Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Paradise, NV

...surprise to my family and friends that I chose to major in history in college. As an undergraduate, I attended Ohio State University and completed my degree at Otterbein College, a small liberal arts school in Columbus, Ohio. Not content to simply read about history and the great works of literature, I pursued my M.A. and Ph.D in American history at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, where I learned to create my...

...2 decades (plus my own education :D spans internationally with all ages, levels, abilities, cultures, languages. Having worked with everyone from pre.schoolers and kindergartners to Swiss scientists, I believe in Student-Centered Learning, from Brain-Based modalities that respect All Learning Styles. Curriculum is important, but HOW information is shared and nurtured for long term retention is vital for integration of the material--even if it is just studying for an exam or becoming more confident in reading,...

...lived overseas in Japan, which have granted me an extensive knowledge of Japanese culture and customs, including a conversational understanding of the language and its utility. Japanese and English are my favorite subjects to study by far, as language is a hobby I enjoy, but I always have fun in any subject when the student and I can enjoy and appreciate the session as a whole. On that note, I have always prided my philosophy...

...I am eager to use this opportunity as the perfect foundation for my future experiences, especially as I am now completing a sociocultural anthropology masters in Switzerland. Expanding my tutoring to students beyond those of the university level is the perfect way to start putting my skills into practice. I am most excited to share the skills and tricks I have learned along the way that have made me successful. Academia is my passion and...

More often than not, I am able to build a quick rapport with children. I am focused, energetic and driven, but I still know how to have fun. I have been certified in a program called Love and Logic which teaches adults effective discipline. Learning should be multi-disciplinary. Often history, science, math and writing all blend together. The beauty is in getting student to see how they blend together.

I am passionate about helping students to become confident in their skills and fostering understanding of concepts through different styles of teaching.

...with a Bachelor of Art in Photography in Summer 2013. I will be attending UNLV for a Masters in Business starting in Spring 2015. I have taught at all grade levels K-12 and am also competent in working with special needs students. I am a people person who works well with many personality types, as well as a patient teacher. I have open availability to tutor students either in person or online. I am passionate...

...became a teacher to assist students with learning disabilities. My biggest revelation was that everyone learns differently. I help struggling students find their learning style and apply it. The process may not be pretty but progress is made . One strategy is "no opting out". Students work on a assignment despite believing they cannot complete it. My approach to tutoring is two-fold for students in elementary school to high school. They must practice skills and...

...journalism and joined Teach for America I became passionate about other's education as well. I have taught middle school reading and math for special education and am currently teaching elementary special education. I am also pursuing my master's degree in speech language pathology, hoping to continue to make an impact on children outside the classroom. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and adorable puppy, hiking, yoga and the...

...deal with life on their own terms. I have a bachelor's degree in History from California State University Northridge, as well as experience in other subjects such as geography, art history, philosophy, religion, and general language/linguistics. My experience includes tutoring for the No Child Left Behind program. Because I know how to research complex subjects and develop ideas I will be able to assist your student in understanding their reading material and facilitate strategies for...

...20 years of tutoring and classroom teaching, I have taught students from 92 countries so far. This vast and varied experience has enabled me to teach future teachers in three universities, including the world class Pontificia Universidade Catlica and the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, where I earned my PhD in syntax. Additionally, I am an expert at assessment in my field, having served as an examiner for TOEFL, IELTS and International Baccalaureate exams....

...Cert. Women's and Gender Studies, TTU Certified Career Services Provider, National Career Development Association Currently, I am a Ph.D. student at Texas Tech University majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. I hold a Nevada CTE teaching license in FCS. I have many years of experience as a substitute teacher, working in the retail industry, and developing academic skills. I am passionate about helping students understand information, develop critical thinking skills, and improving deficient areas....

...with Varsity Tutors is in order to treat this like an extension of the very job I love doing so much--teaching. I believe that I have learned many ways to connect with students the past few years, giving each one the individual attention they need in order to help them realize their potentiality as a life-long learner. I think that really is the ongoing goal of education: to be a life-long learner who never quits...

...teaching language arts skills in writing, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, creative writing, literary analysis and essays. Taught all levels of education from elementary school through high school. I enjoy encouraging students to develop good study habits and organizaional skills that will benefit them throughout their academic years. Through assessment, I am able to target learning deficits to develop strategies that target specific student needs and design individualized lessons. These lessons include vocabulary development, exam and...

...distaste. If only memories were as true and consistent as the history archived in books and taught in classrooms! Not so very long ago, in this very country, education was reserved for only the most privileged. Women were barred from many schools, especially the most elite. African Americans and people of other minority races were deprived of educational opportunities through Jim Crow and segregation. Education was understood as a means of personal betterment, vocational opportunity,...

...a role model and to offer additional encouragement for my female students to not lose interest in STEM subjects. A large part of my tutoring style focuses on logical thinking for how to tackle new and difficult problems using previous knoledge and educated hypotheses; I have found that my students find both success and a boost in confidence using my methodology. Aside from my academic interests, I love cooking and baking, my cat, photography, and...

...by continuing my studies in college and achieving my Bachelors in Elementary Education in 2011 with a 3.64 GPA. I gained experience working with young children from my year and a half program for student teaching (4 months dedicated to kindergarten, 3 months to both 1st and 2nd grade, and 2 months in 6th grade). I have also tutored students from pre-k through 9th grade in all subjects for over 5 years. My specialities include...

...the Department of Economics, might I add) for ASU's Principles of micro- and macroeconomics courses. My approach to economics is far from the typical approach of professors to assign book reading and give boring lectures. Instead, I like to engage with my students in relevant and intriguing conversations that facilitate learning in a productive and FUN fashion! Economics is an extremely interesting and fun subject if taught correctly, and it is ESSENTIAL not only to...

...Bachelor's Degree in Education with concentrations in English and Speech. Throughout college, I was heavily involved in community outreaches and volunteered in after-school programs at local public schools. Since then, I have never stopped being involved and serving my community in some shape or form. Tutoring has been a great opportunity for me to focus my energy and invest in the individual student. I found English and Speech to be my passions because these subjects...

...field of social services assisting families and students to self sufficiency.I have experience working with various populations, including but not limited to at risk youth, disabled adults, students with IEP, and disrupted families. I have tutored grades K-12 in all subject areas as needed such as Math, English, and Writing. Currently, I am a case manager working with at risk youth in high school, encouraging them stay in school and get to graduation. I assist...