Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Paradise, NV

I have B.A. degrees in secondary education and Spanish from UNLV. I also have previous experience teaching various levels of Spanish at the high school level. As a tutor, I can help students with all aspects of Spanish language proficiency including vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking. I can customize tutoring lessons to accommodate different learning styles at all levels from beginner to advanced to help students reach their full potential.

I enjoy teaching and tutoring students to ensure that each student will achieve academic success. I believe that all students should have high expectations for themselves and by doing so, the learning experience will continue throughout their adult life.

...to engage somewhat in a Socratic method of teaching where I prompt my students, offer them a framework for their conclusion, and then have them strategize ways in which the goal can be made. I do not expect my students to have "perfect" work or a "perfect" session because I know that the term "perfect" is subjective. Rather, I expect my students to come to each meeting with a goal (learn this topic, finish and...

...learn better by listening then I combine the visual with lots of descriptions, if they need to use their body and hands then we do lots of hands-on experiments:) I.. of course... take time to get to know your child on a personal level, develop a rapport and find out what motivates them:) This makes the best learning experiences...I do find that meeting in a library produces the best learning environment (away from home and...

I am a teacher who is passionate about helping students achieve and succeed. Not all students learn the same way so I have to adapt my teaching to provide my students with learning opportunities that meets their needs. The learning should be about the students and what they need.... I believe that all children have potential and they need someone to bring it out. Learning comes in all shapes and sizes. Children do not all learn...

...for HBO. I have an extensive background in Film and obtained a B.A. in Film Studies, with a minor of Studio Arts, from the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Filmmakers School of Film & Photography. My experience in media has led me to a career in social media/digital media marketing and event planning. My experience with tutoring has been both rewarding and challenging; I never turn down the opportunity to help a student, no matter...

...reading, and writing. As part of responsibilities for this job, I would travel to private schools around the Las Vegas valley and teach reading and mathematics lessons to small student groups. I'm currently employed as a reading, writing, and mathematics tutor for a private Jewish school here in Las Vegas. I have always had a passion for the English language and writing; consequently, I enjoy helping others gain that same enthusiasm but teaching reading, writing,...

...like to. I am a writer by trade and have written countless pieces of creative and academic writing. Some have been published, including assisting a professor in college during the writing phases of one of her books. I have worked with students of multiple age groups and diverse backgrounds to find their personal voice, strengthen their writing, and hone in on their arguments. Additionally, I am a comfortable public speaker. From my time a high...

...such as hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. I also enjoy a very hours playing a good video game as well; mostly PC but I also enjoy Nintendo games. A major goal of mine would be to teach on a college level by becoming a professor. I enjoy communications as a study but also like writing, not sure which one I will end up teaching through my major. I am a Christian, hopeful that is seen...

...helping fellow scholars to succeed. I would be grateful for the opportunity to draw upon my extensive tutoring and teaching experience in accompanying you in the attainment of your educational objectives. I have extensive experience as an individual tutor in both Britain and the USA. At Durham University, I served as a Resident Tutor for first-year undergraduates. On returning to the USA, I provided individual coaching in essay writing and editing for international students at...

...to pass that feeling on to students is why I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. My experience teaching college and high school students from various age groups, backgrounds, and different skill levels has perfectly prepared me to be help students further their understanding in the area of English literature and composition. Since moving to Las Vegas from Michigan I have been teaching for Clark County School District and the...

...helping develop the skills necessary to be successful. Some need just a little guidance while others require a bit more structure. So there is a lot of discussion about the assignment, its goals and objectives and creating a process that addresses those areas. When I am not teaching, I like to hike throughout Red Rock and write film and Walking Dead reviews. I also have a strong passion for animal rights and am an excellent...

...structure, composition, and literary research and development. I have a strong knack for creative writing including character development, plot execution, outline formation, theory, information technology, and essay compilation. I am also skilled in time management and practicing healthy student habits. I am a critical thinker and thoughtful leader with a lifelong commitment to education. I am genuine and sincere with a natural gift of putting students at ease. I propel students to raise their bars...

...student at NYU, I took advantage of America Reads, a fantastic work-study opportunity where I was able to work as a classroom tutor and student teacher in several classrooms around Manhattan. I was also lucky enough to complete a semester abroad in Paris, where I took courses (taught in French) on culture, politics, and literature taught by professors from partnered universities including Sciences Po and the Sorbonne. My greatest passion is linguistics and language in...

...I am a former college instructor who specializes in philosophy, theology, and the history of the classical world. I love dogs, Roman Stoicism, karaoke, and Jane Austen novels (because that Mr. Darcy is such a dream!). My degrees in both English-Writing and Philosophy have helped my students craft essays that are logical, coherent, precise, and eloquent. Never fear, for after a decade of teaching and tutoring, I still have more awesomeness to give!

...as possible), and upon my graduation from UNLV my yearning to teach, in a way, EXPLODED! I was beyond anxious to meet my future high school students (I want to teach high school because of the maturity level of understanding complex skills that will be utilize in college)!! Today, I am a seventh grade English Language Arts teacher at a middle school with a high percentage of English as a Second Language students, and I...

...I am majoring in English and Spanish and want to continue onto graduate school to get a Masters of Education in School Counseling. I love to help others in general, but I particularly enjoy helping others when it comes to academics, as I have always been an avid student. That's why I think tutoring will be great field practice for me, as I'll be able to dip my feet in the water of being on...

...in Education in 2005. My experience has been in the elementary classroom, tutoring one-on-one and in small groups as well as educating my own children. I have worked with students from K-12; however, most of my experience is with elementary students. I believe that there is hidden potential in each person. The joy I have as an educator is in helping my students unlock their potential which will lead them down a path they were...

...Spanish and Japanese language students, but I am actually most passionate about English and reading and would love more experience working with students to enfranchise them with the power of literacy. I derive happiness from seeing others grow and contributing to the lifelong process of education, so I find tutoring to be an appropriate outlet for this passion. In my free time, I enjoy reading short stories and writing my own prose.... I am a proponent...

...and MPhil in American Politics with a focus on American Political History from Columbia University and am presently finishing my PhD work there. I have been tutoring and teaching in this area for six years and have more than ten years of tutoring experience all told. My students' success is my own success; helping you grasp challenging concepts is deeply rewarding to me. My specialties are in GRE Prep, History, Analytical Reading/Writing, and Statistics.