Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Bernalillo County, NM

...my profession and I love to connect with families and their children in a positive and loving way with the intention and hope that my presence in a child's life is motivating, reassuring and inspiring. I am a tournament Chess player and have used the skills of Chess to teach mathematics and simple concepts in social studies ( geography, society, government systems). I can't wait to do my best to help my students learn!

...working with students from elementary age to college age, in a variety of subjects. I love to write, read, and learn about history and cultures - so if those are areas you struggle with, or want someone to geek over them with you, I'm here to help :) When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy hiking, exploring new places (like New Mexico - where I recently moved!), and watching the new hot thing on Netflix!... I like to engage with students on a personal level. What are you passionate about? What challenges you? How can we bring the two together to map a path toward success?

...I have luckily had the luxury of growing up bilingual and with the ability to grasp the mechanics of the Spanish language, such that I have developed the mind of a linguist, skills that I am more than happy to share with others. With respect to my tutoring philosophy, I firmly believe that the best teachers teach what they are most knowledgeable about. With that said, to be an effective tutor, it is crucial that...

...I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds, specifically in the areas of English, math, social sciences, and test preparation. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico. I have spent time working at a local Boys and Girls club, and have really had an opportunity to connect with children and families through this experience. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve success!

...to hone your ideas into provocative, compelling, clear, and organized essays. We'll work on grammar and spelling — the details count! — and on overall argument structure. I'm an expert in the SAT/ACT five-paragraph format, and in personal statements, application essays, research projects, and book reports. No writing assignment is too big or too small! I have experience working with foreign students and students still learning English. We'll shape our lessons to your skills and...

...am a graduate teaching assistant at the University of New Mexico. In the past, I taught underserved populations in middle and high schools in rural Mississippi and Tennessee. In addition, I taught community college in the adult education department. Over the years, many of my adult students have arrived in my class reading and doing math at elementary school levels. With these students, I work tirelessly one-on-one to prepare them for their future endeavors. As...

...to become better learners. It is a thrilling experience to witness students overcome obstacles and take on challenges that previously intimidated them. I enjoy taking on challenges myself and have competed in endurance events for over 10 years including the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon and multiple GORUCK challenges. I recently became a high altitude balloonist and have conducted several experiments in the stratosphere including the first test of a UK developed GPS transmitter. I also...

...students to improve academic skills in a way that is just not possible in a full classroom. My area of particular interest is Language Arts. For learners needing help with reading, I can help from phonics through fluency. Along with increasing fluency my students improve their comprehension, vocabulary, and enjoyment. I believe that the discussion and reflection that literature inspires develops critical thinking skills that contribute to competent writing. Writing is the other side...

...have been teaching at the college for almost 10 years. My experience with tutoring has been with one other company and currently with Varsity tutors. I am able to tutor children and adolescents of all ages through college, and use techniques based on their learning styles. When I am not in academic undertakings, I like to spend time with my husband, two dogs and a cat. We like to travel and experience new places and...

...courses at our community college in Colorado before moving to Albuquerque. I was born and raised in Colorado and love exploring the mountains around ABQ and Santa Fe. When I'm not outdoors, I'm usually reading, watching TV, or going to the movies. There's nothing like fresh buttered popcorn, right? My favorite film and novel genres include graphic novels, comedies, film noir, Shakespeare, mystery, and horror. I have learned there are so many great ways to...