Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Tucson, AZ

...with the early stages of non-L1 language acquisition (in either English, Spanish, or German). Something about this stage in the process of learning a language is especially stimulating and fun. The learning curve is steep, and I get to find out a students' particular ways of acquiring a language. Outside of class, I like hiking around the Tucson area, hanging out with my friends (and my friends' dogs), and keeping up with Game of Thrones...

...tutor, I would do my very best to help you reach your goals. Education is a field in which I have eleven years of career experience. In Seattle, I taught fifth grade for nine years, and sixth grade math and science for two years. Here in Tucson, I have substituted in K-12 classrooms for Amphitheater and Marana School Districts for two years. I am passionate about learning and the opportunities an education can offer, so...

...writing assignment to publishing it in a final draft! It is fun to ask students questions about their writing, help them edit their work, and offer words of encouragement. I learned fun and dynamic grammar and writing strategies when I taught English Language Learners in Beijing, China for 13 months two years ago. In my free time I love to read, watch old TV shows, spending time with friends, and hiking around Tucson.

...gained significant experience tutoring while teaching English in Shenzhen, China. I am comfortable teaching in a wide variety of subjects, and am especially confident in English, writing, Mandarin Chinese, and LSAT prep. I have found that a relationship of respect and equality with students is essential to a worthwhile tutoring experience. I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create ways to understand them. My schedule is flexible and so is...

I am currently student teaching 7th grade English in Tucson. My educational journey at Northern Arizona University to become a certified teacher with a degree in psychology is nearly complete. I have experience tutoring students with various abilities and interests for differing lengths of time. I look forward to meeting you!

...assistant director at the Museum of the Horse Soldier in Tucson, AZ. My academic career includes U.S. History, library and archival studies, and artifact collection, displays, and interpretation. I have tutored at the college level for almost ten years in Language, Writing, and History. I am an effective tutor because of my leadership and communication abilities. I enjoy helping people make sense of texts, images, objects, and the all important skill of critical thinking as...

...working through a Master's degree in Liberal Studies at Arizona State University. This variety of experience gives me a wide base from which to understand and assist students with a variety of learning styles. I tailor my tutoring style to each student's individual strengths. This is why I strongly prefer individual tutoring to classroom teaching; it allows me work with students on a more personal level to help them reach their full potential.... I believe in...

...learning and having fun--what a concept! A person's view of the world expands the more knowledge he or she acquires. Learning should be holistic. Holistic learning means bringing in all aspects of knowledge to bear on the subject being studied. When taking a geography course, for example, land masses, oceans, topography, countries, economies, cultures, politics, and other aspects are all included. My educational journey began with an undergraduate degree from Boise State University where I...

...English classes suddenly became more interesting, the stories that we read more meaningful. English was the only class I actively looked forward to. I was always excited to see how my reading of the text would match up with my teacher's opinion. This new enthusiasm helped me realize that I wanted to pursue English as a career. I enrolled in the University of Arizona on full academic scholarship in Fall 2013. I am currently majoring...

...who want to improve on their ability to communicate and express their ideas. I also worked on a minor in Spanish during my undergrad. When I was 17, I graduated early from high school and spent two months in Guatemala at a Spanish language school. In college, I participated in a Spanish language drama club, and I directed a play in Spanish, produced at a local theater. Last spring, I traveled to South America and...

...research papers and essays for professors and fellow students, not to mention every member of my extended family. In addition to English writing and Spanish, I also teach Economics, Geography, and History. I believe in tailoring classes to students’ individual learning styles and interests and maximizing participation. I understand how important practice and other mental tricks are to overcoming obstacles like test anxiety, and I value positive reinforcement. I love helping students learn and feel...

...included one-on-one mentoring sessions with my students to improve composition skills and close reading comprehension, as well as rhetoric, persuasive arguments, and historical context. My prior experience as an instructor at the U of A should make me an exceptional candidate for tutoring college students through any assignment that involves essay writing. I have been committed to communicating with as many of my students from my classes on an individual basis as possible. Even when...

...the idea that the student needs to discover knowledge in order to truly learn it; my job is to guide and advise. My passion is in literary analysis, and along the way, I have found that I enjoy helping students with writing. I teach a very practicable approach to grammar and focus on fluidity and organization. I want my students to write so that a teacher focuses on what is being said, not how it...

...2012 I worked at the University of Arizona Think Tank, a free tutoring service provided to UA students that is staffed by undergraduates. Tutoring at the Writing Center, I worked with many diverse students ranging from non-native speakers of English to graduate students applying for research grants. Throughout my years at the Think Tank, I became a CRLA Level 3 Certified Tutor, mentoring younger tutors and leading training sessions. During the spring of 2011, I...

...matters! I honestly believe learning is a lifelong process and I hope that through working together with all of my students I can inspire the same love of learning which I have always held. High School: - I competed in speech and debate with a speciality in high speaker scores - Theatre for four years - Student Council - Graduated with Honors College: - Honors college - Students for Sustainability - Honors Student Council -...

...faculty; at the high school level, the exchange programs involved hundreds of students attending schools in the U.S. and abroad. This experience motivated me to earn a Master's Degree in Higher Education that opened the door to a new career with opportunities to administer a college prep program for high school students, teach at a community college and become a Master Tutor at the university level. My total focus is on student success which involves...

...to see it as the fantastic unfolding of human events that it is represents one of my favorite experiences as a teacher. As a teacher, I've learned that every student can learn given the right circumstances. As a tutor and teacher, it's my job to work with the student to figure out how they learn so that I know how to teach them. Education is never a one-size-fits-all endeavor! When I'm not teaching or working...

...believe in a collaborative approach to learning, working with students to inspire in them a genuine thirst for knowledge. While I particularly enjoy tutoring in government and public policy, I also enjoy subjects as diverse as chemistry, biology, mathematics, economics, literature, and geology. In my off time, I enjoy downhill skiing, cooking, hiking, reading, and games. I especially enjoy games that stimulate your knowledge and test your strategic skills, such as Settlers of Cataan and...

...together we achieve successful grade jumps, gains in content mastery, and skills in moving forward to the Ivy. 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...

...I have worked with children for many years as a counselor, swim instructor, and after 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...