Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Scottsdale, AZ

I am a sophomore at Northwestern University, and I am majoring in Economics and Applied Mathematics. I decided to start tutoring because I want to use my knowledge of various subjects to positively impact the educational journey of others. I have had teaching experience as an assistant teacher and a coach. Outside of academics, I enjoy volunteering, playing sports, and drawing.

...a charter school that used classical education curriculum. I came to see exactly why 'prep school' is preparation for college academics. Once a person really comes to understand how to write a thesis statement, they'll find there is no end to its usefulness! A big part of my educational philosophy was formed as we homeschooled through fifth grade and our homeschool Latin teacher explained that "ludus"meaning playing games was the ancient ideal of the classroom....

I am a former Behavior Technician with a degree in Children and Adolescent Psychology. I have over 12 years experience working with children and 4 years experience teaching and tutoring. I am passionate about English and love helping others get on the path to success.

I'm a Data Science major at Brigham Young University Provo and am passionate about helping students gain confidence in math. I especially enjoy working with those who feel discouraged, guiding them to not only improve but actually enjoy the subject. My tutoring style is supportive, personalized, and focused on building true understanding. I love making math approachable and rewarding. Outside of tutoring, I stay active with pickleball and bodybuilding and enjoy winding down with video...

...these are driving factors in students' success both personally and professionally. I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude with my Masters in Social Work and am working on a Masters in Public Administration at ASU. These programs have sharpened my study skills, essay writing, reading comprehension, public speaking and critical thinking abilities. In turn, I am able to tutor students in developing these important skills. While in school, I also worked as a Constituent Services Coordinator...

...I would love to tutor others to help them pursue a passion for the life sciences, especially if they are considering applying to dental school. I recently scored highly on the DAT (Dental Aptitude Test), which tests the same material as the MCAT, and feel I could prepare others as well for these difficult (and stressful!) tests. During my time at Colorado College I also had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica,...

...but I have spent the last 50+ years working in Phoenix, Arizona and Portland, Oregon for Fortune 1000 Companies such as Intel, Honeywell, GE, Motorola, and Burr-Brown (now Texas Instruments). After leaving Avnet Applied Computing here in Phoenix in 2002, I opened my own Transportation Services company McExpress, LLC. In November 2003, I decided to bring my over 12 years in Distribution Sales and Marketing, over 20 years in selling Computer OEM Systems, and team...

...generally like to delve straight into the meat of a topic, helping the student along the way if need be. It is also crucial to be patient and understanding when a student is struggling with a concept, since this is conducive to the student's learning. I am currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in pure mathematics at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I tutor a wide range of subjects including...

...students to learn effectively. Additionally, I want to ensure that they have the proper tools to master new concepts and skills on their own. Learning to learn is an important skill to possess, and one that requires constant review. Though I have tutored a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics and Physics. I have always enjoyed seeing the occasional breakthroughs students have with the more difficult concepts. However, it's even more...

One thing I've learned in my years as a student is that very few people learn material in the same way or at the same pace. This is why I love tutoring! A student must be given the tools they need to learn in whichever way is most beneficial for them.

...from talking to her. She helps you see that the impossible is possible." Reading these kind words is humbling and inspiring. Tutoring is an enormous responsibility as well as an honor. Learning is a two-way street. I learn as much from listening to my students and helping them find their own paths to success as they gain from my experience and passion for teaching. My qualifications include: EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS 2012 - A.A.S. Degree in...

...enjoy numbers! In my spare time, I am a long distance trailrunner, and I love going on adventures in the mountains with friends. When I relax, you can find me curled up with a good book or doing some yoga. I started tutoring in high school, and have over a decade of tutoring experience. This has afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of different students, including ESL adults and high schoolers....

...Stanford University, where I plan to be a physics major. I love learning new things and I am excited to share new ideas with my students. In particular, I enjoy watching my students' confidence increase as they understand concepts for the first time and realize they can apply their new knowledge elsewhere. My experience includes instruction in elementary, middle, and high school math at Mathnasium, where I also received formal tutoring training. I am available...

...right frustrating. All in all though I would describe learning as a process. Learning is something we do everyday, all the time, and its something that takes effort, but it is also so worth it! I'm here to help you get through those tough stretching or even frustrating moments, so that you can come to find for yourself how enjoyable and valuable learning really is. Thank you for your desire to learn and improve, and...

...pretty simple: communicate your passion for the subject and make it relatable to the student's own interests and passions. I've found these approaches to be really effective in my years as a teaching assistant, student success coach, and educator. By working one-on-one with students and identifying their strengths and passions, my mission as a Varsity Tutor is to make sure that learning a new subject (or going over an old one) can be engaging, interesting,...

Specialize in systems engineering, applied physics, and related mathematics. I found this degree out of passion, and want to help anyone trying to get through whatever challenges they need to have the privilege of pursuing their own.

...pass that love on to today's high school students. I love working with high school students both as a teacher and a private tutor. In my previous tutoring jobs, I worked with high school students on reading, writing, and math and I feel confident in my ability to help students improve their skills in those areas. I have experience differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and will always cater to students' specific...

I love the challenge of helping kids understand the nuances of mathematics so that the knowledge will stay with them forever. I bring with me over 14 years of experience to help them achieve academic excellence.

...University. I believe that everyone can learn given the right tools and motivation. I would love to work with your student to unlock their full potential and give them confidence in their own abilities inside and outside of the classroom. Also, other than teaching world history and yearbook currently, I am an avid musician spending much of my time writing and performing my own songs. I am absolutely addicted to record collecting and accumulating what...

...in math, and I want other students to have that feeling when working with math. As a tutor, I want to help students find success in their coursework by lifting any roadblocks in their understanding of the material they are looking to learn. I want to get into the mindset of the student who's struggling with the problem at hand so I can have a better sense of what their current knowledge is, identify and...