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!

...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 to teach science, or Percy Jackson to teach...

...and simplified characters. Tutoring has given me many wonderful opportunities to engage with disciplines that I am passionate about while guiding students in becoming better learners. My primary experience has been tutoring elementary and middle school students in humanities subjects and math. In addition to this, I have tutored primary and secondary school students in Mandarin Chinese both privately and as a teacher's assistant for two summers at a Chinese school in my hometown. Beyond...

...solving challenges. Ultimately, when it 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...

...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 my students to meet their individual needs.

...all business operations. After graduating from college, I moved back to Arizona and am excited to have the opportunity to continue my passion of helping young men and women achieve academic excellence through tutoring. I have experience tutoring elementary through college-aged students in all academic disciplines. My primary areas of focus include: math, English, and standardized test prep. In my spare time I enjoy exercising, following sports, and spending time with friends and family.

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!

...currently taking Spanish 2. She likes the extra help from time to time, and I love practicing my Spanish (as well as the valuable time I get to spend with my sister!). As a tutor, 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...

Hello, My name is Dana LeSueur. I live by the motto "Teach one to reach one". I love learning and helping others learn. 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! See you soon!

...teaching Algebra I and Personal Finance in high school. Middle school and elementary teaching experience include; English, English as a Second Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Knowledge gained in my undergraduate program in Marketing from Georgia State University, Masters from Grand Canyon University in Elementary Education, and my 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...

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.

...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 paper and have kept a personal journal since my high school days! Reading is one...

...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 am also an online ESL teacher with VIPKID. In total, I have worked with children...

...tutor a broad range of subjects, from English to history to accounting. Test prep is a strong area for me, as I like to focus on the patterns and trends that come up in standardized tests. If you are looking for a tutor that will go at your desired pace 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...

...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 high levels of academic, social and emotional growth through relationship building, goal setting and celebrating milestones.

...essential words or phrases can create a connection and help guide them toward understanding. I've carried these techniques into my tutoring practice, refining them to help students gradually build their skills and confidence in English. I earned my degree from Arizona State University, majoring in Sociology with a minor 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...

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!

...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 learn what is best for them and together...

...with my master in TESOL 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,...

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.