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Lindsay: Scottsdale ACT tutor
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...from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when concepts are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare for standardized tests...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Hans: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...of subject areas including Multivariable Calculus, Physics, and Film. It is also worth noting that I was able to accomplish all of this in three years, rather than four, due to my focus and success on AP tests. As for my specific tutoring experience, I have been teaching students since high school, and volunteering with local children of lower socioeconomic status for the past three years. These lessons have been for students of all ages ranging...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750
Robert: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...a curiosity for the world, create a fascination for the fundamentals, and imbue motivation for learning from within the learner. I believe that every person has the capacity for any subject, and that in order to unlock the key to success, each student has to look inside themselves, with possibly help from an external source (in this example, me as a tutor!). I'm very passionate, lighthearted, and confident in my abilities as a teacher.... To help...
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Arizona State University - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Math: 800
Jazmyn: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...I truly enjoy helping people, which is ultimately why I enjoy tutoring. I find a reassuring satisfaction in helping someone that either does not know they need help, or cannot receive adequate help due to environmental limitations. Tutoring falls into this category because often times, the student needs help outside of their school environment. While I tutor many different subjects, my favorite subject to tutor is Mathematics, particularly Statistics and Basic Algebra. I enjoy those...
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Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Caitlin: Scottsdale ACT tutor
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...some emotionally disturbed children. I have experience in the medical microbiology lab at the Hawaii Department of Health and a virology research lab at University of Hawaii at Manoa. I love Microbiology and Spanish! I have been studying Spanish language and linguistics for the past ten years, and combined with my Hispanic background I have been able to successfully complete a competitive interpreter training course at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I love teaching...
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University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Microbiology
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Cynthia: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...learner enthusiasm, and achieve academic goals. This approach has shown to be effective in increasing confidence, motivation, and independence. I have experience tutoring elementary through graduate school students in a variety of different subjects. I believe that it is important to customize the learning experience by adapting my teaching style to accommodate the students learning style to maximize effectiveness. I have a BS in Psychology from Arizona State University and will be defending my thesis...
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Psychology
Arizona State University - Master in Public Health, Psychology
Chris: Scottsdale ACT tutor
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...an entry-level scientist/analyst, which essentially means I did A LOT of computer programming. I worked on the following projects: Galileo, Cassini, IRAF, UBV White-Dwarf Sky Survey, and NICMOS on the HST. However, while working on those projects I quickly discovered that my lifelong dream of being an astronaut was not really what I wanted to do. I had always had a passion for music, and was a good trumpet player, and with a little nudging...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy
University of Arizona - Master of Arts, Master's of Teaching and Teacher Education, Emphasis in Math, Science and Music
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Charles: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...Sophomore At the University of Southern California. I am pursuing a degree in economics, with a minor in physics. During my short time so far, I've been involved in organizations such the SC escape room club, where we build escape rooms, and even tried to start a clothing brand with some friends. I am most passionate about math and science courses when it comes to teaching, and have the most fun with calculus.
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Joe: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and moved to Arizona in August, 2014. From my experience teaching swimming and skiing lessons in High School, I not only found that I enjoyed teaching, but I was also very good at it. This experience coupled with my passion for Math and Science sparked my interest in becoming a tutor. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports, reading books, and watching movies. I look...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Economics - Math Emphasis
Shane: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...Test Prep and Cell Biology. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor would have to be MCAT Biological sciences and Life Sciences. These subjects are near and dear to me as I recently (2011) took the MCAT exam for entrance into medical school and my undergraduate major was in Life Sciences. I enjoy engaging with students and helping to lead them to the correct answer and understanding of concepts through a question and answer process....
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Life Sciences
University of Arizona - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Kendra: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...to the world. My favorite part of tutoring is helping others express themselves, and my methods get results. I have had many students come back to me again and again to help them with assignments due to the positive feedback they have received on assignments I've helped them with. I also have firsthand experience as a test-taker, having taken the ACT, PSAT, SAT, LSAT, and GRE and received above 90th percentile marks on all of...
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Arizona State University, The Honors College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Steven: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...I want to make sure we're operating exactly at the level and pace where the student feels comfortable, and using educational techniques that work for this student in particular. I want my relationship with my students to feel like a friendship, and ideally, I want us both to have some fun. I'm a huge arts fanatic, particularly for music; ask me about my favorite albums of last year and I could probably give you a...
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Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 31
Rumbi: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...willingness to put in the hard work necessary to achieve your goals. I was born to teach and started doing so at an early age. I would tutor my younger siblings and it gave me so much joy to see them succeed as it does now. I love acquiring knowledge and passing it one to others. I don't believe there's such a thing as being unteachable. It just takes the right kind of teacher to...
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London Metropolitan University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of the Western Cape - Masters, Biotechnology
Troy: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...in Houston in which I served as lead tutor and conducted all business operations. After graduating from college, I moved back to Arizona and am excited to have the opportunity to continue my passion of helping young men and women achieve academic excellence through tutoring. I have experience tutoring elementary through college-aged students in all academic disciplines. My primary areas of focus include: math, English, and standardized test prep. In my spare time I enjoy...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Kinesiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1360
SAT Math: 710
Paul: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...many occasions in a variety of subjects. My strengths, however, lie in math and science. I have worked with students of varying ages, from grade school through high school level. My greatest satisfaction is working with a student when they 'get it', understanding a concept that had been confusing or uncertain. While this can be gradual or sudden, you can really see it when it makes sense. I also enjoy helping students prepare for Standardized...
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Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
ACT Math: 36
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 720
Andrew: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in History and Economics as well. I enjoy teaching high school math, and all levels of standardized test prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AIMS, LSAT and GRE. I have taught Algebra at the high school and community college level. I have also tutored students for the ACT, SAT, and GRE tests, as well as a variety of high school and college subjects, especially focusing on math.
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics / History
Tulane University of Louisiana - Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
David: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...topics have ranged from algebra, to English literature, to cell biology. However, I have decided to focus my tutoring attention solely towards PSAT/SAT/ACT prep. Getting into your dream school is a tough task. Helping students achieve their goals is the reason I have gotten into tutoring and I firmly believe I have the ability to make a difference. I have always been a laid back, patient person and my time working at a medical clinic...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Emily: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...differently, and though schools try their best they can't account for every learning style. My goal is to adapt my instruction to each student's preferences in order to help them as much as I can. In my free time, I like to play ice hockey (or just skate), knit, do yoga, and read, especially epic fantasy (I may or may not have all the Lord of the Rings books memorized). I also enjoy experimenting and...
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Smith College - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Spencer: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...and Art. Because of my experience with many different disciplines, I am able to teach a wide variety of subjects and have experience working with students of all ages from middle school to middle aged. My greatest skill as a tutor is the ability to adapt challenging material to the viewpoint of my students. This allows me to build bridges of understanding that help more analytical people feel at home in creative disciplines or vice...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations & Russian
Thunderbird School of Global Management - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 35
Carla: Scottsdale ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ
...(Bozeman), and a Master’s in Special Education at Washington State University. I have been a teacher of Science and Mathematics, in junior (middle) and high school, and have specialized in classroom tutoring of Mathematics (HQ-highly qualified) and Reading since 1997. I love to understand something I have struggled to comprehend, and so I enjoy tutoring students to achieve a breakthrough in understanding and accomplishment. As I learn best in a visual and hands-on format this...
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Heritage University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Montana State, Bozeman; Washington State University - Masters, Master's Science Education; and Master's Special Education
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