Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Henderson, NV

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I am a retired special education teacher who is a little bored. I love working with students who are struggling specifically in the area of reading, however, I can work with elementary and middle school students in most subject areas. I have 20 years of experience working with students with special needs from Kindergarten to seniors in high school. I can...

I strive to help others learn by presenting information in a new light, experimenting with different methods of learning, and tracing back difficulties to their roots. I hope to make education less stressful and more accessible to students who are struggling or just need that extra help.... I believe that teaching needs to be individualized to the student's needs. Some people love lectures and taking their own notes, while other students need an element of play....

...share my experience with taking the NCLEX, various study strategies that I learned while in a demanding 12-month accelerated nursing program, and my experience as a graduate nurse in a Level II trauma center. I am a big proponent of understanding the 'why' behind pathophysiology, signs, and symptoms, and nursing interventions. Trying to memorize everything is impossible and will not help you pass the NCLEX, however, if you understand the concept and pathophysiology, you can...

I believe that learning is a fulfilling and rewarding journey, and I'm here to guide you every step of the way. As a patient and dedicated tutor, I specialize in Spanish, math, and college admissions support. Whether you're mastering a new language, tackling challenging equations, or crafting the perfect college application, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goals!

...a Ph.D. student at Texas Tech University majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. I hold a Nevada CTE teaching license in FCS. I have many years of experience as a substitute teacher, working in the retail industry, and developing academic skills. I am passionate about helping students understand information, develop critical thinking skills, and improving deficient areas. I am a huge proponent of life-long learning as opposed to just mastery learning. Through the educational...

...Development, and a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education. In each of these areas I graduated with honors. In addition to teaching in general education classes, I have taught Fine Arts, Computer Technology, and Music. I am a proponent of Howard Gardener's theory of multiple intelligences and I present my lessons in many different presentation styles. I am currently teaching Kindergarten and will be moving back to a fifth grade classroom next fall at...

...fear that I saw from people 100 feet up a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on to pursue her own passion of fashion design. Through all of my experiences, I have continued to pursue my passion...

...Spanish is my native language. I'm also a US citizen. I've been teaching Spanish for many, many years. Had my own 2 language schools. At the present time I'm teaching at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Teaching is my passion, my student's success is my reward. I really care about every student I have the opportunity to help. We succeed together. Negative thoughts don't exist in my vocabulary and are not allowed on...

...and Field Experience in the Teaching of Psychology to 4th year/senior college students at the University of Nevada for over 5 years. *Created educational material (lesson outlines, video recordings and eLearning modules, live/virtual presentations, and quizzes/exams to facilitate student-centered learning, among others). **My passion for tutoring comes from my love of communicating science to others. I enjoy tutoring general science, anatomy and physiology, anatomy, neuroscience, biology, phycology, and research, among others. (Science tutor)

...when they have fun during my lessons. I have a passion for the English language to the very articulated point of counting out exact change with words by being succinct. From what I've seen, communication is easiest to misunderstand when spoken. It is important to me, that students are encouraged through positive reinforcement, especially if they are frustrated with homework! As for me, personally, in my spare time, I enjoy blogging, reading, creative writing and...

...leading a training for youth over a 3 day period. Many aspects of that training included breakthrough performance in their relationships, school, and interacting with life's struggle. I teach subjects of math, communications, English from elementary to middle school. I teach a version of the Socratic method with as lived examples and emphasis on critical thinking and seeing all sides of whatever I'm Instructing. This is tailored to age of students. I also use music,...

...the learning journey. I have degrees in English and education from Rice University, UT Austin, Texas State, and Texas A&M. I also studied abroad in England at the University of East Anglia and have traveled to many countries. I tutor English and Spanish (my family is from Mexico City). My favorite thing to tutor is writing, and I have taught writing from the Kindergarten-graduate school (Ph.D.) level (what I currently do). I am here to...

I am passionate about helping students to become confident in their skills and fostering understanding of concepts through different styles of teaching.

...the joy of reading. Whether your child is just starting out, facing challenges, or in need of a confidence boost, I'm committed to helping them growand have fun while doing it! I am thrilled to be part of the Varsity Tutors team, where I can make a positive impact on students' lives through personalized, engaging instruction. I look forward to working with you and your child to unlock their full potential and nurture a lifelong...

...(DMD) at an American accredited dental university. Tutoring has been a part of my journey since I was an undergraduate, volunteering at an elementary school to tutors kids in sciences, English and mathematics, although these are some of the subjects, I am most passionate about human anatomy and physiology, biology, organic chemistry. Learning the techniques and formulas to succeed in education is really important and I will try to do everything to help you achieve...

...Geometry. Prior to this, I spent three years working at another charter school where I worked with at risk students with courses ranging from Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus as well as preparing students to take the Nevada High school proficiency exam. Prior to that I worked in San Diego county for a long time. I received my math degree from University of California, San Diego where I was rewarded many times for academic achievement.

...students and have graded papers in UC schools for over six years, in state university for two years, in community colleges for five years, and in K-12 for seven years. All the above is concurrent with practicing private tutoring in writing in many areas, but primarily in English, Composition, and Literature. I am credentialed in teaching in special education, both as a generalist and as an autism specialist. Finally, I also have many years of...

Hello. My goal is to find out what style and method works best for those I tutor, and utilize that knowledge to develop the skills necessary for those I tutor to demonstrate a major improvement in the subject area.

Teaching is my passion. It is so gratifying to see the pride and excitement that comes along with learning. I have been working with the school district for a combined total of 6 years. Outside of work I enjoy cooking, baking, hanging out with friends and family and most importantly my Bible volunteer work. I have most experience with K-6 reading, writing and math. I'm looking forward to working with you and your family. ... The...