Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Gilbert, AZ

...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. I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for over a year, and I previously tutored students while in the National Honors Society in high school as well as working with younger students through a federal grant in college. In my spare time, I love to watch movies and tv shows,...

...grades on a day to day basis at a college preparatory high school. However, I am comfortable tutoring all ages. French is my #1 passion, but having studied English Literature and Composition as my minor and achieving a second degree in Psychology, I enjoy helping students to learn in those subjects as well. With over a decade of experience in International Tourism, with roles from management to the senior director level, I have the knowledge...

...challenging material to the viewpoint of my students. This allows me to build bridges of understanding that help more analytical people feel at home in creative disciplines or vice versa. If you are a gifted artist struggling with Math, or an aspiring scientist struggling with creative writing, I'm your man! I am also a very experienced writer and editor. In my free time I enjoy hiking, literature, ultimate Frisbee, international travel, soccer, baking, music, strategy...

...(1, C Mechanics, Electricity/Magnetism), AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus AB/BC, and SAT Math. As a tutor, my goal is to instill within students the skills to achieve success on their own. Rather than providing students with "templates" on how to solve individual problems, I emphasize on teaching fundamental processes that can be applied to a host of different scenarios. I have seen first-hand how this approach improves students' confidence and classroom success. In my...

...help students explore connections between different concepts in order to understand the bigger picture, but at the same time, I also like to provide students with problem-solving strategies and tips on how to make sense of smaller details. Additionally, understanding applications of concepts also helps me understand the material better, and this approach may also work for many students. As a current research assistant in an immunobiology lab, I am very familiar with applications of...

...may encounter when trying to memorize vocabulary or understand new grammar structures. It brings me much joy to share my strategies for overcoming these struggles with students & watch as their grasp on the language improves! In regards to the other subjects, understanding politics & history is essential to helping students make better sense of the world they live in. I will help students better comprehend the historical context for certain modern developments, different political...

...I graduated from high school, I went to Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. It is a small, private college, so I was able to participate in too many activities to list. I received my undergraduate degree in music education, graduating Magna Cum Laude. When I graduated, I decided it was time to move somewhere with a warm winter. I had visited Arizona before and my favorite baseball team, the Cleveland Indians, play Spring Training...

...close to me. Whether it's family, friends, or classmates, I have always been the one to go to for help in anything regarding math or science. This has generally taken the format of a one-on-one lesson, whether in person or over Zoom. Through this, I have been able to help teach elementary, high school, and college students alike. I specialize in Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, Chemistry, and Physics. My approach to tutoring is fostering independent learning....

...friends in high school, and over the years I've worked with students of varied backgrounds -- from those re-taking failed classes to those applying to (and being accepted at) the best universities. I'm proud to say that I've helped all my students reach their goals, frequently pushing them to exceed their expectations. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring all that Arizona has to offer -- it's so different from the...

...have the personal satisfaction of a one to one relationship with a learner. Hearing a student got a greatly improved score on a test or aced a reading or writing assignment gives me great satisfaction as a teacher. I enjoyed my years in the classroom and look forward to returning some day to that environment but find that I truly enjoy teaching in small intimate groups of 1-4 students. When I teach I find out...

...their progress. I view tutoring as more of an exchange than traditional teaching; I believe my students and I can work together to solve any problem. When assisting with a writing assignment, for example, it will only be a temporary solution for me to simply pull out a red pen and begin editing. Instead, I prefer to have a conversation with the student to explain the "why" and "how" behind the necessary revisions so that...

Being a university student myself, I know more than others about the occasional tough classes that every student comes by. The classes I have signed up to tutor in are classes that I have taken both the Advanced Placement classes as well as the college version as well, so I know a thing or two about what you should really know. I'll make sure you receive tutoring that is effective and tutoring that is efficient!

...working on computer coding and enjoy tutoring students, specializing in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE. I have nine years of tutoring experience, tutoring students from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when...

I love math and the only reason I do is because I had great math teachers through middle school and high school. I want to give other students similar experiences to what I had.

...an intricate puzzle that I have to solve using the skills in my "skill tool belt". I would love to share my enthusiasm for these courses with the students I tutor, helping them realize their skills and increasing their confidence in the material. It is extremely important for me to see my students succeed not only in school, but also in the other activities that they pursue. When I am not at school or working...

...students as a Teach for America fellow in math and have tutored elementary students in English composition and writing. I have several siblings in high school that I also tutor in math. I have also tutored adult English language learners from Sudan and elementary English language learners in Phoenix. I am very excited to get the opportunity to tutor anyone who is looking to accelerate their existing progress in different subject areas!

...structure and organize their writing so that their ideas can flow. For standardized testing I believe the most important factor in success is becoming comfortable with the test itself; learning the common ways the test makers misdirect a student’s attention and how to properly break down a problem. Outside of the classroom I have a great interest in film; I own hundreds of movies from various genres, eras, and countries. I also write fiction in...

...it connects me with a younger generation. My greatest tutoring success story is my daughter, who just graduated from Columbia University with honors and is headed to law school. I am also a student and am completing my doctoral dissertation in pursuit of an EdD in organizational leadership at Grand Canyon University. I also teach business, finance, and entrepreneurship courses at GCU. In what little spare time I have I play horrible golf, teach karate,...

...to follow. I teach many different subjects, including (but not limited to) Spanish, English, Math, SAT prep, and most high school classes through the AP level. My favorite subject to teach is Spanish, because I myself started taking it in high school and ended up fluent after a year studying abroad in Madrid, Spain! I like to tell my students this because it shows how school can lead to exciting paths in the future. Beyond...

...literature), and the PSAT. When tutoring students for standardized tests, I find that lesson interactivity and personalized practice questions are helpful in teaching a difficult concept, and reveal noticeable progress. I understand that English assignments and reading-based standardized test can be complicated and confusing, and my goal as a tutor is to demystify these topics for my students. Outside of academia, I enjoy immersing myself in a book, hiking, badminton, puzzles, and going to concerts.