Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...we are working on a college application essay, prepping vocabulary words for standardized tests, perfecting a literary analysis of John Donne's work, or crafting the perfect five-paragraph persuasive essay (a specialty of mine), I know how to make working with language easy, approachable, and fun - just how it should be. For my hobbies, I enjoy running with my two giant dogs, creating electronic art installations, and discovering interesting restaurants around town.

...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 passion is essential for effective learning to happen, namely learning should never be rote memorization that fades away after an exam but something that persists and ultimately grows. I...

...love to teach Reading Fluency, Reading Comprehension, phonics, letter and sound recognition, sentence structure and grammar. I like to teach students good study skills and organizational skills to make them successful in the classroom. I have experience working with students who are both visual/auditory or both. I personally like to work with students who are having difficulties in their classroom with their teacher and teaching successful ways to communicate effectively and avoid behavior issues in...

...at the high school level as a volunteer in Kenya … without electricity or textbooks. As an experienced writer and editor, I can help with essays, personal statements, writing technique and mechanics, as well as reading/study skills. I truly believe that every student can become a good writer with individual attention and encouragement. In school I was (and still am) a bookworm and one who sincerely enjoys helping others to grow in knowledge. As a...

...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 Arizona, and I have worked as a math tutor in public middle and high schools and a math, English composition, and Spanish tutor for the University of Arizona, where...

As an experienced educator with diverse populations and age groups I am an excellent candidate for tutoring. I enjoy working with students and developing a plan to improve their skills and confidence in whatever challenges they may face. I love reading, traveling, walking, and learning about new people, cultures and places. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person and student is capable of learning. My job as a tutor and teacher is to build confidence while assessing a student's strengths and weaknesses. Using this knowledge, I can then create a plan with student input as to how to improve skills and knowledge in the subject area in which the student is struggling.

...have always had a strong background in writing, composition, and grammar, as well as math-related areas of study. I thoroughly enjoy writing and math, which is why they are my favorite subjects to tutor. When I begin tutoring a student or peer, my goal is not to complete an assignment or objective. I strive for comprehension and understanding so the student will have the ability to apply the knowledge they have achieved. It is the...

...academic career includes U.S. History, library and archival studies, and artifact collection, displays, and interpretation. I have tutored at the college level for almost ten years in Language, Writing, and History. I am an effective tutor because of my leadership and communication abilities. I enjoy helping people make sense of texts, images, objects, and the all important skill of critical thinking as of way of helping my students connect with the material they are studying.

Throughout my previous career in the U.S. Foreign Service, exchange programs featured heavily in my daily activities. At the academic level, the Fulbright program included university students and faculty; at the high school level, the exchange programs involved hundreds of students attending schools...... Engaging students to make the assigned lessons relevant to their lives.... Listen to their needs. Ascertain their learning style. Inquire about their goals.... Explore their connection to and motivation levels for the material at hand. Respond to their questions. Constantly get feedback regarding the tutoring session.

...in grad school and as an English and Spanish instructor here in Tucson. I also have edited and proofread research papers and essays for professors and fellow students, not to mention every member of my extended family. In addition to English writing and Spanish, I also teach Economics, Geography, and History. I believe in tailoring classes to students’ individual learning styles and interests and maximizing participation. I understand how important practice and other mental tricks...