Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Scottsdale, AZ

...teacher. Teaching became my purpose in life and I really enjoy empowering students with problem solving skills and critical thinking. I also enjoy teaching spanish, I believe I can bring many grammatical, pronunciation and conversation skills that will enrich student's abilities. My motivational skills focus on setting goals and building confidence while important qualities are about showing interest in a student and what their interests are. When I am not teaching I enjoy hiking, reading...

...journey. I hold a master's in education from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University. Experience in tutoring extends from being the Saturday school coordinator at my local high school, to working with at-risk students in a credit recovery setting at an online night school. Other than teaching and tutoring, I enjoy relaxing by spending time with my wife, playing video games, and cheering on the Green Bay...

...learner he/she is and use methods which will help a child succeed. I believe that a student is not going to be motivated unless he or she is connected with the material. I try to find their interest and strengths and help them make those connections. I like getting to really know my students so I can get to know what kind of learners they are. I plan on what fits my students best. Learning...

...and engaging! I believe that each individual learner is different, therefore, it is crucial to use a variety of teaching strategies with students. I believe that using hands on manipulatives, comparing material being taught to real-life situations, and students having the ability to explain their thinking are key elements to learning. Aside from teaching I am an active person who loves to travel and spend time with family and friends. I also enjoy photography, paying...

...preferred teaching methods include visual aids, providing supplemental literature, incorporating music in language studies, and simply teaching through repetition with immediate feedback. I am a firm believer in every student having their own learning style, and I truly enjoy working within the style of each student I encounter. My greatest success stories were students who made me think outside the box with different approaches to instruction. When I'm not working, I enjoy crocheting, traveling, and...

...is to instill confidence in students, develop a curiosity for the world, create a fascination for the fundamentals, and imbue motivation for learning from within the learner. I believe that every person has the capacity for any subject, and that in order to unlock the key to success, each student has to look inside themselves, with possibly help from an external source (in this example, me as a tutor!). I'm very passionate, lighthearted, and confident...

...new study techniques that the student will be able to use long after our sessions are over. In addition to teaching at the Science Center and being accepted to ASU, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Science, have completed three NASA research fellowships, and have earned a Commercial/Instrument Pilot's License. In my free time I enjoy running around outside with my puppies, playing the guitar, and looking at the night sky through my telescope....

...Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. I'm confident in my knowledge in each of these fields and in my ability to tutor them effectively. My tutoring experience has given me the skills to work with students of any age, skill level, or prerequisite knowledge. My main goal when tutoring is to teach a fundamental understanding. So many students perform math as a set of steps to memorize, but with a true understanding math can be transformed...

...just solving. Instead of showing you how to do one single problem at a time, I will show you different ways to look at a problem and figure out the best approach to solve it. I am also bilingual since Spanish is my first language. I can read, speak, and write in Spanish very well and that is another tool I have at my disposal if necessary for explaining any types of concepts.

...to make the subject I am tutoring not only easier but fun. Math is my favorite subject in school and I know that it is an extremely intimidating subject for many students. My method of breaking down problems into their bare elements and working from there helps prevent students from shutting down because they have no idea what to do when they see a new problem. While I am here to help students do better...

...other methods available. Usually when I tutor, I will ask questions in attempt to understand how much the student knows and where the "holes" in their learning are located. It's important to find these gaps because it enables me to understand what topics should be reviewed or emphasized. I also believe that asking questions encourages the student to think, which helps them make connections. The connections they make will help them in future situations because...

I am a Math Interventionist at Thunderbird High School. I help students who don't understand a concept in math. We figure out ways to help them understand the concept. Students usually don't like Math because they don't understand it. I love my job because I can help people understand Math and than it makes it enjoyable for them.

...teaching in Paradise Valley Unified School District, it was time for a change so now I am now a full time tutor. My experience as a teacher was not solely in the classroom. I have spent 10 years tutoring home bound students for the school district in a wide range of subjects, but focused mainly on math. (I tutor up through Algebra 3-4 and Geometry. I can tutor most subjects through the high school level...

...together so that he/she can solve it, not me giving the student the answers. Many times students know so much more than they realize, and showing that to them is always the first thing I try to accomplish. I am about pinpointing the problem and making 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...

...own special background and personality. After spending a little time with a student, I have had great success in identifying the particular type of help that he/she needs and have historically tailored my sessions to provide the most benefit in the time we spend together. I can also provide insight from the point of view of the student's teacher, with input from my father who is a high school math teacher locally. I can often...

...I want to ensure that they have the proper tools to master new concepts and skills on their own. Learning to learn is an important skill to possess, and one that requires constant review. Though I have tutored a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics and Physics. I have always enjoyed seeing the occasional breakthroughs students have with the more difficult concepts. However, it's even more rewarding to see students realize...

I am a Junior at Arizona State University studying Math and Economics! Originally from San Diego, I love being outdoors, sports, and being active. I'm the captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team at ASU and have a 3.76 GPA. I am truly enjoying college and all the opportunities it has to offer. Hopefully, I'll have the opportunity to tutor you!

...is also participation. By engaging students in interactive discussions, I encourage curiosity and intellectual exploration. I help students learn how to think not what to think. By learning to think critically, students are able to maximize their potential to excel in math and science and do well on exams. I am willing to work hard to be the best teacher I can to guide students through the challenges they will encounter when studying chemistry and...

...students don't have the time, or perhaps the desire, to engage in an art, 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,...

...had the opportunity to work with students ranging from pre-k through high school while I 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...