Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Bernalillo County, NM

To help students gain a deeper insight and understanding into their particular subject matter by asking conceptual questions and practicing the material thoroughly.

...to offer SAT and ACT prep, 20 years after reaching scores of 1530 and 35 in high school. I've also been very fortunate to build deep experience in foreign languages. I began studying Chinese in college, later living and working in Beijing for over 4 years. That journey has made me deeply passionate about helping students master a uniquely fascinating language and culture, anywhere from absolute beginners up to those striving for a 5 on...

...Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. I enjoy teaching programming, math, and computer engineering subjects, along with technical writing. After graduate school I was torn between taking a college professor opportunity and a cybersecurity industry position. I am currently in industry and I am trying to fulfill my desire for teaching, mentoring, and sharing knowledge with Varsity Tutors. Beyond academics I am a believer in giving back to the community and I regularly volunteer.

...his/her academic/learning process while fostering confidence in the nuts-and-bolts details of tests and assignments, I am eager to make that difference! You can trust me to deliver 100% of myself and with the strongest interest in seeing the student succeed. I believe that tutoring should be captivating; I strive for the right balance between "now we are seriously tackling learning objectives" and "let's have fun along the way so that the discipline and improvements can...

...speech and debate both in person and working online with students across the country. My focus in coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my life to education...

...with minors in Japanese language as well as Linguistics. I work as an editor and localizer in my spare time and am also an avid gardener and needleworker. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorites are Japanese and English. Communication is of utmost importance to me and the more languages learned, the easier it is to communicate and understand the world around us. I have been studying Japanese for 19 years and have...

...as helping other peers to clarify certain concepts that I understood more easily. I have worked informally tutoring other students, which has helped me gain a better understanding about what students struggle with the most when trying to study Spanish. I graduated from Rio Rancho High School in 2013 and from University of New Mexico in 2017 with my Bachelor's degree in History and Spanish, both with Honors. I take a particular interest in Latin...

I am a lifelong learner hoping to inspire other learners! I primarily teach Spanish but have experience teaching English Language Learners as well.

Retired certified teacher, university professor, taught all elem subjects and mid/high school Literature, Spanish, Art, Computers, Social and Natural Sciences, SAT Prep, University French and English Law, Econ, etc. Curriculum design for UNM, Berkeley, State Dept. 90th percentile GRE, FSE, NMTEs, Praxis. Bilingual consultant for business (Pfizer, J&J) and government (DSS, CDC). Level 6 copy writer/editor. Taught on 4 1/2 continents!

I am a retired high school math and science teacher who retired in 2020. I began my tutoring career after retiring and focus on helping students pass either their TEAS or HESI Test. I have tutored nearly fifty students and about 75% of them obtain test scores which enable them to enter the school of their choice. Let me help you get the score you need.

...is mathematics. I guess some would consider me to be a math "geek" since I love numbers and I love all levels of mathematics. I even solve problems in my sleep! Scary, huh?! I have taught and tutored secondary and post-secondary students for 40+ years. I want to help all students experience academic success in mathematics by building self-confidence in problem solving. My hobbies and interests include reading murder mysteries, guest services, singing, walking, traveling,...

...I am dedicated to serving my community and providing knowledge to assist others at excelling academically. Tutoring has been a great way to share my passion for learning with other students. Since the beginning of high school I have done exceptionally well in and out of the classroom. Because of this I have been guiding my peers down a successful path as well. I pride myself on my attention to detail and will ensure those...

...a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide...

...I wasn't playing. I took my responsibilities very seriously and with great joy. As life took me to other school districts and different grade levels, time replaced chalk with dry erase markers and district-developed instructional goals with common core standards. However, my love of working with elementary-age children has never been superseded. In reflecting on those years, I bring these research-based practices to the tutoring platform: --Parents are a child's first and most important teacher;...

...Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual...

...feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast...

...of their comfort zones. I learned how to gently push people past their fears. I learned how to use a combination of encouragement and technical knowledge to help people reach their goals. I learned how to read people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I...

...students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays...

...beforehand. But I most enjoy helping students prepare for and improve their scores on the ACT exam. My most recent students all improved their scores by 5 (composite) points or more! My primary goal is to help each student successfully obtain (and redefine if currently lackluster) their academic goals. At times students need to rediscover their curiosity. I can help them work past frustration to refocus and/or differentiate other blocks to learning. I do not...

...establish a conceptual foundation of contemporary ideologies and approaches. This ground-up familiarity with modern tutoring methods/resources enables me to cater my approach for each session, especially in the small-group instructional environment. As a counterpoint, my work with Breakthrough gave me the opportunity to scale my mentorship skills to a larger audience, as well as adapt my approaches to a new demographic (public/charter students in an under-performing district). While work with the TWP necessitated self- and...