Certified Tutors From University of Arizona

...light, but the focus is always on how to find correct answers for this or that type of question. I have experience tutoring the SAT and the GMAT, I'm currently training for the ACT (I'm more than ready to tutor the math sections), and I get a kick out of the fancy vocabulary on the...

...have a broad range of interests, studied linguistics for awhile, and did a summer program in scientific Russian in Novosibirsk in the USSR in 1989. I have certified to teach high school level math and the first year courses in earth science and biology. I have since had years of tutoring at the University of...

...styles to help them understand the material better. In addition to one-on-one tutoring, I was a Supplemental Instruction leader for the intro biology class at the UA, and I created lesson plans, games, and activities to make learning fun for the 350 students. I learned that most students are visual learners, so I advised many...

...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....

...math and english ranging from elementary to high school as well as ACT test prep. I especially like helping with essays (providing I have read the book or material it is based on). My biggest interests outside of tutoring are beach volleyball and comedy, but I also love reading, and I even occasionally DJ.

...Arizona. My primary interests in college were chemistry, biology (especially plant biology) and physical science. My desire is to help all students, no matter what their age or ability, to be successful in learning a subject, whether it's math or science or reading. I recognize that different learners learn differently, and I use different strategies...

...such as English and essay-writing, time management and study skills techniques, and standardized test prep (SAT). I take pride in being well-rounded. Even though I am a Math major, writing and reading are some of my greatest strong-suits. For this reason, I enjoy teaching the SAT. Having mastery in all subjects is the key to...

...a strong program in liberal arts and I was exposed to subjects in all major academic fields. I further increased my knowledge by taking science courses at the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. I also studied economics at Cambridge University. Before moving to Arizona, I worked as a consult with Global Collect in San Francisco,...

...all over the area. My teaching style is one that I like to think is extremely adaptable. Every student is different and so are their learning styles and preferences. My goal is to make the subject I am tutoring not only easier but fun. Math is my favorite subject in school and I know that...

...my Spanish experience, I conducted extensive interviews in Spanish and translated documents from Spanish to English as a student advocate for the Immigration Law Clinic. In addition, I taught two ESL classes during the summer of 2012. During that time, I learned how to identify and resolve students' difficulties. If you are looking to take...

...two overarching aspirations in life. I would like to understand the world, and especially the people in it. I would also like to spread that knowledge, subsequently inspiring people to seek their own truths. Tutoring is a beautiful composition of art and science. One must understand both the material and the student. Not just simple...

...Conversational English. I am also a published author, and have extensive experience teaching writing (creative, technical, and academic), and consulting with authors about their works. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor as it is a personal interest. In my free time I enjoy knitting, painting, spending time with my two big dogs, volunteering with...

...crushed when dealing with a difficult math problem. When I see students getting frustrated with the rigidity of math, I try to help them relish in its systematic ways by using the tools that they already have. I have always pictured math as a toolbox. Each year in math, as students learn more concepts, they...

...my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they...

...a former Peace Corps volunteer who taught high school math and physics in West Africa. I have bachelors degrees in both physics and mathematics, as well as a masters degree in electrical engineering. I currently work as a licensed Professional Engineer. Obviously, I like solving engineering problems. I also like spending time with my family,...

...6-8 Language Arts and Social Studies. My tutoring experience includes one-on-one experience 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...

...interacting with people of different cultures. I'm a very dedicated person and will not move on to a new topic until I feel that each student has grasped the concept being taught. Thus far, I have been rather successful every time I have tutored an individual to understand the material and raise his/her grades. As...

...make sure I can help the student find a way to understand the material, even if it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students,...

...test prep companies as a tutor, teacher and essay grader. My teaching style is encouraging, clear, fun, and flexible. I love figuring out how to customize a lesson in order to best cater to an individual student's needs. I can work with classroom teachers to come up with a plan to help you or your...

...at a call center. A year after graduating from University of Arizona. I moved to Paris/London for Graduate School. I went to a British School located in Paris for Graduate School. While in Paris for Graduate School. My every day communications were in French, I watched French TV etc... I was in Paris for 2...