Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Gilbert, AZ

...excellent education; that every student is capable of succeeding; and that family income should not determine a student's academic success. After my two-year commitment to the corps ended, I moved to Japan and taught English through Phoenix Sister Cities. During this time, I had the opportunity to work with students ranging from preschool to adult. I enjoyed traveling to many of Japan's beautiful cities and neighboring countries while learning about the language and culture. Although...

I am a highly certified elementary teacher in the state of Arizona. I taught 5th/6th Grade for 5 years and now I am raising my two children! I love working with elementary and middle school students, making learning fun and easy. I have a passion for reading but love the step by step process of math. In my free time you will catch me reading a book!

...Mckenna College, a private, liberal arts college near Los Angeles. I am a Robert Day Scholar in the BA/MA program which means I am earning my BA in economics and MA in Finance simultaneously over four years. Though I can tutor almost any subject, math and statistics are definitely my favorites. I live to use applied stats in my work with quantitative finance. I am currently writing a stock trading algorithm in my free time with...

...time, I had begun teaching at an urban charter school in Phoenix as a Saturday School instructor in the areas of reading and writing for seventh and eighth graders. The following year I began teaching fourth grade for the same school. This continued for two years. In my final year there, I taught in the Elementary Special Education Department. While in this situation, I excelled at making adaptions and modifications to make sure that all...

...of Science in Elementary and Special Education. I currently work as an Instructional Assistant in an elementary school assisting students improve their reading fluency, phonics, decoding, comprehension, and retell to their specific grade level. I am tutoring for anything elementary school related. I am a firm believer that education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I will always encourage my students to create a similar belief. Once you believe, you can...

...goal for math, is not to make students love math, but to be able to understand math, and all other subjects I tutor in as well. My teaching philosophy can be described as practicing math over and over until it becomes second nature. I also believe it is important to understand the process in math and not just remembering problems or getting answers. It is important to understand how and why you solve problems a...

Life is beautiful. Our mind is our only asset. Learning is all there is that is truly valuable (and exciting).

...a teacher since the day I could speak, so when I got to college I knew that I was going to major in education. I received my Bachelors in Speech and Hearing Science. I have a Master of Art in Education with a concentration in special education. I worked for three years as a speech language pathology assistant before becoming a special education teacher. I have worked with kids from preschool to sixth grade.

...learn. And guess what, if you're not sure what your goals are and you need help creating them, I'll work with you and the data you get from your school, to understand where you need some extra support. I'm a good listener and good question-asker so I'll figure out how you like to learn best and teach you that way. And guess what??? All while not boring you the entire time! Together we make a...

I've been tutoring for nearly a year now. During that time, I've helped students increase their ACT and SAT Verbal scores by more than 30%, assisted with college-level essays, and established in younger students a firm grammar foundation for the years to come. I'm available to teach most every day, so don't hesitate to send me a message!

...College, public education (high school, middle school, and even elementary school), Job Corps in downtown Phoenix, and even the Department of Juvenile Corrections. During these years I continued to learn myself, attending workshops and classes, always striving to bring back to my students new concepts and strategies for their success. I also believe in instilling into students the love of learning. However, as a teacher I am still learning myself and continue to learn from...

...I excelled in all math courses from Algebra to Calculus. When I was a senior, I took a first-year calculus course at a local college (such an advanced-level class was not available in high school at the time) and earned an A. It seemed only logical that I pursue a career in Civil Engineering. I am also excellent in Drafting programs. like AutoCAD, other software. I hope to share my background, passion, and experiences with...

...2 years. I am able to tutor a variety of subjects in the humanities, ranging from World History to Sociology to Literature. As an educator, I am passionate about education and learning. I believe education is vital for the well-being and success for not only individuals, but society as a whole. Anything I can do to help realize this goal, makes me fulfilled and satisfied. In my spare time, I strive to be a lifelong...

...relationships, creating positive learning environments and implementing individualized curriculum to maximize student success. I currently work as a behavior specialist, providing behavior, classroom management and social supports to teachers and students in kinder through 6th grade classrooms. Prior to teaching, I worked as a music therapist in a private practice serving children with developmental disabilities. I believe all students have the power to be successful students when provided with the right tools and supports. I...

...retired hi-tech professional with a passion for education. I view tutoring as a way to help the next generation develop the skills that will be required of our future workforce. I helped my children ace the PSAT and SAT and secure college scholarships. My daughter was a National Merit finalist. I helped one of my VT students qualify for National Merit and secure admission to Harvard and two others to secure high school scholarships. I...

...love which is teaching. I have taught children and adults in Asia English. I have home schooled middle school and high school students online in a variety of subjects including English, math, history, and art. I was also a tutor while in nursing school for various nursing courses including pharmacology and physiology, as well as, preparing for standardized tests like Kaplan, HESI, and state board exams (NCLEX). I have worked in the medical field for...

...the elementary level. And socials studies on the middle school level. I also did some early entrance testing for kindergarten this past summer. Not only am I teaching them, but they also teach me! I love to learn and share that learning with others in new ways. I believe there are many different ways of learning, and that's what makes it so interesting and fun. Each learner is unique, and I set high standards and...

I believe all people are capable learners that some times struggle yet persevere. Through perseverance and proper guidance using the appropriate strategy, progress in learning will occur. My 30 years in education has prepared me to teach all styles of learning with a proven track record of success. I look forward to working with you.

...do here! Tutoring and helping with subjects I have experience in will make this a satisfying experience for everyone involved! If you want to know a little more about myself, I'm from Orem (the youngest of six kids) and currently live in Provo with my wife, our dog, and our cat. My wife and I enjoy the good ol', "boring" date--dinner and a movie. We also love travelling and plan to be world travellers someday....

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have had opportunities to work with K-6th grade students in reading, writing, math, science, and special education. My passion is working with students individually as there is greater opportunity to really connect with them and motivate them to reach their goals. I am a firm believer that each person can achieve everything they desire when they are willing to work hard and try...