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

...the University of Arizona studying Chemical Engineering. I began tutoring underclassmen students in many mathematics and science based courses for the Chemical Engineering Honor Society. From that experience I learned that having a solid understanding of the basics is the best way to learn new concepts. As a current student I understand the struggles that many of you are dealing with. I can bring a fresh perspective to these topics, and share what helped me...

In order to become a great teacher, you must first learn to listen to your students. ... Everyone learns differently; the trick is to find out how.... Get to know them: what do they do, how do they like to have fun, do they prefer pictures and stories to learn or flashcards and practice testing?... Help them figure out how they learn best. If you are aware of what you need to do, then your studying...

...a perfect score of 800 on the SAT Math portion. I took every AP math course available to me in high school: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics; receiving scores of 5, 5 (with a 5 on the AB subsection), and 3 respectively. I also have extensive experience in dealing with ADD/ADHD in relation to both academia and day-to-day life. But more important than all of this is the fact that I,...

...change your own motor oil, and how to play the drum set. Most recently in my professional career I found myself lecturing to fellow engineers on the properties of shape memory alloys (never did I imagine myself doing that!). Despite the large array of subject matter, there is one common thread I have noticed through all of it: getting new concepts to 'click' and 'stick' is extremely satisfying. Some of my best experiences have been...

...reach to an accomplished objective. In addition to these jobs, I have also volunteered my services to friends, and colleagues in order for them to advance in their educational career goals. Conjointly, I am a person who embraces diversity and enjoys interacting with people of different cultures. I'm a very dedicated person and will not move on to a new topic until I feel that each student has grasped the concept being taught. Thus far,...

...tutored students in math and reading after school twice a week for an hour. I left teaching full time in 2013 and began substituting in grades K-6 giving me experience with all the elementary grade levels. I am passionate about teaching reading and math and love a hands-on approach to learning. I feel that my teaching experience has helped my identify ways that different students learn and the best way to help them succeed. Outside...

...ended up finishing my bachelor's degree in Philosophy at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where I live now. For a few years, lived in Boulder, Colorado, where I did an MA in Philosophy at the University of Colorado. What I loved most about graduate school was being a Teaching Assistant for Introductory Philosophy courses. I enjoyed communicating the importance of critical thinking and clear argumentative writing. I also had a chance to display my...

...school in Texas, and I am certified in Texas as a generalist in grades four to eight as well as for mathematics in grades eight to twelve. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011 with a degree in History, and I am currently 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...

...time in the classroom, I have worked with multiple age groups, in various settings. I began as a P.E.Teacher in Chinle, in northern Arizona. I loved working with K-3 students at Chinle Primary School, and went through Prescott College's Adult Degree Program to become certified to teach K-8 in the state of Arizona. My future wife and I moved to Tucson and I taught for TUSD as an 8th grade math/art teacher, as a 3rd,...

I recently completed grad school with a degree in geology. I have a broad background in the physical science and math. I look forward to helping you out with standardized tests, math through calculus, chemistry, and physics.... Anyone can master any subject with enough time and the right teacher.... I ask the student what they think they are having issues with and work through some general practice problems to try and determine exactly what subjects need...

...kindhearted and empathetic professional who is flexible and accommodating in the design and implementation of inspiring hands-on lessons, employing wide-ranging manipulatives and IEPs to enhance student achievement. I am skilled in addressing student needs and ensuring students will thrive and develop in an adaptable educational atmosphere. My greatest strength is in relationship building with students to gain their respect and trust which encourages them to feel safe to take academic and interpersonal risks for growth...

...have ranged from elementary to high school aged students. I also work for another company called United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona helping individuals with special needs with items such as social skills and academic skills in real life situations. I enjoy incorporating aspects of Art in my teaching/tutoring as well as many hands-on experiences. I try to create lessons/activities that would work for a variety of leaners (visual, tactile/kinesthetic, auditory, etc). I feel that...

...middle school students in various subjects after school. I also have experience tutoring a group of high school students in math, specifically Pre-Calculus and Calculus, and helping other students with various math subjects ranging from Algebra to Advanced Algebra. While I have experience tutoring in mathematics, English, and the ACT and SAT test preparation, math is definitely my passion. I believe that a strong basis in math will benefit any and every student and allow...

...as an educator for an environmental non-profit teaching middle and high school students hands on, experiential marine science lessons. I went to high school here in Tucson at Catalina Foothills and I studied abroad in Vancouver Island, Canada for two years, completing the I.B. diploma. My philosophy of education is focused on sharing my own passion for a subject and developing a similar appreciation in the students that I work with. I believe that this...

...am currently pursuing my PhD in Modern European History at the University of Arizona. After completing my BA, I joined Teach For America and taught 7th grade Social Studies for two years, earning my Initial Educator's Certificate in the process. Teach For America, professional development through my school, and the Columbia Teachers College Reading & Writing Project all gave me valuable skills for teaching students of all different abilities and readiness to learn. These organizations...

...Engineering from Arizona State University. I was originally an aerospace engineer before I changed my major to mechanical engineering due to its increased versatility. I moved to Tucson to work as a systems engineering for Raytheon in June 2015. Engineering and tutoring are both equally part of my career to better the world. I interned at Aviation Communications and Surveillance Systems (ACSS): An L-3 Communications & Thales Company for a year in Phoenix, AZ before...

...Arizona, and have previously earned a B.A. in Spanish and Linguistics with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies and an M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics. Above all, I strive to identify students' learning styles and preferences and to help them not only understand material but also see how it is relevant to them. And ideally, students will have fun in the process! In terms of experience, I currently teach Spanish courses at the University of...