Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Catalina Foothills, AZ

...currently work for Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson, but I have been tutoring since the age of 16 and I still love to make time for it. I have tutored people from the age of 3 to over 50 in a variety of subjects. While English is my passion and where my expertise lies, I am also a very capable study skills and test prep tutor. I look forward to working with you!... My teaching...

...coursework was geared toward solving physical problems using mathematical modeling. During my undergraduate education, I was employed as a physics tutor, assisting students with physics and mathematics coursework, where I honed skills in conveying information effectively to students at all levels. I also served as a teaching assistant, providing instruction in the use of telescopes and related lab equipment. I also have experience in the instruction of student musical ensembles, and can maintain a professional...

...opportunities to help students study for various exams and assessments as well as edited tons of essays. Unfortunately, my term recently concluded. Since ending my term, I have been searching for new ways to positively impact youth and our education system. Thankfully I have now found Varsity Tutors, I am excited to be a part of a community of fierce educators devoted to improving the education of our youth in all grade levels.

...1 year, substituting for Marana USD and subbing and tutoring for the Academy of Math and Science presently, full-time. I also home schooled my two daughters who are now grown adults and doing very well in life. Other civilian occupations include: restaurant management in full-service and fast food restaurants (total 10 years), senior pastor of a small community church in Fresno, CA. area (10 yrs), retail sales and management (3 yrs) and Certified Peer Support...

...different approaches to certain students, I believe each case was a chance for me to learn more about how people learn and understand difficult material. Even in the classroom, I have had to adjust certain reading passages for certain students, change styles of lecture (powerpoint, reading material), and even adjust assignment levels based on the student. Yet in the long run, these changes have shaped me more as a teacher and a learner. Not only...

Hello My name is Ms. Darlene. I am a special education teacher and would love to help kids continue to learn when I am away from my classroom. I love teaching and am a kind, professional, loving, and caring person.

We all learn differently, but in the end we all still learn the same things.

...U.S. and abroad. This experience motivated me to earn a Master's Degree in Higher Education that opened the door to a new career with opportunities to administer a college prep program for high school students, teach at a community college and become a Master Tutor at the university level. My total focus is on student success which involves student-led learning in the tutor-tutee relationship and helps identify student learning skills and preferences. The ultimate goal...

...(from the ancient Greek philosophers to pre-modern writers). Some of my favorite authors are British. I've had experience teaching in public and private school settings, elementary through high school. I'm currently homeschooling my two kids and have daily experience in motivating and encouraging students to learn. With questions, patience and a sense of humor, I'm able to dispel confusion and help them understand the material. I will do the same for you and your student!

...Aquarium Conservation. My career goal is to become an educator in either an AZA accredited zoo or aquarium. I have always had a passion for wildlife and education! I spent four years volunteering at the Oregon Zoo teaching kids about animals, and spent last year teaching students at an environmental center. My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing the students become excited and intrinsically motivated to learn. Through my studies, I have had the opportunity...

...instruction. I have passed AP Language Composition as well as AP literature. I mainly studied European history, and I minored in anthropology . I am also knowledgeable in United States, as well as Mexican history prior to the 20th century. When studying anthropology I focused on archaeology, and have some field experience from that time. If you have any historical or anthropological questions outside of what I've mentioned, I will do my best to get...

The greatest achievement I have had was watching my students achieve their goals. To be able to assist them in their path to achieve what others told them they could not do, is a wonderful and exciting event. I am passionate about people, young and old; and everyone can learn from others. If you want to achieve: stay focused!

...high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping students understand challenging material and love that aha moment when a student finally gets something that they have been struggling with. When I'm not working or with family, I enjoy hiking, reading, and gardening.

...and intelligence! You have the tools. I'm only here to help you use them. I love tutoring because I love to see people see their strengths and grow. It's important to me that people know English doesn't have to be boring or hard to comprehend. When others succeed, I'm overjoyed. I'm skilled in topics such as English, creative writing, grammar, reading, writing linguistics, literature, ESL, critical theory, ACT test prep, SAT test prep, CBEST test...

...process of teaching and learning interests me to no end. I have my BA in journalism from the University of Arizona and my MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Writing and reading are my main vocations and past times, though I have had about every kind of job you can think of! My real world experience enables me to incorporate compassion and understanding for all students. I would love to help you find your...

Hello, my name is Michelle. I am originally from Vermont, but recently moved to the desert. In my spare time I do cooking experiments, go for bike rides, write short stories, and watch stand up comedy. I have a lot of patience when it comes to learning new things and I look forward to teaching!... My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that we learn better when we are comfortable making mistakes. They are, after all,...

Just wanting to help as many students as I can to achieve success.

...can also help you learn Japanese! I've been taking Japanese for two years now and will be studying abroad at Waseda University in Tokyo, so I'm prepared to help with any beginner-intermediate level topics. My integrated knowledge of linguistics in English and Japanese helps me make learning as simple and intuitive as possible. I hope we can work together soon! I enjoy reading, especially stories that spark the imagination or offer new perspectives. Fashion design...

...I meet every student with patience and compassion, always with the idea that we are on the same team working toward the same goal. Outside of academics, I am a bookworm and an avid consumer of movies and TV. I also love to read comic books and write my own stories. I am an artist, and I mainly like to paint and draw. Finally, I have a little garden that I tend to every day,...

Being a teacher fills me with joy and purpose as I watch my students grow and develop their skills each day. I love creating a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged and empowered to reach their full potential.