Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...Studies at a local middle school. Previously, I taught music and reading at the elementary level. I have worked with high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping students understand challenging material and love that aha moment when a student finally gets something...

...have tutored many students, peers, and friends in a vast range of Math, Science, and English topics. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and English. I have always had a strong background in writing, composition, and grammar, as well as math-related areas of study. I thoroughly enjoy writing and math, which is why they are my favorite subjects to tutor. When I begin tutoring a student or peer, my goal is not to complete...

...Reading Comprehension, phonics, letter and sound recognition, sentence structure and grammar. I like to teach students good study skills and organizational skills to make them successful in the classroom. I have experience working with students who are both visual/auditory or both. I personally like to work with students who are having difficulties in their classroom with their teacher and teaching successful ways to communicate effectively and avoid behavior issues in the classroom.... Every child can learn with the right tools at his/her disposal.

...Economics, Government, and Psychology. I also spent a summer teaching Physical Science at the high school level as a volunteer in Kenya … without electricity or textbooks. As an experienced writer and editor, I can help with essays, personal statements, writing technique and mechanics, as well as reading/study skills. I truly believe that every student can become a good writer with individual attention and encouragement. In school I was (and still am) a bookworm and...

...career in military mental health. I moved to Tucson in 2014 for my clinical internship and I love it out here! I'm passionate about education and learning. I believe in modifying my teaching style to the unique needs of the student in order to ensure a maximal learning experience. I also believe that learning isn't just about performing well on tests (although that is important and I will do my best to enable my students...

...to communicate effectively with students of all ages. I am very adept at finding creative ways to communicate difficult concepts through the use of digestible metaphors and examples. Additionally, I am able to maintain a laid-back and positive atmosphere with students, in which I can correct their mistakes and guide them to the correct answer without them feeling judged or penalized. I appreciate that every student has a unique learning style and is capable of...

...cultivated a great enthusiasm for learning. Exploring many cultures, ethnicities and unique individuals provides me with a broad foundation which I feel strengthens my ability to work with my students. My enthusiasm and positive attitude are characteristics consistently mentioned by my administrators as well as peers. My teaching approach is very student centered and hands on. I am a confident communicator and value the opportunity to work closely with the family as well as the...

...career to have good teachers/mentors who have continued to impact my life as well as support my decision to become a connoisseur in the craft of teaching and individualized instruction(tutoring). I have been an educator for over 8 years and I have taught English II and English II Pre-Ap. As well as, English III AP and English IV . I must admit that I enjoy teaching high school, because literacy is the main focus. Teaching...

...participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Girls on the Run (GOTR). As a mentor for BBBS, I often helped my little sister with her homework, and clarified any questions she had about the subject matter. As a GOTR coach I taught participants about a positive self-image and healthy dietary choices. My experiences working with others and my devotion to education make me an effective tutor.I enjoy thinking about problems differently and trying various...

...what they read; to instill a love of reading in each student. I have also been very successful at increasing state assessment scores because I align my questioning with the questioning that students will see on common core state assessments. I am was chosen as, and am currently, a Turn-around teacher in my school district. I work as a teacher in a low-performing, priority school, to increase assessment scores. I look forward to watching you...