Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...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 understand challenging material and love that aha moment when a student...

...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 to instill in my students that passion for knowledge. When given the vision and...

...not start out that way. In college, I often studied in groups so that we could teach one another the material. I always felt that was the best way to internalize and comprehend difficult material - to teach it to someone who does not understand as clearly as I might. Moreover, my work experience extends to a wide variety of students. In the past, I have helped students with learning disabilities to students who just...

...clients have ranged from elementary to high school aged students. I also work for another company called United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona helping individuals with special needs with items such 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...

...A lot. I see things from the student's point of view, and that helps me to tutor in a way that is individualized for each student. As a high school and middle school substitute teacher and as an instructor at the North Carolina Governor's School I found that I enjoy teaching students at all levels, from middle school through advanced undergraduate. I tutor many subjects, most especially essay writing and editing, grammar and mechanics, reading...

I love to learn and to teach what I have learned. All children and adults can learn, it just takes the right motivation. I have been teaching for 14 years, and still love it! I look forward to working with you and your child.

...freelance tutoring and editing for multiple students in the UA Writing Program. I am also currently participating in an internship as a technical writer and educator at CCLAC, Inc.' an NPO involved in formulating curricula for digital literacy components of the pre-existing Common Core in low-income regions of Tucson, Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. All in all, I have several years of tutoring and instructing children from Middle School to College age groups that struggle, particularly...

...administrator, and finally a college professor at Neumann University near Philadelphia. I taught students who were studying to be teachers and so I am familiar with current teaching methods. Since retiring, I love working one-on-one tutoring students at various levels. I recently tutored a third grade boy who suffered a concussion and forgot much of what he had learned. Within about four months. I was able to bring him close to where he was academically...

...also tutored students in math and reading after school twice a week for an hour. I left teaching full time in 2013 and began substituting in grades K-6 giving me experience 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....

...solar cooking, yoga, playing guitar, singing and beekeeping. My real passion is languages. I never tire of teaching Mandarin Chinese, Spanish or my native tongue, English (especially writing). Given these subjects, it may be surprising to learn that my degree (an AAS) is in Building and Construction with a focus on solar energy, but I like to be practical as well as philosophical. I also have earned certificates in Mandarin Chinese and Journalistic Writing through...

...excited to share my passion for learning with my students. My teaching style is hands-on, communicative and fun. I will tailor lessons to meet my students' individual learning needs and language goals. In addition to direct instruction and academic support based on your needs, I love to use music, stories and games to help my students grasp language concepts. I will make our time together both valuable to you as a learner and enjoyable, because...

...college courses. I have a passion for helping students to thrive in their classes! Although I would like to tutor a wide range of subjects, my skill set 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...

...I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create ways to understand them. My schedule is flexible and so is my teaching style--I will tailor my approach based on whether the focus is on improving test scores, classroom performance, or general knowledge. I prefer to meet in a public area near the university, but if necessary can arrange to meet elsewhere. I look forward to hearing from you!

...in Ohio, with a B.S. in Middle Childhood Education and specializations in Language Arts and Social Studies. In January, I will begin working on a M.A. in Education at the University of Arizona, where I am a U.S. Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow. Additionally, I hold a current Arizona K-8 teaching license. In the past I have taught grades 6-8 Language Arts and Social Studies. My tutoring experience includes one-on-one experience working with students who were...

...to become certified to teach K-8 in the state of Arizona. My future wife and I moved to Tucson and I taught for TUSD as an 8th grade math/art teacher, as a 3rd, then 4th, then 5th grade classroom teacher. Later I moved to a private school and was a 5th grade teacher at Green Fields and a 4th-6th grade collaborator at the IDEA School. I enjoy being part of the learning process. Even when...

...schools themselves. During my student teaching, I was fortunate to get an opportunity to work with Title 1 students in the areas of Math and Reading. This experience encouraged me to get a reading endorsement. I feel that every student has the ability to learn and grow. Each student has their own learning style. A teacher must tap into this learning style. I love working with students and helping them achieve their goals.

...I 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...

...choose me as your tutor, I would do my very best to help you reach your goals. Education is a field in which I have eleven years of career experience. In Seattle, I taught fifth grade for nine years, and sixth grade math and science for two years. Here in Tucson, I have substituted in K-12 classrooms for Amphitheater and Marana School Districts for two years. I am passionate about learning and the opportunities an...

...in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching for 7 years and am working toward a Master's Degree in Elementary Ed with an Emphasis on Reading. I absolutely LOVE teaching reading and fostering a love of reading in all of my students. As a tutor, I would help your child reach their goals in reading, writing and math so that they can be just as successful (if not more) than their peers!

...standardized tests, particularly in the areas of math, verbal and writing. I've been tutoring ever since I was in high school. I'm a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in Communications and Psychology. My teaching plan is flexible and can be tailored to your personal interests and goals... my biggest strength is in establishing an open line of communication and figuring out what you need! Hope to hear from you...