Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Scottsdale, AZ

...Maryland (UMD) and a Bachelor's degree from Colorado State University (CSU) in Animal Sciences. Additionally, I have a decade of experience working higher education at UMD and Stanford University. At UMD I worked in the Veterinary Medicine department as a grant manager, and at Stanford I worked in the Radiology Department at the School of Medicine as an academic program manager. Creatively, I am a freelance writer and author, with a few stories of my...

...is English writing and composition at all skill levels. As a national merit scholar, I am also qualified to help students prepare for the ACT and SAT/other standardized assessments. My teaching philosophy is one that centers the student and frames learning as a collaborative process; I hope to build holistic growth in my learners through a personal relationship, dialogic processes, and lesson plans that prepare the tutee for success by meeting them where they are...

...such as Spanish, English and writing. My enthusiasm is contagious! I am excited about what I teach, what I learn, as well as biking, hiking, swimming, scuba diving and travel. When I'm not inspiring my students, I volunteer as a minister, I teach (even for fun, that's how much I love teaching) I travel and lead group hikes and tours throughout the United States. I know you'll enjoy working with me. I am patient and...

I am a graduate student in psychology with an extensive research background and a passion for education. I have presented an international conferences and am currently working on several publications in peer reviewed journals. Along with my extensive research background comes a strong foundation in statistics and writing. I look forward to working with you to help reach your goals!

Biological Design PhD Student with research and expansive academic experience interested in the instruction of students ranging from mathematics, biology, chemistry, humanities-based writing, physics, scientific writing, and music theory.

I am a junior at Arizona State University double majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. I am also working toward a minor in Film Studies. Alongside my education, I am currently an English tutor during the active ASU academic semesters. I am very confident and comfortable in my English, writing, and literature skills.

...a passion of mine since high school! I have experience in subjects such as Calculus, Chemistry and English. Recently I returned from Taiwan, where I taught English as a second language. Since I have been back in the US, I have been preparing for the MCAT and medical school admissions. I received my BS in Biochemistry from the U of A in 2011 and am the recipient of the National Merit Scholar award. I am...

...with 11 years of classroom instructional experience and 4 years in educational Administration. I have a track record of consistently improving performance across multiple grade levels and ability levels. I'm highly qualified with a two Masters degrees- Educational Administration from GCU and Curriculum & Instruction from Arizona, as well as a Bachelors in English Literature. I have experience teaching English and Special Education grades K-12 as well as college tutoring experience. Currently I serve as...

...Composition 1 and 2. I am the author of six books, and have published scores of essays, articles, poems, short stories, and photographs in publications across the country. My media experience extends to newspaper, magazine and television work, as well as in public relations for the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, the North Dakota Army National Guard, and with the U.S. Forest Service. I am very well read, articulate, and have a comprehensive...

...how much I love working with people, especially children. I was also lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with special education children as well. I love working with special education children and understand their needs and desires to succeed in school. Working with people is my desire and helping them succeed is my passion. It is important that tutoring is specific to the child's needs so that it has a positive impact on...

...Texas at San Antonio where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in English as a Second Language. I also received a Master's in Adult Distance Learning from the University of Phoenix, and I am in my last class now at Arizona State University for a certificate in Computer-Assisted Language Learning. I began my teaching career in Guatemala, teaching in a College Preparatory, and I've continued ESL education by teaching adults...

...This is where my love for tutoring comes in. Through one on one instruction, I can connect with students and learn what is best for them and together we can make goals for success, growth and development. I really enjoy laying the foundations for early education through teaching students how to decode, encode comprehend, problem solve and explore. I know that with time and effort every child can learn and love learning. In my free...

...experience. If we start with what we know and seek new knowledge that connects from there, learning will be easy. The average person needs 10 times to master any new knowledge. It is totally normal to forget and need to review previous knowledge. Each time we relearn material it is easier and is more likely to be permanent. Vygotsy's theory of the "zone of proximal development" or ZPD states that a person will learn best...

...study skills and homework help, and I co-taught for language arts. After being laid off in Indiana, I moved to Arizona, where I began teaching in Phoenix. I taught 7/8 grade for one year and then moved to 6th grade, within the same school. I teach special education: math and writing, including co-taught math within the general education classroom. As I said, I love to learn. I earned my Bachelor's degree (2008) from Ball State...

I am a retired Elementary Education teacher. My career covered many decades. I graduated from William Paterson University in New Jersey. I took courses toward Masters in Learning Disabilities at Fairleigh Dickinson University. I have taught and tutored in New Jersey. Upon moving to Arizona, I continued my career teaching elementary grades. I retired after a number of years in New Jersey and Phoenix, Arizona.

...for my college newspaper, The Jibsheet. In 2012, I began working as a freelance copywriter and copy editor, and was commissioned as a freelance editor by beloved author, Jerramy Fine. And in 2015, I joined Elevated Concepts as their Director of Content. In 2013, I was encouraged by an academic mentor to apply to grad school a year earlier than I had planned... this meant that I needed to study for, and take, the GRE...

...I value the insights gained from both my experiences and those of my students. Overall, I aspire to inspire and empower my students to become confident English language users whether they are crafting an essay, analyzing a novel, or participating in a discussion. I am excited about the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors and contribute to the academic growth and success of students in their English studies. Together, we can turn the journey of...

...teaching certificate with the Arizona Department of Education. I have taught children and adults coming from other countries how to speak, write and read English as well as how to enjoy academic subjects that they struggle in. I taught for Rio Salado Colleges for 17 years. I also worked for elementary schools as a teacher's aide. I generate enthusiasm in my methods of teaching. I am friendly and warm and my style is sincere and...

...it also empowered them to express their own stories and ideas in a way that was meaningful to them. My teaching philosophy centers on encouragement. I believe that true learning happens through trial and error, so I push my students to try, fail, and try again. Mistakes are a natural part of the learning process, and creating a supportive environment where students feel free to take risks is essential to their growth. Outside of tutoring,...

...and am well versed in computer software programs and using technology in the classroom. A life-long learner myself, I have found the best part of teaching is in tailoring lessons to maximize individual student success and that is exactly why tutoring is one of my favorite activities! The first step to maximize learning is obtaining and keeping a high level of student engagement and my lessons are created with the objective of keeping students focused...