Ricky is originally from Long Island, New York. After high school he relocated to Arizona with his farther who was familiar with Arizona from time that he spent previously serving in the air force at Luke, AFB. Initially, Ricky started out in personal training after receiving a Certification in Strength, Conditioning and Personal Training from Scottsdale College. Ricky loved working with his clients to achieve their health and fitness goals. He noticed that many of his clients, as well as his colleges, had injuries and physical impairments. This drove him to study physical therapy assisting at Gateway Community College to better serve individuals with these conditions. After graduating with an Associates in Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assisting in 2013, Ricky relocated to Las Cruces, NM where he worked in an outpatient, sports and orthopedic clinic. It was there that he obtained his diploma in Clinical Massage Therapy at The Massage Therapy Institute. Ricky became licensed as a massage therapist in Arizona in 2018. Ricky has been a physical therapist assistant in a variety of settings in New Mexico and Arizona including: outpatient, skilled nursing, home health, sub-acute hospital, as well as inpatient rehabilitation. The majority of his experience has been in the outpatient, sports, orthopedic setting. Recently, he has had the pleasure of working as a contractor on a short term contract as a physical therapist assistant at Luke, AFB. It brought him great joy work at and be apart of the very same air force base where his farther served. For the past year, Ricky has worked as a physical therapy assistant in a private, outpatient, orthopedic clinic. Ricky's mission is to utilize his acquired knowledge and skills from his training and experience to help those in need.

My approach is rooted in the Science of Reading. Literacy must be taught explicitly and systematically. I focus on the "Big Five "phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, giving struggling readers and ELL students the specific tools they need to decode the English language. With over 20 years in education, I hold a BA in Technical Education and an AS in Early Childhood Education. For the past three years, I have specialized in virtual instruction, and I currently teach reading on-site at Kumon. I am in my final semester at Franklin University, completing my BS in Education to become a Certified Reading Specialist. I deliver results through empathy. I maintain a 90% standardized test passing rate and have helped students jump two reading levels in just six months. I understand the pressure of standardized tests and create a "brave space" where students gain the confidence to turn academic frustration into mastery.

Aloha! Students,Teaching for life through fun, hands-on interactivity while being proactive, productive, and positive, conquering every challenge, in guiding you towards your goal successfully is my mission and priority.You, my students, are mirrors of reflection of self-confidence and resilience with a curiosity to learn, courage to try, and freedom to speak and enjoy, absorbing the knowledge of new concepts while applying them with a skillful understanding is what I foresee with all of you.Respect and love for each other's space and pace in every aspect of the learning process, while traveling on this journey together is my goal.Being patient and encouraging you to take that one step forward to achieve what it is you need, to produce the very best of yourself shall be my game plan.The world is your oyster, spread your wings, and let's soar.Welcome aboard!!Sincerely,Teacher JakiThe greatest sign for a teacher is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist."-Dr. Maria Montessori

I am a student at Eastern Gateway Community College studying Information Technology to further my career in the industry. I have been tutoring since high school, staring with math and expanded to many other subjects.I have tutored many students in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use for both PC and MAC. I also work with students and adults in the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. Along with the age groups and subjects, I've worked with students with special needs, IEPs and 504 plans for the last 5 years.

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.