Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Surprise, AZ

...early by passing a proficiency test. I love working with students who are struggling, because I have an appreciation for how difficult and boring school can be, but I also have come to truly appreciate the value and importance of education. I believe it's up to the teacher to make learning fun and rewarding, and...

...many refresher classes thus continuing to learn as I work. I have spend most of my career teaching general elementary curriculum but also have taught elementary music. I received my undergraduate diploma from Valley City State in North Dakota and my masters in Music Education from Northern Arizona University. My strengths are reading, language and math...

...Elementary Teaching certificate, Adult Education certificate, Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, and a Reading Specialist endorsement. I am currently working on classes towards another endorsement and my doctorate degree. Currently, I work with students in kindergarten all the way through eighth grade and I also teach college reading courses. I tutor in the areas of...

...are those that engage both intellect and emotions. And I love the infinite possibilities that come with constructing a good story. I'm honored to serve as a teacher and mentor to all my students! I first started teaching and tutoring nearly 20 years ago, with elementary and middle school students, in reading, phonics, comprehension, and...

...it on their own. It's the small victories and moments of growth that keep me motivatedseeing them gain proficiency and independence is what makes this work so fulfilling. I've had the opportunity to work with students in both classroom and tutoring settings, and I've learned that bridging language gaps can be a challenge. Especially in environments...

...own education as well as helping others succeed academically alongside me. Tutoring helped put me through university, and I intend to continue to help others succeed in academic and artistic endeavors for the rest of my life. As a dedicated tutor, I am committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student...

...helping others out. Recently, I have volunteered in hospitals, as well as partaken in many formal tutoring programs, such as a class in my high school in which the subject material was the best way to encourage and motivate students for long term success. As a tutor, my goal is to instill confidence in students,...

...include a Masters in Education from Arizona State University. Over the last six years I have had an opportunity to teach lower, middle, and upper middle school grades. Currently, I teach middle school science in Phoenix. In addition to teaching, I presently tutor students at my school and have experience running a 21st Century tutoring...

...State University had a heavy focus in both research and practical application. Upon receiving my BA in psychology, I chose to delay applications to graduate schools and continue working in the field of community mental health where I assisted high needs children with their mental health, educational, and home stabilization needs. I will be applying...

...History and Anthropology. I also hold a MPA in Education Public Policy. In my career, I have been a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, and tutor. As a tutor, I have successfully instructed more than 300 students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, AP American and European History. Currently, I am a five-star tutor with Varsity Tutors....

...resources and library science from the University of Arizona. I have worked with students of all ages, from preschool to high school. I have been a special education paraeducator and teacher. I am currently working as a substitute teacher. I enjoy tutoring because I have always felt I was able to make the biggest impact...

...and more people asked me to tutor their children, so I contacted Varsity tutors to extend my reach to people who did not know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate complex matters to a jury that has no experience in the fields of chemistry,...

...I have been tutoring one on one with students for three years as well. I have experience tutoring students of all ages in all subject areas as well. Sometimes the student just needs additional help in fluency while others need help understanding abstract concepts and working on critical thinking and problem solving. In addition I...

My primary objective is to create a safe and welcoming learning environment where all students feel appreciated and supported. For two to three years, I enjoyed working with children and had the opportunity to work with them in a school, online, and one-on-one tutoring setting.

...I have been able to complete a Bachelor's degree in the field of Linguistics at Florida State University and begin Graduate School for Linguistics at Arizona State University. I love teaching and approaching learning and acquisition in a student-centered ways, designing my own lesson plans to each individual students learning style and interests.

...on English as a Second Language, and have my English as a Second Language Endorsement. I have taught numerous grade levels, K-5, and have taught in two dual language schools. My expertise is teaching students fundamental reading skills and math in a fun and engaging way. I have seen my students improve in both reading...

...can know what it takes to help them to succeed. This is my approach to instruction. I received my Masters degree in Education with a Reading Endorsement and my Bachelors degree in Special Education with a minor in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. I have experience as a teacher in public and private education....

...are scared of a negative consequence to their attempt to try & take a risk in their learning. Positive reinforcement & praising my student for their attempts & getting the student to try a little bit more each time we meet is my way of creating a learning environment engaging to all. I meet my...

...people learn! I have worked in various learning environments from kindergarten up through college and even taught English in Peru for a little over a year. During college, I was a tutor and that is something that helped me to reaffirm that I want to be a teacher. While I was living in Peru, I...

...science. I studied abroad in Beijing, China, for my junior year of high school, where I took intensive Mandarin Chinese courses, immersed myself in the local culture, and traveled throughout China. During the summer before my sophomore year of college, I was awarded a Chinese Flagship study abroad scholarship and took 400-level Chinese courses at...