Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Tucson, AZ

...Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I am currently going through the process of applying to medical school, and hope to be admitted into the class of 2021 at the University of Arizona Medical School in Tucson. I have two dogs and I enjoy drawing, writing, and reading in my spare time. I also love learning new things, and helping others have new breakthroughs in their own...

...and with that, an individual approach to understanding difficult subject material. I am committed to discovering what method works best for you, and hope to help you succeed in overcoming whatever difficulties you may have. As for my background, I have been tutoring since high school. I have extensive experience tutoring in math, both as a private tutor and with a company. My BA (University of Arizona) and M. Phil. (Trinity College Dublin) degrees are...

...woman. I graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland College Park where I studied Linguistics and Creative Writing. So, I know the English language inside and out! I have been working as a private tutor for two years now. I also spent a semester volunteering with a volunteer based organization which focuses on helping Elementary school children who are reading below grade level get caught up and have worked as a writing tutor for...

...I have worked with children for many years as a counselor, swim instructor, and after school teacher and over this time I have cultivated the skills to communicate effectively with students of all ages. I am very adept at finding creative ways to communicate difficult concepts through the use of digestible metaphors and examples. Additionally, I am able to maintain a laid-back and positive atmosphere with students, in which I can correct their mistakes and...

...science and history at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for my B.A. I also have a degree in Higher Education administration. My experience allows me to really help high school, college, and law students - not only have I been there, but I've done the research as well. I can help you achieve your goals and also frame your goals. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Law,...

...literature. As far as tutoring goes, I'm a language specialist with three main interests--English, German, and Spanish. For each of these languages I'm happy to help students achieve those goals which are most important to them--whether it's preparing for a test, revising their writing, or simply practicing their conversational skills. I especially enjoy helping students with the early stages of non-L1 language acquisition (in either English, Spanish, or German). Something about this stage in the...

...of modern environmentalism, and I'm personally interested in environmental science writing and nature writing of all kinds. In my free time I enjoy hiking, gardening (I'm getting to know the quirks of growing food in the desert), video games, listening to comedy podcasts, and working out. I also worked as a summer camp counselor and program director for six years. I love working with all kinds of students, particularly EFL learners and new writers who...

...included one-on-one mentoring sessions with my students to improve composition skills and close reading comprehension, as well as rhetoric, persuasive arguments, and historical context. My prior experience as an instructor at the U of A should make me an exceptional candidate for tutoring college students through any assignment that involves essay writing. I have been committed to communicating with as many of my students from my classes on an individual basis as possible. Even when...

...2012 I worked at the University of Arizona Think Tank, a free tutoring service provided to UA students that is staffed by undergraduates. Tutoring at the Writing Center, I worked with many diverse students ranging from non-native speakers of English to graduate students applying for research grants. Throughout my years at the Think Tank, I became a CRLA Level 3 Certified Tutor, mentoring younger tutors and leading training sessions. During the spring of 2011, I...

...(I am American, so I don’t have an accent!) I’ve completed a teaching methods course and am qualified in all the social sciences such as History, Geography, Economics, Government, and Psychology. I also spent a summer teaching Physical Science at the high school level as a volunteer in Kenya … without electricity or textbooks. As an experienced writer and editor, I can help with essays, personal statements, writing technique and mechanics, as well as reading/study...

...tutor and teacher, it's my job to work with the student to figure out how they learn so that I know how to teach them. Education is never a one-size-fits-all endeavor! When I'm not teaching or working towards my degree, I enjoy spending time with my family, from talking about silly TV shows with my sister to playing video games with my nephews. Whether it's the latest pop-country single or a Tom Waits deep-cut, I...

...learning and having fun--what a concept! A person's view of the world expands the more knowledge he or she acquires. Learning should be holistic. Holistic learning means bringing in all aspects of knowledge to bear on the subject being studied. When taking a geography course, for example, land masses, oceans, topography, countries, economies, cultures, politics, and other aspects are all included. My educational journey began with an undergraduate degree from Boise State University where I...

...faculty; at the high school level, the exchange programs involved hundreds of students attending schools in the 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...

...home, or worked with a student one-on-one, I have always found value in seeing someone progress in their work. This includes my time as a history/music/theater teacher as well as my personal time teaching private guitar/mandolin lessons. The only important factor for me was if the student improved. However, it did not start out that way. In college, I often studied in groups so that we could teach one another the material. I always felt...

...Literature. I have been teaching for 6 years as a high school instructor, Pima Community College Adjunct, and Grand Canyon University Adjunct. Before I was a teacher, I was a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army where I flew the Longbow Apache Helicopter. I learned my leadership and teaching style from my time in military, so I believe in a strong foundation of knowledge and learning by doing. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea...

...and keeping up with our world. From a pretty young age, I've always enjoyed helping peers with school work and helping explain concepts that maybe they didn't quite understand. I transitioned this desire to help my peers, into becoming a math and English tutor to middle school kids for three years in high-school. My goal in tutoring is to not only teach students the specific content but teach them why that learning matters! I honestly...

...Communication with a Minor in Economics. I have made the Deans list for all completed semesters and also was recognized with academic distinction by the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, from SAT prep to math, I am most passionate about English, essay writing, and literature. I have years of experience tutoring students of all ages and subjects. In my spare time, I...

...Conklin, May 2011 "I have published over 20 articles, and no one has ever edited my articles as thoroughly or as helpfully as you did." - Mark Ragel, July 2011 "The instructor was the best I had at this university." - Spanish student, University of Illinois "Lindsay was kind, patient, and funny. She seemed to really enjoy teaching." - Spanish student, University of Illinois I have three years professional teaching experience and countless years of...

...my teacher's opinion. This new enthusiasm helped me realize that I wanted to pursue English as a career. I enrolled in the University of Arizona on full academic scholarship in Fall 2013. I am currently majoring in English with a concentration in Shakespeare and British Literature, and minoring in Africana Studies. I am currently a second semester Junior in the Honors program, and I just closed out my hectic 18-unit Fall semester with a 4.0...

...2014 for my clinical internship and I love it out here! I'm passionate about education and learning. I believe in modifying my teaching style to the unique needs of the student in order to ensure a maximal learning experience. I also believe that learning isn't just about performing well on tests (although that is important and I will do my best to enable my students to achieve their desired scores) but rather applying new material/learning...