Award-Winning Spanish 2 Tutors serving Tucson, AZ

...Wilder. Although I read many other books, including biographies, other works of fiction, and historical narratives, it was reading this book that first sparked my imagination and gave me to realize how pleasant reading can be--and not just works of fiction, but non-fiction as well. One of the most personally satisfying experiences I have had in my life was passing on my love of reading to my children. Then, not too long ago, I became...

I love Language Arts and Philosophy. I believe that education is powerful, and the desire for knowledge is key. I have been teaching for more than 6 years and tutoring for just as long. I have a degree in Philosophy and a strong interest in literature. Spanish is my native language, and I am passionate about English. I am able to explore a different approach to language as a Spanish interpreter. I enjoy to be...

...of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Highest Honors and Distinction). Since then, I have designed and taught many advanced undergraduate courses at the University of Arizona from the ground up, but my teaching abilities are strong in a one-on-one setting. Primarily that's because I really like people. A lot. I see things from the student's point of view, and that helps me to tutor in a way that is individualized for each student. As a...

...there are ways in which learning can be exciting and educational at the same time. My passion is helping students learn with an approach that matches the way they process information. We are individuals; therefore, we all have different ways we learn. Our brain has an incredible number of ways in which can stimulate the neurons to make synapses, and improve roads to capture information with cognitive recognition, the possibilities are endless. There are 8...

I am currently studying law 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...

I've worked my way up from basic math to calculus and I've learned to enjoy math. Please contact me if you need help.

...A mutual exchange of knowledge occurred in each learning sessions, I expected to learn something new from each of my students and from that I become a better educator. I was a paraprofessional for my school district for about one year and 6 months. I then decided to serve in the AmeriCorp for a year at a non-profit called Youth On Their Own (YOTO). Through the AmeriCorp I was able to work with Youth On...

...in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Bolivia and Germany and bring my passion for history, language, and travel to my tutoring and teaching. As an instructor for the History and Spanish & Portuguese Departments at the University of Arizona, and as a freelance English teacher in Germany, I have taught students of all ages, backgrounds, and interests for over a decade. In the history classes I teach, I ask students to think about how global developments in...

Language is culture, language is willingness to communicate.

...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 in person or electronically. I have also tutored several students outside of the academic environment. Combining my natural passion for teaching and...

...rate. I have taught college students for eight years at a local community college and enjoy teaching very much. My experience working with students has enabled me to develop a range of practical skills. I am very creative and enjoy sourcing materials that make learning interesting. Motivation is a big contribution I bring into my Spanish classroom and working with individuals on a one on one basis. My non-curricular activities include playing tennis, raquetball, and...

...and Spanish. While at the James E. Rogers College of Law, I wrote an extensive thirty page article for The Arizona Law Review concerning current immigration issues. As a writer on law review, I also edited articles written by law professors and law students. Regarding my Spanish experience, I conducted extensive interviews in Spanish and translated documents from Spanish to English as a student advocate for the Immigration Law Clinic. In addition, I taught two...

...Arts in Art History from the University of Arizona. I also studied creative writing as a minor. I designed and developed curriculums specific to each subject, utilized my experience as a past student to fit the unique learning styles of students and how they can easily grasp the material. I tutor many subjects, most especially essay writing and editing grammar and mechanics, reading comprehension and critical think, study skills, art history, studio art, and world...

...starting this program I lived and worked in Ecuador teaching English as a Foreign Language with the United States Peace Corps. I have also lived and taught English in Spain and Honduras. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Language Arts, and Social Studies. I believe in the importance of lifelong learning, and as a tutor, I strive to instill in my students that passion for knowledge. When...

...I graduated from High School at an institution that included Elementary School teaching training as part of its curriculum. In college, I majored in ESL, and Spanish was my minor. Since then, I have taught these languages to students of all ages and professions. Learning a language is very much like building a house: it must start from the foundation! That is, the basics. From there, students keep on adding 'bricks' in a consistent way,...

...vitaeAccounting I and II, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing I and II, Business Ethics, Business Employment Law, and Macroeconomics In 2008, I founded Armstrong Owen, a business consulting firm specializing in "Next Step Solutions," a broad business, human resources, finance and accounting method of best-business practices for my clients. In 2009, I resigned my position as Corporate Controller in Scottsdale with a large financial servicing company to begin a new venture in lending and academia...

...consisting of Spanish and English most of my life, having studied and lived in Mexico for over two decades. I've worked as a tutor for Illinois Wesleyan University for over four years. There, I found my passion in teaching Spanish grammatical, conversational, and cultural skills and mentoring students with written English assignments at the college level in various fields. Those assignments included pretty much everything, from pieces of creative fiction, academic essays, and even cover...

...English and English as a Second Language (ESL) at a public high school. I have a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and a Masters of Arts in Teaching, both emphasizing in Spanish and second language acquisition. Language education has been my life's work and I am excited to share my passion for learning with my students. My teaching style is hands-on, communicative and fun. I will tailor lessons to meet my students' individual learning...

...biochemical research lab where I studied various protein pathways in cancer cells. I then left to begin my Peace Corps service as a high school Math teacher in Mozambique where I learned Portuguese, in which I taught. I also taught English to a group of adults and a group of adolescents. In addition I have been a math tutor for adults working to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma. I can tutor all...

...a year and absolutely loving it! In Tucson, AZ I grew up speaking some Spanish at home and worked to regain my language skills throughout my schooling. I was able to help solidify my language skills through my foreign studies and immersion experience abroad. Through teaching and volunteering in the U.S. and in Spain, I have tutored both peers and younger students in Language Arts and Spanish since 2007, from Kindergarten to college level. I...