. I look for ways to help a student connect with the material and use appropriate study techniques to improve performance, whether it be a letter grade or a test score. In my free time I love to write, cook for my friends,...

...is Katie. I recently completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology and I am pursuing a career in military mental health. I moved to Tucson in 2014 for my clinical internship and I love it out here! I'm passionate about education and learning. I believe in modifying my teaching style to the unique needs of the student in order to ensure a maximal learning experience. I also believe that learning isn't just about performing well on...

...States, I spent 18 years teaching internationally. I feel that these experiences cultivated a great enthusiasm for learning. Exploring many cultures, ethnicities and unique individuals provides me with a broad foundation which I feel strengthens my ability to work with my students. My enthusiasm and positive attitude are characteristics consistently mentioned by my administrators as well as peers. My teaching approach is very student centered and hands on. I am a confident communicator and value...

...and Science. Since then I have been moving around as a military spouse so I have been subbing and tutoring. I am originally from Memphis, TN, but I have lived in South Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Arizona. Moving around has given me a chance to meet many different students from all types of backgrounds and has helped me learn to focus on getting to know my students quickly so that I can best meet their...

...an MFA, I was recruited to my first full time job at a high school. While working, I concurrently earned a Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification through Pima Community College, which I was awarded in 2010. I teach a variety of subjects in the areas of English and writing, but I am most excited about working on College Application and Scholarship essays because these high stakes pieces are a special opportunity for students' creativity and lived experience...