Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Albuquerque, NM

...and adults in reading, vocabulary building, grammar and writing. Upon retiring, a few years ago, I ramped up my volunteer work as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) working with children in foster care to help them navigate the many challenges and problems that they face. Because of their home environment history and sometimes unmet special needs, many children in foster care fall below grade level and need help to catch up and excel. As...

...of all levels gain the skills and confidence to turn their ideas into compelling prose. I'm a writing tutor with years of experience as an editor, journalist, author, and teacher. I'm an Ivy League graduate with a degree in English (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), a regular contributor to major magazines and newspapers like the Wall Street Journal, Wired, and Smithsonian, and a published author. I've worked as an editor and proofreader for magazines...

...studying Medieval Literature. I love reading and writing, which is lucky because I am also a college instructor! I am a huge Harry Potter nerd and I love hearing about everyone's favorite stories. I myself can tell you all about Irish folklore and mythology and even show you photos of the mystical castles over there. I love meeting pets and I would be happy to introduce you to my new kittens!

am someone who loves to teach new things to people and to share my knowledge.

Retired certified teacher, university professor, taught all elem subjects and mid/high school Literature, Spanish, Art, Computers, Social and Natural Sciences, SAT Prep, University French and English Law, Econ, etc. Curriculum design for UNM, Berkeley, State Dept. 90th percentile GRE, FSE, NMTEs, Praxis. Bilingual consultant for business (Pfizer, J&J) and government (DSS, CDC). Level 6 copy writer/editor. Taught on 4 1/2 continents!

...chances to write, sing (my mom was a music teacher)--we've even been know to dance the Macarena on occasion. When I tutor younger folk, I try to find their interests and build our curriculum around things that they enjoy. Of course with older students we often have to hunker down and work on actual school projects, but I still like to keep it interesting. Best of luck to everyone, and let me know if I...

...As a tutor, aide, and friend it is my mission to help individuals gain their own understandings of material and relate it to everyday life. By doing this I aim to help people think more critically of information being presented and therefore allow them to master material without even realizing that is what they are doing. Therefore, I am helping individuals not only learn material for the 'right now' but also gain the ability to...

Throughout my years of tutoring, my focus has always been to improve the writing abilities of my students by creating a comfortable learning environment. Writing is a key skill that takes time to master. I am here to help my students further themselves as writers, and feel more confident about their writing at school, at work, or anywhere else!

...cater to their interests. I love watching them grow and the pride and joy I feel in seeing that transformation has convinced me to put more time into Varsity Tutors. I'm not going to parrot what a thousand teachers or SparkNotes say about The Great Gatsby when teaching literature, or ramble on about confusing spelling rules in a language that always breaks those rules. Instead, I'm going to make sure my students can read ANY...

Hello. My name is Megan. I'm currently a student at UNM. I'm starting my senior year. I'm currently studying biological anthropology and psychology. I've been an early childhood educator for the last 4 years, but I've also had the opportunity to work with school age and high school students as well. I love teaching and learning and look forward to educating as well as learning more through becoming a tutor.

...I now spend my spare time writing poetry from the heart and running a local car club. I reside in the enchanting state of New Mexico. I am often found under a hood of a car or traipsing in wilderness areas looking for wild herbs, studying geological formations and enjoying nature. I can also be found on FaceBook dispensing years of advice to younger generations and teaching students of all ages on various subjects.

...understanding the student's learning style, and applying various techniques to help the student understand both the macro and micro view of the subject material. In turn, they succeed in both passing classes but also understand and retain the information learned. I also have experience tutoring children and young adults. I love helping each student I assist begin to love learning again, even if the topic isn't something they're passionate about. I enjoy working with different...

...reader and have spent the better part of two decades absorbing new ideas about the craft of writing and refining my understanding of it. I also love sharing what I've gleaned to help others elevate their own abilities and writing development. At present, I work as the Digital Marketing Director for a youth education and personal empowerment company (for whom I either write or edit 99% of all company language and messaging), and I contribute...

...(especially adult ESL), and also coursework and teaching experience in Secondary Education (grades 6-12). My endorsements are in English Language Arts and ESL. My bachelors degree was in Creative Writing. I love to teach writing, including essay and academic writing. I speak Spanish and Arabic at intermediate levels. I can read and write in these languages. I also taught GED test prep for 4 years in all content areas including math, science and social studies.

...middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have helped them improve along the...

I am a middle school French teacher in Parker but have taught either Language Arts or ESL for the past seven years. I have a lot of experience working with students of various backgrounds and have had a proven record of success with my classes. I have worked one on one before with students, helping both their grades and skills greatly improve. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with you!... I would spend time getting...

...art exchanges between Paris, New York and Dakar, Senegal. I also received a Certificate in African Studies from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college...

...helped students with study skills, brainstorming, outlining, revision, and grammar. Teaching Experience: -Trained and worked as an English Writing and Reading Skills Tutor -Experience as tutor for ELs -Was selected as an instructional assistant for the Equal Opportunity Program at CSUS. I met with my tutees regularly to guide them through the difficulties of freshmen year from completing their first college writing assignments to dealing with roommates and their new discourse community. -Was selected as...

I am passionate about tutoring and about making students love learning. I can help with test prep, study skills, organizational skills, or a variety of subjects including up to college level physics, chemistry, and biology. I am currently finishing my Master of Athletic Training, and am extremely knowledgeable in the fields of Exercise Science, Anatomy, and Healthcare. In my free time, I love to hike and bike as well as attend sporting events.... When students are...

...a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign countries practice their conversational English. Please feel invited to contact me and/or ask me your questions. I am able to travel to most of Philadelphia and its...