Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...I have my BA in journalism from the University of Arizona and my MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Writing and reading are my main vocations and past times, though I have had about every kind of job you can think of! My real world experience enables me to incorporate compassion and understanding for all students. I would love to help you find your way through an essay or your Spanish class!

...my Master of Education in Bilingual and Multicultural Education from Northern Arizona University, which taught me different ways to tailor my lessons towards the needs of diverse students. I have taught English as a Second Language in the USA, Peru, Italy, Spain, India, and South Korea. I have also tutored students in after-school programs geared towards helping them with their homework and passing standardized exams. I take these experiences and use them to help my...

...certain students, I believe each case was a chance for me to learn more about how people learn and understand difficult material. Even in the classroom, I have had to adjust certain reading passages for certain students, change styles of lecture (powerpoint, reading material), and even adjust assignment levels based on the student. Yet in the long run, these changes have shaped me more as a teacher and a learner. Not only is tutoring a...

...University of Arizona taking classes in history. I have taught and tutored K-8 math, reading at all levels (from phonics development to critical anaylsis of texts), study skills, SAT preparation, social studies, and history at the high school and undergraduate level. While each subject is rewarding in its own way, as you may have guessed from this statement, I love history. Getting students to realize the joys of history and to see it as the...

...can grow and master reading and writing so that literacy becomes a positive lifelong habit, besides being an important tool to get them through school. Leading students to better engagement and success with academic topics and eventual pleasure in their reading and writing is my ultimate goal for each learner. It is my promise that I will focus one-on-one with individual students tailoring a coaching support program to target their specific struggles. I will offer...

...grades K-12. I made the decision to attend the NAU Elementary Education program. The education I received at NAU was so valuable since many of the instructors were teachers at other 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...

Teaching kids is my passion. I am an elementary school teacher in the Mesa area. I have experience working with kids in many different settings. I love working with them, and helping them reach their full potential, is my ultimate goal. Being in the classroom with my students is my all time happy place! Happy learning!

Hello! I am a recently transferred University of Arizona student majoring in Gender and Women's Studies and Creative Writing. I am fluent in Japanese as well as in English and I have extensive experience teaching English as a second language overseas in Japan.

...(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 the military, where I graduated at the top of these classes and served as a translator and writer for several years. I like to use life to inspire and develop learning in others, and use education to enrich life.

...become a polymath. I taught across the social sciences at 2-year and 4-year colleges in New York City and Boston between 2004 and 2016. I moved back to Tucson, AZ, in 2016, where I taught high school social studies, English literature, and math. I also spent time in China, first in Beijing teaching international relations to future Chinese diplomats at China Foreign Affairs University, then in Shenzhen teaching world history and American history to junior...

...12 years, specializing in English as a Second Language and Literacy Skills. I have worked with young people of various backgrounds, cultures, abilities and grade levels. I am experienced with instructional technology, online learning, and currently hold a Teaching Certificate in Arizona, as well as an MAEd in Multicultural Education and ESL from Northern Arizona University. I am an organized and diligent educator, and believe that a good work ethic and being a life-long learner...

...swimming, hiking, reading, playing piano, and watching baseball games. If there is something unanswered, I am a person who loves to learn and research until the answer is found! If you 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...

...Varsity Tutors you can find me working as a Digital Marketing Strategist in Downtown Tucson, hiking the trails around Tucson (and beyond), sticking my nose in a fresh book or talking to anyone that will listen about the finer points of baseball (Go Diamondbacks!). I am eager to give my clients an enjoyable, fun learning environment where they can meet their goals. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!

Hello: I have been teaching for 11 years; six years in South Korea and five years in the U.S. I have a Master's in Education and my specialties are ESL, reading and writing. I have worked with Elementary and college age. I am a pretty good writer and can help you with papers. Let's get together!

...I know calls me Millie. I am very passionate about teaching and learning. My philosophy is "In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn", because there will never be a time when you don't need to learn. I love to read and write, as well as spend time with family, I have a 2 year old brother who I spend all my time with. I love what I do and I cannot...

...them power, it is easy to keep them motivated. I am a screenwriter, award winning filmmaker and published author of a book called "Love Hawaii Time." I am experienced in TV and film writing, improvisational comedy and sketch writing. I coach students in public speaking, broadcast performance, acting and how to develop more personal charisma. I have a BS in Humanities from Thomas Edison, a Masters in Communication from Greenwich University, a Masters in Creative...

...it was reading this book that first sparked my imagination and gave me to realize how pleasant reading can be--and not just works of fiction, but non-fiction as well. One of the most personally satisfying experiences I have had in my life was passing on my love of reading to my children. Then, not too long ago, I became a professional educator, and this, too, has been a gratifying experience. It is my pleasure to...

...I just finished my MS in Psychology at Arizona State University. I love school and enjoy helping others find their passion for learning as well. I enjoy statistics, literature, and any social science class. I had a great experience with learning in school and hope to share that with other students. My goal is to make every student feel good about him or herself and feel confident about learning. Not every student learns the same...

...my sense of humor, mnemonic devices, and being relatable which makes learning interesting and relevant. Students have told me I am kind, approachable, and encourage a sense of openness in the classroom. I have seen firsthand, over and over, how beneficial one-on-one tutoring is to a student, and am excited to share that experience with you. In my free time, you can find me at the dog park with my two dogs, attending band concerts...

...rapport with a wide variety of students and to assess their prior knowledge, up front (within minutes), in order to maximize the opportunity for learning. I have adapted lesson plans to meet students needs, adjusting to the time allotted. And I have learned how to deal with a wide range of behavior issues, always treating students with respect, while maintaining order in the classroom. I value the opportunity to work with students, one on one,...