Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Tucson, AZ

...and Grand Canyon University Adjunct. Before I was a teacher, I was a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army where I flew the Longbow Apache Helicopter. I learned my leadership and teaching style from my time in military, so I believe in a strong foundation of knowledge and learning by doing. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that the student needs to discover knowledge in order to truly learn it; my job is to...

...projects, I find the best results come from using visual sources, 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...

...I have also had great success with teaching math, because I am a good communicator. I sincerely believe that a student can learn to do anything as long as he understands what his teacher is explaining (and that is where I come in!) On top of that, I am an upbeat and positive person, and I honestly enjoy what I do. Your kids will always receive 100% of my focus and will always know that...

...have an extensive history of online teaching. As a tutor, I am here to assist you and give you tools to help you succeed. I use an inquiry-based approach, aiming not to lead you to every answer, but to inspire critical thinking and to give you the support you need to get there on your own. I meet every student with patience and compassion, always with the idea that we are on the same team...

...family. In addition to English writing and Spanish, I also teach Economics, Geography, and History. I believe in tailoring classes to students’ individual learning styles and interests and maximizing participation. I understand how important practice and other mental tricks are to overcoming obstacles like test anxiety, and I value positive reinforcement. I love helping students learn and feel truly rewarded when a student succeeds. When not tutoring, I enjoy hiking, biking, and traveling.

...student comes up to me either at school or out in public and smiles and says: "Mr. Russo, Remember me, you had me in first grade. I have seen massive changes in my former students, physical, attitude and behavior wise. When they smile and say thank you for being my teacher, it all makes it worthwhile. I have earned a Master and Bachelor degrees in Political Science from Boston College and plan to peruse a...

...and societies throughout time. In Spanish, German, and English language courses, I strive to build students’ confidence and make communicating in another language fun! I particularly enjoy tutoring because it allows me to tailor the session to meet students’ unique needs. When I’m not tutoring, I’m writing histories of midwifery and obstetric medicine in Bolivia, translating academic works from German to English, and learning Mandarin. You might also find me climbing rocks on Mt. Lemmon,...

I am passionate about teaching and learning new things as well. I believe education is a continuous journey where we need to keep traveling daily. I look forward to be a mentor to others, helping them do their best and be the best.

...goal is to build rapport with the student and develop a high level of mutual trust and respect. I look for multiple approaches to learning when possible, as learning can occur from visual, auditory and sensory cues. I have also personally studied how the brain actually learns, and have used this knowledge to better my own personal knowledge and skills. My belief is that an interaction with the student provides the best avenue of learning...

Hello, I graduated from Columbia University in New York City with a degree in Physics this past May. While currently residing in my hometown of Tucson, AZ, I hope to tutor younger students in any subject they wish to improve. If a student could take only one thing away from our session, I would want it to be self-confidence.

...Through my educational experiences in the scientific field, I have come to appreciate that learning is lifelong endeavor. My prior teaching experience includes tutoring math, english, reading, and science to elementary and middle school students during my undergraduate career at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as being a Teaching Assistant for a graduate-level science course at the University of Arizona. I look forward to the potential opportunity of bringing my enthusiasm for...

...home for the last 12 years. I absolutely love teaching and believe that all students have the ability to learn and grow in knowledge. Patience and the ability to adjust to meet the needs of the student makes for an excellent tutor. I am able to manipulate lessons so that they are learner centered. I am proficient in all Core Curriculum subjects, but I truly enjoy Reading and Science. My favorite past times include reading,...

Teaching kids is my passion. I am an elementary school teacher in the Mesa area. I have experience working with kids in many different settings. I love working with them, and helping them reach their full potential, is my ultimate goal. Being in the classroom with my students is my all time happy place! Happy learning!

...2021, I will begin medical school at Tulane SOM. I first started tutoring by teaching English to adult refugees and teaching Japanese to elementary school children. During my undergraduate career, I was a preceptor for introductory biology. Most recently I was a STEM educator for young children! I most enjoyed creating fun lesson plans to teach difficult biology topics! As a native Japanese speaker, I have always enjoyed bringing my culture to those around...

...standardized testing with the goal of increasing test scores. I currently enjoy teaching all levels of high school English and Art. I believe in focusing on the objective on hand while treating every student as an individual. Extensive knowledge and high test scores are worthless if the teacher cannot impart that knowledge on the student. I do this using my sense of humor, mnemonic devices, and being relatable which makes learning interesting and relevant. Students...

...Second Language. I am also qualified to tutor K-12 math. As an educator, I create a richly engaging (and fun!) learning environment by utilizing inquiry-based techniques. I love nothing more than to inspire a passion for learning in my students, whatever their age, interests, or abilities. The specific aims and methods of my sessions are always developed in dialogue with each student, and are tailored to suit her/his individual needs. Please contact me asap to...

Hello, my name is Michael. I'm here to help.

...In 2015, I received my bachelor of science degree in biology with honors. I wrote my senior thesis on the DNA damage response in normal prostate endothelial cells versus prostate carcinoma. As an undergraduate, I was a Teaching Assistant (we call them preceptors) for Introduction to Biostatistics. As a preceptor I held office hours, taught class lessons as needed and held test review sessions for students. After I preceptored, I continued to private tutor students...

...where I lived for 18 years. And I used to teach English over there for one year. I moved to the USA four years ago, right before the pandemic. And I'm taking 120 credit hours class to get a Tesol degree. You don't have to be talented or smart to start learning a new language. And I will try my best to create a fun and supportive learning environment for everyone, to challenge you to...

...not working for Varsity Tutors you can find me working as a Digital Marketing Strategist in Downtown Tucson, hiking the trails around Tucson (and beyond), sticking my nose in a fresh book or talking to anyone that will listen about the finer points of baseball (Go Diamondbacks!). I am eager to give my clients an enjoyable, fun learning environment where they can meet their goals. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you...