Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Catalina Foothills, AZ

...I have worked in many different positions where my teaching was needed to benefit students. Some of those positions have included 5th grade teacher, 7th grade ELA teacher, HS Algebra teacher, assistant principal, principal, and learning support coordinator. In addition to the titles that I have held, working with students to help them understand a concept is extremely rewarding, so I have continued to tutor throughout my career. I am also the mother of three...

...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 I would prefer...

...logical. My top strategy is to put the abstract back into reality. To make far out there mathematical theory something that you can visualize and relate to. I often use metaphors and analogies to explain the math and concepts behind problems. The reason I started doing this was for my own learning. I am much more of a visual and creative thinker than most engineering students. My own passion for these subjects is easily translated...

...and learn together! :) I love being in the learning process with others and am intrinsically motivated to satiate our collective curiosities :) In college I was a teaching assistant for intro to psychology, social psychology, relational communication, and family communication. I have tutored in several subjects in the social sciences/humanities, as well as core subjects like math/statistics, writing and English as a second language. My goal in a tutoring session is to get in...

I'm an ASU engineering student and I love teaching physics. I've worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Engineering department teaching Statics and I want to make Physics more approachable for other students. I can explain a Physics concept or problem in a dozen ways until it makes sense to you.

...areas during my career, including, flight controls and flight systems engineering, software engineering, information technology management, and various roles in program and project management. I am passionate about STEM education. I teach courses in Python programming, data analysis using Python, and 3D modeling. I am currently developing a course in creative writing using the Inform 7 interactive fiction platform. I really love programming and using computers to create and to solve problems. I earned a...

I am a graduate of Carrington College, I received my Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene and am currently completing my Bachelor of Science at Wichita State University. I am most passionate about Pharmacology, Local Anesthesia, and Nutrition. I have tutored dental hygiene students in the classroom and in clinical settings.

...recent graduate from the University of Arizona. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Physiology with honors as well as a minor in educational psychology. As a college student, I was a preceptor for 3 years in general chemistry and organic chemistry. I attended lectures and both planned and hosted weekly study sessions, ensuring to provide students with supplemental practice problems to solidify their understanding of the content. In the summer of 2020, I was a...

...My name is Kirsten. I'm an Arizona-native with a passion for the English language. I've spent the last two years working as an ESL/TEFL teacher in Germany. I have a very hands-on method that I believe revolutionizes the way we have traditionally learned languages in the past. Previous to my experience overseas, I have worked as a child caregiver and writing tutor. I hope to make your learning experience fun and to motivate you on...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona's Neuroscience and Cognitive Science BS major, with minors in French and Psychology. I am also a part-time lab manager in UA's Psychology department. I am most comfortable tutoring neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, French, and English.

...an undergraduate student at Grand Canyon University. I am majoring in History for Secondary Education, and have taught a wide range of students from elementary school to adults. Understanding that everyone has a different learning style is extremely important, and you have to be willing to adapt to integrate those learning styles. In my spare time, I enjoy anything outdoors. I love to fish and go camping, and also spend time practicing my wildlife and...

...working environmental engineer. I've been a Peace Corps volunteer in Central America, and a soldier in Iraq. I've seen and done a lot of things, and I'm not even 40 yet! But through everything I've done, I've always been a problem solver. This is what led me back to engineering after so walking so many other paths. I want to pass on my love problem solving in math and science. I'd also like to encourage...

...May from Swarthmore College with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics, and have been traveling around the country, mostly on bicycle, for the year since then. I'm interested in sharing introductory coding and math skills with people in communities that wouldn't necessarily get them in the education system, especially as tools to further activist work. To this end I want to get some practice one-on-one teaching these subjects! I'm also interested...

I am a Northern Arizona University student seeking a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. I focus on tutoring in Math and English, but am knowledgeable in a variety of subjects. It is important to me that students are able to foster a love of learning both inside and outside of their academic endeavors, and that every student believes that they are capable of overcoming any challenges they may face.

...environmental law attorney who loves to work with people. I was also accepted to medical school after college. In addition, I worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute for International Economics in Washington DC for two years. Also, I volunteer with the Pima County Environmental Education Department. I assist with leading nature walks and presenting educational programs to school children. I seek to share my passion for learning. My joy is when the lightbulb goes...

...of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. Currently I am pursuing my Master of Education degree through the University of Arizona. Prior to starting this program I lived and worked in Ecuador teaching English as a Foreign Language with the United States Peace Corps. I have also lived and taught English in Spain and Honduras. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Language...

...a community college adjunct lecturer of Chemistry where my teaching responsibilities include lecturing General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Many of my students have given positive feedback in course evaluations and have indicated that they enjoy my teaching style and appreciate my use of real world examples to strengthen their understanding of basic chemical principles. In addition, I feel that I pay great attention to my students so that I can quickly identify when there is...

I have been teaching the General Education Courses at Pima Medical Institute for the past 13 years. This includes teaching Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body. I am a retired Family Practice physician as well with a wealth of clinical scenarios that I use to add breadth to the teaching of the organ systems.

...in the U.S. Foreign Service, exchange programs featured heavily in my daily activities. At the academic level, the Fulbright program included university students and faculty; at the high school level, the exchange programs involved hundreds of students attending schools in the U.S. and abroad. This experience motivated me to earn a Master's Degree in Higher Education that opened the door to a new career with opportunities to administer a college prep program for high school...

...all students have the ability to learn and my job is to help harness that ability to achieve maximum success for each student. I taught high school math in the classroom for seven years, and have taught online for two curriculum providers for ten years. I have been a content specialist with regards to the math standards, so I am very familiar with the math standards and the type of questions that are asked on...