Award-Winning High School English Tutors in Tucson, AZ

I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Philosophy. I was accepted to Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UPenn, and NYU Law Schools. I most enjoy tutoring subjects that are distinctively analytical, like the LSAT, philosophy, and logic. I think these subjects are a unique challenge to teach because students only develop the necessary skill if they are able critically think through the problems at hand. I thus do my...

...My name is Kati Pedegana, and I live in Oro Valley by the Catalina State Park. My family consists of my husband, Chris, and my two children, Ben and Holly, who are eight and six years old, respectively. Some activities I enjoy are spending time with my family, swimming, hiking, reading, playing piano, and watching baseball games. If there is something unanswered, I am a person who loves to learn and research until the answer...

I'm a Stanford grad and current math teacher at the Sunnyside School District. I've been tutoring for the last six years and would be happy to help with math or English at any grade level.

...am a High School English Teacher from Tucson Arizona. I have taught primary and middle school levels in the past, as well. I am an avid reader, love music and theater, enjoy spending time with my family. I have a nine year old daughter, and have recently become an Auntie for the first time, to a lovely baby boy whom I adore! I attended Prescott College, earning bachelor's degrees in both Ed and Elementary Ed....

I am a former professor of anthropology with more than 20 years of experience teaching and researching in Latin America. I am eager to work with students to help them achieve their personal goals and realize their full intellectual potential. I am fluent in Spanish and have taught students in Peru. I also published peer reviewed papers in Spanish. In addition to Spanish language skills, I am also an experienced and published writer. My papers...

I am a former practicing lawyer who now works as a Career Counselor at a top-50 law school. My law degree is from Cornell, and I studied political science and history at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for my B.A. I also have a degree in Higher Education administration. My experience allows me to really help high school, college, and law students - not only have I been there, but I've done the research as...

I love helping students achieve their goals and dreams.

...opportunity for that in the desert). I am a fervent fan of Florida State football (go Noles!) and do my best to follow the games despite being so far from the mothership. I'm also an enthusiast for baseball, one of the most beautiful games there is. I listen to a lot of baroque music, I regularly go out for trivia nights with my friends, I'm a sucker for old noir private detective movies and stories,...

I am currently student teaching 7th grade English in Tucson. My educational journey at Northern Arizona University to become a certified teacher with a degree in psychology is nearly complete. I have experience tutoring students with various abilities and interests for differing lengths of time. I look forward to meeting you!

...a 5th grade teacher at Green Fields and a 4th-6th grade collaborator at the IDEA School. I enjoy being part of the learning process. Even when I was an 18 year old undergraduate at the UofA searching for a suitable major, I worked part-time as a Water Safety Instructor for the City of Tucson and taught people how to swim. Helping someone learn something new is great! I do not pretend to know everything, but...

Teaching is my passion. I am currently studying to be an Actuary but when I retire, I see myself teaching at either a high school or college level. That's not to say that I don't work well with younger students but that I would prefer to teach higher level courses in whatever subject matter I choose. Though I feel confident in all of the subjects that I selected to tutor in, in a classroom setting...

...am a University of Arizona graduate passionate about education. Our knowledge and skills are the keys to our future, and I am committed to helping students of all ages forge the keys to success. As a tutor I am focused on providing individualized solutions to the challenges students face in their intellectual growth. I look for the student's unique perspective and gifts as a means to empower them into techniques for deeper and more effective...

Giving students the tools they need for academic success also gives them the tools they need for career success and life success, and educated children and young adults are the cornerstone of our future. That is why I enjoy tutoring math specifically--it is so grounded in logic and problem-solving that students who learn how to excel at math will be able to handle most any situation life throws at them. I also have a passion...

Life long learning is a hoot! Even with what I have accomplished, I'm not through yet. Curiosity has me constantly looking for things I don't know and mastering them. With 50 years in the classroom - yes this is an old picture - I'm still sticking nose into new things and pushing to learn all I can. If you can express your needs, we will find them together.

...videos, and digital collections. When working on study skills and writing, I encourage students to work on strengthening their arguments and use of evidence through exercises like asking them to develop a list of arguments for the opposite position. Aside from tutoring, I love travel, comic books, and all things sci-fi. If I see a chance to explain something using a comic book I've read or a place I've traveled to, I take it!

After graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Mathematics I came to a startling realization. I really like math. I love learning new and interesting ways to use it and I am excited to share my understanding with others. I am a patient person and I will do my utmost to ensure you reach your educational goals.

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...rest of my college career with students from middle school level to college level. As a result of being listed with the math department, most of my experience tutoring involved math. With this experience I've found I favor an approach to tutoring that builds from past lessons and mastered material into the current subject matter to work towards a personalized understanding where all the pieces fit nicely together and support one another. This approach makes...

I am a graduate student in the U. of Arizona Geosciences Department finishing a Master's Degree in Geophysics. I received a BS in Astrophysics at New Mexico Tech (2001) and worked at the National Solar Observatory in Tucson for several years before pursuing graduate studies. As a graduate student teaching assistant, I have worked extensively in the classroom. My experience ranges from delivering lectures and helping students understand important scientific concepts to working with students...

Tutoring isn't just about knowing the subject matter--it's also about attitude! I firmly believe that the most important part of tutoring is recognizing that each student has individual needs, and with that, an individual approach to understanding difficult subject material. I am committed to discovering what method works best for you, and hope to help you succeed in overcoming whatever difficulties you may have. As for my background, I have been tutoring since high school....