Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Bernalillo County, NM

...subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services...

...all thanks to the many students with whom I have worked. Each person encountered has provided me with a new perspective for viewing material and life itself. In the modern world, where education holds sway to life itself, I am honored to be able to help others reach their academic goals. To that end, tutoring holds endless bounds of gratification! This meaningful brand of customer service serves to perpetuate the embodiment of self-awareness and self-motivation...

..."why and how." In doing so, my goal is to teach students critical thinking skills, getting them to deliberate and reflect rather than simply regurgitate information. I also have experience in professional editing and in my classes I place great emphasis on writing. Along with grammar, I teach students how to organize arguments, convey them in a clear and concise manner, and support them with analysis of evidence. I find my role as an educator,...

...university, and at our community college.I taught English Literature and Composition courses at our community college in Colorado before moving to Albuquerque. I was born and raised in Colorado and love exploring the mountains around ABQ and Santa Fe. When I'm not outdoors, I'm usually reading, watching TV, or going to the movies. There's nothing like fresh buttered popcorn, right? My favorite film and novel genres include graphic novels, comedies, film noir, Shakespeare, mystery, and...

...tutoring style is that of a coach; I work with students to become better learners. It is a thrilling experience to witness students overcome obstacles and take on challenges that previously intimidated them. I enjoy taking on challenges myself and have competed in endurance events for over 10 years including the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon and multiple GORUCK challenges. I recently became a high altitude balloonist and have conducted several experiments in the stratosphere including...

...caused a certain situation to occur are not usually just black & white. When your parents or grandparents talk about what it was like growing up for them, that is history. When you watch the evening news, that is history in the making. Hold on tight and take the ride with me to ancient Egypt, or to England at the time of the Tudors, or to the first Continental Congress or to where we are...

...at developmentally at various ages. I received a B.A. in Religion & Philsophy and a B.S. in Christian Education from Sterling College and a Masters of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Most recently, I have been working on completing a Masters of Theology with an emphasis in Pedagogy from Midwestern as well. Between the liberal arts education, the wide spectrum of topics in my masters degrees, work with my own children, and experience in...

I'm an undergraduate at the University of Southern California, where I am currently pursuing a B.S. in biochemistry. Over the years, I've developed several study habits that have helped me perform in classes and on standardized tests. In addition, I've developed a love for learning, particularly in disciplines of the natural sciences. Biology and chemistry have their reputations as very hard sciences, but I've learned to make it fun for myself. I hope to pass...

I have taught math for many years. I am a friendly and patient teacher and enjoy working with students. I use concrete explanations and examples as much as possible to help students succeed. I am a life-long learner and hope I can help students achieve their learning goals as well as develop their own love of learning.

...of the mind impacts one’s existence in this world. I enjoy sharing this with others, and my ability to assist a wide-variety of types of learners is confirmed by the hundreds of students who have attested to my ability over the years and in different settings and institutions. My extensive education has given me an immense appreciation for all things philosophical and for the many great civilizations of human history, as well as an in-depth...