Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Bernalillo County, NM

Retired certified teacher, university professor, taught all elem subjects and mid/high school Literature, Spanish, Art, Computers, Social and Natural Sciences, SAT Prep, University French and English Law, Econ, etc. Curriculum design for UNM, Berkeley, State Dept. 90th percentile GRE, FSE, NMTEs, Praxis. Bilingual consultant for business (Pfizer, J&J) and government (DSS, CDC). Level 6 copy writer/editor. Taught on 4 1/2 continents!

I have tutored elementary school, high school, and college students. I love helping students achieve their learning goals!

...passionate about the latter, and within the humanities I am most passionate about philosophy and English. The most important thing I've learned from those two fields (and the thing I'd most want to pass on to students) is how to find the right words for thoughts - this is important, not just because it allows people to express themselves well to others, but also because it affords clarity to people regarding their own opinions and...

am someone who loves to teach new things to people and to share my knowledge.

...children, to young adults able to navigate their way around German speaking countries, without fear or apprehension. I love listening to my students speak to each other, and their German counterparts in German, and I love seeing their non-German-speaking peers look at them with envy, although they would never say anything. Mostly, I love the fact that students go from an isolated American, to a person with genuine contact and opportunity in a part of...

...halfway around the world teaching American culture and English as a foreign language at a private English school in Anshan, China. It is exciting and challenging for me to teach while immersed in a new cultures and meeting new people! I graduated Magna Cum Laude with my B.A. from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. I have intermediate working knowledge of Spanish and Mandarin Chinese and am always looking for ways to improve my language...

...have tutored and been a teaching assistant to Master's level students in my field to achieve outstanding scores in their courses and on their board examinations. I have done this through understanding the student's learning style, and applying various techniques to help the student understand both the macro and micro view of the subject material. In turn, they succeed in both passing classes but also understand and retain the information learned. I also have experience...

...these experiences, the most rewarding involved helping students improve their writing and critical thinking skills - as these not only translate across the entirety of students' educational pursuits, but also serve them well in their lives going forward. In tutoring these subjects, I strive to find a balance between providing students with my expertise, while also meeting students where they are at and tailoring my approach to their individual needs and abilities. Beyond teaching and...

...and debate both in person and working online with students across the country. My focus in coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my life to education because...

...for, whether they're kids, tweens, teens, or adults. I have lived my life with ADHD (and you bet I work with students with ADHD), yet despite my diagnosis, I managed to become a top student all throughout my life. This was due to self-awareness, learning from others, and hyperfocusing on things that interested me and reading all about them. I'm a great teacher because for the most part, I taught myself much of the way,...

...Europe and South America as well as visited Japan and for the last 23 years I have been teaching French and Spanish at an international school in Germany. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects primarily with younger students, I am most passionate about language learning. In my experience helping struggling students clearly understand grammatical concepts and find fun ways to memorize new vocabulary has always brought me great joy. I truly believe...

I have tutored students, especially in music subjects for 24 years. I have an alternative teaching certification in New Mexico. I am studying education at New Mexico Highlands University. I have a bachelor's degree in music from the University of New Mexico. I can help with a wide variety of topics including math, English, science, music, and history. I believe in culturally responsive teaching and in student centered teaching.

...with brief stays outside the country in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central Mexico, and the Caribbean. I'm classically trained musician and singer who worked as controller for a multi-million dollar private company. I now spend my spare time writing poetry from the heart and running a local car club. I reside in the enchanting state of New Mexico. I am often found under a hood of a car or traipsing in wilderness areas looking for wild...

...store it in your long term memory. I have taught college aged students all the way down to 3 year olds. I have a BA in Psychology and Philosophy with a 3.8 GPA. I am obtaining a Masters in Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies, which focuses on teaching methods. Meaning not only have a mastered subjects but I also know how to teach. I lived abroad for 12 years in Cork, Ireland and Madrid, Spain....

...of the mind impacts one’s existence in this world. I enjoy sharing this with others, and my ability to assist a wide-variety of types of learners is confirmed by the hundreds of students who have attested to my ability over the years and in different settings and institutions. My extensive education has given me an immense appreciation for all things philosophical and for the many great civilizations of human history, as well as an in-depth...

...the next task. And I give added practice examples for areas where students are struggling i.e using evidence, analysis, organization I have a masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (especially adult ESL), and also coursework and teaching experience in Secondary Education (grades 6-12). My endorsements are in English Language Arts and ESL. My bachelors degree was in Creative Writing. I love to teach writing, including essay and academic writing. I speak Spanish and...

...and Political Science, and I minored in Education. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Philosophy, and Civics. I also offer test prep for ACT, PSAT, SAT, and most Accuplacer exams. I am a strong proponent of continuing education, and I believe it is the key to social and personal growth. When I'm not working or in class, I enjoy running around Albuquerque with my pup, Jack, and...

...to the humanities. My breadth across these subjects enables me to take a diverse approach to teaching that extends beyond knowledge of one individual subject area. My favorite high school courses were AP Calculus and AP Physics, and my favorite courses during undergrad were in Moral Philosophy/Ethics. While at OSU I worked as a Peer Tutor for the University, where I tutored mainly Mathematics ranging from Pre-Algebra to Calculus. I enjoy tutoring math the most;...

...17 points over the course of 2 months. As someone who has recently gone through the law school admissions process, I am also happy to help students with any other aspect of the application process. Given the substantial weight of the LSAT in the admissions process, however, I am particularly passionate about helping students master this test. I know from personal experience that the LSAT can be frustrating, but I will help students to break...

...English language, and dedicated to helping others understand and achieve competence in the writing process. I have taught college-level composition courses, as well as a poetry course, and have tutored at Wake Forest University's writing center for two years, and therefore have experience in coaching students at different skill levels through many stages of the writing process, including formulating arguments, brainstorming ideas, handling grammatical issues, finding sources for research, and revising essays. I continue to...