Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Bernalillo County, NM

...tutored grade levels K-12 as well as a few college students. I love music, mostly hip hop/rap. Whether I am at home or in the car, I am always listening to something. Health is important to me and I enjoy lifting and running. I used to play soccer when I was younger, and ran cross country and track in high school. I have a lot of patience and am easy to get along with. My...

Hello there! My name is Katherine. I graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2016 with my BA in Economics and I'm currently pursuing my PhD at UNM, also in Economics. Learning is a passion for me, and I try to inspire it in others with my tutoring!... I believe that an understanding of fundamental concepts in a subject is the key to retention of material and problem solving. If you have the basics down,...

...sessions at a time for SAT prep. SAT prep is tedious, and the brain needs breaks. It's difficult for students and myself to do two hour sessions or more at a time, and I believe it does more harm than good. I'm happy to do it more than once a week, but I won't do it for more than an hour in one sitting with a student. 4) Please use the VT messaging system and/or...

...have lived my life with ADHD (and you bet I work with students with ADHD), yet despite my diagnosis, I managed to become a top student all throughout my life. This was due to self-awareness, learning from others, and hyperfocusing on things that interested me and reading all about them. I'm a great teacher because for the most part, I taught myself much of the way, and I'm a tough client. If I can teach...

...language and believe in a philosophy of having fun. I learn best when I enjoy what I do and think that is crucial to keep students engaged. A personal connection makes a huge difference. I have a Bachelor of Music (Theory and Composition) and a Master of Arts (German Studies) from the University of New Mexico. As a graduate student, I taught German for two and a half years. My favorite part about teaching is...

...at Georgetown University (in Washington, D.C.) and the University of New Mexico. My BA's were in Philosophy and Political Science, and I minored in Education. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Philosophy, and Civics. I also offer test prep for ACT, PSAT, SAT, and most Accuplacer exams. I am a strong proponent of continuing education, and I believe it is the key to social and personal growth....

...in English, and I have tutored many different types of students, including refugees. I especially enjoy tutoring students in English literature, writing and editing, linguistics, and ESL. I am an experienced public speaker and am able to coach students in making and preparing for presentations as well. I love getting to know my students personally, and make it a point to engage their interests in all of our sessions. My teaching style is very conversational,...

I am a great tutor because I am patient and I am attentive to my students needs. I specialize in teaching English and languages to students of all ages. I have spoken Spanish for 43 years, German for 38 years and French for 37 years.

...an educator who believes in student-centered learning. I got my start teaching when I tutored students at a University Writing Center as I was earning my M.A. in English Rhetoric. I continued teaching as a long-term substitute at a preparatory school after that. I enjoy being part of a process that engages students in the subjects they love, and teaching them to love subjects they haven't learned to find appreciation for quite yet. I currently...

...are also difficult to learn. So I must be very creative to help them succeed. Although I like and tutor in all elementary subjects, my most favorite is writing. I think writing has become a lost skill and because it takes much attention and consistency, it is often the most overlooked in school. Each student and class is different so I strongly believe in being the kind of teacher I would want my own children...

...planner. Professionally, I continue to be a scientific illustrator and graphic artist. I teach Adobe Creative Suite classes at the University of New Mexico. I have always enjoyed all aspects of teaching, and helping people learn is one of my greatest joys. In my position as a Varsity Tutors, I hope to help students better understand subjects that they may need assistance or to raise their skills in learning difficult subjects. I think you'll find...

My desire is to help students meet their full potential and feel confident in their learning. In 2012, I earned the New Mexico Golden Apple Award. I am committed to improving education and helping students soar academically.

...I have learned to keep trying different stategies till the right one works. There is no cookie cutter student, teacher or strategy and no shame in trying over and over till you find the right one. I am patient, understanding and compassionate and a heck of a cheerleader. I know how to connect with people to allow them to feel comfort and relaxation to allow the learning process to happen and grow.... Talk. Get a firm...

Hello! I am Samantha Crayton. I have taught first grade for several years before deciding to stay home and raise my two kids. I graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Education. I have a lot of experience with elementary school aged children and look forward to this opportunity to teach your child!

...doors. It took me a long time to understand the powers of knowledge and sharing it but I can now affirm that bettering oneself through education is one of the biggest joys of life. I am a recent graduate of the University of Oregon in Political Science, International Relations and German. I am planning to attend Sciences Po Graduate School of Public Affairs located in Paris, France this coming fall. I have extensive experience tutoring...

...Morgan. I have taught for the past 15 years. I can help you digest information easily and store it in your long term memory. I have taught college aged students all the way down to 3 year olds. I have a BA in Psychology and Philosophy with a 3.8 GPA. I am obtaining a Masters in Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies, which focuses on teaching methods. Meaning not only have a mastered subjects but I...

I am a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Duke University. My job requires excellent mathematics, analytic, and writing skills, which are also my favorite subjects to teach. I have experience teaching kids in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as college-aged students. My particular expertise is in managing attention and assisting with executive functioning (e.g., time management and planning).

I have tutored students, especially in music subjects for 24 years. I have an alternative teaching certification in New Mexico. I am studying education at New Mexico Highlands University. I have a bachelor's degree in music from the University of New Mexico. I can help with a wide variety of topics including math, English, science, music, and history. I believe in culturally responsive teaching and in student centered teaching.

...though I did take courses in that. I focused on technical and professional communications, which means that I learned how to write clearly, coherently, concisely, and persuasively for different audiences and for different purposes. I have tutored students in high school in English and math, but also students in college where I taught them how to write while I critiqued their work, ranging from essays to powerpoint presentations. I have been blessed to study subjects...

...years. With all of the coursework I've completed in the areas of language development and usage, I am highly qualified in the area of Language Arts as well, and have taught high school and college aged students in literature and English composition. Any teacher will tell you that working one on one with students is the most enjoyable. That is why I choose, at this point, to work with individuals and small groups of all...