Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Bernalillo County, NM

...particular strength is writing. I have published in research journals, written movie screenplays, and now am writing my first book. My regular students get plenty of chances to write, sing (my mom was a music teacher)--we've even been know to dance the Macarena on occasion. When I tutor younger folk, I try to find their interests and build our curriculum around things that they enjoy. Of course with older students we often have to hunker...

...to say that my favorite subject to tutor currently is math since it is the subject i struggled most with early on but gained a later love for. I think my approach to toturing is very hands on and thorough but fun and comfortable at the same time. I believe that learning is best done when someone is in a healthy and positive environment with people that genuinely want to help. Otherwise, learning would be...

...and French. I studied abroad in French and Costa Rica as an undergraduate, and worked for over three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa. I have tutored all ages, including ELL students in France and Costa Rica. Before returning to graduate school, I was a public school science teacher at the middle and high school level. Since completing my PhD, I have taught a wide range of science and social science topics,...

...by seeing this love for reading grow in many of my students over the years. With all of the coursework I've completed in the areas of language development and usage, I am highly qualified in the area of Language Arts as well, and have taught high school and college aged students in literature and English composition. Any teacher will tell you that working one on one with students is the most enjoyable. That is why...

...working for the Department of Defense schools as a kindergarten teacher again for 3 additional years and for the past six years I have been working as a Special Education Assessor or Educational Diagnostician to assess students to determine if they are eligible for special education services from ages three years through high school. During the pandemic and remote learning, I was available to students online who needed extra help as I was unable to...

...working in an all-inclusive charter high-school for at-risk students, we developed a rigorous online curriculum, meeting National Common Core Standards, from which students could complete work from home as well as in school. Tutorial sessions with individual students supported the online curriculum, giving me the ability to help students in all their required subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science. My goal as a tutor is to impart my passion for language to my...

...endeavor to become a life long learner. I figured since I am taking some time off that I would enjoy helping students achieve their own goals. This is because I understand how sometimes, classwork and concepts can be tough to grasp; however, with time and dedication any set back can be overcome. Learning should be an enjoyable experience, knowledge is the one thing no one can take away from you. I look forward to working...

...education should be a collaborative journey, and I encourage open dialogue, questions, and exploration. My goal is to make learning enjoyable, using interactive tools and real-life examples to bring concepts to life. Whether you're struggling with a challenging topic, preparing for exams, or simply looking to enhance your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we will develop a personalized study plan that targets your specific needs and goals. I...

...parents in developing progress reports and ensuring the learning experience aligns with their child's learning goals. This strength will be valuable as a Virtual Tutor Teacher as it will enable me to collaborate with parents and other stakeholders remotely. Thirdly, I have experience working as part of a team in a school environment. This experience has given me insight into working collaboratively with colleagues, administration and management to achieve common goals. As a Virtual Tutor, I...

...a coach; I work with students to become better learners. It is a thrilling experience to witness students overcome obstacles and take on challenges that previously intimidated them. I enjoy taking on challenges myself and have competed in endurance events for over 10 years including the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon and multiple GORUCK challenges. I recently became a high altitude balloonist and have conducted several experiments in the stratosphere including the first test of a...

Hello! I am Samantha Crayton. I have taught first grade for several years before deciding to stay home and raise my two kids. I graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Education. I have a lot of experience with elementary school aged children and look forward to this opportunity to teach your child!

...reading. Toward that end, I sought to provide children in my classes with good literature and ample opportunity to read both fiction and nonfiction books of their choice. Indeed, as a former first grade teacher, I am familiar with many of the most fun and engaging books for beginning readers. I believe that a solid command of English grammar is vital to effective, intelligent, and coherent speaking and writing, and as a result, I gave...

I have a PhD and have been tutoring for 10 years. I believe all students can learn, improve their test scores, and feel better about their abilities to succeed as students. Parents appreciate my patience and ability to explain concepts. Students like that I am fun. In the end, I am just happy to help people meet their educational goals.

...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 skills and knowledge of new...

...students have arrived in my class reading and doing math at elementary school levels. With these students, I work tirelessly one-on-one to prepare them for their future endeavors. As a tutor, I have the privilege of watching my students grow every day. It is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. I understand how students acquire knowledge, and I have the experience to apply this understanding to aid with student outcomes.... My goal as...

...College in May 2014. I have spent the large majority of my life as a student and I love learning. I graduated with a 3.95 from Roanoke and have maintained a 4.0 at UNM since the first semester. That being said, I believe my GPA is just a number and there is a lot more to learning than the grade received at the end of the semester. I am whole-heartedly committed to educating myself and...

...a book! **Notes: 1) I do NOT tutor the math portion of the SAT, only English. You'll often need to get two separate tutors for the SAT. 2) It is rare that I'll do same day, last-minute appointments. Appointments must be made in advance and approved. 3) I will only do 1 hour sessions at a time for SAT prep. SAT prep is tedious, and the brain needs breaks. It's difficult for students and myself...

...Materials Science from the University of Texas at El Paso. I have a wide range of passions, from linguistics to math and physics, but I really come alive when harnessing technology to solve problems. I love to teach coding, such as when I volunteered at my wife's library to bring her students the Hour of Code, using Code.org's Minecraft exercises, or as a content creator for Learning Environments, where students from the local elementary school...

...I have supported in social studies, language arts, science, and math classes up through the middle school level. I have specific training in building reading and writing skills, including phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. I am good at expounding academic topics and breaking complex problems down in to their component parts. Other than that, I enjoy working one-on-one with students and like to give them plenty of time to work through their studies and ask...

...degree, so I'm familiar with most business courses. I currently work as a Special Ed teaching assistant for Scottsdale Unified School District, where I teach kids ages 3-18 years in all kinds of courses. I also used to work as an Employment Specialist, so I'm great at editing essays, teaching public speaking, and anything related to professional development. I also have experience with visual art and design and love to teach drawing and painting!