Award-Winning Tutors serving Oro Valley, AZ

...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 flex my prowess but to help you, the student,...

...different ways we learn. Our brain has an incredible number of ways in which it can stimulate neurons to form synapses and improve pathways to capture information through cognitive recognition; the possibilities are endless. There are eight cognitive abilities: sustained attention, response inhibition, speed of information processing, mental flexibility and control, multiple simultaneous attention, and memory. I take this phenomenon as my personal goal in finding ways to teach every one of my students. I...

...I also have deep knowledge of linguistics and language sciences. I also studied Latin for multiple years and Ancient Greek for one year. I was a writing and public speaking tutor and instructor at the University of Kentucky for two years, helping students with content up to and including scientific Ph.D. theses. I strive to meet my students where they are and to help them develop a learning path and a love of improvement and...

After graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Mathematics I came to a startling realization. I really like math. I love learning new and interesting ways to use it and I am excited to share my understanding with others. I am a patient person and I will do my utmost to ensure you reach your educational goals.

I am a Highly Qualified High School Math Teacher. I currently teach Pre-Calculus and Geometry. In the past I have taught Algebra and Pre-Algebra. My students often say that they have disliked math in the past, but they have changed their view, and my class is one of their favorites. ... I believe that every student can learn, no matter their learning style. It is just a matter of finding a way to connect to your...

...and 3rd graders. This involved a significant amount of test prep masked as funner more creative curricula. After college and getting my BA in Literature and History, I moved to Nicaragua where I taught 6th graders at the American Nicaraguan School (Colegio Americano) Language Arts. During my time in Nicaragua, I also tutored individuals and groups on writing, textual analysis, SAT/GRE prep and other subjects related to literature and the social sciences. After teaching in...

...with a BA in Creative Writing and a minor in English. I have been practicing English composition for years and have experience analyzing literature from Beowulf up to the modern day. I take a student-centric approach to tutoring/teaching, focusing on helping students discover answers for themselves in a supportive environment. When I'm not working, I can generally be found writing the next chapter in my novel or teasing out the plot of a short story.

...Gilbert. This is my first semester as a full time college student, and I am just now finishing my college junior math courses. I just love math. I tend to think of mathematics on a more intuitive level as opposed to a procedural level. I focus more on getting students to intuit the mathematical concepts, as the subject is far deeper than procedures. Furthermore, mathematical intuition is something far more beneficial in the long term.

I am attending University of Arizona to get my bachelors in Pharmecuetical Sciences and then pursue my PharmD. I have a degree in Elementary Education from ASU and taught middle school math for one year. Additionally I have tutored math for two years to fill in student gaps. My personal belief is that learning should be fun.

I love Math and I believe everyone can do it. Maybe not like Einstein, but it is a skill, and with practice everyone can get better. For some kids they need a new way to think about it, some kids just need to survive it ;-)

...ages and professions. Learning a language is very much like building a house: it must start from the foundation! That is, the basics. From there, students keep on adding 'bricks' in a consistent way, until reaching the 'roof', their goal. Even though quite a few students believe they know at least 'some' Spanish, or can get by speaking a broken English, if t hey are serious about becoming fluent in a foreign language, their basics...

...Tucson. I have taught in 1st and 3rd also. Working one on one with students is something I wish I could do more often and joining the Varsity Tutors team seemed like the perfect opportunity. As a teacher I have experience is creating assessment questions and take great care in making sure my students don't just learn how to do it but also why they need to learn it. This way, they take pride of...

...at the University of Arizona. I use individualzed teaching methods to create a fun, engaging, and personalized academic atmosphere. I have experience tutoring calculus, United States history, government and politics, and test prep. While I can't say for sure which subject I enjoy teaching the most, I enjoy any opportunity to work with students who are excited about their subjects. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy playing basketball, improving Wikipedia articles, and trying to...

...working with students who were under-performing on their standardized tests. I also have experience working with English Language Learners and taught abroad for two years as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. I am currently available to tutor K-12 reading and writing, including literary discussion and essay writing, as well as K-12 social studies, including world and American history, government and geography. Outside of work I enjoy reading, board games,traveling, knitting, going to the gym, coffee...

I am an Elementary School Teacher here is Tucson, and love tutoring students on an individual basis. I am an avid reader, and love teaching! I honestly believe every single child is able to learn, and I truly enjoy helping students reach their academic potential!

..."Mr. Clauz". I am excited to be working with you and providing resources that could be beneficial to your education. I believe that, "Education is the Path to Success". This means you continue to work hard and strive for success. My experience with teaching has been and is currently on Humanities and ELA. I am currently teaching Humanities which is ELA with the integration of History. Please feel free to reach out with questions or...

...remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. While tutoring, I try to not only teach students how to do the problems they are struggling with, but how to understand the underlying concepts and how they fit together with the rest of the curriculum. As a future teacher, I am a firm advocate of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life and I try...

I believe that education is the key to a person's success in this growing world. I have been associated with education my entire life, raised by two public school educators and having either attended school or worked in a school setting my entire life.

...Intelligence program, I am gaining a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, Large Language Models, big data analysis, and the potential of automating tasks through artificial intelligence. I also have recently acquired an internship at LinkedTrust as a Python Developer and AI Developer. Meanwhile, my Studio Art coursework is helping me develop my skills in traditional and digital media illustration, as well as graphic design. As a tutor, I specialize in a range of subjects,...

...to help others with. I have tutored refugee students and international students as well, which has been a great joy to me. I love helping non-native speakers of English learn the English language. I have befriended many non-native students and have greatly enjoyed getting to know them and learn about different cultures! My interests include tutoring, reading, writing, blogging, singing, song-writing, and most of all spending time with God, praying and reading His Word!