Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

...in Chemistry and Math. Math is a subject that has a special place in my heart; chemistry can be related to our everyday life, which sparked my interest. I believe that any question asked is a step closer to understanding the material, and I encourage my students to ask any question that can help resolve their confusion. I love playing golf, road biking, hiking, and eating delicious foods in my spare time.

...I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create ways to understand them. My schedule is flexible and so is my teaching style--I will tailor my approach based on whether the focus is on improving test scores, classroom performance, or general knowledge. I prefer to meet in a public area near the university, but if necessary can arrange to meet elsewhere. I look forward to hearing from you!

...passion for teaching and mentoring, my inclination to establish meaningful and stimulating interactions with students, and my deep knowledge of many disciplines, I have become an effective instructor. I offer tutoring and lessons in many disciplines, including: Italian Language and Culture, Spanish, ESL, European History, Essay Writing and Editing, and preparation for standardized tests, including TOEFL and GRE. I also offer assistance in developing study skills, for those who wish to make study time more...

I believe that every student to should have the opportunity to succeed, and to achieve his or her personal goals... Through positive reinforcement.... I believe that every student can learn and succeed. As a teacher, it is my job to provide the best teaching style for each of my student's needs.... In the first session, I would assess my students to see the areas in which they struggling. I also ask about his goals--both long term...

...Currently I am pursuing my Master of Education degree through the University of Arizona. Prior to starting this program I lived and worked in Ecuador teaching English as a Foreign Language with the United States Peace Corps. I have also lived and taught English in Spain and Honduras. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Language Arts, and Social Studies. I believe in the importance of lifelong learning,...

...local Community Supported Agriculture and setting up our schools' first greenhouse. I recently moved to Tucson and have been teaching reading to Title I students and teaching ESL online to Chinese and Korean adults and children. I also received my K-12 endorsement and have been creating and implementing art curriculum to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. I am prepared to create lessons and larger units that align with standards and touch on multiple disciplines. I...

Hello future students! My name is Kirsten. I'm an Arizona-native with a passion for the English language. I've spent the last two years working as an ESL/TEFL teacher in Germany. I have a very hands-on method that I believe revolutionizes the way we have traditionally learned languages in the past. Previous to my experience overseas, I have worked as a child caregiver and writing tutor. I hope to make your learning experience fun and to...

Hello: I have been teaching for 11 years; six years in South Korea and five years in the U.S. I have a Master's in Education and my specialties are ESL, reading and writing. I have worked with Elementary and college age. I am a pretty good writer and can help you with papers. Let's get together!

...used to back up their opinion. Similar to a hard science and a lab report, humanities is a soft science, in which I always incorporate the scientific method to have students prove their point and disprove the opposing view. As such, I believe a humanities class should be more like a chess match and a trial than a blanket remembrance of straight fact. I believe I am best suited for the role because I always...

...very interesting how there are many paths you can reach the same resolution to a problem. I believe Math is for everyone, as long you have the will and patience to practice it. I was born and raised in Mexico, so Spanish is one of my strong suits as well. I find fulfillment in showing every student I tutor that anyone can excel in any subject if they put in the effort, dedication and enthusiasm...

...the material. I tutor many subjects, most especially essay writing and editing grammar and mechanics, reading comprehension and critical think, study skills, art history, studio art, and world history. With the bulk of my subjects, I continually thrive to learn new subjects and materials so I may pass on my knowledge to coming generations. When I'm not tutoring or working with a nonprofit, I can be found hiking, biking, reading, or just hanging out with...

...I have over two years of tutoring experience, complemented by more than five years of classroom teaching. My passion for mathematics drives me to help students realize that math can be approachable and even enjoyable. I specialize in GED prep and have taught students from grades six through twelve, both in the U.S. and internationally, including in China and Venezuela. My teaching philosophy emphasizes two-way communication; I actively engage with students, encouraging them to articulate...

...solidly nail all the requirements. My teaching philosophy can be summed up to the following adage: "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." I am here to help students find their own inner teacher, and often I use the Socratic Method to help students access their own creativity, logic, and critical thinking instincts. A good tutor is a guide, not an expert. Although I have expert skills, the point is not for me to...

I am passionate and committed to education.

...I hear(d) from my students. Of course, now they are all speaking!! Once you can speak, learning and using English becomes dynamic. You learn more and your confidence soars. Success makes for more success. I tutor adults -- professionals in business and industry, but also educators and medical doctors. If you are trying to pass the TOEFL, I tutor that as well. So, if speaking is what you need, I can get you there. Using...

...skills class in high school changed me from a D level writer to a B+/A- level writer and the IB program only made me better. I love tutoring writing skills because I want to help others as much as that class helped me. The SAT is a stressful experience for a lot of kids, but it doesn't need to be. Knowing and practicing the material is important, but there are many other things students can...

...the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him...

...dance (swing/blues/ballroom/ballet), sing, and play the piano. I have a five-year-old son, and lots of friends and siblings to keep up with. I enjoy cooking, coffee, tea, healthy living, reading, sewing, painting, and oh so many other things. Some of my more serious interests include preventing human trafficking and slavery, and promoting better environmental stewardship. Having a variety of interests helps me connect with my students, and I like to focus our lessons on things...

...at a Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to rote memorization of vocabulary words....

...and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to discover or develop a love of Reading, Writing and Language. My most rewarding experiences have involved guiding struggling or unengaged students in finding their own talents as writers and learners. I believe a successful tutoring approach includes...