Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Tucson, AZ

I have two master's degrees in geography, and an undergraduate degree in history. I specialize in research and organizational skills for older students, and confidence-building for younger students.

...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 as well as peers. My teaching approach is very student centered and hands on. I am a...

...including biographies, other works of fiction, and historical narratives, it was reading this book that first sparked my imagination and gave me to realize how pleasant reading can be--and not just works of fiction, but non-fiction as well. One of the most personally satisfying experiences I have had in my life was passing on my love of reading to my children. Then, not too long ago, I became a professional educator, and this, too, has...

...an exam, is not the real trouble, but some other difficulty from before, maybe even from a course long ago, is dragging a student down, blocking him or her from learning a new subject. I try to delve down with the student and try to work out what this is, so that the student develops a better foundation and becomes more independent. My second secret is to have fun, make connections, see what the students...

...the University of Missouri to receive both my BS in Education and MS in Curriculum 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...

...Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Additionally, as a peer advisor at Georgetown University, I was a point of contact for incoming freshmen as they transitioned to college. I also have formal tutoring experience with national companies. Lastly, I have classroom experience as a part-time Basic Life Support instructor of emergency skills such as effective CPR, AED application and choking relief to health care providers. I look forward to helping tutor you. - Kristen

...the ethical and legal principles that make our profession proud. Choices I make directly influence my students. I am not just a teacher, but a role model as well. I bear that responsibility with pride. When I'm not teaching, I can be found tinkering around on my Camaro, or maybe at the horse ranch with our horses. I am an outdoors kind of guy, and I'm always planning the next great adventure.

...it is fantastic. I have taught in middle school, high school and college settings. Classes taught have varied through the years, including Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Physics, Chemistry, and Bible. I believe the key to tutoring is in understanding the student. Each of us learns and communicates differently. For the student to succeed, the tutor must learn how the student thinks, teach to the student's learning style and develop the student's skills on...

...Arts in Sociology focusing on Gender Studies. When I am not in school, I am tutoring! I started tutoring when I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's...

...alley, too, since I'm an English major!). In addition, I have listed other subjects that I feel confident tutoring because of my knowledge of and experience with those subjects. Nevertheless, in reality, my knowledge of material is not what I will focus upon during tutoring sessions; rather, I prefer to help students gain skills that will help them better understand broader concepts and will, in turn, help them to teach themselves new material in the...

...in Spanish Language & Literature. I have been studying Spanish since the 6th grade and have spent extensive periods of time abroad, which range from taking linguistics classes in Madrid to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and teach others. While finding the right answer is important, I also want my students to develop critical thinking skills that can be transferred to many realms of life. "Bring a man a fish...

I am a Structural Engineering graduate from UCSD. I specialize in tutoring Math, Science, and test prep (SAT, AP, etc.), though I feel confident tutoring in a wide-range of subject areas. Some of my hobbies include sports (football and soccer) and video games. I look forward to working with you!

...their own studying habits and learning methods. That is why I want to be a tutorso that I can help students discover their ideal way of learning. I am a determined and dedicated student that wants to help others. I have experience tutoring and working with students that are struggling to grasp difficult material and concepts. I am a social and outgoing person who works well with others, and I will try my best to...

...comfortable in math from Pre-Algebra all the way through Calculus I, and have gathered some great insight about the sort of writing that is expected from America's top universities. I love learning of all sorts, and hope to be able to share some of that passion this summer! When I'm not preparing for classes, I enjoy reading the classics, learning new programming languages, and exploring the two wonderful cities I'm so privileged to split my...

...write well and identify arguments, while Economics has taught me how to think about markets, mathematical models, and economic theories. In terms of my personal qualities, I am friendly, responsible, and enjoy working with others. I like to read and spend time outdoors (hiking or kayaking), and I am originally from San Francisco, CA. I hope to pursue a career in education because I enjoy teaching and I think a good education is essential to...

...at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.

...Summer 2010. I graduated December 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. I love helping others with math and getting a glimpse of how different students learn. Too many times in math courses, students are overloaded with definitions and theorems and sent off to apply them alone. I understand that not everyone can read math and sometimes need to see math in use in order to understand a concept well. I'm all about learning,...

...I worked as a teacher with The Institute for Reading Development. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but my first academic loves are Reading, Writing, and Math. I also really enjoy helping students and parents prepare for standardized tests, where it is crucial not only to learn the material but also strategies for success on test day. My favorite part of teaching is seeing improvement in my students and I endeavor to keep tutoring...

...degree in Mathematics at The University of Tennessee. I am very passionate about the subjects that I tutor, which include mathematics, standardized testing preparation, reading, English, writing, and basic French, and I firmly believe that anyone can master these topics with the proper guidance. I incorporate various methods of tutoring, including showing many examples, giving thorough explanations, and prompting students with questions to help facilitate the correct thought process. I love helping students and seeing...

...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 more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about how to use quizzes and...