Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

...Method to help students access their own creativity, logic, and critical thinking instincts. A good tutor is a guide, not an expert. Although I have expert skills, the point is not for me to flex my prowess but to help you, the student, cultivate your own capacities for self-trust and independence as a learner. Outside of academia, I love to explore my nightly dreams, keep a journal, listen to podcasts, cook tasty meals and bake...

...19th-Century Composers and their pursuit of Romantic Enlightenment Beethoven, Schumann and Schubert, Once Upon a Timethe Art of Musical Storytelling, and A Mozartean Farewell to SummerWind Serenades and Overtures for the St. Andrew's Bach Society. Dr. Justus produced and created the successful benefit concert Letter from Home-Aaron Copland's America that included his work on Copland's film music. Kevin has also worked with the critically championed dance company Artifact Dance Project where his piece A Night...

...believe that learning should be a tangible thing, something done with your own hands, ink and pen, real paper pages. The computer and the internet are useful tools, but they can get in the way of the learning process. Physically writing something down with a pen or pencil can help your brain retain information better than typing it. I believe in-person learning to be more effective because it allows the tutor to actually experience what...

...the University of Arizona Honors College in my Sophomore year. I am double majoring in PPEL (Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law) and Communication with a Minor in Economics. I have made the Deans list for all completed semesters and also was recognized with academic distinction by the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, from SAT prep to math, I am most passionate about...

...level as a volunteer in Kenya without electricity or textbooks. As an experienced writer and editor, I can help with essays, personal statements, writing technique and mechanics, as well as reading/study skills. I truly believe that every student can become a good writer with individual attention and encouragement. In school I was (and still am) a bookworm and one who sincerely enjoys helping others to grow in knowledge. As a veteran test-taker, I can help...

...to help you cultivate your God-given talents and intelligence! You have the tools. I'm only here to help you use them. I love tutoring because I love to see people see their strengths and grow. It's important to me that people know English doesn't have to be boring or hard to comprehend. When others succeed, I'm overjoyed. I'm skilled in topics such as English, creative writing, grammar, reading, writing linguistics, literature, ESL, critical theory, ACT...

...Math and Science. I work at the University of Arizona, at Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ. I am an energetic and experienced tutor and mathematics lover who makes things look easy. I have a solid background in Math, and a bachelor in Math Education. I don't mind explaining things many times (and in different ways) until you understand. I can also tutor you in Spanish! I also have experience with people who have learning disabilities.

...earned my Bachelor's Degree in biology in 2011 from the University of Nevada, Reno. As an undergraduate, I worked as a peer tutor for three years in science, math, and English. During the same time, I was a teaching assistant for an introductory biology course. Since graduation I have worked as a molecular technologist in a genetics based lab, and I am now going to be a graduate student in epidemiology at the University of...

...with a focus in Politics and History. I took AP US History, Government and Politics, and English Language and received a 5 on all of them. I got a 36 on both the reading and writing sections of the ACT, and I was an editor for my high school newspaper for two years. I am interested in tutoring students who want to study for the ACT/SAT, as well as overall writing skills and reading comprehension.

...of the shadows. In my fourth year I worked with non-native English speakers through the Student Learning Center on campus as a writing coach and tutor, helping freshman students not only boil down the basics of "the college paper," but, I hope, come to appreciate the value of writing skills in life off campus as well. After college, I embarked on a road trip to everywhere in general and nowhere in particular. Since then, I've...

...and working out. I also worked as a summer camp counselor and program director for six years. I love working with all kinds of students, particularly EFL learners and new writers who want to improve on their ability to communicate and express their ideas. I also worked on a minor in Spanish during my undergrad. When I was 17, I graduated early from high school and spent two months in Guatemala at a Spanish language...

...and grading worksheets for them. Throughout school, I continued to take every opportunity to assist friends and classmates. Now, in graduate school, I have had the opportunity for training in teaching strategies and philosophy, as well as hands-on work assistant teaching undergraduate psychology courses. I find that I am best at teaching test taking strategies, particularly for the SAT and GRE, and I excel at English focused tasks. Apart from teaching, I have 3 dogs...

...My academic background includes two Master's Degrees, with an emphasis in religion, literature, and humanities, followed by completing all university post-graduate courses in literature required to advance to a Ph.D. dissertation phase of study. In those academic endeavors, my GPA averaged between 3.8 and 4.0 for all graduate degrees. Professionally, in addition to teaching English, I retired honorably as a US military officer, with my last significant postings being in or near Washington DC. As...

I have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems and I will have a J.D. (law) degree as of May 2024! In between undergrad and law school, I worked at Boeing and Pinterest. I have tutored students of all ages and in all subjects. I love to learn, and I love helping others learn!

Hello, I'm very excited to have an opportunity to be a part of your educational journey. My goals are to assist you to achieving your highest potential in any given subject. you may like me to be a part of. Scheduling is very flexible, and choosing topics/ curriculum will be quite fun, and most of all tailored around your ideas needs. I look forward to working together. Thank you!

I am a rising senior at the Rhode Island School of Design where I am pursuing a BFA in illustration studies with a concentration in art history. Previously I attended Pomona College before transferring to pursue my interest in studio art. At Pomona, I worked as a writing mentor for high school and middle school aged students. In addition to art, I am passionate about literature and math and am eager to help students struggling...

...Science and Statistics. As well, I have participated in many National Science Foundation opportunities in Math and Computer Science. I have taught AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB and BC, and Computer Science A and AB (when it was offered). My rate of passing for all AP courses is over 90% ( and over 50% scoring a 5). I am currently retired from the classroom, but I am eager to share what I have to assist...

I am passionate and committed to education.

...and have been creating and implementing art curriculum to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. I am prepared to create lessons and larger units that align with standards and touch on multiple disciplines. I am confident and my creative and intellectual skills that aide in my ability to develop curriculum that is relevant, rigorous and very interesting. I strive to create cohesive lessons that help students move on from my class with a greater confidence, enthusiastic...

I am a graduate of the University of Arizona's gender studies program. I am currently a middle school teacher. In the past, I have been a writer and an editor.