Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Catalina Foothills, AZ

...the University of Denver and my MA ED from Lesley College. In addition to teaching in multiple states within the United States, I spent 18 years teaching internationally. I feel that these experiences cultivated a great enthusiasm for learning. Exploring many cultures, ethnicities and unique individuals provides me with a broad foundation which I feel strengthens my ability to work with my students. My enthusiasm and positive attitude are characteristics consistently mentioned by my administrators...

...two years of volunteer service in Rwanda where I taught 8th grade English and 10th grade English Communication Skills for two years. Before that, I tutored middle and high school students in Seattle Public School District. My favorite subjects to tutor are English writing and composition, ESL and social sciences. I also know what it takes to succeed on standardized tests like the SAT, SSAT and ACT. If you're a student struggling with timed essay...

...and middle school students in all subjects. I love tutoring art history and introducing students to a discipline that they may not be as familiar with, and also have a passion for American and European history. For me, making a real connection with a student is a crucial part of tutoring. I am incredibly personable, relaxed, and patient and am able to set students at ease. In addition to a having a passion for travel,...

I am the mother of two adults, who will always be my kids in my heart. I also have three dogs who make me smile every day and a husband who wants to be Superman. I enjoy painting, yoga, reading, watching tv, gardening, cooking and a good cup of tea. ... In a first session I would try to find out the student's goal and assess what their current strengths and weaknesses are in regard to that goal.

...at Bryn Mawr in the process of applying to medical school, so I love tutoring science! Chemistry is my favorite subject. I often tutor SAT prep as well, and I also tutor GRE prep, math, statistics, psychology, writing, and many other subjects. My teaching philosophy is to guide students toward drawing their own conclusions and coming up with their own answers, rather than simply feeding them information. I want my students to be critical thinkers...

...Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student’s love for literacy at the same time as their skill, no matter what age they are. When I’m not working, you can find me pleasure reading (often via audiobook!), running, watching soccer and...

...a variety of subjects among diverse age groups. I spent two years working for a local non-profit in their youth development program; I collaborated with staff to organize and implement literacy and math programs designed for inner city youth (ages 9-13) who performed academically below grade level. Throughout college I attended peer-led tutoring sessions for Calculus and upper-level science courses. In these sessions, I simultaneously taught and learned from my peers regarding challenging concepts found...

...lives. In addition, using my knowledge of science, math, the arts, and the humanities, I make connections between different subjects to help my students see how what we're working on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me...

...and Instruction. My area of specialization is the sciences. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to helping others achieve their academic goals. For my hobbies I enjoy being outdoors and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. I also like traveling. Conversational spanish is a skill that I acquired while traveling. I love spending time with my family and friends and I am advance...

...While teaching, she earned her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University, as well as her teaching license for middle school, grades 4-8. Brittany then moved to Chicago to pursue her studies in historic architecture. She earned her M.S. in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and has since been working on her Ph.D. in Historic Architecture. Brittany spends her free time with her husband and her cat, Callie. She...