Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Bernalillo County, NM

...the Pacific NW with a passion for many things including reading, Shakespeare, history, geology, writing, botany, ecology, cars, swimming, and music. Educated at Beloit College in Wisconsin (BA) and Indiana University (MA). I have extensively traveled within the Continental United States with brief stays outside the country in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central Mexico, and the Caribbean. I'm classically trained musician and singer who worked as controller for a multi-million dollar private company. I now spend...

...with human behavior, motivations behind human actions, and governmental actions has existed for most of my life, to determine of cause of this I would accredit it to the War on Drugs and my volunteer work with the general public. I am truly astonished by the level marginalization that many people in our country experience on a daily basis. It has been an emotive and enriching experience to study and engage with individuals outside of...

...unconventional as they come, but that just makes my lessons and methods stick in people's heads all the better. I've taught in the USA and in Europe. I have seen a dramatic amount of students struggling post COVID or being misdiagnosed with IEPs when in reality, they just fell behind in extraordinary circumstances during the pandemic and suffer on top of that due to strained resources. My method works because I apply a *much* higher...

...a goals focused instructor, that works to connect the learning content to the students life and interests. I teach writing by modeling form and giving examples and practice. I utilize scaffolding to build upon prior knowledge and help students move to the next task. And I give added practice examples for areas where students are struggling i.e using evidence, analysis, organization I have a masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (especially adult ESL),...

...tell your story, and write with power! Need help with SAT prep, admission essays, term papers, book reports, or other writing projects? I'm passionate about helping writers 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...

...been an avid reader all my life. I've also been lucky: as an English teacher and tutor I get to share my love for literature and passion for writing with others. And because I've also worked for corporations, I know how important reading and writing skills are in the workplace. My education includes Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English along with lifetime Secondary and Community College Teaching Credentials. After teaching middle school, high school and...

...a graduate of the writing program at Eckerd College under Sterling Watson, where I received an extensive education on everything from the nuts and bolts of word choices and sentence structure to the underlying philosophy behind good writing. In the years since, I have put my knowledge of writing to use in both a journalistic and marketing capacity, writing everything from news blurbs to product copy to editorials. I am an avid reader and have...

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!

...Dr. Alison Johnson (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). I have a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. I have taught many different topics in my professional field for the past 12 years, including Clinical Counseling / Psychology, Differential Diagnosis, etc. I have tutored and been a teaching assistant to Master's level students in my field to achieve outstanding scores in their courses and on their board examinations. I have done this through understanding the...

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!

Hola! Bonjour! Hi, everyone! I really enjoying tutoring, and can't wait to meet my next students. It's always an adventure for me (and I hope for you, too)! Allow me to introduce myself. I am the mother of two homeschooled boys who are now grown men. I guess I didn't do too badly, because one went on to graduate from William & Mary and the other is a first responder, a...

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

...I'm Averie. I am a current graduate student 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...

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.

...years of experience teaching elementary school, including four years in an online classroom, I have cultivated a deep understanding of the diverse needs of young learners. My extensive background in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), developed through my work in Head Start and various school-age communities, has been integral to my approach in fostering not only academic growth but also emotional and social development. As an educational tutor, I am committed to creating an inclusive...

...graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Biology. During my time as an undergraduate, I served as a Biology tutor for my schools Biological Sciences Honor Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all...

...goals are not only to help students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am...

...over ten years of teaching and tutoring experience, including one year teaching ESL at a Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance...

...a recent graduate of The George Washington University Law School and am currently a practicing attorney in Washington state. Prior to law school, I worked as an editor for a publishing company in D.C. I received my undergraduate degree from The George Washington University, with degrees in Journalism and International Relations. Throughout law school, college, and in my current and prior work, my writing abilities have been paramount. I have found success both in school...

...excited about the chance to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors. I have two years of experience as a full time English teacher in South Korea, where I worked with elementary and middle school students. I was also an independent tutor for six months in Australia. I have a bachelors degree in Political Science, and a Master degree in Law and Diplomacy, so I am able to help students with history, political science, or other...