Award-Winning English Tutors in Mesa, AZ

...applying for my PhD in History of Art. Needless to say, history and art are my biggest passions. During my undergrad, I taught art and English to 8th-grade ESL (English as Second Language) students at a middle school in Brooklyn, New York. I have experience tutoring in Reading, English Composition/Writing, History (World, European, US, Military, etc.), Literature, and Philosophy. I have experience tutoring any age or grade from elementary school to graduate.

...And I love the infinite possibilities that come with constructing a good story. I'm honored to serve as a teacher and mentor to all my students! I first started teaching and tutoring nearly 20 years ago, with elementary and middle school students, in reading, phonics, comprehension, and writing. I then went on to teach at the university level and in public programs for places like the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona...

...taught grades 2-4. During the summers I worked with talented youth by teaching a pre-algebra course to 4th graders at Arizona State University. Throughout my career I have taught an array of learners and have developed many skills to meet individual needs. Throughout my teaching career to now, I have coached volleyball. I have coached at a variety of levels and age groups ranging from 11yrs-18yrs. I have a great passion for helping students succeed...

...every person. It is my calling as an educator to help YOU gain confidence in learning and achieve your dreams. I am currently a high school English teacher with my B.A. in English and M. Ed in Teaching. Prior to teaching, I was a professional copyeditor and copywriter at Scholastic. I can help you best with literature, poetry, writing strategies, essay editing, grammar, and ACT prep. Strong reading and writing skills are fundamental to your...

...independence. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am especially passionate about helping students grow their confidence and abilities so they can achieve their personal and academic goals. I believe that learning is most powerful when it's supported by encouragement, connection, and curiosity. My aim is always to create a positive, supportive environment where each student feels seen, capable, and empowered. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, connecting with people from...

...students in engaging and accessible ways. My tutoring career began when I volunteered to assist my peers in high school. This experience ignited my passion for teaching and helped me discover the profound impact personalized instruction can have on a student's confidence and competence. Subsequently, I gained experience tutoring students of various ages, from elementary school children learning to read, to high school students preparing for AP exams and college essays. I find immense joy...

...nursing because I perform best and feel happiest when I am working with others, which is why I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a tutor. I first realized my passion for people-centered work in high school when I volunteered with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help educate financial donors and newly diagnosed families on the science of type 1 diabetes. My passion grew throughout my time in college, during which...

...that truly makes a difference. While I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, my true passion lies in reading literature, the English language, performing arts, and social studies. I create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and building their understanding. It's incredibly rewarding to help a student who is struggling realize their full potential and embrace learning as a journey of discovery. I believe that education should...

...pursuing a career-changing program to obtain secondary teacher certification in the language areas listed above. If you are having some difficulties in my areas of teaching, first of all please do not get overwhelmed, and also, do not hesitate to contact me. I usually am good at explaining hard-to-understand academic material and I will work together with you to successfully find what learning method will work. I am based in the AZ-ASU area for the...

...6-12 in the K-12 sector. My excitement comes from watching students perform at their best, and I so enjoy helping them to achieve that goal. My most memorable efforts include students with differing abilities and helping them to find their own voice or pass a required state test for graduation. We each have a gift, and sometimes that gift gets stifled by assorted constraints. My skill is in uncovering that gift, then helping students to...

...me so much joy, and is the most rewarding feeling. I'm open to tutoring any subject but my favorite subject is math. I was in honors math in high school and received high grades in all my courses throughout both high school and college. I was also very good at spelling. When working with kids or any individuals I try to genuinely get to know them and observe how they learn and work so I...

...stint in the Dominican Republic. Because I have seen so many different educational strategies and philosophies at work, I am able to glean the best techniques from each strategy and implement them in my teaching/tutoring. I am an advocate of the Love & Logic philosophy of classroom management, and I am a firm believer that each student must be treated as an individual. I strive to find the strategy that works best for each student,...

...AZ who is passionate about making learning accessible to all learners. As a first-generation college student who's managed to secure my Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies and Masters in Secondary Education, I understand the necessity of equitable access to quality education more than ever before. Special Education and English language arts are where my disciplinary experience and knowledge lie, but specialties such as English composition and copyediting are also subjects I have extensive experience in as...

...ages. I worked at my University's tutoring center during my Undergraduate years, where I had the opportunity to help students with varying levels of Chemistry, Biology, English, Writing, French, Public Health, and more. I have also been volunteering at a local Church's after-school program for the past 6 years, where I help young elementary school children hone their English and Reading/Writing skills. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate...

...of each of our tutoring sessions! I received a Master of Human Resources and Employment Law Degree from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resources and Employment Law from Pennsylvania State University. I have been working in the HR profession for the past 7 years and have a proven track record of high-level success in recruiting, employee relations, benefits, onboarding, and new-hire training across multiple companies in the staffing, tech,...

...to time, and I love practicing my Spanish (as well as the valuable time I get to spend with my sister!). As a tutor, I am professional yet approachable and easy to talk to. I think it is important to be able to have a level of comfort in a tutoring relationship, and in this way learning thrives. My tutoring philosophy consists of two major elements: Communication and productivity. It is important to me that...

...special education kindergarten through twelfth, and multicultural education. Currently I am teaching third grade at a public elementary school in Phoenix. During my undergraduate degree work I was fortunate enough to be able to work with third, fourth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. I have a lot of experience with a wide range of students and looking forward to the opportunity to work with many more! I am able to teach a variety of subjects,...

...English instruction to students learning English as a second language. I am culturally versed and appreciate the innate human desire to constantly seek knowledge. Being a huge supporter of education, I find myself constantly wanting to help students attain their goals of learning and understanding the subjects they are being taught. Though I mostly tutor students learning English as a second language, I am also incredibly passionate about (Art) History and Literature. Outside of the...

...experience, I create a supportive and respectful learning environment where students feel valued and motivated to engage deeply with the writing process. My teaching philosophy centers on the Socratic method, encouraging students to articulate their thoughts and develop their ideas through structured feedback. I specialize in academic writing and persuasive rhetoric, guiding students through the essential building blocks of effective communication, from crafting topic sentences to developing cohesive essays. My global perspective, shaped by diverse...

...The following year, I completed a Master's degree in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto where I am currently a doctoral candidate at the Centre for Medieval Studies. My Ph.D. dissertation is about the political history of fourteenth-century Florence, Italy. At the University of Toronto, I am a teaching assistant for a number literature and history courses. Many of my students are in their first or second year of university, and I especially enjoy...