Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

Just wanting to help as many students as I can to achieve success.

...the Deans list for all completed semesters and also was recognized with academic distinction by the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, from SAT prep to math, I am most passionate about English, essay writing, and literature. I have years of experience tutoring students of all ages and subjects. In my spare time, I like to read, play my guitar and do Taekwondo.

...School General Sciences, Geography, and Political Science/American Government. I taught English, Health, Ancient Civilizations, Geography, and World History as a high school classroom teacher for a couple years, but I enjoy one-on-one tutoring much more. I have been tutoring independently and through VarsityTutors for about four years now and have ample experience with all aspects of the SAT and ACT. Outside of work and school, I enjoy playing board games and video games. It's my...

...from the ground up, but my teaching abilities are strong in a one-on-one setting. Primarily that's because I really like people. A lot. I see things from the student's point of view, and that helps me to tutor in a way that is individualized for each student. As a high school and middle school substitute teacher and as an instructor at the North Carolina Governor's School I found that I enjoy teaching students at all...

...an Auntie for the first time, to a lovely baby boy whom I adore! I attended Prescott College, earning bachelor's degrees in both Ed and Elementary Ed. I maintained a 4.0 GPA during my undergrad. I attended Full Sail University, earning a Master of Fine arts in Writing, and my GPA was 3.7. I have also earned a Certification in Counseling for Gender Diverse Population from NorthCentral University. If a student wishes to meet in...

...Education administration. My experience allows me to really help high school, college, and law students - not only have I been there, but I've done the research as well. I can help you achieve your goals and also frame your goals. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Law, History and Politics. I see students learn a lot when we work on writing and study skills as well...

...with many diverse students ranging from non-native speakers of English to graduate students applying for research grants. Throughout my years at the Think Tank, I became a CRLA Level 3 Certified Tutor, mentoring younger tutors and leading training sessions. During the spring of 2011, I studied abroad in Alcala de Henares, Spain, a city in the municipality of Madrid. There I lived with a host family and was fully enriched by the beautifully rich Spanish culture;...

...for Varsity Tutors you can find me working as a Digital Marketing Strategist in Downtown Tucson, hiking the trails around Tucson (and beyond), sticking my nose in a fresh book or talking to anyone that will listen about the finer points of baseball (Go Diamondbacks!). I am eager to give my clients an enjoyable, fun learning environment where they can meet their goals. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!

...geared toward solving physical problems using mathematical modeling. During my undergraduate education, I was employed as a physics tutor, assisting students with physics and mathematics coursework, where I honed skills in conveying information effectively to students at all levels. I also served as a teaching assistant, providing instruction in the use of telescopes and related lab equipment. I also have experience in the instruction of student musical ensembles, and can maintain a professional and productive...

...tests, particularly in the areas of math, verbal and writing. I've been tutoring ever since I was in high school. I'm a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in Communications and Psychology. My teaching plan is flexible and can be tailored to your personal interests and goals... my biggest strength is in establishing an open line of communication and figuring out what you need! Hope to hear from you soon!

...a wealth of other experience related to Spanish language acquisition. I developed a program for foreigners in Chile who wanted to learn Spanish. Currently, my full time job is teaching people about Fair Housing laws and educating them on the recent developments in this subject area. I am extremely passionate about helping people learn and understand material. I am also passionate about helping people become confident in their own intellectual abilities. I look forward to...

Hello, my name is Sydney Sullivan and I am currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Arizona. I teach ENGL 101 to undergraduates at the U of A and received my Bachelors in English Literature and minor in Writing from Oregon State University. I love teaching as well as learning from others and I cannot wait to work with you or your students with whatever you may need help on in academia!

...students find their own inner teacher, and often I use the Socratic Method to help students access their own creativity, logic, and critical thinking instincts. A good tutor is a guide, not an expert. Although I have expert skills, the point is not for me to flex my prowess but to help you, the student, cultivate your own capacities for self-trust and independence as a learner. Outside of academia, I love to explore my nightly...

...fair chance and deserves an education for their entire lives. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Creative Writing emphsis and minors in Writing and Literature. I have my Master of Arts in Teaching and am a certified Reading Specialist. I love helping students engage with and find the joy in learning! I love reading, writing, playing/writing music, watching movies, Star Wars, painting and being with friends and family. I'm energetic 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 students, teach at a community college and become a Master Tutor at the university level. My total focus is on student success which involves student-led learning in the tutor-tutee relationship and helps identify student learning skills and preferences. The ultimate goal is student...

...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 off in the student and they "get...

...classes. I help students with summer reading assignments and college essays. In the summers, I also teach Introduction to Japanese and Conversational French, one-on-one or in small groups. I teach and tutor High School English, Composition, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, and Japanese Literature. I am a former National Merit Scholar, and I help students prepare for the English, Reading, and Writing sections of the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. I am a two-time recipient...

I am currently student teaching 7th grade English in Tucson. My educational journey at Northern Arizona University to become a certified teacher with a degree in psychology is nearly complete. I have experience tutoring students with various abilities and interests for differing lengths of time. I look forward to meeting you!

...writing, term papers, and presentations. I would describe my tutoring style as informal and conversational-- I got my start by tutoring my Latin classmates in high school and college, and I've retained the egalitarian approach because I find it helps to make learning fun and feel less like "work." Outside of the academic realm, I spend a lot of time reading and I miss being able to go sailing (not much opportunity for that in...

...a generalist in grades four to eight as well as for mathematics in grades eight to twelve. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011 with a degree in History, and I am currently working through a Master's degree in Liberal Studies at Arizona State University. This variety of experience gives me a wide base from which to understand and assist students with a variety of learning styles. I tailor my tutoring...