Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Tucson, AZ

I'm a historian, librarian, archivist, and professional writer with 20 years of experience. I love helping students get engaged with history, improve their writing, and have fun while learning new skills.

...the History of Latin American. I am currently enrolled in the Teacher Education Program at Pima Community College. I have enjoyed teaching at the college and high school level, in a variety of subjects, including government and politics, and classes in the history of Latin America, the United States, and world history. I believe that research, evidence-based discussion, and wide reading in a variety of scholarship is integral not just to academic success, but to...

...I discovered my love for teaching as a high school substitute teacher after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Highest Honors and Distinction). Since then, I have designed and taught many advanced undergraduate courses at the University of Arizona from the ground up, but my teaching abilities are strong in a one-on-one setting. Primarily that's because I really like people. A lot. I see things from the student's point of view,...

...for Secondary Education, and have taught a wide range of students from elementary school to adults. Understanding that everyone has a different learning style is extremely important, and you have to be willing to adapt to integrate those learning styles. In my spare time, I enjoy anything outdoors. I love to fish and go camping, and also spend time practicing my wildlife and landscape photography. I have two wonderful children and a very supportive husband....

...age groups from Pre-K all the way up to young adult. I have experience with many different subjects from academia core including history, math, writing, and reading comprehension. I also have specialty experience such as singing/voice, performing arts. life skills, employment readiness training and advocacy skills. I have worked with students for 9 years and my teaching philosophy is that everyone can get better at anything with patience, practice, determination and a bit of self-forgiveness.

I am dedicated, passionate, skilled. I believe that every student has the right to learn, and every one has different learning. I use different methodology in teaching to fit every student's ability to learn. My hobby is watching some sports, walking. My interests are helping people and make a difference in their lives

Hello: I have been teaching for 11 years; six years in South Korea and five years in the U.S. I have a Master's in Education and my specialties are ESL, reading and writing. I have worked with Elementary and college age. I am a pretty good writer and can help you with papers. Let's get together!

...journalism and academia. My strongest ability, in the subject of writing, is editing. I enjoy assisting others expand upon their already established ideas, and helping with organization and citing sources correctly. My other strong suit is with commonly used software programs such as: Excell, Outlook, and countless other social media platforms. I can additionally help form a budget and assist with financial software such as: Mint, Quicken, and Turbotax. I can also help tutor for...

...student who loves to read and loves to teach even more. I believe everyone has the capacity to be an excellent student, and the only person who can determine what that means is the student themselves. I spend most of my time doing something involved with school, whether that be homework or reading for my own benefit. But when I do get a chance to breathe, food and traveling are some of my favorite things...

My goal is to help students develop the skills necessary for success in college while working through the material in question.

...understand a concept that they've been struggling with by explaining it in a new way. I love teaching math, especially algebra. I also love to read in my spare time, and I strive to pass on that love of reading to my students. I enjoy helping them learn to decode and comprehend, because those are the things that make reading enjoyable! In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, baking, and watching sports.

"I am so adjective, I verb nouns." I believe relationships are more important than test scores, and people more important that numbers, budgets, or grades. But if we have to play along with this this game, we may as well play with skill.... The guiding question I always ask myself while teaching is, "How can I support students to face their challenges and fears so they can take on cultural activity that awakens rather than anesthetizes...

...higher level courses in whatever subject matter I choose. Though I feel confident in all of the subjects that I selected to tutor in, in a classroom setting I would prefer to teach mathematics or computer science. I am 20 years old and I study at the University of Arizona while also taking certain classes at Pima Community College. I look forward to helping all of the students that I can through the Varsity Tutors platform.

...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 is student...

...because I customize the lessons to each student who needs a particular pathway: together we achieve successful grade jumps, gains in content mastery, and skills in moving forward to the Ivy. A big reason I work with Varsity Tutors is the platform: co-learning with co-Tutors, with quick and yet consistent scheduling, and not least, the ease of access to supplemental materials are additive to what I and your other teachers/family can provide. I give notes...

...the University of Portland in Elementary Education. After teaching 5th grade in Tucson for a couple years I wanted to be able to impact more students, so I earned my Masters in Educational Leadership through Northern Arizona University. My passion is working with students to help them love learning. Throughout my career I have worked in many different positions where my teaching was needed to benefit students. Some of those positions have included 5th grade...

I am passionate about many different topics and subjects. I believe education should be fun and accessible and I can't wait to help you.

...at the University of Arizona, where I am a U.S. Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow. Additionally, I hold a current Arizona K-8 teaching license. In the past I have taught grades 6-8 Language Arts and Social Studies. My tutoring experience includes one-on-one experience working with students who were under-performing on their standardized tests. I also have experience working with English Language Learners and taught abroad for two years as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. I am...

...a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and a Masters of Arts in Teaching, both emphasizing in Spanish and second language acquisition. Language education has been my life's work and I am excited to share my passion for learning with my students. My teaching style is hands-on, communicative and fun. I will tailor lessons to meet my students' individual learning needs and language goals. In addition to direct instruction and academic support based on your...

...history; I am currently a graduate student at the University of Arizona finishing my M.A. in classical archaeology. The bulk of my tutoring experience is in Latin, History, Literature, and Religious Studies; I also have experience working with students to edit and revise their writing, term papers, and presentations. I would describe my tutoring style as informal and conversational-- I got my start by tutoring my Latin classmates in high school and college, and I've...