Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Avondale, AZ

I am very excited to be teaching with Varsity tutors. This is my 34th year teaching. I graduated from St. Cloud State University in MN with a B.S in education. I also have a master's degree from the University of Phoenix. I look forward to working with you!

...a student, I start with their learning goals, build on what they already know, and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results. My expectation for each student is for them to put forth their best effort so they can believe in their own capabilities. When I am not teaching, I enjoy time with...

...years of experience, mainly in environmental education in informal learning spaces. I studied environmental biology and visual arts for my undergraduate degree, and am going to be starting a Master's program in plant biology and conservation this upcoming fall. My professional experience with education is mainly with students from elementary school to high school, but...

...in Music from University of Wisconsin. I have a total of 8 years teaching experience. Most of my experience has been working with students that need extra help, guidance and support to be successful in the classroom. I am passionate about helping students because of my own struggles in academic areas through high school. I...

...am a graduate of Northwestern State University. I received my BA in English. I have a minor in Family and Consumer Sciences. I am currently in grad school at Grand Canyon University working on my Masters in Education. I have been in the world of education for almost 10 years. I taught virtually for 2...

...Art History and Business Administration. My Master's degrees are in Education from both N.A.U. and A.S.U. However, I enjoy writing and that joy extends to the reading of other's written pieces. When I'm not reading or writing, I ride horses or ATV's, run with the Doberman, go hiking with my husband, or go skiing with...

...way to adolescents and adults, which has allowed me to be very flexible in how and what I teach. I was always the shy student in class who never liked to raise her hand or ask for help in front of everyone. I typically received my tutoring afterschool or with help from my sisters. I...

...the world increases dramatically. More than just adding to the cumulative knowledge of the past, some would say that information is increasing at an exponential rate. Currently, students are being asked to absorb this information; often without a proper structure or guidance as to how this can be accomplished. Having already made this journey myself,...

...Arizona State University. I also hold an Elementary Teaching certificate, Adult Education certificate, Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, and a Reading Specialist endorsement. I am currently working on classes towards another endorsement and my doctorate degree. Currently, I work with students in kindergarten all the way through eighth grade and I also teach college reading...

...to make them engaging and accessible. Whether it's breaking down a tricky math problem or exploring the meaning behind a story. My teaching philosophy centers around building trust and confidence. I approach tutoring with an encouraging style that combines structure with flexibility. I prepare thoughtfully for each session but remain responsive to where the student...

...specific needs of the student in alignment to the state's standardized assessment. My decade of experience is all within Title I schools serving schools of families that have a high percentage of low-income needs to provide equity and overcome academic needs. My success as an educator comes from the child. Together, we will meet every...

...I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education, a minor in Spanish, and a certificate in teaching English as a second language. I am currently getting my Master's degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Positive Behavior Support with a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

...in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Next year, I will become a Genetics PhD student at Stanford University. I have experience tutoring people of all ages and backgrounds in science and math. I find tutoring to be a rewarding experience and I view it as a way to pay-it-forward, as I have also needed the assistance...

...all of my tutoring focus into reading and writing for the youth. I was once a student impacted by COVID-19 and I saw first-hand, the impact it had on the literacy and comprehension rates across the country. I, myself, am a product of a low-resource community, therefore it's important to me to give back and...

...neuroscience from San Diego State University. I have been a teaching assistant for undergraduates and have clinical experience working with children and teenagers, both typically developing and with autism spectrum disorder. The subjects I tutor are varied, but I focus on statistics and mathematics through pre-calculus along with test preparation and essay writing. I am...

...of subjects including English / language arts, reading comprehension, literature, writing, test preparation, and college application essays. I aim to inspire, to support, and to model a passion for reading and writing as a means of making the world a better place. Students thrive in positive, encouraging environments where they're pushed to think critically and...

...fundamentally educational experience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, history, philosophy, and Spanish (which I learned to speak while studying philosophy in Argentina). I really enjoy working with students to sharpen written assignments. Even the best writers require editing! I am a firm proponent of education,...

...Language Acquisition and English Language Arts. I have been able to complete a Bachelor's degree in the field of Linguistics at Florida State University and begin Graduate School for Linguistics at Arizona State University. I love teaching and approaching learning and acquisition in a student-centered ways, designing my own lesson plans to each individual students...

...I specialize in tutoring 3rd through 6th grade math to strengthen understanding of grade level concepts through lessons, practice and working with students at their level to build foundations to climb to the next level. I have developed specialized teaching and coaching methods to help students master multiplication, division and fractions. I am a firm...

...towards going to graduate school for computer science. I studied abroad in Beijing, China, for my junior year of high school, where I took intensive Mandarin Chinese courses, immersed myself in the local culture, and traveled throughout China. During the summer before my sophomore year of college, I was awarded a Chinese Flagship study abroad...