Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Bernalillo County, NM

Hi! My name is Thomas. I am currently a junior at the University of San Diego. I am majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. I love helping people and tutoring, and am always going to challenge the student to think critically and put in the work. My favorite subjects are the sciences. My hobbies include lifting, reading, and long road trips.

...teenagers, young adults, and even children and how they think and where they are at developmentally at various ages. I received a B.A. in Religion & Philsophy and a B.S. in Christian Education from Sterling College and a Masters of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Most recently, I have been working on completing a Masters of Theology with an emphasis in Pedagogy from Midwestern as well. Between the liberal arts education, the wide spectrum...

...academic residential camp in which students from all over the world come to the Stanford campus to take courses in subjects they're passionate about. In addition to living with and supervising the campers I assisted in teaching some of the courses. In 2014 I was teaching physics to middle schoolers; in 2016 I was teaching philosophy to high schoolers; and in 2017 I was teaching mathematical logic to high schoolers. Though I have experience teaching...

...practice. I utilize scaffolding to build upon prior knowledge and help students move to the next task. And I give added practice examples for areas where students are struggling i.e using evidence, analysis, organization I have a masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (especially adult ESL), and also coursework and teaching experience in Secondary Education (grades 6-12). My endorsements are in English Language Arts and ESL. My bachelors degree was in Creative Writing....

...of New Mexico was in Psychology with a focus on the Psychology of Learning, but my real passion for teaching arose when I had the opportunity to teach Pre-College students at the Tohono O'odham Community College, a tribal college in southern Arizona. These students were the ones who dropped out of school before they graduated, sometimes as early as the sixth grade. What I learned in my 5 years teaching this population was that each...

...would just like to give back and provide another individual to have that "ah-ha" moment also. I have supervised a before and after school program for and elementary in the SE Heights of Albuquerque and I had worked with K-5th grade. I have experience in ABA therapy and individuals with ASD. I have a great amount of patience and understanding. I have earned a dual degree from the University of New Mexico with BA in...

...I started tutoring in my senior year of high school. I am currently a business student at the University of New Mexico. I am attentive to student's needs and want each and every one of them to succeed in school. I enjoy backpacking around the state and am a huge fan of Quentin Tarantino movies and the Marvel Franchise movies. I do a lot of reading in my spare time as well.... I believe it is...

am someone who loves to teach new things to people and to share my knowledge.

...I recently moved across the country and to attend the University of New Mexico for a Masters of Music, with a concentration in Trumpet Performance. My last semester at the University of Illinois was spent student teaching, working with grades 4-12, teaching both large ensembles and classes as well as small groups of 4-5 students. I am extremely comfortable working with students of all ages and experience levels. My favorite subjects to teach are the...

I do my best to cater to the individual needs of my students. As an educator, the best way to facilitate growth is to know where each student needs help.

...truly seem to be connected. I have two college degrees that include a BS in Secondary Science Education endorsed in Biology, Life Science, Geology and Earth Science. I studied Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design and Presentation Techniques for my second degree for an MA in Education. After almost eleven years teaching young students, I decided to utilize my art talents to become a Scientific Illustrator for major textbook and magazine titles. I started out as a...

I have a lot of experience tutoring others and I strive for excellence for myself and my students. I enjoy the process of making learning fun and approachable for people of all ages and skill levels.

...believe in a philosophy of having fun. I learn best when I enjoy what I do and think that is crucial to keep students engaged. A personal connection makes a huge difference. I have a Bachelor of Music (Theory and Composition) and a Master of Arts (German Studies) from the University of New Mexico. As a graduate student, I taught German for two and a half years. My favorite part about teaching is the questions...

...in Language Arts from UNM and a Master of Arts in educational leadership from Golden Gate. I also recently received my TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certificate. After getting my undergraduate degree, I worked mainly in pre-K classrooms. I also was a home school teacher for a high school student who had some learning challenges and was trying to get her GED. I was a tutor for Eye Level Learning Center while finishing...

...to have the most profound impact on those I work with to be the most worthwhile. As a tutor it is my goal to do more than simply help students succeed in a certain class. I strive to help students obtain the confidence and drive to succeed throughout their entire academic careers. I realize that I have a profound opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the students I work with, and I...

I have a PhD and have been tutoring for 10 years. I believe all students can learn, improve their test scores, and feel better about their abilities to succeed as students. Parents appreciate my patience and ability to explain concepts. Students like that I am fun. In the end, I am just happy to help people meet their educational goals.

...from Middletown, Ohio, I moved across the United States as a Navy Wife to New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, California, Washington State and relocated to New Mexico in 2003. I am the mother of four children, grandmother of two grandchildren and owner of a pound dog named Carly. In my spare time, I like to ride my Yamaha Blaster at the ATV park. I love to play the drums and have an eclectic choice of music....

I am currently a junior at the University of New Mexico pursuing a bachelors of science degree in Biology. I hope to help other students enjoy learning and achieve academic success using my own studies and experiences. I know that school can be a headache and some subjects can be difficult to understand. I want to connect with younger students to make their academic process go more smoothly. Learning should be fun, not dreadful.

I believe people have a natural curiosity for knowledge and a thirst to make informed, independent personal life choices. For myself, I have an unyielding drive to help others learn in order to become their better selves, to understand bigger concepts, and to engage in critical, creative thinking.

...for this role in various ways. First, my experience has honed my communication skills. As a Teacher, I had to clearly articulate the concepts and knowledge to students with varying levels of understanding. This skill will be critical in the role of a Virtual Tutor, as clear and concise instructions and explanations are essential in the virtual learning environment. Second, I have collaborated with a range of individuals, including students, parents, and other educators. As...