Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Tempe, AZ

...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...

...the duration of my undergraduate career tutoring and teaching peers. I graduated with a bachelor in psychology and a minor in sociology, and am currently earning my masters in psychology en route to a PhD. I have tutored various psychology/social sciences and research/statistics courses as an undergrad teaching assistant, but my primary subject of tutelage is English writing and composition at all skill levels. As a national merit scholar, I am also qualified to help...

...Theater Arts. My original focus was to help struggling young students by 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...

...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

I am a graduate from Northern Arizona University. I got my degree in Special and Elementary Education. This is my 4th year of teaching. I am a first grade teacher. I tutored students prior to teaching in grades kindergarten-8th in math and reading. I love to travel in my free time.

...at a young age, and have been tutoring since. From there, my tutoring experiences have expanded to help students of all ages from primary school to university level in basic math, pre-calculus, college level math; biology, chemistry, physics; Spanish and SAT and ACT prep. I believe that any student is capable of learning and mastering any concept - and that a bit of patience, hard work, and faith get you a long way.

...teaching jobs, I work with students with learning and emotional disabilities. I have also run after school enrichment programs for gifted students that have received commendations from state officials. I specialize in tailoring instruction to the learner's strengths, particularly for more visual learners. My instruction on fractions has been called the clearest the interviewer had seen. I am a generalist up through the high school level in content. In math I can teach up through...

...simply less entertaining ways to teach and learn them. I am passionate about everything I do, and I am especially excited about Literature and Writing. I think the power of language should never be underestimated, and if you can express yourself well, you not only grow in knowledge, you can also truly affect the world. Teaching has been my passion long before it became a profession six years ago, and I love it every day.

I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education, and I have experience teaching second and fourth grades as well as teaching English to children and adults. In my free time, I enjoy reading, biking and watching movies. ... A great way to help students stay motivated is to create lessons that interest the student. For example, if they like playing hockey, going to the movies, or Minecraft, then I would create lessons with those topics.... There...

...library science from the University of Arizona. I have worked with students of all ages, from preschool to high school. I have been a special education paraeducator and teacher. I am currently working as a substitute teacher. I enjoy tutoring because I have always felt I was able to make the biggest impact as an educator working either one-on-one or with small groups of students. I have experience teaching virtually with Head Start, as a...

...to impress upon them just how significant History is and their place in it. I also understand what SAT and college level writing looks like. I also have experience with Algebra, a subject which I have come to gain a much better understanding of. This helps me relate to struggling students because I can often make the Algebra make sense to them the way I had to have it make sense to me. My last...

...interested in teaching because I recognized my deep love for learning and wanted to inspire others to develop that same passion. Before becoming a certified teacher, I was a volunteer tutor for school and community outreach programs such as Seeds of Success, Best Buddies, and Peer Assistance Leaders. I also went on a service mission where I taught a variety of people on a daily basis. These experiences helped me to relate to students individually...

...thus continuing to learn as I work. I have spend most of my career teaching general elementary curriculum but also have taught elementary music. I received my undergraduate diploma from Valley City State in North Dakota and my masters in Music Education from Northern Arizona University. My strengths are reading, language and math instruction, as well as music composition. I have been a tutor in after-school and summer school programs in my local school district....

...for teaching reading inspired me to obtain my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading from Grand Canyon University before achieving a Masters in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University in 2015. After all these years, my favorite job has always been to work with K-5 kiddos, particularly with those who struggle in reading. I love helping students find success, make gains and be confident readers. All they need is the toolbox, I can give them...

...from 5 to 60 years old in my years of teaching. Personally, my life seems to revolve around sports. I have three teenage daughters who play school and club volleyball, and my wife coaches volleyball. I played football in college and coached at the college level before I began teaching high school. There, I was a varsity football and baseball coach for many, many years. I see a lot of connection between athletics and academics,...

...able to express one self creatively than learning is no longer taking place bc the student has checked out:(. The classroom climate is set by the teacher's attitude which should be positive & focused on the progress & attempts by learner not just the result. The classroom creates a family of learners, working together for the common goal of learning a little bit more each day & encouraging all attempts to take risks in their...

...tutoring subjects such as reading, writing, math, and phonics, and I have a special passion for teaching early literacy. Seeing students light up when they finally grasp reading concepts is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. My teaching style is all about creating a comfortable space where students feel safe to ask questions and be themselves. I believe every child learns differently, so I adapt my approach to fit their needswhether they need...

...teaching in Phoenix. I taught 7/8 grade for one year and then moved to 6th grade, within the same school. I teach special education: math and writing, including co-taught math within the general education classroom. As I said, I love to learn. I earned my Bachelor's degree (2008) from Ball State University (in Muncie, Indiana) and have recently earned my Master's degree (2015) from Walden University. Proudly, I had a 3.6 GPA in my Bachelor's...

...for them. I strongly believe that every child has the capacity to succeed, and my goal is to help them build the confidence and skills they need to thrive academically and socially. My teaching philosophy is grounded in patience, understanding, and flexibility. I aim to make learning accessible and enjoyable for all my students by using a variety of methods, including visual aids, interactive activities, and hands-on strategies. In my experience, fostering a strong relationship...