Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Tempe, AZ

...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.

...Studies, English, Science, and Health using computer-based curriculum at an online high school. I also tutor a "5th Hour" class each day that focuses on English and Math prep for the Arizona state-mandated AIMS test that all high school students must pass to graduate. In this class we use word problems which students focus on breaking down grammatically to then solve them mathematically. The students also have an opportunity to create their own word problems...

...film scripts and poetry. In short, I know a lot of technical writing and creative writing skills. I also have extensive knowledge of history, culture, and social studies. I can additionally support students with some statistical analyses. I have taught people of all ages ranging from swim lessons with infants to university classes with adults and I have a deep passion for learning and teaching. I am excited to meet new people and share knowledge...

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!

...a focus on English and Spanish. Recently I moved back to Phoenix 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...

...every day. Sometimes, in a whole group classroom setting, students can get lost in the chaos of it all, but with tutoring, the focus is solely on one student and their specific needs. I look forward to discussing in depth what your student's challenges are, as well as their strengths. We then will set goals off of some baseline data and work from there. My ultimate goal for your child is for them to feel...

...my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Studies from California State University. Then, I continued my education to receive my Master's in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. Since graduation, I have been in the Special Education field as a Resource Teacher, teaching students from K-8. I primarily teach 4th and lower grade Math. I am a strong believer in all students deserve to get the education they need and deserve, no matter what level they...

I believe every child deserves the opportunity to have a teacher who cares for them and knows their individual needs. I work to find out why a student struggles and resolve the problem before moving forward. I like to provide tools to succeed and instruction that accommodates.

...having a certificate in tutoring by the National Association of Tutoring. My extended training is in literacy with particular focus on teaching students who are special needs: dyslexic, ADHD, autistic, as well as neurotypical students who are seeking advanced placement. My literacy credentials include a certificate in adult learning reading and comprehension. To help struggling students: I focus on understanding their specific challenges, providing tailored support, and building a positive learning environment. This involves identifying...

I am a dedicated second-grade teacher with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Science Teaching. I am passionate about creating engaging, student-centered lessons that foster growth in all learners. I specialize in designing hands-on, non-textbook-based instruction that supports academic success and social-emotional development. Through consistent small-group support and targeted interventions, I've helped students make measurable progress in math and reading, while also creating a safe, respectful, and responsible classroom community.

...math, and history. I believe the best foundation for learning is to be a well-rounded and constant reader, and will often recommend various books to read along with normal studies to enhance the educational experience. My basic approach is to break a subject down into its fundamental concepts and make sure the student has a thorough understanding of how and why what they are studying is important as well as the specific topic at hand....

...me to have the personal satisfaction of a one to one relationship with a learner. Hearing a student got a greatly improved score on a test or aced a reading or writing assignment gives me great satisfaction as a teacher. I enjoyed my years in the classroom and look forward to returning some day to that environment but find that I truly enjoy teaching in small intimate groups of 1-4 students. When I teach I...

...at Arizona State University in 2024. I have worked with many students, while in college, I worked as a Teaching Assistant, Student Grader, and even volunteered as a peer mentor. I would like to be a support for students who may be struggling and want someone who will be patient and understanding with them, and someone they can feel comfortable around. I have experience working with students in English and Anthropology/Archaeology classes.

...process. Language teachers need to be able to choose from multiple teaching options that are in the professional literature and find out which of these choices are best. Teaching Spanish language to university students at ASU has enriched my experience as a language teacher. I have learned what teaching approaches and methodologies are more effective, in general, I found that if they like the activity they learn faster. As a native Spanish speaker, I place...

...of Arts in Psychology with a focus in child development. I am currently a middle school teacher in West Phoenix, where I teach 7/8th grade special education in a resource room setting. I teach various ability levels in the subject areas of writing, math, and reading. I have also worked as an art teacher through Explorations Summer Academy and taught 6th grade English at a summer school. My tutoring experience includes: tutoring African refugees living...

...to the reading of other's written pieces. When I'm not reading or writing, I ride horses or ATV's, run with the Doberman, go hiking with my husband, or go skiing with the entire family. We stay active around here. Visiting museums and art galleries has always been a favorite pastime of mine, as well. I just got back from a trip to see the art galleries and mineral collections at the state park in Jerome,...

...Endorsement. I have served in education for thirty years, where I have been a classroom teacher in elementary and middle schools, as well as an EL Educator, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and Principal. These experiences have provided me with a firm understanding of teaching and learning. Working in a multicultural setting throughout my educational career has deepened my respect for diversity and raised my awareness of the support systems required to meet all students' needs....

...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 academia, I enjoy...

I am a fully certified k-8 teacher in Arizona. I have endorsements in English as a second language, middle school science and middle school history. I love to tutor in anything from beginning phonics skills to pre algebra.

...the desire, to engage in an art, I actively pursue my artistic interest acting in movies and taking classes. I also grew up playing sports, specifically football, and take interest in most others as well. My goal is to challenge myself to help a student find what it is that they are missing in the material, and of course, produce better scores as a result. In most cases, the ability is already there and you...