Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Catalina Foothills, AZ

...of Arizona) and M. Phil. (Trinity College Dublin) degrees are respectively in Creative Writing and in English, and as such, I have a strong background in those subjects as well, which are my favorite to tutor--I enjoy exploring the precision of language to clearly communicate ideas. I offer tutoring at all levels in English, and up to algebra in math, as well as SAT and PSAT tutoring. Outside of school, I hope to become a...

...the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I have a strong background in biology and the physical sciences and really enjoy teaching these subjects. Most students find science to be a complicated subject, and I have been told by a great many students that I have a knack for simplifying scientific concepts for them in ways they can understand. I want to utilize my teaching ability to help students in...

...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 finally gets something that they have been struggling with. When I'm not working or...

...process of writing and helping students to become stronger, more confident writers and readers. While I work primarily with teen and adult students, I did work for a year as a Teaching Fellow at BASIS Tucson Primary, and I enjoy teaching elementary age students. In addition to teaching, I am a freelance writer and copyeditor. When I am not reading, writing, and teaching, I spend my time cooking, climbing, and designing and playing board games.

...favorite subject to participate and assist with; my passion in writing comes from past-experiences in the field of journalism and academia. My strongest ability, in the subject of writing, is editing. I enjoy assisting others expand upon their already established ideas, and helping with organization and citing sources correctly. My other strong suit is with commonly used software programs such as: Excell, Outlook, and countless other social media platforms. I can additionally help form a...

...art of student success since working with learners as an Ivy Tutor because I customize the lessons to each student who needs a particular pathway: together we achieve successful grade jumps, gains in content mastery, and skills in moving forward to the Ivy. A big reason I work with Varsity Tutors is the platform: co-learning with co-Tutors, with quick and yet consistent scheduling, and not least, the ease of access to supplemental materials are additive...

...enjoyed learning, and I look forward to an opportunity to help others expand their knowledge and find confidence in academics. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in biology in 2011 from the University of Nevada, Reno. As an undergraduate, I worked as a peer tutor for three years in science, math, and English. During the same time, I was a teaching assistant for an introductory biology course. Since graduation I have worked as a molecular technologist...

...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 wait to help.

...physics and a B.S. in physics with a concentration in astronomy from Eastern Illinois University. My coursework was geared toward solving physical problems using mathematical modeling. During my undergraduate education, I was employed as a physics tutor, assisting students with physics and mathematics coursework, where I honed skills in conveying information effectively to students at all levels. I also served as a teaching assistant, providing instruction in the use of telescopes and related lab equipment....

...current sociology student who loves to read and loves to teach even more. I believe everyone has the capacity to be an excellent student, and the only person who can determine what that means is the student themselves. I spend most of my time doing something involved with school, whether that be homework or reading for my own benefit. But when I do get a chance to breathe, food and traveling are some of my...

...and love creating visual art), my graduate work focused on School Leadership, with a focus in Principalship. I've worked as an educator in Southern Arizona for many years, including in the border town of Naco, Sonora, Mexico. I love empowering students to understand and tackle Mathematics, and to see the connections between Math, Visual Art, and everyday life. I absolutely love working with kids and young adults, and fostering the passion to become a lifelong...

...in education, I appreciate the incredible impact that teachers have on the lives of young people. I know that teachers provide skills and knowledge used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions to society.

...people's learning methods. I am very versatile. I had my own income tax business, Counseling practice, and training practice. I ran my own Construction business for over 30 years. I coached children from ages 7 to 17 in baseball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. To keep children on my teams, I helped them with math and other subjects so they could keep up their grades in school and be able to play on my teams. Not...

...experienced and passionate educator specializing in Spanish and English education. I taught Spanish for 4.5 years to students ranging from middle school to the university level. I currently teach English and English as a Second Language (ESL) at a public high school. I have a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and a Masters of Arts in Teaching, both emphasizing in Spanish and second language acquisition. Language education has been my life's work and I...

...a second-year student pursuing my dual degrees in Biochemistry and Computer Science at the University of Arizona. As a first-generation college student, I understand the challenges many students face in navigating their academic journeys. My passion for helping students stems from my own experiences overcoming obstacles in school, and I'm committed to making learning more accessible and engaging for others. I have experience working with students across various subjects, including math for all levels and...

...Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design and a Master of Fine Art in Ecological Architecture. Both schools I attended were quite small and I thrived on the personal attention. I brought that along with me into my teaching; working one-on-one with students is a vital ingredient to their success. Over 12 years of teaching, I have received much personal gratification from watching firsthand the growth and development of my students. Learning should be fun,...

Hello My name is Ms. Darlene. I am a special education teacher and would love to help kids continue to learn when I am away from my classroom. I love teaching and am a kind, professional, loving, and caring person.

...a 4th grade teacher in Tucson. I have taught in 1st and 3rd also. Working one on one with students is something I wish I could do more often and joining the Varsity Tutors team seemed like the perfect opportunity. As a teacher I have experience is creating assessment questions and take great care in making sure my students don't just learn how to do it but also why they need to learn it. This...

I'm a student at the University of Arizona studying biology. My favorite subjects are mathematics, biology, and chemistry. I started tutoring math in high school and really enjoyed the experience of helping others learn.

...a subject, no matter what the reason. Often students who struggle with a learning disability want to do well, and are motivated to do the work when someone listens to them and offers concrete strategies that may help. It can be frustrating and discouraging when students keep trying harder on their own without seeing a result! My job is to make tailored suggestions so they can try things differently instead of just trying harder to...