Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

...and history. I hold a bachelor's degree in economics from Barnard College and a master's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, I am a certified substitute teacher in Arizona, and I speak conversational Spanish. I have also taught English as a second language courses as a volunteer. My approach to teaching is highly interactive, ensuring that learning is an enjoyable and engaging experience for each student. I genuinely enjoy working with children...

...I can help you more easily breakdown the fundamentals of core and specialty subjects. As a teacher I like to find ways to breakdown complicated ideas and make them easier to understand. Being a catechist in the Church enables me to teach religious studies and gives me the opportunity to teach a subject I am passionate about. I tutor, intermediate algebra, math, theology, religious studies, and social studies at Varsity Tutors. My philosophy when it...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona's Neuroscience and Cognitive Science BS major, with minors in French and Psychology. I am also a part-time lab manager in UA's Psychology department. I am most comfortable tutoring neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, French, and English.

...not to say that I don't work well with younger students but that I would prefer to teach higher level courses in whatever subject matter I choose. Though I feel confident in all of the subjects that I selected to tutor in, in a classroom setting I would prefer to teach mathematics or computer science. I am 20 years old and I study at the University of Arizona while also taking certain classes at Pima...

I'm a historian, librarian, archivist, and professional writer with 20 years of experience. I love helping students get engaged with history, improve their writing, and have fun while learning new skills.

...engineering bachelors from Saint Louis University and a medical degree from Loyola University Chicago. Tutors helped me overcome difficult subjects, and I'd like to pay that forward. I like to meet my students where they are at, to help them engage with material through vibrant discussion as they set their goals and their pace; we can troubleshoot together to discover what learning methods work best (teach-back, kinetic, visual, mnemonics and songs, etc). I enjoy teaching...

...present in each moment with students, colleagues and parents. I listen to and value each of my students. I strive to understand their learning styles and individuality. My presence is a strong and supportive one, and I take pains to follow through with what I say I will do. Consistency builds trust and a platform for success. I prefer to give positive reinforcement in guiding my students, working with them to achieve their goals.... My teaching...

...adults. Understanding that everyone has a different learning style is extremely important, and you have to be willing to adapt to integrate those learning styles. In my spare time, I enjoy anything outdoors. I love to fish and go camping, and also spend time practicing my wildlife and landscape photography. I have two wonderful children and a very supportive husband. My family has been a very important factor in my life and they are my...

...and will be graduating in May 2025. I am pursuing a B.S. in Animal Science with a certificate in Entomology (study of insects). My current job is at a science center, where I spend most of my time educating students and the general public on a range of science topics. Previously, I have been a part of various school student tutoring programs and have helped out other teachers with students struggling in subjects from science...

...schools until high school, when I went to a small college-prep school. I started my college career studying Computer Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, but ended up finishing my bachelor's degree in Philosophy at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where I live now. For a few years, lived in Boulder, Colorado, where I did an MA in Philosophy at the University of Colorado. What I loved most about graduate school was being...

...in German Studies, with emphases in translation studies, second language acquisition and teaching, and (as of recently!) Medieval literature. As far as tutoring goes, I'm a language specialist with three main interests--English, German, and Spanish. For each of these languages I'm happy to help students achieve those goals which are most important to them--whether it's preparing for a test, revising their writing, or simply practicing their conversational skills. I especially enjoy helping students with the...

...at https://ernestoatrujillo.com/ Art Instructor: Mastering the Spectrum of Creation I am active in my students' ideas and questions and encourage them to discover various artistic mediums to achieve the highest quality in their creative careers. This involves understanding the studio environment and respect for laboratory materials and equipment. I ensure that all students understand the importance of caring for the facilities and equipment and leaving their space clean and ready for the next person. Students...

...for me to enter education as well. I have coached various sports, worked as a graduate assistant at my university, been a high school social studies teacher and a K-8 substitute teacher, as well as a tutor. My approach is to take subjects I am especially interested in and impart that enthusiasm and love of learning onto my students, keeping them engaged and wanting to continue on, even after we're done for the day. I...

...is the ability to motivate and stimulate students. During my experience as an instructor at the University of Washington, keeping my students constantly engaged always constituted a priority, and allowed me to obtain excellent results. For the past two and a half years, I have passionately taught more than 380 lessons to more than 100 diverse students, by leading in-class individual and group activities and discussions, and by providing them with tailored and individual assistance...

I truly find learning to be one of life's most exciting and rewarding experiences! I want to help you be successful and have fun along the way!

...something interesting in everything. This is why I am a teacher and a tutor! Even the process of teaching and learning interests me to no end. I have my BA in journalism from the University of Arizona and my MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Writing and reading are my main vocations and past times, though I have had about every kind of job you can think of! My real world experience enables me...

I am a life-long educator who loves tutoring and teaching children and youth. I have been fortunate to have had a career full of learning in secondary school and college. It's my passion to share some of what I've learned with you and to help you to excel in your areas of study.

...have years of experience tutoring middle school students in Algebra, science, history and english. I also have experience working with high school students preparing them for exams and working with students to create a well written paper. I believe that tutoring should be interactive. The best way to learn is by trial and error along with repetition and practice. When I am not tutoring or in school I spend time with my two golden retriever...

...degree in journalism and worked in book, magazine, and newspaper publishing as a writer and editor before becoming a college English instructor. She now specializes in teaching students to write composition, read and interpret literature, think critically, prepare for public speaking engagements, and conduct research in the social sciences. She also teaches English as a second language to both young and adult learners. Susan is a patient and highly attentive teacher who takes a personalized...

...at the University of Arizona, but previously studied at Miami University (OH) which is where I began tutoring high school students in a variety of subjects. I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors and using my free time to help others gain a grasp on subjects troubling them. I will always do whatever I can to help the student, and will work hard to help them achieve their goals.