Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Gilbert, AZ

...experience, I can be a great asset to help students to succeed. I received my Bachelors from Northern Arizona University and completed Montessori training through CMTE/NY. After teaching English Language Development in Mesa Public Schools, I am well equipped with knowledge of the current expectations for English Language Learners. I have been supporting students through tutoring for over seven years and look forward to helping your child succeed in their academic career.

...tutoring programs, such as a class in my high school in which the subject material was the best way to encourage and motivate students for long term success. As a tutor, my goal is to instill confidence in students, develop a curiosity for the world, create a fascination for the fundamentals, and imbue motivation for learning from within the learner. I believe that every person has the capacity for any subject, and that in order...

...changes in test scores and overall understanding of a variety of subjects. I am patient, encouraging, and friendly. I understand that each individual learns differently and I tailor my lessons to each student.My hobbies are exploring downtown Phoenix, playing sports, making art, and listening to music. I have a cocker spaniel named Ranger and a chronic french fry craving, for which the only cure is french fries. My favorite author is Fyodor Dostoevsky and I'm...

...He had a profound impact on my life and gave me the confidence I needed to continue my love for learning to this day. I desire to provide that feeling for children and leave every heart & mind I touch with a continued love for learning and the self-confidence to work through educational hurdles. Grasping new concepts isn't just about learning the task at hand, but also feeling capable of stepping out of one's comfort...

I have a Ph.D. in Hispanic literature and have taught for almost 20 years (Spanish, literature, reading, writing, grammar, Latin American history, SAT and ACT prep, and introduction to humanities). I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds.

...have gained experience tutoring children anywhere from ages 3 to high school. Furthermore, I spent this past summer of 2012 living in a rural village in Africa, teaching school children (ages 11-15) to read, write and speak English. It was one of the hardest and most rewarding things I have ever experienced. Throughout high school and college, I have excelled as a writer and am extremely confident in my ability to write and edit, whether...

...from the University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to help them with any...

...writing can, in fact, be enjoyable! My academic experience is in both humanities and sciences: an MA in English with an emphasis on Rhetoric from University of Maryland (UMD) and a Bachelor's degree from Colorado State University (CSU) in Animal Sciences. Additionally, I have a decade of experience working higher education at UMD and Stanford University. At UMD I worked in the Veterinary Medicine department as a grant manager, and at Stanford I worked in...

I'm a English grad from ASU. I have a BFA in creative writing and love to help people improve their communication skills! I'm a big believer in learning through doing so I take a hands on and practice forward approach to helping you achieve any goal you set out to.

...students use technology and tools to enhance the learning process. I value the power of education and I want to make learning fun and accessible to all students. Before starting my career as a full time teacher, I traveled the world around Europe, Southeast Asia and Central America. I spent 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...

...improve others. I believe that success starts with inspiration and connection. During my journey as a writer, I've had a handful of teachers and mentors who have challenged and inspired me and left a lasting impact. I would like to be that person for another student. First and foremost, it's important to get to know the student and establish trust so they feel more at ease. In turn, I will feel more confident in what...

...is passionate about making learning accessible to all learners. As a first-generation college student who's managed to secure my Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies and Masters in Secondary Education, I understand the necessity of equitable access to quality education more than ever before. Special Education and English language arts are where my disciplinary experience and knowledge lie, but specialties such as English composition and copyediting are also subjects I have extensive experience in as well.

...their biological basis, just as I love to find the beautiful, creative aspects of math and science. Over the years, having worked with and observed many fellow students, I've concluded that simply 'being smart' is not the key to succeeding in any subject; it's finding a reason to care about what you're learning, and managing the information thrown at you. Now, this is a wonderful, wonderful thing, because while I cannot make anyone 'smarter,' I...

...Awareness Club (PEAC) president for three consecutive years, bringing prestigious speakers to the university, forging relationships with the Arizona Department of Corrections, and inspiring education in one of the bleakest settings. Additionally, I interned as student Editor-In-Chief for Superstition Review, an online literary magazine. By engaging with the literary community, I worked as a public speaker, online social media brander, and publication editor. My family and human development minor allowed me to learn more about...

...Specifically, I teach English for Special Purposes (e.g., English for Tourism, Business English, etc.), English for Academic Purposes, Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL), and English as a Global Language. I love teaching international undergraduate, graduate, and adult students. I believe the English language is a fundamental need, so adult ESOL students need to obtain English language skills and cross-cultural understanding to be able to reach their life and career goals. Most adult ESOL...

...The Ohio State University. I believe that everyone can learn given the right tools and motivation. I would love to work with your student to unlock their full potential and give them confidence in their own abilities inside and outside of the classroom. Also, other than teaching world history and yearbook currently, I am an avid musician spending much of my time writing and performing my own songs. I am absolutely addicted to record collecting...

I'm a high school science teacher with experiences in languages, writing, and the arts. I'm interested in helping my students decode and relate to the material in front of them, and develop meaningful connections with it so that their understanding goes beyond just skills and content knowledge.

...Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working on a Masters Degree in Special Education. I am a certified teacher K-8 with an ESL Endorsement. I love teaching. I have taught as well as tutored students from Pre-K all the way to 8th grade. I love all subjects but I especially love math. I like to use a variety of strategies to help my students understand the concepts...

...University. I have taught classes, tutored, been a Teachers Assistant and a Research Assistant at two different graduate Universities. I am primarily interested in Religious Studies and Philosophy, but I also love to tutor literature, writing, special education, and research methods. Whenever I tutor, I make sure it is a fun and enjoyable experience. After all, who wants to be bored and frustrated when doing homework? Outside of education, I enjoy art galleries, poetry, playing...

...with constructing a good story. I'm honored to serve as a teacher and mentor to all my students! I first started teaching and tutoring nearly 20 years ago, with elementary and middle school students, in reading, phonics, comprehension, and writing. I then went on to teach at the university level and in public programs for places like the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University. I make my primary living as...