Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

...student teaching and volunteer work in 3rd grade. I have also raised my own three children who are now in high school, college and graduated as an RN. While I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects and grades, I am most passionate in working with kids on their foundational skills in Reading, Writing and Math. I do also have a strong background in Phonics. I absolutely love teaching and helping kids develop...

...am a certified ESL instructor. I have been teaching English to students online for almost four years. I have also worked as a substitute teacher in K-12 schools, teaching all subjects. While I teach English and ESL, I am also passionate about all forms of Science and Public Health. In my experience, students learn best with a teacher who is patient, and when they are supported with visual aids and information. I believe education improves...

...course. I continue to tutor students that need assistance with English college courses. I have a passion for helping students to thrive in their classes! Although I would like to tutor a wide range of subjects, my skill set thus far is in English, Literature, Essay Editing, and Art History. Currently, I am a graduate student at Arizona State University studying Social Work. The knowledge and fulfilling personal experiences that I have gained from my...

...degree in English and a Master's degree in journalism and worked in book, magazine, and newspaper publishing as a writer and editor before becoming a college English instructor. She now specializes in teaching students to write composition, read and interpret literature, think critically, prepare for public speaking engagements, and conduct research in the social sciences. She also teaches English as a second language to both young and adult learners. Susan is a patient and highly...

...always been a passion of mine. I attended North Greenville University in South Carolina and achieved a degree in Elementary Education. I did my student teaching in 2nd Grade and my first year of teaching in 5th Grade Math and Science. Since then I have been moving around as a military spouse so I have been subbing and tutoring. I am originally from Memphis, TN, but I have lived in South Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, and...

...from Tucson, Arizona. I've been pursuing my PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology since October of 2014. I currently have two more years until my journey is complete. I am a mother of three, an Office Manager at DowAksa USA, and an ESL Teacher for VIPKID. My educational background includes a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Greenville College and a master's degree in Human Resource Management from Lindenwood University. My hobbies include hiking, yoga, lifting weights,...

...time I enjoy teaching youth and adults my hobbies: organic gardening, solar cooking, yoga, playing guitar, singing and beekeeping. My real passion is languages. I never tire of teaching Mandarin Chinese, Spanish or my native tongue, English (especially writing). Given these subjects, it may be surprising to learn that my degree (an AAS) is in Building and Construction with a focus on solar energy, but I like to be practical as well as philosophical. I...

...view; evaluate the merits of an argument; recognize and acknowledge prejudice; and expose logical fallacies. I specialize in the art of clear communication, having mastered the traits of good writing, as well as the styles and forms appropriate to different genres (i.e. different types of writing including, of course, academic composition, such as essays, research papers etc.). I am an excellent listener, and I use dialogue and logic to discover quickly the areas that are...

...most of my life. Currently I teach 6th grade GATE Language Arts and Social Studies at a local middle school. Previously, I taught music and reading at the elementary level. I have worked with high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping students...

...the age of digital marketing, having a strong presence on social media is crucial. I can help students develop effective social media marketing strategies and optimize their online presence. Viral content creation: Creating content that resonates with audiences and spreads quickly online can be challenging. I'm here to guide students on creating engaging and shareable content. Japanese: I can help students learn Japanese culture, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to advanced conversation skills. Artificial Intelligence: I...

...in a one-on-one setting. Primarily that's because I really like people. A lot. I see things from the student's point of view, and that helps me to tutor in a way that is individualized for each student. As a high school and middle school substitute teacher and as an instructor at the North Carolina Governor's School I found that I enjoy teaching students at all levels, from middle school through advanced undergraduate. I tutor many...

...literature out of the shadows. In my fourth year I worked with non-native English speakers through the Student Learning Center on campus as a writing coach and tutor, helping freshman students not only boil down the basics of "the college paper," but, I hope, come to appreciate the value of writing skills in life off campus as well. After college, I embarked on a road trip to everywhere in general and nowhere in particular. Since...

...me with a broad foundation which I feel strengthens my ability to work with my students. My enthusiasm and positive attitude are characteristics consistently mentioned by my administrators as well as peers. My teaching approach is very student centered and hands on. I am a confident communicator and value the opportunity to work closely with the family as well as the classroom teacher if applicable. When I am not working as an educator I am...

...Kara Synhorst, and I am passionate about education! I currently work for Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson, but I have been tutoring since the age of 16 and I still love to make time for it. I have tutored people from the age of 3 to over 50 in a variety of subjects. While English is my passion and where my expertise lies, I am also a very capable study skills and test prep...

I have been teaching for 26 years in grades 1-8, either as an English Language Specialist or a classroom teacher. I enjoy working with children and discovering the best ways to reach their academic abilities.

...and equality with students is essential to a worthwhile tutoring experience. I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create ways to understand them. My schedule is flexible and so is my teaching style--I will tailor my approach based on whether the focus is on improving test scores, classroom performance, or general knowledge. I prefer to meet in a public area near the university, but if necessary can arrange to meet...

...I want to help you cultivate your God-given talents and intelligence! You have the tools. I'm only here to help you use them. I love tutoring because I love to see people see their strengths and grow. It's important to me that people know English doesn't have to be boring or hard to comprehend. When others succeed, I'm overjoyed. I'm skilled in topics such as English, creative writing, grammar, reading, writing linguistics, literature, ESL, critical...

...of all age levels. It is a joy to watch students move from planning a writing assignment to publishing it in a final draft! It is fun to ask students questions about their writing, help them edit their work, and offer words of encouragement. I learned fun and dynamic grammar and writing strategies when I taught English Language Learners in Beijing, China for 13 months two years ago. In my free time I love to...

Teaching kids is my passion. I am an elementary school teacher in the Mesa area. I have experience working with kids in many different settings. I love working with them, and helping them reach their full potential, is my ultimate goal. Being in the classroom with my students is my all time happy place! Happy learning!

Hello: I have been teaching for 11 years; six years in South Korea and five years in the U.S. I have a Master's in Education and my specialties are ESL, reading and writing. I have worked with Elementary and college age. I am a pretty good writer and can help you with papers. Let's get together!