Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Phoenix, AZ

...in Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. I have worked with students in the classroom for over ten years and most enjoy working with students struggling with English at all levels. I am competent in teaching decoding skills, working with sight words and phonics, teacing reading comprehension and fluency. I have taught preschool and first grade, and student taught in a third/forth grad classroom. I have spent six years in middle school English and four years in...

...North Dakota Army National Guard, and with the U.S. Forest Service. I am very well read, articulate, and have a comprehensive grasp of American Literature. I truly love to work one-on-one with students and adults who are motivated by writing and the world of literature. I try to identify the skills sets that my students possess and extend my tutoring with them beyond that point. I enjoy tutoring such subjects as reading, writing, history, social...

...an AB in Religion, and I am currently in the process of applying to Law School. I have tutored middle 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....

...excelled as a writer and am extremely confident in my ability to write and edit, whether it be creative writing or term papers. I also pride myself on my ability to tailor the way I write or say things so that someone will be able to better understand and learn. Working with children with Autism has taught me that everyone has a different learning style and we cannot all learn the same way.

...Forest University School of Law in North Carolina where I obtained my Juris Doctorate Degree. I also received an bachelor's degree in communications from Brigham Young University. I greatly enjoy working with students who are trying to improve their academic performance. I have previously instructed online developmental writing courses for adults seeking to return to college and sought to improve their writing skills. I believe strongly that everyone has the talent needed to write and...

...When I'm not reading or writing, I ride horses or ATV's, run with the Doberman, go hiking with my husband, or go skiing with the entire family. We stay active around here. Visiting museums and art galleries has always been a favorite pastime of mine, as well. I just got back from a trip to see the art galleries and mineral collections at the state park in Jerome, Arizona. What was the last museum that...

...tests offers particularly rewarding experiences given the potential impact on students' future academic endeavors. My teaching style involves helping students find their ideal learning style based on their individual strengths and unique way of perceiving information. I try to focus on teaching "how" to think constructively rather than "what" to think. In my free time, I enjoy exercising in some form outdoors, exploring good coffee shops and local restaurants, planning my next vacation, and spending...

I believe that everyone has the ability to learn. Interactive learning within a classroom is the method used most often, but there are times that, for students with varied learning styles, this changes. Differentiated instruction is the technique I often use to determine the best route for that student.... My teaching philosophy is one that each learner is uniquely talented. The approach must be differentiated for that learner in order to master the material.... I would...

...vice versa. If you are a gifted artist struggling with Math, or an aspiring scientist struggling with creative writing, I'm your man! I am also a very experienced writer and editor. In my free time I enjoy hiking, literature, ultimate Frisbee, international travel, soccer, baking, music, strategy games, and philosophical discussions. I have lived in Africa, Western Europe, and Russia and visited over a dozen countries. Please note that due to the many different subjects...

...student has the ability to learn and I am passionate about helping students reach their goals. I love teaching and studying all areas of English, including literature, writing and language development. I have taught English and AP Art History at the high school level and also currently teach AP Language and Composition and American Literature. I am excited to work with students who have diverse abilities and interests. My most rewarding tutoring experience has been...

...students discover their own innate intelligence and capabilities. When tutoring, I help students develop their unique voice and find a clear writing style, even if they have previously struggled with the materials/test/assignments. Believe it or not- writing can, in fact, be enjoyable! My academic experience is in both humanities and sciences: an MA in English with an emphasis on Rhetoric from University of Maryland (UMD) and a Bachelor's degree from Colorado State University (CSU) in...

...in pretty much every capacity you can imagine for every age group. I have tutored elementary school students in after school programs, helped high school seniors prepare college admission essays, and tutored standardized tests from AIMS to the GMAT and GRE. I currently attend Claremont Mckenna College, a private, liberal arts college near Los Angeles. I am a Robert Day Scholar in the BA/MA program which means I am earning my BA in economics and...

...people of all ages and backgrounds in science and math. I find tutoring to be a rewarding experience and I view it as a way to pay-it-forward, as I have also needed the assistance of tutors throughout my academic career. My expertise stems from the coursework in my undergraduate degree and from my previous job as a paid scientific researcher. As the only scientist in a large family, I am also very good at communicating...

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...variety of subjects. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most experienced in Mathematics but have a strong base for English and Essay Writing. I believe a well rounded education is important for success in life and a strong understanding of Mathematics is necessary. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing/watching sports, watching movies, and being outdoors as much as the Arizona heat will allow.... My approach to...

...worked at the Hall of Health Children's Museum in Berkeley, California. My duties included leading presentations on the human body and giving guided tours of the museum. I tutor a great deal of subjects, and I would say that my core subjects are English, Literature, Public Speaking, and History. I enjoy connecting with young minds and helping them comprehend the materials that we are both studying. The learning process never ceases, and I cannot think...

...I actively pursue my artistic interest acting in movies and taking classes. I also grew up playing sports, specifically football, and take interest in most others as well. My goal is to challenge myself to help a student find what it is that they are missing in the material, and of course, produce better scores as a result. In most cases, the ability is already there and you just need something to help unlock a...

...what a teacher wants from their students. I think that my job is helping students achieve the best grade possible, which means that I often ask that students provide me with a syllabus or rubric. This allows me to focus on what your instructor wants. Outside of academia, I enjoy traveling. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend significant amounts of time living and working in Asia, and I try to spend a few weeks there...

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...extra help from time to time, and I love practicing my Spanish (as well as the valuable time I get to spend with my sister!). As a tutor, I am professional yet approachable and easy to talk to. I think it is important to be able to have a level of comfort in a tutoring relationship, and in this way learning thrives. My tutoring philosophy consists of two major elements: Communication and productivity. It is...