Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Phoenix, AZ

...integrating theater play into everyday subjects. I was inspired to go back to school in Flagstaff, Arizona where I earned my Master's degree in Education. Since then I have taught classes for kindergarten through high school working in both Colorado and Arizona schools. I find that engaging with students in either small groups or one to one is where I do my best teaching. I take my job as an educator seriously. I feel that...

...ESL, ELA, and test prep (SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL) since 2012, working with students from K-12 and beyond, including college-level writing instruction. Currently, I'm preparing for a Master's in Social Work, driven by a desire to support individuals holistically. My tutoring philosophy is student-centered, focusing on active engagement and critical thinking to empower students to achieve their academic goals. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment tailored to each student's unique needs. Outside of...

...I also take tutoring very seriously. I keep a balance between the students wanting to work with me and learn new things, with "it's time to work". Most students have a hard time sitting still in a classroom for 6 hours all day, under florescent lighting and taking test after test. I like to make learning fun for them. I believe it's not only possible, but also important to combine fun and life-long learning.

...in the classroom for the past twelve years. I am currently teaching students in second grade. I have taught students in kindergarten and fourth grade as well. While teaching at the elementary level and experiencing the joy of students learning to read fluently, I have added teaching adults the skills needed to accomplish receiving their GED's. Students of all ages can learn reading and math skills to become productive adults in society.

I'm an experienced tutor with a TESOL certification and over 15 years of experience teaching English globally. I'm a patient and supportive tutor who makes learning comfortable and helps students build confidence at their own pace. I work with Arizona State University's K-12 Step Up Tutor program while seeking additional tutoring roles. Additionally, I'm currently a candidate for ASU's Accelerated Master's Degree in Communication

...Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. With over seven years of teaching experience in grades K-8, I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of learners, developing personalized strategies to support their growth. My love for teaching stems from the joy of watching students make breakthroughs, whether it's mastering foundational skills or building confidence in their abilities. I specialize in tutoring subjects such as reading, writing, math,...

...was bought up with the idea that education was a priority so I started tutoring my own kids when they were about 2 years old. I currently teach special education and work as a tutor for Sylvan Learning Centers. I have 20 plus years working in some capacity of education. I am also fluent in American Sign language and worked as an interpreter for 12 years. I'm looking forward to sharing my expertise and help...

...focusing on English as a Second Language, and have my English as a Second Language Endorsement. I have taught numerous grade levels, K-5, and have taught in two dual language schools. My expertise is teaching students fundamental reading skills and math in a fun and engaging way. I have seen my students improve in both reading and math up to two or more grade levels in just one year! In my 20 plus years in...

...from Thailand, where I spent a year teaching English to adolescents and adults who inadvertently taught me Thai in return. I love languages because I appreciate the importance of communication in regard to the quality of our human experience. I am a friendly and conscientious individual who enjoys new undertakings and the perspective they offer. As an enthusiast for information, art, and living things, I am ever curious and like to bring that same spirit...

...with an outgoing personality, who believes learning should be a fun and enriching experience. I treat each student as if they were my son or daughter, making sure they are in a comfortable and safe learning environment. I love to think outside the box when it comes to planning lessons, applying student interests and hobbies when possible. This act gives each lesson my personal touch. I believe communication is key when building that student-teacher bond....

...years in the middle school and high school environments, with four of those being in a completely online school setting. I received my B.A. in Education/Spanish from Kalamazoo College (Michigan) and my Masters in Education with ESL Endorsement from the University of Texas. I've traveled extensively to 31 countries, with more on my bucket list. I also lived in Venezuela for two years as a teenager, lived in Spain for six months of Foreign Study...

...subjects, including mathematics, history, social studies, language arts, writing, creative arts, and philosophy. I have witnessed my students thrive with the right guidance and support throughout my many teaching and tutoring roles. With over a decade of tutoring experience, I have worked with students of various ages and skill levels. I take pride in helping my students build academic confidence and achieve marked improvements in their grades. I enjoy creating individualized lesson plans and providing...

...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 to build relationships with my students to meet their individual needs.

...little bit more each day & encouraging all attempts to take risks in their educational journey! The classroom should be a safe, inviting and stimulating environment where depending on the needs of each learner is student focused or teacher directed / modeled . As a teacher , my main goal is to get to know each child & see what motivates them to just "try" & take a risk (whether it's getting their mouth ready...

...with them on various subjects, such as math, reading, writing and speech. Through this job, I 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...

...Master's of Education at graduate school so that I can become officially certified as a teacher 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,...

...program in Biology at Arizona State University. When I'm not teaching biology to undergraduate majors at ASU, I research topics in aquatic ecology. Understanding the connectedness and patterns of environmental processes in aquatic ecosystems drives my passion to become an ecologist! My goal is to help students view learning as a positive experience! When students learn with me, they usually find that it is a very relaxed, hands-on, and visual process. I excel at tutoring...

...taught grades Kindergarten through Second Grade. I have experience in tutoring students Kindergarten through Sixth Grade in reading, writing and math. One of my favorite things about teaching is working with students one on one to meet their individual learning and academic needs. This is where my love for tutoring comes in. Through one on one instruction, I can connect with students and learn what is best for them and together we can make goals...

...with a focus on Assistive Technology. I am passionate about this field and I love helping students use technology and tools to enhance the learning process. I value the power of education and I want to make learning fun and accessible to all students. Before starting my career as a full time teacher, I traveled the world around Europe, Southeast Asia and Central America. I spent four months as a nanny for a family in...

I have taught pre-algebra several years in the public-school setting and have experience with grades 5 through 9. As the lead math teacher for 8th grade at my school site, I was often invited to develop our district assessments as well as curriculum development. In 2021 I completed my Masters in Secondary STEM education and am currently a law student in Ohio.