Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Scottsdale, AZ

...writing center as a tutor. I find that the best approach to interacting with students is to be friendly, open, and patient. We have all struggled in a subject at some point in our lives, and I hate to see students get flustered or embarrassed when they don't understand a concept. I'm upbeat and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for what I have learned with the people that I meet. When I'm not working or in...

...tutoring not just the child, but the parents as well. I want to equip learners with the tools they need to be successful outside of our sessions. I have experience working with students with a variety of special needs, including ADHD, autism, behavioral issues, and lack of motivation. My approach to test prep sessions is to equip students with the best strategies for test-taking. Test-taking is a skill, and being ill-equipped in that skill area...

...courses to tutor are predominantly quantitative. I like to treat these courses like an intricate puzzle that I have to solve using the skills in my "skill tool belt". I would love to share my enthusiasm for these courses with the students I tutor, helping them realize their skills and increasing their confidence in the material. It is extremely important for me to see my students succeed not only in school, but also in the...

...I am highly skilled in biology, with a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University. I studied Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology for 3 years before switching to Biological Sciences, so I have extensive knowledge and experience in molecular and microbiology. I love art, writing and photography, singing and being silly. I love little kids and I believe that adults are just big kids, too. I am looking forward to getting to know you and...

...most are the opportunities for practical experiences that I have had in my preferred subjects. Having the ability to use what I have learned in realistic settings has helped me to learn how to apply what I have been taught and shown me what areas to focus improving on. My hope is to help all the people I tutor to gain confidence in their subjects, and to be able to use said subjects in a...

...with students. I am a little silly, pretty laid back and fun. I also take tutoring very seriously. I keep a balance between the students wanting to work with me and learn new things, with "it's time to work". Most students have a hard time sitting still in a classroom for 6 hours all day, under florescent lighting and taking test after test. I like to make learning fun for them. I believe it's not...

...grades) and Special Education (K-12th grades). I enjoy working with students of all ages and ability levels. I am however exceptionally passionate about working with children on the Autism Spectrum and those with behavioral disorder diagnoses. It is my personal belief that all people are capable of learning if they have the right teacher. This belief informs my mission, to provide all students with the tools not only to pass, but to excel.... My teaching philosophy...

...and science and I enjoy reading non-fiction. I have helped students prepare for Elementary Math competitions (Noetic, Kangaroo Math). I enjoy tutoring and it's rewarding when I see students succeed. Students and parents will find me patient, perseverant, and a good listener. My first step is to build a trustworthy connection with the student. My philosophy is to adapt myself according to students with a two-way interaction to ensure participation. I keep an approach to...

...have taught an array of learners and have developed many skills to meet individual needs. Throughout my teaching career to now, I have coached volleyball. I have coached at a variety of levels and age groups ranging from 11yrs-18yrs. I have a great passion for helping students succeed and have the patience and creative skill-set to make that happen. In my free time I enjoy playing volleyball, riding my bicycle with friends, traveling and spending...

...learning to students who aren't getting the help they need in the classroom. I have experience tutoring students from 13 to college age in math and science, and I'm looking forward to expanding my subject with new students in social studies, reading, and test prep. I am particularly interested in helping high school students prepare for AP tests, many of which I have personal experience with. When I'm not working, I try to get outside!...

...students learn new writing styles, improve their understanding of APA/MLA formatting, and edit their papers for the highest grade possible. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most interested in Psychology, English, Writing, and Research Methods. In my experience, students who struggle with Standardized Testing tend to enjoy the learning process most when collaborating alongside me, instead of my teaching being imposed on them. I value my students' feedback, effort, and teamwork...

I believe every child deserves the opportunity to have a teacher who cares for them and knows their individual needs. I work to find out why a student struggles and resolve the problem before moving forward. I like to provide tools to succeed and instruction that accommodates.

How do you learn best? What is your learning style? How can I best help you learn more effectively? These are the questions that guide me when I sit down to help a new student. A mentor once told me that there are no learning disabled students, there are only teaching disabled instructors. I am always looking for new approaches to benefit every student better.

...to serve students to help them attain their goals and blossom into the best version of themselves in school. I especially enjoy essay editing, as well as English and Reading. Watching students create pieces of writing they are immensely proud of or finding joy in reading is incredibly rewarding to participate in. I am so excited to foster a space where all learners and their respective identities and needs are welcomed and accounted for, while...

...graduate of CSU Long Beach with an MA in English Literature, I enjoy the idea of embracing a subject where no answers are correct or incorrect, just proven or disproven with evidence. I enjoy teaching students, and I enjoy what I learn from their perspectives. Learning can be engaging and fun when students are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas in an academic environment. My favorite response to students is, "What's your source?" and...

...in my power to bring out the potential in every student. My career goal is to be a pilot in the US Air Force when I graduate. I enjoy flying and am currently working on my PPL (Private Pilot's License) whenever I have the time. In my spare time, I also enjoy staying active with playing sports (I love ultimate frisbee and racquetball) and hiking the beautiful trails that Tucson has to offer.... My approach varies...

...I have 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Government and Economic classes ranging from AP to ELL level; Special Education Math and Language Arts; Algebra I and II; Literature; Written Expression; Language Arts; and interesting electives such as Psychology and Robotics! I have extensive experience teaching SAT prep and assessing SAT exams. My experiences in both rural areas metropolitan areas make me a well-rounded teacher. I have considerable experience in on-line...

...Tutor / teacher that has both in person and remote experience working with kids (ages 6 - 12), teens (14 - 19), college / university students ages (17 - 25), and adults! I am bilingual (in English and Spanish), currently learning my third language (Portuguese), have two bachelor's degrees (BA Spanish (Translation and Interpretation) and BSBA in Business (Management Information Systems)). Always working on what's next! I plan on becoming a full time teacher /...

...to students ages 5-14. I love helping students learn! I enjoy engaging with students in a fun way to help them learn important concepts. I can tutor any subject for elementary school students. I love to help students in any subject because I enjoy figuring out how to help students learn the material. My tutoring style is engaging and active. I do my best to include many styles of learning in order to help a...

...and customize the work to fit their needs and interests. Tutoring is much more than providing academic assistance to children, it is about building trusting relationships and instilling in them confidence to help them reach their full potential. I am very well rounded with many different interests. I love to spend time with family and friends, read, exercise, enjoy the outdoors, camp, roller blade, travel, cook, music, movies, arts and crafts, and the list goes...