Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Gilbert, AZ

...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 a book editor, but have always loved wearing my "teaching hat" and look forward to sharing my many years of practical and academic experience...

...college, I was awarded a Chinese Flagship study abroad scholarship and took 400-level Chinese courses at National Taiwan University. I can read and write with both traditional and simplified characters. Tutoring has given me many wonderful opportunities to engage with disciplines that I am passionate about while guiding students in becoming better learners. My primary experience has been tutoring elementary and middle school students in humanities subjects and math. In addition to this, I have...

...a focused manner, learning how to teach themselves and teach others based on the resources at hand. As these study sessions were voluntary for students, I might work with 1 student or 20 students in a session - sometimes as many as 100 students would attend before exams! Teaching students how to teach themselves is my primary goal as a tutor. I might only see a student for 1 or 2 hours each week, and...

...mentorship from the faculty, writing is definitely one of my favorite things to teach. Tutoring is all about having a balance- I want my students to feel relaxed and at-ease with the direction of study but also to be productive and engaged in the material. Tutoring is about working together so that he/she can solve it, not me giving the student the answers. Many times students know so much more than they realize, and showing...

...students, creation of positive and safe learning environment and a high emphasis on the content of the material. When the students are provided with comprehensive activities that are interactive, culturally significant and meaningful to everyday life, they are more likely to be motivated and focused on applying what they know from various aspects such as cultural appropriateness, prior knowledge from life situations and other disciplines to assignments or cumulative projects, rather than when they are...

...based in Phoenix, AZ who 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...

...I took advantage of the opportunity to reach more students, creating a small private tutoring company in Houston in which I served as lead tutor and conducted all business operations. After graduating from college, I moved back to Arizona and am excited to have the opportunity to continue my passion of helping young men and women achieve academic excellence through tutoring. I have experience tutoring elementary through college-aged students in all academic disciplines. My primary...

...undergrad student of Arizona State University dedicated to helping students reach their full writing potential. I've tutored in writing professionally through my University , where I've had the opportunity to help students of all majors, ages, and experience levels in writing academic essays, personal narratives, journal critiques, and resumes alike. I also have experience in working and engaging with Autistic and neurodivergent individuals and am passionate about supporting their learning experiences. I believe that writing...

...the educational arena and have worked with varying age groups, skill levels, and course work. I have instructed from the middle school level to the collegiate level. Aside from my formal teaching and tutoring, I have also had the opportunity to be a mother and teach my own children. I have a passion for both literature and writing and enjoy sharing that with others. I desire to help others enhance their learning abilities and educational...

...grad classroom. I have spent six years in middle school English and four years in High School English. I've taught in an alternative school environment and have taught English language learners and students with IEPs, as a remedial skills teacher. I have a passion for reading and writing and I actually like working with teenagers. I am the mother of two boys under 5 and love seeing them grow. In my other job, I teach...

...enjoy working with students on a one-on-one basis. This gives me the opportunity to get to know them as individuals and really keep track of their progress. I view tutoring as more of an exchange than traditional teaching; I believe my students and I can work together to solve any problem. When assisting with a writing assignment, for example, it will only be a temporary solution for me to simply pull out a red pen...

...I am a graduate of Arizona State University with degrees in Biological Sciences (BS) and Philosophy (Morality, Politics and Law) (BA), as well as a minor in Political Sciences and a certificate in International Studies. I graduated early from BASIS Tucson North high school in 2016, having taken and passed 10 APs. I favor English and History, but am capable of doing up to Calculus 3, college level Biology, Organic Chemistry and AP Physics 1.

...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 the Radiology Department at the School of Medicine as an academic program manager. Creatively, I am a freelance writer and author, with a few...

...a way that was engaging and something that had a life of its own! I'm here to help because I know what you are going through. In academics, there are many paths to success and I can help you start down the one best for you. Because at the end of the day, I am here to teach a student, not a subject! The subject can only be an instrument, not the end goal. The...

...has shaped my tutoring style to be patient, respectful, humble, and engaging. My youngest tutee was 7 years old, and the oldest was 82. All age groups are very enjoyable to tutor. I don't make up answers and I let my students know if I need to research something in greater depth to answer the 'why' questions. The joy of seeing a student reach the point of understanding a topic which has been difficult for...

...and philosophy. In the future, I hope to travel and teach English in many different countries, in Asia and around the world. I also plan to attend graduate school, and eventually I would like to teach in a university. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar and going to KTV with my friends. I am a very patient and relaxed person, and I believe that the best teacher is someone who learns alongside their...

...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 regards...

...that the best approach to interacting with students is to be friendly, open, and patient. We have all struggled in a subject at some point in our lives, and I hate to see students get flustered or embarrassed when they don't understand a concept. I'm upbeat and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for what I have learned with the people that I meet. When I'm not working or in school, I enjoy reading, listening to music,...

...students in English, U.S. History, World History, and Geography. I also have experience working with young children in grades 2-3 for reading comprehension improvement. I worked at Via Center School with special education students ranging from ages 5-22 years of age in elementary subjects and social skills. I have had the opportunity to work with students ranging from pre-k through high school while I worked at the Hall of Health Children's Museum in Berkeley, California....

...passion as well. I have taught all grade levels from 4th grade through 10th grade, and have extensive experience with middle school. I believe that all students can learn and be successful, and that all students have unique strengths. I work hard in my classroom to ensure that students can be successful, often finding new ways for them to express their learning. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and exercising.