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

I am a life-long educator who loves tutoring and teaching children and youth. I have been fortunate to have had a career full of learning in secondary school and college. It's my passion to share some of what I've learned with you and to help you to excel in your areas of study.

...since I have a book undergoing publication. Throughout my career, I've been a computer operator, programmer, computer lab coordinator, teacher, tutor, and database developer. I also love music and although I've played classical piano, I'm now playing more blues and rock and play music with my friends. I also enjoy writing and am working on my memoirs. Now that I am semi-retired, I want to spend more time helping others understand and get through mental...

...to excel in standardized tests, particularly in the areas of math, verbal and writing. I've been tutoring ever since I was in high school. I'm a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in Communications and Psychology. My teaching plan is flexible and can be tailored to your personal interests and goals... my biggest strength is in establishing an open line of communication and figuring out what you need! Hope to...

...together to meet their goals and improve their relationship with learning! I completed my bachelor's degree in English at Kenyon College, where I graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and with high honors. During my third year, I studied abroad for two terms at the University of Oxford, where I experienced the benefits of their one-on-one tutorial system firsthand. I also earned perfect scores on the verbal sections of both the SAT and the...

...abroad as a Fulbright Scholar in Chile where I taught group and one-on-one English classes at a university. Since then, I have worked as a Teaching Assistant 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,...

I am a graduate of the University of Arizona's gender studies program. I am currently a middle school teacher. In the past, I have been a writer and an editor.

...am eager to help students directly. Besides programming and digital logic, I have also tutored students in math, physics, and engineering. I am a life-long lover of math and logic and enjoy doing logic puzzles in my spare time. I like the one-on-one approach to teaching, as I can assess what the student is not understanding and try different approaches to the same concept. We all have various means of understanding, and there is no...

...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 in order to truly understand something and know the why, you must learn in the way you...

I have two master's degrees in geography, and an undergraduate degree in history. I specialize in research and organizational skills for older students, and confidence-building for younger students.

...comprehension, and critical thinking skills. 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...

...of essays and my success in the English program of the University of Arizona have made me a valuable tool for anyone hoping to improve the quality of their writing. English and literature have been an important part of my life since elementary school. I grew up in East Hampton, New York with an overactive imagination that required constant stimulation. To pass the time (whenever my parents believed my video game addiction to be getting...

...majored in Accounting and minored in Asian Studies. Several years later, I pursued and attained an MBA with an emphasis in International Business also from Boise State University. After working for Hewlett Packard for many years, I became interested in working with the countries of the former Soviet Union. I formed my own consulting company and provided training programs to countries in transition, including a focus on Central Asia. At the same time, I earned...

...am a U.S. Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow. Additionally, I hold a current Arizona K-8 teaching license. In the past I have taught grades 6-8 Language Arts and Social Studies. My tutoring experience includes one-on-one experience working with students who were under-performing on their standardized tests. I also have experience working with English Language Learners and taught abroad for two years as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. I am currently available to tutor K-12 reading and...

...American and British literature courses. I have experience teaching students with varying proficiency levels, including some whose first language isn't English. I believe in meeting students where they are at in order to help them develop and refine their writing, editing, and reading comprehension skills. Writing and reading comprehension are two incredibly valuable skills, both inside and outside of the classroom, and I hope to help students become more comfortable with using those skills.

...as others in growing academically. As a middle school teacher, I worked on a team to increase reading scores for our district - and we were highly successful, raising district scores from the 50% level well into the 90% level within a few years. As a building principal in a new district, success was repeated with our teaching team and our school earned the Ohio Momentum Award for increasing achievement across multiple student categories.

...benefit immensely. I am committed to professionalism as a tutor, and I guarantee visible progress in my pupils; but I'm a regular person, too. In between Chemistry labs or Literature classes, you might find me reading a book on Heritage Hill, or walking my dog with my fiance. I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, wherein I achieved Summa Cum Laude status with degrees in English and Russian (with a minor in...

...the impact of regional conflicts. Once I am finished with this program, I plan on moving on to law school and possibly applying my experience to international trade law. Im passionate about a broad range of subjects that include history, politics, literature, and languages. I love to read, and enjoy various crafts like sewing, embroidery, and candle making. Im very creative and am very passionate in debate of just about any kind; I think that...

...watching baseball games. If there is something unanswered, I am a person who loves to learn and research until the answer is found! If you choose me as your tutor, I would do my very best to help you reach your goals. Education is a field in which I have eleven years of career experience. In Seattle, I taught fifth grade for nine years, and sixth grade math and science for two years. Here in...

...students achieve those goals which are most important to them--whether it's preparing for a test, revising their writing, or simply practicing their conversational skills. I especially enjoy helping students with the early stages of non-L1 language acquisition (in either English, Spanish, or German). Something about this stage in the process of learning a language is especially stimulating and fun. The learning curve is steep, and I get to find out a students' particular ways of...

I believe that every student to should have the opportunity to succeed, and to achieve his or her personal goals... Through positive reinforcement.... I believe that every student can learn and succeed. As a teacher, it is my job to provide the best teaching style for each of my student's needs.... In the first session, I would assess my students to see the areas in which they struggling. I also ask about his goals--both long term...