Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Tempe, AZ

...and ability. I have found that most students know more than they think they do; it's my mission to guide them to believing it for themselves through instruction of processes, practice and celebrating achievements. I specialize in tutoring 3rd through 6th grade math to strengthen understanding of grade level concepts through lessons, practice and working with students at their level to build foundations to climb to the next level. I have developed specialized teaching and...

I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education, and I have experience teaching second and fourth grades as well as teaching English to children and adults. In my free time, I enjoy reading, biking and watching movies. ... A great way to help students stay motivated is to create lessons that interest the student. For example, if they like playing hockey, going to the movies, or Minecraft, then I would create lessons with those topics.... There...

...experienced teacher who taught at a private Christian school for 25 years. I tutored students during the school year and the summer. I love working with children. It is exciting to me when a child gets something he/she did not understand before. I like to build a relationship with each student and find out what type of learner he/she is and use methods which will help a child succeed. I believe that a student is...

...the wonderful world of learning. My name is Kristen and I will be your tour guide. I am a very dedicated and passionate person with 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...

Passionate about language, literature and students of all ages, I offer individualized educational plans to enable my students to exceed their academic and personal goals. I have experience with instruction and exam prep for myriad academic courses of study including AP, IB, A Levels, IGCSE (Edexcel and Cambridge), GCE, ISEE, PSAT, SSAT and university entrance essay compositions.

...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 certain...

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

...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.

...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 achieve....

...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...

...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 great...

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!

...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 my...

...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 my...

...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 enjoy...

...graduate of Arizona State University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, with emphasis in History. I am certified to teach History and English Language Arts for grades 6-12. Since graduating, I have taught 7th grade English Language Arts in a diverse setting, for the past 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...

...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 look...

...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 over...

...working with kids since I was 12 years old. I have volunteered in elementary school classrooms, babysat, and have been working with preschool, elementary and a bit with middle school kids for the past few years. I am familiar with math, language arts, writing, reading, science, and history on 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 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.