Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Glendale, AZ

...and professional journey, I have always believed that every student has the potential to succeed, and my goal is to help them unlock their full capabilities. In my years of teaching, I have worked with students across various grade levels, providing support in a wide range of subjects. While I have a particular passion for science and social studies, I truly enjoy teaching all subjects and helping students find excitement in learning. My teaching philosophy...

...Flagship is a competitive program designed to help members reach a "superior" level of language proficiency. As a Flagship member, I have participated in special Flagship classes, weekly tutoring, and a two-month summer study. For my Flagship capstone, I am preparing to study for a year abroad at Tianjin Normal University in China. In addition to Chinese, I am also passionate about English. I am an avid reader, and I especially enjoy books on politics...

...even taught English in Peru for a little over a year. During college, I was a tutor and that is something that helped me to reaffirm that I want to be a teacher. While I was living in Peru, I got to meet people from all over the world (honest!). It was a wonderful experience that actually allowed me to learn Spanish and become fluent in the language. It is a huge blessing in my...

...working with sight words and phonics, teacing reading comprehension and fluency. I have taught preschool and first grade, and student taught in a third/forth 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...

...range of subjects, but I have the most experience working with students in SAT, ACT, LSAT, and AP/college economics. I have a laid-back tutoring style, but I make sure to present the content in the most simplified way I can to ensure students understand the material through guided practice. I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for over three years now, and I previously served as the course tutor for several of Pepperdine's upper-division economics...

...potential, and my favorite subject to teach is history. I believe in a student-led approach, guiding learners to explore and understand material in a way that makes sense to them, fostering independence and critical thinking. I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to take charge of their education. With my diverse experience, I am confident in my ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs, ensuring that...

...strong reading fluency. My approach is child-centered, engaging, and tailored to each student's individual pace and learning style. I create a positive and supportive learning environment where children feel safe to explore language, make mistakes, and grow. I believe in celebrating every achievement, no matter how small, because each step forward builds self-esteem and a love for reading. With experience in early literacy and a deep understanding of phonemic awareness, letter-sound relationships, and blending strategies,...

...frustration can stop a student in his or her tracks. Many times I have seen students put themselves down and give up on learning. Sometimes they believe that when they didn't understand something fast enough, that maybe they just can't do it. This is never the case. There are many ways of approaching new knowledge and new skills, and students can very quickly begin to see how their own learning process works. One of the...

I am a highly certified elementary teacher in the state of Arizona. I taught 5th/6th Grade for 5 years and now I am raising my two children! I love working with elementary and middle school students, making learning fun and easy. I have a passion for reading but love the step by step process of math. In my free time you will catch me reading a book!

...in Arizona. In the summer of 2014, I tutored a 2nd grade girl and a 3rd grade girl in topics ranging from negative numbers, multiplication, and division to synonyms, antonyms, and early essay-writing. I tutor elementary math, a variety of English subjects such as essay editing, grammar, literature, reading, and writing, as well as test prep for lower-level ISEE, elementary-level SSAT, and SAT Verbal. Since my current career dream is to teach English, I like...

...in psychology en route to a PhD. I have tutored various psychology/social sciences and research/statistics courses as an undergrad teaching assistant, but my primary subject of tutelage is English writing and composition at all skill levels. As a national merit scholar, I am also qualified to help students prepare for the ACT and SAT/other standardized assessments. My teaching philosophy is one that centers the student and frames learning as a collaborative process; I hope to...

...of Central Florida. I received my Master's in Secondary Education with a focus on teaching English in 2023, and my Bachelor's in Elementary Education in 2019. While earning my Master's, I worked as a middle school language arts teacher in Phoenix Arizona. Currently, I am working as a middle school art teacher, and I am working towards earning my certification for teaching art. I enjoy learning about art, and history, and I enjoy sharing my...

...in Elementary Education (K-8th grades) and Special Education (K-12th grades). I enjoy working with students of all ages and ability levels. I am however exceptionally passionate about working with children on the Autism Spectrum and those with behavioral disorder diagnoses. It is my personal belief that all people are capable of learning if they have the right teacher. This belief informs my mission, to provide all students with the tools not only to pass, but...

...have gained experience tutoring children anywhere from ages 3 to high school. Furthermore, I spent this past summer of 2012 living in a rural village in Africa, teaching school children (ages 11-15) to read, write and speak English. It was one of the hardest and most rewarding things I have ever experienced. Throughout high school and college, I have excelled as a writer and am extremely confident in my ability to write and edit, whether...

...changes in test scores and overall understanding of a variety of subjects. I am patient, encouraging, and friendly. I understand that each individual learns differently and I tailor my lessons to each student.My hobbies are exploring downtown Phoenix, playing sports, making art, and listening to music. I have a cocker spaniel named Ranger and a chronic french fry craving, for which the only cure is french fries. My favorite author is Fyodor Dostoevsky and I'm...

...downtown Phoenix and, most recently, multi-instrumentalist in a band that tours all over the world. Obviously, my interests are broad. I view every personal endeavor as a fundamentally educational experience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, history, philosophy, and Spanish (which I learned to speak while studying philosophy in Argentina). I really enjoy working with students to sharpen written assignments. Even the best writers require editing!...

...them gain proficiency and independence is what makes this work so fulfilling. I've had the opportunity to work with students in both classroom and tutoring settings, and I've learned that bridging language gaps can be a challenge. Especially in environments where students don't initially speak English, I've found that using a few essential words or phrases can create a connection and help guide them toward understanding. I've carried these techniques into my tutoring practice, refining...

...the K-12 sector. My excitement comes from watching students perform at their best, and I so enjoy helping them to achieve that goal. My most memorable efforts include students with differing abilities and helping them to find their own voice or pass a required state test for graduation. We each have a gift, and sometimes that gift gets stifled by assorted constraints. My skill is in uncovering that gift, then helping students to leverage that...

...third grade classroom teacher for five years. I then transitioned to being an online teacher to help students on quarantine stay up to speed with their classmates. I am now a stay at home mom with a desire to continue working with students! I love working with children and have a passion for guiding them in their learning. I find tutoring to be very helpful for students who learn best one on one. I strongly...

...of Arts in Education degree. I have previously taught third and fourth grade for seven years. I have taught ELA, math, science, and social studies. I am most passionate about teaching math. During my time in education I consistently used student data to develop my lesson plans and individualize learning. I was successfully able to lead students to exceed state averages on standardized testing scores in both ELA and math. I think it is important...