Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Scottsdale, AZ

As a college graduate, I look forward to enhance the learning experience of students through tutoring. Academic success and excellence are goals that should be supported, and together we can achieve them, one step at a time.

...help, and I won't either! I used to be a Sunday school teacher and loved working with kids K-6th grade. I tutor English, Middle school reading and comprehension, and middle school writing. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and comprehension because I love being able to bring the pages of a book to life. The most important thing for me as a tutor is to allow each student's learning process to be fun, informative...

...I have a laid-back tutoring style, but I make sure to present the content in the most simplified way I can to ensure students understand the material through guided practice. I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for over three years now, and I previously served as the course tutor for several of Pepperdine's upper-division economics courses. In my spare time, I love to watch movies and tv shows, exercise, and spend time with my...

...broad range of subjects, my true passion lies in reading literature, the English language, performing arts, and social studies. I create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and building their understanding. It's incredibly rewarding to help a student who is struggling realize their full potential and embrace learning as a journey of discovery. I believe that education should empower individuals with choices, and I'm committed to helping every...

...each tutoring session to individual needs in order to reach success. A little about me, I am currently a double major at Loyola University pursuing a B.S. in Biology along with a Master's in Business Administration. I have a wide range of academic interests, which have given me a strong foundation to teach a variety of topics. My professional experience, most recently managing large-scale business operations, has taught me how to lead others towards success...

...requires assistance in writing a 5 page essay or help with homework and organization, I am your tutor! My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing and I thoroughly enjoy both. I love writing my thoughts on paper and have kept a personal journal since my high school days! Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. I truly believe that good reading and writing skills are essential in helping a student succeed in school...

...and learning styles. I have the most experience with kids of elementary school age, however, I am very well versed in how to teach any age and have the most recent experience with high school and college-level topics. I also have experience working with kids with disabilities, autism and ADHD specifically. I have always loved working with kids and have a very good grasp of how to relate to them and help them understand new...

...English, I like tutoring the English-related topics the most. I particularly enjoy the process of helping students with their essay editing and essay writing. When I teach, my goal is to help the student learn how to do something on their own as effectively as possible without making the learning process unpleasant. My hobbies largely consist of reading and keeping up with a number of television shows. My favorite genre is fantasy, but I also...

...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, and empowering. I look forward to working with you - until...

...to excited, confident students! Any child can be lifelong learner, they just need to be encouraged daily that they can be successful and that they can learn! With the right outlook and positive attitude, we together can help these students enjoy learning and be excited about understanding all subjects using the right learning tools! I enjoy making a connection with each and every one of my students by spending the time to learn about them...

...needs para-professional before receiving my certified teaching license in elementary education K-6. I taught 2nd grade for two years before finishing another 7 in 4th grade. After moving to Georgia, I began working for Tutor Shop for 3 years in the local schools and remotely for another 3 years. I enjoy teaching all subject, but specialize in Language Arts, Reading and Math. Being a mother of two adult children and teaching for over 20 years;...

...favorite activities! The first step to maximize learning is obtaining and keeping a high level of student engagement and my lessons are created with the objective of keeping students focused on learning and teaching them skills that can be transfered to other subjects and real life. My tutoring experience has included all levels from preparing a student for first grade to assisting a mature adult learner complete a college level English class. Tutoring provides a...

...goals for their students. I love to teach students math. It is such a rewarding feeling to help students have those light bulb moments where everything starts to click. I also enjoy reading and writing and love to help students find their voice in their own writing craft. It is so important to me that students see success in school, as it has a positive impact on the rest of their lives. In my free...

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!

...statistics and mathematics through pre-calculus along with test preparation and essay writing. I am also available to tutor psychology and German (beginner- and intermediate-level). Although I enjoy helping students improve in all subjects, I find that tutoring for standardized tests offers particularly rewarding experiences given the potential impact on students' future academic endeavors. My teaching style involves helping students find their ideal learning style based on their individual strengths and unique way of perceiving information....

...three teenage daughters who play school and club volleyball, and my wife coaches volleyball. I played football in college and coached at the college level before I began teaching high school. There, I was a varsity football and baseball coach for many, many years. I see a lot of connection between athletics and academics, and I work very hard to inspire all of my students to instill a little competitive spirit in them, so they...

...opportunities. My years in the social work profession has allowed me to understand others in a meaningful way. I joined Varsity Tutors because I've aided others in many educational settings ranging from high school to the graduate level. Outside of my full-time profession, I've helped students complete admissions packets and personal statements for graduate programs. I feel competent in areas of theoretical frameworks and social sciences/Psychology. Also, aiding high school students in areas of their...

...I have two Bachelor's degrees from A.S.U. in 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 the entire family. We stay active around here. Visiting museums and art...

...to me for a single session or we meet every week for a semester, I believe the first step to success with tutoring is to work together to set clear expectations. This lets us work toward the same goal, and makes it simple to set milestones to get there. Any problem area in any subject can be broken into smaller and smaller pieces, until suddenly you realize there was never a problem to begin with.

...as a 3-5 classroom teacher, reading interventionist and after school program director for mathematics intervention. Recently I earned my Doctorate from Arizona State University in education with an emphasis in creating social learning opportunities to build students' social and emotional skills in mathematics. I believe that all students are capable of success at all levels of learning. I endeavor to help all of my students develop high levels of academic, social and emotional growth through...