Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Phoenix, AZ

...became a secondary English teacher. I have had much experience in the educational arena and have worked with varying age groups, skill levels, and course work. I have instructed from the middle school level to the collegiate level. Aside from my formal teaching and tutoring, I have also had the opportunity to be a mother and teach my own children. I have a passion for both literature and writing and enjoy sharing that with others....

...gain confidence in their abilities as they achieve success. I am passionate about math and I love inspiring my students and making math more enjoyable. I am great at explaining concepts in a variety of ways and finding a method that makes sense for each student. I have also worked with students on standardized test preparation and delight in helping students increase their SAT scores using some simple tricks I've taught them. In my free...

...spare time I enjoy cooking, and just about anything to do with water - swimming, sailing and scuba diving. I am an avid scuba diver (PADI Certified Scuba Diving Instructor #68581). I have been diving in Hawaii, California, and multiple places in the Caribbean, to name a few. When I can train, I like to distance swim. In April 2012, I swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco, as well as the length of the Golden...

...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.... Whether you come...

...reading at a young age, and have been tutoring since. From there, my tutoring experiences have expanded to help students of all ages from primary school to university level in basic math, pre-calculus, college level math; biology, chemistry, physics; Spanish and SAT and ACT prep. I believe that any student is capable of learning and mastering any concept - and that a bit of patience, hard work, and faith get you a long way.

...connected high school tutors with peers, middle school students, and potentially students from an underfunded local elementary school in attempts to make academic help more accessible. I tutored in a number of different math classes at the time. In college, I worked with a tutoring agency to teach 6-12 year old student Python, Java, Scratch, and Web Development. My goal is to help you learn concepts and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

...preparing students for the ACT. I am passionate about running, traveling, and being outdoors. I believe that learning should be fun and that the process needs to be personal and innovative. I am always prepared, patient, and observant. I care about each individual and know that everyone has the capacity to understand and learn. It is my belief that we are lifelong learners and I am anxious to know how I can help. Thank you!

...have worked at Epsilon Camp, which is a summer camp for students who are profoundly gifted in mathematics. My experience there inspired me to start tutoring again. I believe that all students learn a little differently, and though schools try their best they can't account for every learning style. My goal is to adapt my instruction to each student's preferences in order to help them as much as I can. In my free time, I...

...available frequently when I float around the PC. The best way to set up a session with me is to email me with an exact time and date of appointment, along with the topics being covered in class that we will review during our session. I highly recommend sending me these topics so I can prepare in advance of our session to provide the best possible lesson as possible! 2.71828frain@gmail.com I am currently enrolled at...

...2, Physics 1 and 2, as well as Calculus 1 and 2. I also enjoy tutoring elementary, junior high school, and high school level students in ALL subject matter. I have a deep understanding of these core subjects and promote learning from the fundamentals. My goal as a tutor is to not only teach difficult subject matter, but also to promote students to think critically and problem solve so that they develop the skills to...

...how rewarding it was. I enjoy teaching students and seeing the direct impact it has on their life. I want to help students achieve their short-term and long-term academic goals. My philosophy in teaching is to foster an environment that encourages and motivates students to learn effectively. Additionally, I want to ensure that they have the proper tools to master new concepts and skills on their own. Learning to learn is an important skill to...

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington University with a degree in International Studies, and am looking forward to spending some time in Phoenix while I take time off before law school. I tutored for two years in college, and my specialties include lower level math, English, writing, and the LSAT. In my free time, you can usually find me either on Camelback mountain, reading a book, or during basketball season, cheering on the Phoenix Suns!

...a part of that discovery. I like to guide my students to the correct answer following their line of thinking. There are different ways to get to the same answer so I like to help them find the way that makes sense to them so they will understand and remember the principle. Aside from math, I love baking new desserts each week, running around with my kids, crafting anything, playing my violin and piano, and...

...Ecology, and standardized test prep. From high school to Stanford, I have learned that lectures are often difficult for students to follow. They can lose confidence in subjects because the information is not presented in a way that is effective for their learning. My job is to work with students to figure out the best way to learn challenging material. This may involve breaking down complicated ideas into consumable parts, discussing concepts back and forth,...

...science my favorite subjects, with physics being one of my most favorite. When I'm coaching a student, I believe in a very tailored approach which encourages and strengthens the knowledge and skills that a student has and then adds the information that is needed to succeed. Rote memorization is not my strong suit, I believe in really understanding the underlying organizing principles. In my other job I design houses, and when I'm not doing that...

...finding and unraveling what the student's motivation is. But the potential for academic success is there for everyone! I succeed only if the student succeeds, so I will do everything in my power to bring out the potential in every student. My career goal is to be a pilot in the US Air Force when I graduate. I enjoy flying and am currently working on my PPL (Private Pilot's License) whenever I have the time....

...I have prior experience tutoring computer science students at the university's engineering tutoring center. As I am in my final year, I've completed most of my mathematics and computer science courses with exceptional grades. Additionally, I am skilled in other areas such as reading/comprehension, writing, and science (e.g. biology, chemistry). I am very passionate about tutoring others, and look forward to helping students gain knowledge in various subjects and excel in their schoolwork.

...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, and...

...Cupertino, Milpitas). Students from Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon Valley High School, California High School, Dublin High School, Evergreen Valley High School have all been my clients. I have been tutoring Geometry, Algebra 1 and 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus and Calculus AB and BC for students from these high schools. I have also been helping students with test prep for SAT/ACT Math. Students I have tutored have gone on to Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA, UC...

...enthusiastic about tutoring Spanish linguistics, explaining psychological concepts, and editing papers for both mechanical errors and content expression. I have spent the past six years tutoring and have become intensely passionate about helping students love school as much as I do. Outside of academia, I am passionate about soccer. I played soccer at Mesa Community College and club soccer at Arizona State University. Now I play in an adult co-ed league and coach middle school...