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...of learners and have a wealth of strategies to make instruction exciting and engaging. I have worked with struggling and ELL/ESL students each summer in a variety of grades K-8. I taught 5th grade gifted for 7 years and have enjoyed working with many ages of students. Many of my students enter the local IB program, and it is my responsibility to ensure they are prepared. My past students have attained many scholarships and are...

...human evolution, cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and religious studies. My teaching philosophy is pretty simple: communicate your passion for the subject and make it relatable to the student's own interests and passions. I've found these approaches to be really effective in my years as a teaching assistant, student success coach, and educator. By working one-on-one with students and identifying their strengths and passions, my mission as a Varsity Tutor is to make sure that learning...

...school and high school students in subjects ranging from 5th grade reading to geometry to the SAT. While I am happy and able to tutor a number of subjects, I am most passionate about Test Prep because these scores are very important to students, and I enjoy helping them to conquer the test and succeed. My teaching philosophy can be described as a coaching style in which, like athletics, I believe learning the subject matter,...

...Berkeley, Stanford University, Arizona State University, University of Phoenix, Maricopa Community College District, Paradise Valley School District, Oakland Unified School District, in addition to private clients. I work very well with students for whom English is not a first language and with students who have a genuine desire to learn a topic. My experience with a wide range of students hailing from different socioeconomic, linguistic, cultural, and geographic backgrounds has shaped my tutoring style to...

...Currently, I am an 'Exploration Systems Design' PhD student at ASU. I'm happy to work with students of all ages and am a strong believer in determining whether a student is either a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic ('hands-on') learner before structuring my lesson plans. Figuring out which category of learning style a person is leads to more efficient tutoring sessions and new study techniques that the student will be able to use long after our...

Hello! My name is Miguel. I have extensive experience in educational system with K-12, at-risk, court-appointed, international, and visually-impaired students. My tutoring experience includes in-home and public institutions for nearly five years. A good tutor is patient and is able to adapt to the needs of the student and to the parent. I chose to be an educator to assist in the progression and knowledge of students.

...all levels. Previously I worked at the US Department of Energy on energy technology in Washington, DC. I have enjoyed setting up roots in Phoenix over the past few years, and am excited about sharing my knowledge and passion for learning with others in the area.I have a knack for explaining complicated ideas to people in simple terms, enjoy deepening people's understandings of issues, and value education highly. All of these characteristics make me an...

...program in Biology at Arizona State University. When I'm not teaching biology to undergraduate majors at ASU, I research topics in aquatic ecology. Understanding the connectedness and patterns of environmental processes in aquatic ecosystems drives my passion to become an ecologist! My goal is to help students view learning as a positive experience! When students learn with me, they usually find that it is a very relaxed, hands-on, and visual process. I excel at tutoring...

...to and a part of such great change on an individual basis continues to inspire me to inspire others. I have loved literature all my life for having the ability to transport a reader into a world where imagination is not limited to a television screen. I have loved non-fiction for having the ability to open up our world as it was, as it is and as it could. I have loved writing, in all...

...to teachable theories that breakdown into simple facts. My tutoring style is often based on this approach. Everything is related as long as you are able to make that connection. I like to take something that seems foreign and break it down into its basic concepts and relate that to something that is familiar. I have found that small victories win wars. Outside of education, I am an avid hiker. I live in one of...

...of my college experience, mainly because of my decision to join the ASU Chinese Language Flagship. Flagship is a competitive program designed to help members reach a "superior" level of language proficiency. As a Flagship member, I have participated in special Flagship classes, weekly tutoring, and a two-month summer study. For my Flagship capstone, I am preparing to study for a year abroad at Tianjin Normal University in China. In addition to Chinese, I am...

...for over seven years. As an educator, I help students meet their fullest potential by creating an environment that ignites a child's natural curiosity and exploration to understand the world through engagement. I attended the University of Arizona where I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women Studies. I acquired my graduate degree in Education with emphasis in Organizational Management from Grand Canyon University. My favorite subjects to tutor are Reading and Math. I...

...small changes to have the most impact. In my spare time (when I have any :)) I enjoy water sports. I like scuba diving, surfing and just being near any water in general. I also spend my time with an organization called Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), which reaches out to girls of all ages to promote women in STEM careers. Some highlights of the past year include a Badge Blast with the Girl...

...adopted the Engage New York curriculum, so I am familiar with some of the struggles that arise from the new common core. I am very familiar with writing a successful piece of writing through my school curriculum and this year we are working on incorporating ideas from a text into writing. Currently, I am training to run a marathon with one of my fellow Teachers in February. I also enjoy relaxing with a good book...

...and education in English. I have strong writing skills and enjoy the art of literature. I also taught at a local reading center for two years during my high school career; teaching children from ages 3 to high school level. I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, where I attainted a certificate in international business. I like to immerse myself into creativity, as well as logic. My hobbies include art and music, which I strongly believe...

...years. While as an undergrad at ASU, I worked for the College of Letters and Sciences as a Writing Fellow, where I TA'd for online English 101 and 102 classes. Being an English TA while studying Biology might seem somewhat odd to people, but besides being interested in the sciences I have a passion for writing. I've written three novels of carious genres (thriller, murder mystery, and horror) and hope to get them published someday....

...passion for warm temperatures brought me to Arizona last year to work and live with my extended family. I am currently also doing another passion of mine—coaching soccer—while I tutor and look for a good doctoral program to attend. My plans are to continue in the field of education one day as a professor of either history or education. With my vast classroom experience I am very good at assessing student needs and responding accordingly....

...students grow as learners and as people when I work with them, and I love being able to help cultivate that growth and understanding. As for myself personally, I graduated from Arizona State University Magna Cum Laude with a B.A.E in Secondary Education- Mathematics. I am currently pursuing my M.A. in Mathematics Education through Northern Arizona University. Of course I love to teach math, especially to those students that have a history of hating it,...

...with whatever their goals may be. I would like to help students identify their goals, help them develop the tools necessary for success in those goals, and fan the flame of their chosen passion. I believe a relevant education is important to success, achievement, and well-being. I am a full service coach who helps with life goals, emphasizes the importance of practice and a growth mindset, and commits to the success and well-being of anyone...

...skills and needs with the instruction. Achievement and growth are then measured and learning rates are determined, then reflection from the tutor is used to determine if the instruction is the right type and if it is being delivered in the right way. Afterwards adjustments are made in real time. At this point a tutor will challenge the student at the highest level possible that requires so feedback and guidance from the tutor without frustrating...