Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Catalina Foothills, AZ

...curiosity. Students know all-too-well how easily their creativity and curiosity are crushed when dealing with a difficult math problem. When I see students getting frustrated with the rigidity of math, I try to help them relish in its systematic ways by using the tools that they already have. I have always pictured math as a toolbox. Each year in math, as students learn more concepts, they collect more tools to add to their own math...

After graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Mathematics I came to a startling realization. I really like math. I love learning new and interesting ways to use it and I am excited to share my understanding with others. I am a patient person and I will do my utmost to ensure you reach your educational goals.

...I have lived in Tucson for two and a half years after living in St. Louis. I have worked on four college campuses in the area of student leadership development (Ohio State Univ, Duke, Univ. of Florida and Washington Univ. in St. Louis). I am huge sports fan (Especially Boston teams and the Florida Gators). I look forward to hearing from you and working with you to meet your academic goals whether in finishing a...

...include Military Intelligence, Indirect Fire Infantry Man and worked in the Chaplaincy and supply fields. Positions I've held include: Intelligence Analyst, Platoon Sargent, Operations Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (Ops. NCOIC) and Commandant of Training for about 6,000 deploying Reserve Soldiers for the War on Terrorism in the Middle East (I was activated for a total of two years to implement this training). All of which included both tactical skills and academic pedagogue. Be advised that...

...& BC, and Computer Science and Statistics. As well, I have participated in many National Science Foundation opportunities in Math and Computer Science. I have taught AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB and BC, and Computer Science A and AB (when it was offered). My rate of passing for all AP courses is over 90% ( and over 50% scoring a 5). I am currently retired from the classroom, but I am eager to share what...

I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. I work with students in a variety of subjects, including Math, Physics, and Chemistry. I have experience working with students on the Autism spectrum and with ADHD.

...fellow students throughout high school. Working with a variety of students within a diversity of academia (science, english, math, psychology, test prep), I've improved my ability to teach. Although I have never been one for specifics, for example remembering the dates of wars, my strength lies in analytical skills and critical thinking. Because of this, I'm able to teach better because the information I'm imparting is not data, it is a new way of thinking...

...currently a student at the University of Arizona, majoring in communications and minoring in history. I plan to continue my education with an masters in business. I have years of experience tutoring middle school students in Algebra, science, history and english. I also have experience working with high school students preparing them for exams and working with students to create a well written paper. I believe that tutoring should be interactive. The best way to...

My name is Ryan Maish, and I am a native of Tucson, Arizona. I attended University High School and graduated from the University of Arizona in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Math. I am very comfortable with math courses and I worked for an engineering firm for almost 10 years before transitioning to becoming a high school teacher in Digital Media. I also coach Varsity Football and am an avid sports fan!

I am a life-long educator who loves tutoring and teaching children and youth. I have been fortunate to have had a career full of learning in secondary school and college. It's my passion to share some of what I've learned with you and to help you to excel in your areas of study.

...skilled in addressing student needs and ensuring students will thrive and develop in an adaptable educational atmosphere. My greatest strength is in relationship building with students to gain their respect and trust which encourages them to feel safe to take academic and interpersonal risks for growth and success. I possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop excellent rapport with students and their families. My areas of proficiency include: Teaching K-8 English Language Arts and...

I have been tutoring for over two years. My main subjects are any math below calculus 2 and general chemistry. But, I have done some tutoring for English and reading as well! I am currently a freshman at The University of Arizona and I'm working on a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. I'm very outgoing and I always try to adjust my teaching style based on how the student learns best!

Hi. I was a data analyst for 20 years in the corporate world, and now I am transitioning to being a secondary math/physics teacher. I am passionate about learning, and hope to bring a fresh perspective to these subjects.

I believe that education is the key to a person's success in this growing world. I have been associated with education my entire life, raised by two public school educators and having either attended school or worked in a school setting my entire life.

I am a graduate of the University of Arizona's gender studies program. I am currently a middle school teacher. In the past, I have been a writer and an editor.

...an environmental law attorney who loves to work with 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...

...or interests regarding animals or the family system. I am passionate about working with your child on their educational journey as they are the future. I have worked with many students throughout my educational journey and I have found that many have different ways of learning as I have learned from them and vise versa. I look forward to working with your child and helping them achieve their dreams. Their education is important and I...

...me; I need to come at it from a different angle. For example, I rarely learn from spoken word; I have trained myself to visualize what people are saying while they are saying it, which has helped a lot, but often I need to write things down, or perform some physical motion. So when tutoring, I switch up visual/auditory/kinesthetic approaches, and also try to ground things to reality: why learn something in the first place?...

...based concepts. My teaching philosophy centers around making mathematics accessible and engaging for all students. I believe that with the right guidance, every student can not only master mathematical concepts but also develop a genuine appreciation for the subject. I strive to create a supportive and interactive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, explore concepts, and build their problem-solving skills with confidence. In my previous roles, I have successfully tutored students of...

...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 to teaching especially when a student just can't wrap their mind around a concept. This has been a very helpful skill of mine because I have been...