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

...well as reading/study skills. I truly believe that every student can become a good writer with individual attention and encouragement. In school I was (and still am) a bookworm and one who sincerely enjoys helping others to grow in knowledge. As a veteran test-taker, I can help with college entrance exam test prep (ACT, SAT, and the subject tests), using both conceptual understanding and test-specific strategies to raise scores. From my own experience, I know...

...their hard work persistence has finally paid off. While working my way through college I took on substitute teaching positions at high schools near my college. I also did some substituting at high and junior high level after I retired. During my career as with the FBI, I also taught law and law enforcement classes at the junior college level. Additionally, after my retirement I became a flight instructor and ground instructor for a local...

...also received my Master of Education in Bilingual and Multicultural Education from Northern Arizona University, which taught me different ways to tailor my lessons towards the needs of diverse students. I have taught English as a Second Language in the USA, Peru, Italy, Spain, India, and South Korea. I have also tutored students in after-school programs geared towards helping them with their homework and passing standardized exams. I take these experiences and use them to...

...meet my students where they are at, to help them engage with material through vibrant discussion as they set their goals and their pace; we can troubleshoot together to discover what learning methods work best (teach-back, kinetic, visual, mnemonics and songs, etc). I enjoy teaching math topics up through and including calculus, as well as science courses such as physics, biology, physiology, anatomy, pathology, pharmacology. I am fluent in French and English and have excellent...

I am a highly motivated student who is passionately interested in education. I have experience tutoring in several disciplines of mathematics and science, as well as a background in coaching children in gymnastics.

My goal is to help students develop the skills necessary for success in college while working through the material in question.

...am a recent graduate from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in the degree: Literacy, Learning & Leadership. I also have a thematic minor in which I studied science and math. I have worked with young children as well as middle and high-school-aged students. I have a strong background in science and math with a passion for learning and teaching. My career goal is to work as a high school physics, general...

...where I held weekly office hours to help students with homework, upcoming tests, and understanding overall concepts. Although I have experience teaching several different subject areas, I am most passionate about writing, grammar, and essay editing. I was a writer and editor for my high school newspaper and literary magazine. I have taken English courses through AP Literature. I have also taken courses such as Expository writing, Creative writing, and college English. Above all, I...

...with the YMCA. In high school, I also tutored elementary students. I had plenty of experience working with children before I became a teacher. My philosophy of teaching is to be kind and attentive but strict. If a child feels safe and respected in their environment, they will be more susceptible to learning. Strict because children need to know that there are deadlines to be met and goals to achieve. To achieve these goals in...

...instructor, and after school teacher and over this time I have cultivated the skills to communicate effectively with students of all ages. I am very adept at finding creative ways to communicate difficult concepts through the use of digestible metaphors and examples. Additionally, I am able to maintain a laid-back and positive atmosphere with students, in which I can correct their mistakes and guide them to the correct answer without them feeling judged or penalized....

In order to become a great teacher, you must first learn to listen to your students. ... Everyone learns differently; the trick is to find out how.... Get to know them: what do they do, how do they like to have fun, do they prefer pictures and stories to learn or flashcards and practice testing?... Help them figure out how they learn best. If you are aware of what you need to do, then your studying...

...with a scholarship. I hold degrees in Mathematics, Economics, and Molecular Biology. I have a minor in Business Administration. I have tutored for all of my life. My mother has had her own tutoring company for more than 15 years in Phoenix, and while I lived in NYC, I tutored with No Child Left Behind. I also have worked professionally throughout the United States of America, Mexico, and numerous South American countries. My promise to...

...17 years of experience as a special education teacher, I bring a deep passion for teaching reading and math, finding immense joy in the "aha" moments when a student finally grasps a challenging concept. Witnessing their faces light up with understanding and confidence is the highlight of my teaching career. I specialize in creating individualized learning plans tailored to each student's unique needs, fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment. My dedication to helping students...

...career advancement, my focus is on guiding students to not only excel in their studies but also develop a clear roadmap for their professional journey. Through clear, engaging, and interactive resources, I work with students to identify their strengths, address their challenges, and set achievable, meaningful goals. My approach is data-driven, ensuring that the educational materials and strategies I provide are not only aligned with current academic standards but are also tailored to each student's...

...tutor is psychology or English. I favor psychology because it is remarkably easy for the student to make a connection between the material and their own personal lives. As for English, that is my person favorite subject in school so I enjoy fostering understanding and love for it in other students. My teaching philosophy is that every student is different. I am not the type of tutor to have my students write note cards and...

...Catholic Church, I have the honor of instructing high school students. My favorite subject to tutor is religious studies. In this regard I am something like a shell answer woman in many key areas. Father Robert Spitzer is a role model to me as a minister and a scholar. He is a wonderful scholar and could be very intimidating because of his great intellectual gifts if he wanted to be. Yet I can hear and...

...Japan. My tutoring specialties include Reading, Writing,Test Prep (SAT/ACT, PSAT, GRE, GED), World History, Study Skills, and English as a 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...

I've worked my way up from basic math to calculus and I've learned to enjoy math. Please contact me if you need help.

...students keep on adding 'bricks' in a consistent way, until reaching the 'roof', their goal. Even though quite a few students believe they know at least 'some' Spanish, or can get by speaking a broken English, if t hey are serious about becoming fluent in a foreign language, their basics must be solid, and there should be no gaps in their learning. It is almost a cinch, there will be gaps in their knowledge that...