Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Arizona

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...have been an English teacher at upper level high school and college for decades and have never grown tired of nor disenchanted with helping students master the nuances of the language. I am student-centered-- finding clever and fun ways to explain difficult concepts and encourage students' positive practice of language and literature skills.

...basis. I am that teacher. My past experiences as both a counselor (regular and SpEd) and teacher (reading, ESL, and English) have given me years of experience and hands-on learning with a variety of students, both young and older. And I have worked within many different types of educational institutions, such as: College, public education...

...whom we have raised over the years. 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson are also happy additions to our family. Should I also mention our cute little pets? Those are a dog and 2 cats. For me, the reward in teaching is knowing that I am helping students with skills and understanding that will lead to...

...fan the flame of their chosen passion. I believe a relevant education is important to success, achievement, and well-being. I am a full service coach who helps with life goals, emphasizes the importance of practice and a growth mindset, and commits to the success and well-being of anyone I mentor. I can help with specific...

...strategies based on Orton Gillingham methodology, which guides struggling readers to become fluent readers. I developed a reading program for tutoring students (K-3) online. The program has been very successful in improving decoding and fluency skills. I recently added a comprehension component, which has been equally successful. Now, I can tutor students in reading regardless...

...instruction skills, I developed best practices to communicate writing skills to students with varying educational backgrounds, writing experience levels, majors, and assignment types. I was ultimately able to gain the highest level of certification in the lab, the Master Level College Reading and Learning Association Certification, after many hours of tutoring and training sessions. I...

...differentiating the type of instructional techniques and methods is essential. If students are not understanding key concepts and informational skills currently, then they need a new approach that will match their unique learning style and multiple intelligence. Understanding how a child learns and what approaches they respond to is essential for a tutor. Also, understanding...