Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Scottsdale, AZ

...often times, the student needs help outside of their school environment. While I tutor many different subjects, my favorite subject to tutor is Mathematics, particularly Statistics and Basic Algebra. I enjoy those specific mathematical subjects because I believe they are the most black and white subjects and therefore, the easiest to break down for a student. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student's face light up when they finally understand how to break down...

...a little differently, and though schools try their best they can't account for every learning style. My goal is to adapt my instruction to each student's preferences in order to help them as much as I can. In my free time, I like to play ice hockey (or just skate), knit, do yoga, and read, especially epic fantasy (I may or may not have all the Lord of the Rings books memorized). I also enjoy experimenting...

...from the University of California San Diego. Between my undergraduate education and medical school education, I tutored high school students in a variety of subjects, including Algebra, Chemistry, Biology, and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, because it is one that students struggle with a lot, and it makes me happy to see a student grasp a concept they have worked hard to understand. I believe that there are many different ways to...

...and English. I always hope to be a bridge for people, helping them cross personal barriers of fear or the lack of knowledge and experience, so they can reach their goals and passions. I am a passionate learner, and bring that spark with me when I help others learn. What I like best in a one-on-one learning environment is getting to really know a student's hopes and struggles and then addressing them specifically, so that...

...requires students to apply newly learned vocabulary and grammar, and also requires them to create paragraphs instead of sentences. During the language task, students negotiate the meaning of new grammar and vocabulary amongst themselves and with me. This enables students to notice the linguistic forms in the input and map the correct form onto the meaning they want to convey. By doing language tasks, students engage in incidental learning by having meaningful conversations, and are...

...at the University of Arizona College of Medicine with undergraduate degrees from Washington and Lee in chemical engineering and anthropology. I have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching since 2010, and am ready to help you with your learning needs! I focus on standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and also tutor in a wide range of math, English, and Spanish classes. In my free time, I like to run, do CrossFit, volunteer, and watch TV!

...Ph.D. in December 2010 with a dissertation on an early 15th-century medieval poet from Seville, of Genoese background, named Micer Francisco Imperial, the first Spanish-language imitator of Dante. I have a special love of the medieval literature of dreams and visions. I specialized in Medieval and Golden Age literature from Spain but with my minor areas of Colonial Latin American, Modern Peninsular (Spanish) and other coursework in Latin American Literature I am also a generalist...

...English and have a year's experience tutoring Algebra. I aim to provide individualized online instruction to high school students that is centered around their needs and capabilities. My experiences dealing with ADHD allow me to relate to students experiencing similar difficulties and to be a better tutor for them. I believe education is important and that every student is capable of success with a little help. In my free time I enjoy reading nonfiction, experimenting...

...perhaps the desire, to engage in an art, I actively pursue my artistic interest acting in movies and taking classes. I also grew up playing sports, specifically football, and take interest in most others as well. My goal is to challenge myself to help a student find what it is that they are missing in the material, and of course, produce better scores as a result. In most cases, the ability is already there and...

One thing I've learned in my years as a student is that very few people learn material in the same way or at the same pace. This is why I love tutoring! A student must be given the tools they need to learn in whichever way is most beneficial for them.

...biking, hiking, swimming, scuba diving and travel. When I'm not inspiring my students, I volunteer as a minister, I teach (even for fun, that's how much I love teaching) I travel and lead group hikes and tours throughout the United States. I know you'll enjoy working with me. I am patient and friendly. I am usually calm and sometimes silly. I craft enjoyable, engrossing lessons where you walk way thinking "wow! I learned something new,...

...the student's own interests and passions. I've found these approaches to be really effective in my years as a teaching assistant, student success coach, and educator. By working one-on-one with students and identifying their strengths and passions, my mission as a Varsity Tutor is to make sure that learning a new subject (or going over an old one) can be engaging, interesting, and empowering. I look forward to working with you - until then, best...

...and urban and regional geography. I have also tutored French at the university level and taught a French course at a charter school in Phoenix. I have traveled extensively in the United States and Europe and have made trips to China and North Africa. I am better able to appreciate my travels, since I have a background in geography. My knowledge of French has proven beneficial in that I have made many summer trips to...

I am a fully certified k-8 teacher in Arizona. I have endorsements in English as a second language, middle school science and middle school history. I love to tutor in anything from beginning phonics skills to pre algebra.

...four months as a nanny for a family in Italy, teaching English to their four children. I also spent six weeks in Guatemala, volunteering to help educate students with special needs. These experiences truly helped to make me a more well rounded and cultured individual who can adapt easily to the needs of others. I absolutely love to read, which is why I love helping students in Language Arts and Writing. I worked for 2...

...that build lifelong learners. My teaching philosophy centers on patience, encouragement, and adaptability. I tailor each session to meet the student where they are, using clear explanations, hands-on strategies, and positive reinforcement to build both skill and confidence. Outside the classroom, I enjoy hiking, painting, playing pickle ball, and exploring new ways to make learning more creative and enjoyable. These interests often inform my teaching, as I bring a sense of curiosity and fun into every...

...quality educational experience for your child through individualizing the learning experience for each student. This includes working with their strengths and particular learning styles to meet academic success. My teaching background has primarily been in public education as a gifted educator, working with special needs students K-12th grade for the past 15 years. I am comfortable and adept working with special needs students of any age. I will provide learning tools and strategies in the...

I attend Arizona State University as an undergraduate student working towards a degree in Biochemistry. I am passionate about learning and helping others learn.

...in the process of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in pure mathematics at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I tutor a wide range of subjects including U.S. History, algebra, calculus, chemistry, comparative politics, economics, and test preparation. Although I enjoy tutoring in all of these subjects, I especially like tutoring math-related subjects such as high school algebra, calculus, and linear algebra. Outside of class and tutoring, I enjoy golfing, stargazing, collecting foreign coins, and...

...I have worked with children since high school and in my last occupation, I worked with children who suffered from behavioral problems. I value education and as part of working with students, I aspire to pass on that passion for education in order to achieve the most that life has to offer. After a long day, I always look forward to coming home to my German Shepherd as she has abundant energy and love.