Award-Winning Tutors serving Tolleson, AZ

...of International Baptist College and Seminary, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education emphasis in English. I have had some experience with tutoring. I have worked with all ages in most subjects. I feel most comfortable tutoring in English as that is what I have the most experience doing.... My teaching philosophy is making sure the student understands what is being taught and to teach in a way that the student understands.

...not educating students I enjoy reading fiction novels (most notably from John Grisham, Stuart Woods, and Stephen King), playing sports such as golf, basketball, football, and tennis, and working out at the gym with friends. I also enjoy spending time with my wife of 11 years, our newborn daughter, and our Shitzu-Poodle.

...culturally significant and meaningful to everyday life, they are more likely to be motivated and focused on applying what they know from various aspects such as cultural appropriateness, prior knowledge from life situations and other disciplines to assignments or cumulative projects, rather than when they are instructed to complete individual disconnected activities that tend to...

...Education certificate, Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, and a Reading Specialist endorsement. I am currently working on classes towards another endorsement and my doctorate degree. Currently, I work with students in kindergarten all the way through eighth grade and I also teach college reading courses. I tutor in the areas of reading and phonics, reading...

...enough to get that satisfying feeling from tutoring. In addition to working and applying to graduate schools, I also volunteer at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America once a week and also at St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank once a week to feed the unfortunate. I love sports, go Suns and Cardinals! Lastly, I...

...moved to the US 10 years ago and continued studying at University of Phoenix, where I got a Masters Degree in the Administration of Justice and Security. My favorite tutoring subjects are English and Spanish; I have tutored both, making sure that my students are never afraid to communicate in a foreign language. On my spare...

...that I enjoyed teaching, but I was also very good at it. This experience coupled with my passion for Math and Science sparked my interest in becoming a tutor. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports, reading books, and watching movies. I look forward to meeting and helping my tutees.

...a topic, to try to teach or explain it to someone else. Being able to do this really means you fully understand. When I am not tutoring, I like to go long boarding or play my electric guitar. I love going to concerts and my favorite genres of music are alternative and hardcore. I also...

I am a former teacher and have a passion for Math and Science. I hope that I can help others in these areas so that they can see the joys in them that I do and be successful in their studies.

...that discovery. I like to guide my students to the correct answer following their line of thinking. There are different ways to get to the same answer so I like to help them find the way that makes sense to them so they will understand and remember the principle. Aside from math, I love baking...

...encounter. My greatest success stories were students who made me think outside the box with different approaches to instruction. When I'm not working, I enjoy crocheting, traveling, and listening to a variety of music. I also appreciate a good hiking trail, a well-written novel, and a variety of dance forms from ballroom to Scottish Dance.

...the activity they learn faster. As a native Spanish speaker, I place emphasis on pronunciation, especially the pronunciation of cognates. Most of my students say they appreciate my efforts to teach them how to pronounce well, and they feel they are doing better by the end of the semester. For me it is very satisfying...

...learning. Anything can be learned if it reaches a student through their best learning modality. I know from experience anyone can and does learn. It is simply a matter of finding your own style, and I can help in that area. Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because they share a similar hobby. In my spare...

...has two children, Benjamin and Lexie, who are 13 and7 years old, respectively. My younger son, Mathew, is an aspiring pharmacist with an MS degree in Psychology. Both Andrew and Mathew graduated from the University of Arizona for their undergraduate education. We have two cats, Pebbles and Sprinkles. I am looking forward to working with...

...in most others as well. My goal is to challenge myself to help a student find what it is that they are missing in the material, and of course, produce better scores as a result. In most cases, the ability is already there and you just need something to help unlock a deeper understanding.

...and 15+ years of tutoring or teaching experience. I believe we all need to find our WHY. Mine is to help students who struggle with English and school. I teach students reading and writing skills, but I also teach them to find the joy in education that is often lost when they struggle.

...from crafting topic sentences to developing cohesive essays. My global perspective, shaped by diverse teaching experiences, allows me to connect with students from various backgrounds while fostering cultural competency in their writing. I am excited to empower students to express their ideas with clarity and confidence, preparing them for success in their academic and professional...

...high school and college, where I developed a strong foundation in the sciences. I first discovered Varsity Tutors while preparing for the MCAT and truly appreciated the personalized approach and adaptability of my tutor made a meaningful difference in my study process. Now, I'm excited to give back and help other students reach their academic...

...and instructional design and it's role in higher education. I have been an English and Psychology college instructor and career specialist for over 15 years teaching courses and workshops for high schools, colleges, non profit and government organizations. Just keep in mind that if you really try and get the most out of tutoring, it...

...tutor for a plant and animal genetics course. Since graduating I have worked a few different jobs including teaching high school science and math and working as a microbiologist. When tutoring I do like to work along with the students curriculum to enhance their understanding of the subjects currently being taught. I believe both the...