Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...to hear back about 4 tests). I am a national merit finalist. I have tutored my peers and underclassmen in the past, generally in math, and they told me that it greatly helped them. In my free time, I like to read novels, run, play with my dog, go hiking, do art projects, play the trumpet and swim. In high school I was in band, film club, and track and field. I am a quiet...

...teaching most of my life. Currently I teach 6th grade GATE Language Arts and Social Studies at a local middle school. Previously, I taught music and reading at the elementary level. I have worked with high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping...

...students of all age levels. It is a joy to watch students move from planning a writing assignment to publishing it in a final draft! It is fun to ask students questions about their writing, help them edit their work, and offer words of encouragement. I learned fun and dynamic grammar and writing strategies when I taught English Language Learners in Beijing, China for 13 months two years ago. In my free time I love...

...are required to know. It's one of my favorite parts of tutoring. Outside of academia, I love to read and write. I'm a complete bibliophile and also an author myself. My first book came out last month and I am not hoping to be admitted to a graduate program to earn my MFA in fiction. I also love yoga. It's the thing I look forward to in order to slow my world down just a...

...Illinois University. My coursework was geared toward solving physical problems using mathematical modeling. During my undergraduate education, I was employed as a physics tutor, assisting students with physics and mathematics coursework, where I honed skills in conveying information effectively to students at all levels. I also served as a teaching assistant, providing instruction in the use of telescopes and related lab equipment. I also have experience in the instruction of student musical ensembles, and can...

...meant that I could tailor my lessons to their own personal needs. That truly made a difference to their lives as their grades continued to climb. I moved to Tucson in November 2015 where I segued right into tutoring through an agency. I have continued to tutor for this agency while I worked at other jobs, one of which was as a paraprofessional in a special needs classroom all the while continuing to tutor on...

...Learners and taught abroad for two years as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. I am currently available to tutor K-12 reading and writing, including literary discussion and essay writing, as well as K-12 social studies, including world and American history, government and geography. Outside of work I enjoy reading, board games,traveling, knitting, going to the gym, coffee and being with my friends. I look forward to helping students reach their full potential!... I believe all students...

Hello, my name is Kara Synhorst, and I am passionate about education! I currently work for Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson, but I have been tutoring since the age of 16 and I still love to make time for it. I have tutored people from the age of 3 to over 50 in a variety of subjects. While English is my passion and where my expertise...... My teaching philosophy is that each student has a...

...motivate and impart knowledge and facilitate learning. Effectively incorporate the love of Science, literature and different computer skills into all lessons creating enriched learning activities. Knows how to install computer assisted gadgets like panaboard and raspberry pi. Create a good sense of communication skills through computer aided instructions among students. Possess outstanding interpersonal, presentation and classroom management skills. Encourages diversity among children to accomplish common goals -"to teach wholeheartedly and to teach effectively". These qualities...

...Scottsdale book store. I helped facilitate two local author events, one of which was a young adult writing workshop. For five years in a row, a week each year, I also volunteered as a camp counselor for a summer camp for childhood cancer patients and survivors through Phoenix Children's Hospital. In my spare time I love to read books, listen to heavy alternative music, play trading card games, and watch giant monster movies.

...as social skills and academic skills in real life situations. I enjoy incorporating aspects of Art in my teaching/tutoring as well as many hands-on experiences. I try to create lessons/activities that would work for a variety of leaners (visual, tactile/kinesthetic, auditory, etc). I feel that in order to truly understand something and know the why, you must learn in the way you learn best. In my free time I enjoy playing video games, spelunking, hiking,...

...thus far is in English, Literature, Essay Editing, and Art History. Currently, I am a graduate student at Arizona State University studying Social Work. The knowledge and fulfilling personal experiences that I have gained from my education has positively shaped my entire life. I believe that a superb educational experience can help all of us to go forth and better serve humanity. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, baking, running, and watching classic cinema.

...with all the elementary grade levels. I am passionate about teaching reading and math and love a hands-on approach to learning. I feel that my teaching experience has helped my identify ways that different students learn and the best way to help them succeed. Outside of education, I love reading and spending time outdoors with my sons. My family loves to go to Sabino Canyon, the park, and the library. I also enjoy baking and...

...and mechanics, reading comprehension and critical thinking, public speaking, Spanish language, study skills and organization, and U.S. history and politics. The courses I have designed and taught at the University of Arizona have been cross-listed in economics, mathematics, psychology, political science, law, and family studies and human development. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy learning old time and bluegrass fiddle tunes by ear and playing them on the street incognito, juggling (torches and knives, large...

...centralize curricula, assessment, reporting, monitoring, and instructional effectiveness in order to make education more accessible to the nation's students. I have both the education and the experience to be of great use as a tutor. With the upcoming implementation of Common Core Standards for Science content areas, I am equipped with the tools and experience in areas both technical and practical to help students adapt to scientific (as well as math and language arts) learning...

I have been teaching for 26 years in grades 1-8, either as an English Language Specialist or a classroom teacher. I enjoy working with children and discovering the best ways to reach their academic abilities.

...research, and creative writing. I'll take writing jobs ranging from English to various kinds of writing classes. I'd be very helpful to students who are in the social sciences/humanities who have essay/writing assignments. I worked as a writing and social sciences tutor at the University of Arizona's SALT (Strategic Alternative Learning Technologies) Center serving primarily students with learning disabilities. As far as my career goes (see my resume for more details), a tour of my...

...studying involves efficiency, effort, focus, and most of all, having a passion for the material. Having been a student myself for so long now, I feel very well equipped to provide each student with the best tutoring experience possible. When I'm not in the research lab or tutoring students, I'm usually hiking, climbing, reading, or watching films. I began bouldering last year, and it has become a passion of mine. Tucson's also a tremendous city for...

...of Education degree through the University of Arizona. Prior to starting this program I lived and worked in Ecuador teaching English as a Foreign Language with the United States Peace Corps. I have also lived and taught English in Spain and Honduras. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Language Arts, and Social Studies. I believe in the importance of lifelong learning, and as a tutor, I strive...

...am a 4th year Sunnyside School District teacher with experience in math, reading, writing, grammar, study skills, and organization. I have lived and worked in Tucson my whole life and have the had the pleasure of working with children from Kinder to 8th grade, with the most experience from 3rd grade through 6th grade. I absolutely love working one on one with students and seeing them be successful. The "ah-ha" moment is what I live...