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

...the joy when a concept finally clicks. I have taught from elementary school math to algebra 2 throughout college. I have a bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a minor in Philosophy and I have a deep love for genetics. I have been a teacher's assistant in college courses such as Introductory Biology and Cell/Developmental Biology. I have a skill of finding several different ways to think about a concept which lends well...

...I want to give students something that can't be taken away from them, an education. This drives my passion for teaching, tutoring, and to see my students grow. I went to Arizona State University and graduated with a bachelors in Special Education and Elementary Education. I have been an teacher for 6 years in 3rd and 8th. I have also provided private tutoring for 5 years. I tutor in reading and math. My favorite subject...

...from Elmira College in Upstate New York with a dual major in Mathematics and Philosophy, and moved directly to Arizona where I began teaching at a private boarding school outside of Mayer. With six years of private tutoring experience at both the college and high school level, and three years experiences as a high school mathematics teacher, I bring a wealth of personal and professional experience with me. As much as I love mathematics (I...

...biology major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute under the Accelerated Medical Program. Outside of my academics, I am a volunteer for my school's Global Medical Brigades chapter. I also help lead my university's chapter of She's the First to fundraise for girls' education in developing nations. I am most passionate about tutoring STEM subjects, specifically biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I enjoy pushing students to question the knowledge put in front of them and encourage them to...

...Administration at Northern Arizona University. After spending 11 years teaching in Paradise Valley Unified School District, it was time for a change so now I am now a full time tutor. My experience as a teacher was not solely in the classroom. I have spent 10 years tutoring home bound students for the school district in a wide range of subjects, but focused mainly on math. (I tutor up through Algebra 3-4 and Geometry. I...

...and a cross-categorical special education, earned from the University of Phoenix. I also received extensive training and professional development in leading and facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Response to Intervention (RtI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and teaching and learning for cognitive rigor using questioning and inquiry-based facilitation. I am a history buff who also enjoys Star Wars, Marvel, all things New York Yankees and Phoenix Suns. I have traveled to Aurba, Bora Bora,...

My goal as an educator is to inspire a lifelong love of learning, build confidence, and empower my students to become responsible and thoughtful members of society. I am proud to have spent my career in the classroom and am excited about the opportunity to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

...a teacher for over 25 years. I have taught students from kindergarten to 8th grade. I have 2 teenagers and 2 cats at home. I believe everyone can learn, it is just the finding the right strategy. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and two master's degrees; one in Elementary Education and one in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on ELL. I also have my gifted endorsement. I want to give students the...

I do not merely want to know, but I also want to understand how things work. And, in everything I engage in, I pursue understanding and wisdom, the tools that keep me lastingly equipped for success.

...something that would benefit someone else, I love to share. Most recently I worked in the Stats Department as a TA for R and SAS programming. I held lab hours where students could come in with any question and I'd work with them on their projects. I believe that any type of teaching needs to be catered to the student to achieve maximum comprehension. I do my best to help my students learn, rather than...

...to maximize individual student success and that is exactly why tutoring is one of my favorite activities! The first step to maximize learning is obtaining and keeping a high level of student engagement and my lessons are created with the objective of keeping students focused on learning and teaching them skills that can be transfered to other subjects and real life. My tutoring experience has included all levels from preparing a student for first grade...

...empowered to keep learning. I also focus on study skills and work habits to help students learn independently and will even help them to find the language to advocate for themselves and their own learning in school. I graduated from college with high honors and have near-perfect exam scores on the PRAXIS exam despite having dyslexia. Dyslexia is an umbrella term for many types of symbol-ordering differences within the brain and I am happy to...

I have a MEd in Secondary English Education, a Masters in Literature, and 15+ years of tutoring or teaching experience. I believe we all need to find our WHY. Mine is to help students who struggle with English and school. I teach students reading and writing skills, but I also teach them to find the joy in education that is often lost when they struggle.

...summers I worked with talented youth by teaching a pre-algebra course to 4th graders at Arizona State University. Throughout my career I have taught an array of learners and have developed many skills to meet individual needs. Throughout my teaching career to now, I have coached volleyball. I have coached at a variety of levels and age groups ranging from 11yrs-18yrs. I have a great passion for helping students succeed and have the patience...... Helping a...

...My classes included accelerated students combined with the more challenged. To keep everyone equally interested and motivated, I created several unique techniques that were easy for all levels to understand and remember, and valuable enough to continue using through higher math. Self-Confidence is the common denominator which all successful students share. At all levels, creating methods for them to experience real successes is the key to building self-confidence. Having confidence in oneself is self-motivating and...

...biotechnology, to chemistry, to justice studies, until I finally landed on American government. As such, I took a lot of classes in high school that got me interested in these subjects (hence all the major changes) and have take college level courses in all of these subjects. I have tutored middle school students as a Teach for America fellow in math and have tutored elementary students in English composition and writing. I have several siblings...

...I worked as an associate teacher at a private high school for kids with emotional and behavioral disorders. One of the things I loved was that I was able to teach a wide variety of subjects from Math to Psychology to History. My favorite subjects are Math, History, and Social Sciences. I grew up in Chicago and recently moved to Phoenix in order to escape the winters and enjoy the sunshine. So far I have...

Learning math requires positive attitude and self-discipline.

...with a broad experience teaching English and Spanish as foreign languages. I graduated from Universidad Pedaggica y Tecnolgica de Colombia in Colombia, where I studied a bachelor in Modern Languages English and Spanish, and a masters in Languages Teaching. I have worked in both Colombia and the United States, including as a dual immersion teacher and a Spanish instructor. I'm passionate about innovation in language education. I constantly seek out professional development opportunities and international...

...children, so I contacted Varsity tutors to extend my reach to people who did not know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate complex matters to a jury that has no experience in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics. This forces me to adopt an engaging style to ensure they do not tune me out. I have three very bright children of my own...