Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Glendale, AZ

...(academic and creative). My personal teaching philosophy involves rigor and accountability, but I always make sure that my students feel comfortable with the pace of learning. I try to foster a culture of kindness and honesty during my sessions so that students don't feel like they have to hide any discomfort or confusion about a certain topic. Apart from my academics, I love to sing in my a cappella group at Princeton and contribute to...

...and interests. My grown children and their families all live in California so I travel back and forth frequently. I enjoy traveling by car and am looking forward to driving to as many of the lower 48 states as possible. I am a bit of an audiophile and enjoy sound reproduction. I have a small collection of vintage McIntosh audio equipment. I mostly enjoy listening to jazz musicians live in local venues and at jazz...

I am a graduate from Northern Arizona University. I got my degree in Special and Elementary Education. This is my 4th year of teaching. I am a first grade teacher. I tutored students prior to teaching in grades kindergarten-8th in math and reading. I love to travel in my free time.

...of experience with both in person learning and virtual learning. I also completed a fellowship with Ignite - Teach for America where I tutored students remotely every week for 16 weeks. My expertise extends to tutoring in all elementary subjects and Spanish, with a particular fondness for Reading, Writing, and ELA because of my love for language and literature. In tutoring, I embrace a philosophy that blends encouragement with challenging students to think critically. My...

...setting. I teach various ability levels in the subject areas of writing, math, and reading. I have also worked as an art teacher through Explorations Summer Academy and taught 6th grade English at a summer school. My tutoring experience includes: tutoring African refugees living in Oregon, tutoring children in Ecuador, teaching preschool as an AmeriCorps member in a low-income community in California, and tutoring children living with their families in Bolivian prisons. Some fun...

Hi there. I am Ms. Hale. I have been in the field of education for 8 years. It is my personal belief that all students can achieve the goals they set for themselves with the proper support, guidance, and encouragement. I am dedicated to helping students realize their inner strengths and how to apply those strengths to excel in any subject.

...you don't believe me, then come study with me and I'll prove it, lol!). Aside from Latin I also greatly enjoy teaching English, History, and Rhetoric. After College, I spent time traveling to different parts of the world as well as many areas of the USA. I also spent that time working many different jobs and experiencing many adventures in life. The reason I enjoy tutoring Latin is because I well remember my days as...

I am a special education teacher with an MA in Special Education and a Reading Teacher endorsement. I am passionate about literacy and love working with young students. I lived in Brazil for 30 years, and for the last 6 years there, I worked as a Reading Interventionist, working one-on-one with K-12 students who were having difficulties with phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension.

I am a retired Elementary Education teacher. My career covered many decades. I graduated from William Paterson University in New Jersey. I took courses toward Masters in Learning Disabilities at Fairleigh Dickinson University. I have taught and tutored in New Jersey. Upon moving to Arizona, I continued my career teaching elementary grades. I retired after a number of years in New Jersey and Phoenix, Arizona.

...and Swaziland for a summer on a full ride scholarship. During high school and college, I worked as a tutor and Preceptor for a number of courses including Spanish, Introductory Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biostatistics, and Youth Leadership and Development. This Fall I will be attending the University of Arizona's Phoenix campus to pursue my MD/MPH with a concentration in Public Health Practice. My unique background and experiences allowed me to develop a passion for learning...

...of Arizona. I have worked with students of all ages, from preschool to high school. I have been a special education paraeducator and teacher. I am currently working as a substitute teacher. I enjoy tutoring because I have always felt I was able to make the biggest impact as an educator working either one-on-one or with small groups of students. I have experience teaching virtually with Head Start, as a kindergarten teacher, and with overseas...

...other areas. When students have difficulty in Math, I believe they can learn the basics and improve to the best of their ability. I have tutored students in Reading and Math in after school programs held at my school. When given the opportunity to tutor 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...

...up roots in Phoenix over the past few years, and am excited about sharing my knowledge and passion for learning with others in the area.I have a knack for explaining complicated ideas to people in simple terms, enjoy deepening people's understandings of issues, and value education highly. All of these characteristics make me an ideal tutor for Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to the opportunity to share my academic experiences and skills with tutees....

...subjects, from English to history to accounting. Test prep is a strong area for me, as I like to focus on the patterns and trends that come up in standardized tests. If you are looking for a tutor that will go at your desired pace and will work at your level, I am a good fit for you. I have tutored students from the elementary school age up to the graduate school level. In my...

...and help the children I nanny with their schoolwork. I have tutored Math, Science, Spanish, English, etc., from elementary school through college. The reason I think I manage to be successful in helping others is that I recognize the different types of learning styles. Some individuals are verbal learners (like me), others are physical learners, and others have even different styles of learning (there are seven recognized types of learning). Teachers can attempt to teach...

I am a junior at Arizona State University double majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. I am also working toward a minor in Film Studies. Alongside my education, I am currently an English tutor during the active ASU academic semesters. I am very confident and comfortable in my English, writing, and literature skills.

...I have excelled as a writer and am extremely confident in my ability to write and edit, whether it be creative writing or term papers. I also pride myself on my ability to tailor the way I write or say things so that someone will be able to better understand and learn. Working with children with Autism has taught me that everyone has a different learning style and we cannot all learn the same way.

...the U.S. I've also had experience in high school and college marching bands, where I had the opportunity to serve as drum major. Politics and government are two of my passions, and I was selected to attend a conference to help in the writing of a bill that would later be presented to the Arizona Legislature. This bill was regarding the funding of K-12 education. I'm passionate about many subjects, such as history, literature, music,...

...currently seeking to get my MBA from ASU. As such, many of my favorite subjects are business related. I love supply chain management and how it relates to everything in the business field. Understanding how logistics works and how interconnected everything is fascinates me. But as I got my start in mathematics, I try to relate everything to teachable theories that breakdown into simple facts. My tutoring style is often based on this approach. Everything...

...overall understanding of a variety of subjects. I am patient, encouraging, and friendly. I understand that each individual learns differently and I tailor my lessons to each student.My hobbies are exploring downtown Phoenix, playing sports, making art, and listening to music. I have a cocker spaniel named Ranger and a chronic french fry craving, for which the only cure is french fries. My favorite author is Fyodor Dostoevsky and I'm about to begin pursuing degrees...