Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Scottsdale, AZ

I am a strong and effective certified teacher in the states of Arizona and Texas! I love teaching reading , writing, and math at the elementary level. I am certified in both general education and special education as well. As a former "teacher of the year" in my school, I will effectively help your child succeed!

...wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have to figure out how to make it so! My personal style is to use what the learner is interested in to make the subject more fun! Who says you can't use Pokemon to teach math, Minecraft...

...in Chinese. Currently I am working towards going to graduate school for computer science. I studied abroad in Beijing, China, for my junior year of high school, where I took intensive Mandarin Chinese courses, immersed myself in the local culture, and traveled throughout China. During the summer before my sophomore year of college, I was awarded a Chinese Flagship study abroad scholarship and took 400-level Chinese courses at National Taiwan University. I can read and...

...comes to academics, we are learning new ways of thinking, logic, and the means to solve problems. At times those methodologies seem foreign to us due to their approach. Finding alternative approaches helps us all in moving forward, assimilating information, and mastering problems. I aim to arm those that I work with many tools in their approach to a given subject matter. These tools can be applied throughout the curriculum and further into the future.

...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 to build relationships with...

...University and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with a business focus. At Rice I was a student/athlete representing the Division I Owls in track and field. After several years experience voluntarily tutoring friends and family members I became a professional private tutor my junior year of college. My senior year, I took advantage of the opportunity to reach more students, creating a small private tutoring company in Houston in which I served...

I have been teaching for over 25 years. I received my Masters degree in Elementary Education. I currently teach Kindergarten online. I love watching my students learn and grow. My most important role is to instill a love for learning!

...I am professional yet approachable and easy to talk to. I think it is important to be able to have a level of comfort in a tutoring relationship, and in this way learning thrives. My tutoring philosophy consists of two major elements: Communication and productivity. It is important to me that the student is able to express his or her thoughts freely, and that each session is enjoyable. Sessions should also be productive ??? each...

Hello, My name is Dana Lesueur. I have a Dual-Degree in Human Development and Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. I have over 5+ years of tutoring experience and hope to gain more! Feel free to reach out if any questions arise.

...current coursework to earn a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University will serve as an asset for in this tutoring program. My career experience demonstrates my natural drive to be innovative, a critical thinker, responsible leader, and effective communicator. My unmistakable determination to make a difference in the world of education, my community, the United States, and the world will be evident by my efforts and work in this program.... My teaching philosophy is...

How do you learn best? What is your learning style? How can I best help you learn more effectively? These are the questions that guide me when I sit down to help a new student. A mentor once told me that there are no learning disabled students, there are only teaching disabled instructors. I am always looking for new approaches to benefit every student better.

...college. Being IEP knowledgeable and patient, I utilize a student's strengths and unique learning style to create individualized lessons and materials. Tutoring allows me to help students of differing abilities achieve their academic goals. Whether a student requires assistance in writing a 5 page essay or help with homework and organization, I am your tutor! My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing and I thoroughly enjoy both. I love writing my thoughts on...

...potential. It is my life's work to share my gifts, and enable students to discover and share their own. As they discover their gifts, they can impact the world, and they will then truly understand their unique value. I have a Bachelor of Science in Vocal Choral music Education, and I am in my 15th year as a certified K-12 music educator. I have taught, general music, as well as directed choir and theater. I...

...and will work at your level, I am a good fit for you. I have tutored students from the elementary school age up to the graduate school level. In my free time, I love watching sports, especially football. I am a diehard Notre Dame fan and get back to campus as much as possible. I also love to hike and enjoy the great outdoor opportunities that Arizona gives us. I also enjoy traveling, and my...

...different states across the United States. I have worked as a 3-5 classroom teacher, reading interventionist and after school program director for mathematics intervention. Recently I earned my Doctorate from Arizona State University in education with an emphasis in creating social learning opportunities to build students' social and emotional skills in mathematics. I believe that all students are capable of success at all levels of learning. I endeavor to help all of my students develop...

...in Film Studies. I have tutored ESL/EFL, as well as more advanced English, such as helping students with writing essays at the high school and college levels. One of my favorite experiences has been tutoring creative writing. Encouraging students to explore language creatively not only allowed me to connect with them on a deeper level, but it also empowered them to express their own stories and ideas in a way that was meaningful to them....

I am very excited to be teaching with Varsity tutors. This is my 34th year teaching. I graduated from St. Cloud State University in MN with a B.S in education. I also have a master's degree from the University of Phoenix. I look forward to working with you!

...graduate of Arizona State University. I am a certified teacher, and have 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...

...this semester. I have a bachelor's in Elementary Bilingual Education major at Arizona State University. Since a small age, I have been passionate about teaching, children and inspiring children to pursue their passions and fight to improve the education system. I am also a part of the Next Generation Service Corps and am I working to get certified in Cross-Sector Leadership. I am also working towards a Certificate of TESOL, or Teaching English to Speakers...

My goal as an educator is to inspire a lifelong love of learning, build confidence, and empower my students to become responsible and thoughtful members of society. I am proud to have spent my career in the classroom and am excited about the opportunity to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.