Award-Winning English Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...a variety of instruments, and professional editing experience (for Chinese language/culture instructional materials) comes practical experience in both best pedagogical practices and the ability to work with a variety of cultures and student needs. I am excited to learn more about you and help you grow! Instrumental music offers a world of opportunities and offers a freeing form of self-expression. You're not bound to the voice you were born with; you can create any music...

...of reading, writing, paper composition, and social sciences. I am committed to finding a student's learning style and teaching in a way that builds on their personal strengths. I am proficient in a variety of learning and test taking skills to help students develop productive study habits and excel in academic performance. I believe that effective tutoring builds the confidence and knowledge of children and young adults to succeed in future academic challenges. I have...

...Katie. I recently completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology and I am pursuing a career in military mental health. I moved to Tucson in 2014 for my clinical internship and I love it out here! I'm passionate about education and learning. I believe in modifying my teaching style to the unique needs of the student in order to ensure a maximal learning experience. I also believe that learning isn't just about performing well on tests...

...4th year Sunnyside School District teacher with experience in math, reading, writing, grammar, study skills, and organization. I have lived and worked in Tucson my whole life and have the had the pleasure of working with children from Kinder to 8th grade, with the most experience from 3rd grade through 6th grade. I absolutely love working one on one with students and seeing them be successful. The "ah-ha" moment is what I live for!

...Phoenix, Phoenix. I am currently working towards obtaining my Masters of Science/Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am in the application phase of entering a program. I am a state-certified teacher and have homeschooled two of my nephews. I teach English, English Language Arts, Public Speaking, High School and Middle School Writing and Reading, and Writing for adults. I believe in education and that if you believe you can, you can do anything. Education is a...

...I currently work for Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson, but I have been tutoring since the age of 16 and I still love to make time for it. I have tutored people from the age of 3 to over 50 in a variety of subjects. While English is my passion and where my expertise lies, I am also a very capable study skills and test prep tutor. I look forward to working with you!

...the elementary level. I feel my experience with children with special needs in a resource room setting has given me the opportunity to assess where a student's needs/challenges are. Once the challenges are identified, an educational program can be developed to address those needs. I am technologically literate and relate well to my students. I enjoy solving puzzles, especially word puzzles, and like to challenge my students with brain teasers to reach those higher levels...

...on the secondary level, in Southern Arizona. I am certified to teach English at the 7 - 12 level and Special Education K-12. I have experience not only teaching inclusive English classrooms, but group and one-on-one instruction in a Special Education Resource Center. These positions have enabled me to provide students with the motivation to acquire and master learning skills, using technology and online resources. In addition, I have experience writing Individualized Education Plans and...

...I've worked on several projects as a political consultant, specializing in communications, finance, and strategic planning. I have a passion for working with students to find creative ways to mater challenging material. Especially when it comes to language arts and composition, I believe that it's possible for any student to conquer the task in front of them, whether it's a test, a difficult research project, or a tough essay. I look forward to workinng with...

...experience in education, I appreciate the incredible impact that teachers have on the lives of young people. I know that teachers provide skills and knowledge used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions to society.

...I have also been an adjunct university finance professor for 9 years that taught master's and undergraduate finance classes. I received my MBA from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. I received my bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in psychology from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. I do hold the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. I have also been a grader of the level III CFA exam many times. I also...

...plot and characters rather than as a collection of names and dates to memorize. The main thing that sets me apart from other tutors is that I constantly use examples from contemporary popular culture and the media to explain academic concepts. When helping students study for history exams or projects, I find the best results come from using visual sources, videos, and digital collections. When working on study skills and writing, I encourage students to...

...Center serving primarily students with learning disabilities. As far as my career goes (see my resume for more details), a tour of my recent writings demonstrates my adept ability to command research and narration across genre lines, from analyzing the convergence of U.S. foreign policy and immigration in Guatemala, published in Yes! Magazine this past June 2019; to short fiction exploring a national security intrigue, published in Thriller Magazine in July; to lyrical nonfiction/memoir in...

...gaps and solidify my understanding of key fundamental concepts in Math. Once my foundation was solid, I was able to make progress on my own. I went on to pursue my BSc in Computer Engineering and my MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I have been tutoring for over a decade now, and am a Master Level Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. Having struggled, and eventually overcome those struggles in Math,...

...My tutoring style is collaborative and structured, and I work closely with students to set clear goals and create personalized learning plans with achievable milestones. This approach not only supports academic improvement but also builds confidence and a deeper understanding of the material. Whether your student needs help catching up, preparing for advanced coursework, or simply becoming a stronger, more independent learner, I provide a supportive environment where they can grow and thrive.

...Studies, History, Middle School General Sciences, Geography, and Political Science/American Government. I taught English, Health, Ancient Civilizations, Geography, and World History as a high school classroom teacher for a couple years, but I enjoy one-on-one tutoring much more. I have been tutoring independently and through VarsityTutors for about four years now and have ample experience with all aspects of the SAT and ACT. Outside of work and school, I enjoy playing board games and video...

...the meantime, I am doing what I have always loved and tutoring students. I was a 4.0 student in my undergraduate degree and achieved a 4.2 GPA during my high school career. I am highly knowledgeable about subjects such as Psychology, Spanish, English, Creative Writing, Pre-algebra, Algebra, and all Elementary School subjects. I have volunteered as a tutor for elementary school students since middle school, and have been working with high school and college age...

...senior at the Rhode Island School of Design where I am pursuing a BFA in illustration studies with a concentration in art history. Previously I attended Pomona College before transferring to pursue my interest in studio art. At Pomona, I worked as a writing mentor for high school and middle school aged students. In addition to art, I am passionate about literature and math and am eager to help students struggling in these areas.

I studied biology and biochemistry at the University of Arizona. Here I studied bugs, fungi, plants, and animals from population level down to the biochemical level. This includes a wide range of subjects like genetics, plant biochemistry, cancer biology, metabolic engineering, medical entomology, and behavioral ecology. I also worked in an aquatic entomology lab researching local populations. I plan on pursuing an M.Sc. in Biology in the future.

...video game addiction to be getting out of hand), I would create magical fantasy worlds full of sorcerers, dragons and chosen heroes. My love of the creation of something magical out of nothing led me to the world of theater. My sophomore year of high school, with several plays already under my belt, I discovered an appreciation for a writer that changed my life: William Shakespeare. After reading Hamlet for the first time, my English...