Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Scottsdale, AZ

...tutor, and I believe strongly in showing my students how interesting those subjects can be and how enjoyable it is to learn. I've been tutoring my friends, peers, and neighbors since I was in high school all the way until I graduated from ASU this year with a bachelor in Conservation Biology. I'm most comfortable teaching biology, chemistry, physics, math, and history, and I believe that the purpose of a tutor is not to do...

...More than just adding to the cumulative knowledge of the past, some would say that information is increasing at an exponential rate. Currently, students are being asked to absorb this information; often without a proper structure or guidance as to how this can be accomplished. Having already made this journey myself, I am very excited to join Varsity Tutors and to help motivated students in their quest for a meaningful role within society.

...United States and urban and regional geography. I have also tutored French at the university level and taught a French course at a charter school in Phoenix. I have traveled extensively in the United States and Europe and have made trips to China and North Africa. I am better able to appreciate my travels, since I have a background in geography. My knowledge of French has proven beneficial in that I have made many summer...

...an outgoing personality, who believes learning should be a fun and enriching experience. I treat each student as if they were my son or daughter, making sure they are in a comfortable and safe learning environment. I love to think outside the box when it comes to planning lessons, applying student interests and hobbies when possible. This act gives each lesson my personal touch. I believe communication is key when building that student-teacher bond. The...

...about helping students because I believe with support and care, any student can succeed! I hold a Master's degree in teaching English and have lived in Central America where I gained experience in conversational Spanish. For the past 2 years, I have taught English to learners of all levels. I love working with students to implement critical thinking, real-world application, and data in multiple areas of the English and Spanish languages.

...and I hold a BA from Concordia University (Montreal, Canada), as well as an MA from Spring Hill College (Mobile, AL). I have traveled extensively across many parts of the world (Europe, Africa, North America and Middle East), and I am fluent in French, English and Polish. Additionally, I have strong working skills in Spanish, and I have taught Spanish 1 in the past. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring all levels of French...

...and Economic classes ranging from AP to ELL level; Special Education Math and Language Arts; Algebra I and II; Literature; Written Expression; Language Arts; and interesting electives such as Psychology and Robotics! I have extensive experience teaching SAT prep and assessing SAT exams. My experiences in both rural areas metropolitan areas make me a well-rounded teacher. I have considerable experience in on-line tutoring and teaching. As an educator, I believe that every student has a...

...teaching and learning with students. I have taught all grade levels from K-8. Math is my favorite subject. I love teaching math and it makes me so happy to see students engaged and learning new things. When students solve a problem, and I see the joy in their faces, it gives me the drive to keep teaching. What I love most as a teacher is interacting with the kids and having fun while learning.

...I have tutored all age groups from K-8. I also have some experience with college age students. I am a visual learner and use drawing and manipulatives to help students learn. I have taken students in my class up at least one grade level. Often my students rise more than one grade level with my help. I have used music and games to help students understand a concept. I have many different ways of helping...

One thing I've learned in my years as a student is that very few people learn material in the same way or at the same pace. This is why I love tutoring! A student must be given the tools they need to learn in whichever way is most beneficial for them.

I currently teach 8th-grade resource English. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education, a minor in Spanish, and a certificate in teaching English as a second language. I am currently getting my Master's degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Positive Behavior Support with a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

...a lifelong learner. My favorite aspect of the current landscape of education is the use and implementation of technology. It allows us to explore, connect and be free. With my current dissertation, I am hoping to prove that the modern student may actually learn more efficiently in an online environment. When I’m not teaching, my passion is spending time with my wife and my family traveling, fishing, surfing and most importantly, enjoying great food!... My primary...

...inclusive learning environment. My approach to education goes beyond simply imparting knowledge; it's about nurturing curiosity, encouraging critical thinking, and instilling a passion for learning. What I find most fulfilling about tutoring is the ability to positively impact a student's life. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a student grasp a new concept or achieve a long-sought-after goal. Tutoring provides the unique opportunity to form significant bonds with students, supporting them on their academic path,...

...tutor for 20+ years, specializing in world religions, religion and society, and writing, my passion is to prepare students to critically interpret uses of language in the world, develop their own expressive skills, and achieve their academic and professional goals. The daughter of under-educated parents, as well as a world-traveler, I am especially committed to supporting first-generation college students, those for whom English is a second language, and working adults as they navigate the challenges...

...program that supports students in attaining full business proficiency in Mandarin. I have previously studied abroad in Shanghai, China, during which I worked as a volunteer English teacher for elementary school children. While I currently tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching Mandarin, political science, government, and world history. As a second-language learner myself, I understand the struggles one may encounter when trying to memorize vocabulary or understand new grammar...

...Arizona's Physiology Department under the College of Medicine. As an undergraduate at the UA, I majored in Physiology with minors in Public Health and Africana Studies. While at the UA I earned over 270 credit hours, was on the Dean's List and received High Academic Distinction for 6 semesters, and I was also awarded the Africana Studies Award for South Africa Swaziland which allowed me to study abroad in South Africa and Swaziland for a...

...Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Arizona State University. I have clinical experience working with elementary students, and professional experience working at a preschool. I spent this past year guiding elementary students through their online learning experience. I am passionate about educating young students and creating an environment where they feel confident. I understand the frustration and emotion that comes with school and approach each student with patience and understanding. I believe everyone can be...

...environments and age groups local and national. I am native speaker and educator with a commitment to education When I tutor, I focus on use of advance skills, tools and materials to ensure student are grasping the material and applying it to everyday life. Teaching for me comes from my heart like my children with the presence of love when teaching with intent to get positive results. As for as activities outside of academia. I...

...focus. At Rice I was a student/athlete representing the Division I Owls in track and field. After several years experience voluntarily tutoring friends and family members I became a professional private tutor my junior year of college. My senior year, I took advantage of the opportunity to reach more students, creating a small private tutoring company in Houston in which I served as lead tutor and conducted all business operations. After graduating from college, I...

...in subjects such as chemistry, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics. Passionate about sharing my learning with younger students in the community, I was also a primary instructor for the Kumon Math and Reading Center, where I spent three years teaching math and reading to students who ranged from pre-K to 12th grade. Additionally, as an assistant instructor for the Arizona Science Center's Camp Innovation, I empowered youth by delivering science programming to children between the...