Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Tempe, AZ

...I have developed many fun and engaging lessons for students to help them understand many complex math, reading, science, history concepts. My students have fun and enjoy learning! I have taught general education kindergarten, second grade, and third grade. I have taught special education K-5 in a variety of settings. In addition, I have taught special education middle school as well as high school students. I have my Bachelor's in elementary education and my Masters...

I am a graduate of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. I received my Bachelor of Science in elementary education with a focus on social studies and language arts. Since graduation, I have relocated to Glendale, Arizona for teaching. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and history. I am a staunch advocate for education and try to instill a love of learning into each student. In...

...grade. I have been tutoring one on one with students for three years as well. I have experience tutoring students of all ages in all subject areas as well. Sometimes the student just needs additional help in fluency while others need help understanding abstract concepts and working on critical thinking and problem solving. In addition I tutor STEM, Math, and Reading for third grade through sixth grade before school at my current elementary school.... Different strategies...

...training have allowed me to view the written Chinese characters as an art form and to communicate fluently with the one billion people worldwide who speak this language as their mother tongue. Before pandemic, I have had the pleasure of teaching younger children as a first-grade Chinese school teacher for 3 years. This experience has helped me understand what is needed to support language learning for students of different ages, and it has also given...

I am a graduate of Howard University BA Journalism and Roosevelt University Masters in Public Administration. I tutor all ages in reading, reading comprehension, English and writing. I have always been an avid reader! I enjoy sharing my love of books with others to help them learn new things and understand the world around them.

...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...

...8 years teaching experience. Most of my experience has been working with students that need extra help, guidance and support to be successful in the classroom. I am passionate about helping students because of my own struggles in academic areas through high school. I will be teaching: Reading, writing up through the high school level, as well as math through 6th grade. My favorite subject is reading. I love to read! My teaching philosophy is:...

...manager, solar panel installer, sous chef at a renowned restaurant, founder of a music cooperative in 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)....

...reading for over seven years. My goal as an educator is to provide students with outstanding instruction. I am dedicated to sharing my passion for mathematics and reading with my students to create a positive learning environment. During middle school and high school, I struggled with math, so I understand the anxiety associated with the subject. I would love the opportunity to work with your student to help them set and achieve their goals, as...

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. I hold a current teaching certificate through the state of Arizona for grades K-8 and a Structured English Immersion Endorsement. I have spent the last 7 years teaching and performing administrative duties as an assistant principal of a K-6 school. I am currently a stay at home mom who enjoys using my education and skills to help students through tutoring sessions. I appreciate...

...favorite subject to tutor is anything relating to economics, as I have loved the economics classes I have taken in college and am passionate about the material. 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. I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for over a year, and I previously tutored students while in the National Honors...

...I am originally from Chicago and completed my bachelor degree at Michigan State University. I majored in Education and minored in ESL and English. I also have a specialization in urban education and have completed almost half of my masters degree through MSU. I love working with students and helping them achieve more then they thought they could. I love tutoring students in reading because I have a huge passion for it. I believe that...

...average person needs 10 times to master any new knowledge. It is totally normal to forget and need to review previous knowledge. Each time we relearn material it is easier and is more likely to be permanent. Vygotsy's theory of the "zone of proximal development" or ZPD states that a person will learn best within the range of their current development. If it's boring, it is to low. If it is confusing, it is to...

...the last 16 years in Gilbert. I have experience teaching all subjects and grade levels in elementary schools in special education classrooms and general education inclusion settings. I enjoy tutoring students in all subjects and find that I am most passionate about Reading and Math. I advocate for students and believe that all children can learn but differ in the ways they learn and the timeframe in which they learn. Each student brings unique qualities,...

...succeed. I hold a B.S. in Business/Marketing from the University of Phoenix and an M. Adm. in Leadership from Northern Arizona University. My experience includes guiding writers through the editing process, tutoring English and literature, and helping students improve reading comprehension and writing skills. I also specialize in adult literacy, working with learners at all levels to develop essential reading and communication skills. My passion for teaching stems from the incredible mentors I had throughout...

...more importantly I love learning and helping others cultivate that lifelong love. I have experience tutoring students from K-College level in Math, Reading, & Writing. I am particularly interested in helping K-12 students discover their own potential in Math and Reading, and succeed on standardized tests. I also have unique experience in the professional world working as a Business Planning Manager for a Fortune 200 company in their sales department and am strongly qualified to...

Previous university tutor, journal editor, and middle school writing teacher. Writing has helped me find my voice, and I am ready to help you achieve finding yours.

...the areas they struggle with so I can help them in the best way possible. I want to help to turn these weaknesses into strengths and help the students become confident in their abilities. Outside of tutoring my interests are in sports. I played competitive soccer growing up, and that consumed most of my life and helped to mold me into the person I am today. I also enjoy being outdoors and completing obstacle courses....

...phonics-based instruction, a proven method that empowers young learners to decode words, recognize patterns, and develop 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...

I have 37 years of teaching - special education in Tempe School District, 32 years with Mesa Public Schools, and over 20 years teaching teachers how to teach reading. I have been retired three years, and I miss teaching so I am happy to be able to teach again!