Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Scottsdale, AZ

I'm Annelisa, originally from Phoenix, Arizona. I recently graduated from Yale University, where I studied art and its interactions with political journalism and science. I'm happy to tutor on a wide range of subjects, especially writing, college application, and the SAT!... How a student learns is a very personal process - what's best is to creatively adapt to what works well, as per the philosophy of educational pioneers like Maria Montessori.... I would get to know...

...to experience a wide range of subjects, yet it was Colorado College's location on the front range of the Rocky Mountains that fed my passion for the outdoors and eventually led me to a B.A. in Biology. I would love to tutor others to help them pursue a passion for the life sciences, especially if they are considering applying to dental school. I recently scored highly on the DAT (Dental Aptitude Test), which tests the...

...for long term success. As a tutor, my goal is to instill confidence in students, develop a curiosity for the world, create a fascination for the fundamentals, and imbue motivation for learning from within the learner. I believe that every person has the capacity for any subject, and that in order to unlock the key to success, each student has to look inside themselves, with possibly help from an external source (in this example, me...

...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 possess, and one that requires constant...

...a tutor is to enable students to understand and learn the subjects of chemistry, mathematics, biology, and physics. I achieve this by using an interactive step by step approach to learning, working with the student, answering questions as we go along, rather than just lecturing. This interactive step by step approach works well for learning how to do calculations and understanding concepts. My qualifications include two Bachelor of Science Degrees from Arizona State University and...

...and baking, beauty pageants, bargain shopping, and traveling whenever the opportunity arises. I began tutoring elementary and middle school students in basic study skills, math, and 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...

...all-female graduate school in Pakistan. I have worked for ACT in vetting prospective passages, questions and response options for future iterations of Reading Comprehension exams. At Arizona State, I achieved tenure, saw my monograph Memory, Nationalism and Narrative in Contemporary South Asia through publication by Palgrave Macmillan, and spearheaded the English department's efforts to devise a semester-long graduate course preparing enrollees to teach literature at the college level. My doctorate is in 20th- and 21st-Century...

...results. I have had many students come back to me again and again to help them with assignments due to the positive feedback they have received on assignments I've helped them with. I also have firsthand experience as a test-taker, having taken the ACT, PSAT, SAT, LSAT, and GRE and received above 90th percentile marks on all of them. I'm happy to share my knowledge and interest with other students to help them achieve the...

...interested in these subjects (hence all the major changes) and have take college level courses in all of these subjects. I have tutored middle school 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...

...6-18, and mentored in Speech & Debate/Public Speaking. Though I tutor a variety of humanities-based subjects, I am most passionate about the SAT, English (both grammar and literature), the PSAT, essay writing, and Public Speaking. 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 did Speech and Debate for seven years, and was ranked #1 in Arizona...

I am a sophomore at Northwestern University, and I am majoring in Economics and Applied Mathematics. I decided to start tutoring because I want to use my knowledge of various subjects to positively impact the educational journey of others. I have had teaching experience as an assistant teacher and a coach. Outside of academics, I enjoy volunteering, playing sports, and drawing.

...studying Electrical Engineering, and it was through my experiences in classes like Differential Equations and Signal Analysis that I learned the importance of a good teacher who truly wants to see you succeed. My experience in these different fields have shown me the importance of receiving a well-rounded education, and with my students, I always try to make cross-disciplinary connections. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about music and Spanish....

...teaching experience, but my love of the field is what motivated me to connect with my students every week, helping them understand how the past relates to the present, the historical context of world events, and how to develop their skills in writing and analysis. Now that I have returned to my home state of Arizona, I would like to continue connecting with students through education, particularly in history, writing, and language. As a TA,...

...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. In addition, I can give an expert's perspective on a wide range of topics including political science, public policy,...

...name is Jess and it's my pleasure to be considered for your tutoring needs. My background is in forensic anthropology, world and U.S. history, human evolution, cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and religious studies. My teaching philosophy is pretty simple: communicate your passion for the subject and make it 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...

I've been an entrepreneur, business consultant, and faculty member for over 16 years. My credentials include being a CPA with a Juris Doctor, Master of Accountancy, and Bachelor of Science in Business. My greatest strengths are being a good listener, creating strategy, and following through. I'm empathetic, but I don't back down from excuses because I know that within every "can't" is a "can". I admire truth and transparency.

...more. I have also been volunteering at a local Church's after-school program for the past 6 years, where I help young elementary school children hone their English and Reading/Writing skills. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the Sciences, English/Writing, Anatomy/Physiology, Medical terminology and also tutoring in Standardized Test prep, such as the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. I believe that having a strong education is paramount in providing...

I love the challenge of helping kids understand the nuances of mathematics so that the knowledge will stay with them forever. I bring with me over 14 years of experience to help them achieve academic excellence.

I believe everyone can learn and succeed, and I am here to ensure you believe it, too.

...and love to share my knowledge with those around me. My favorite courses to tutor are predominantly quantitative. I like to treat these courses like 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...