Award-Winning Tutors from Grand Canyon University

Hello, my name is Jessica. I have been teaching for 8 years. After graduating from Faulkner University with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, I then went on to receive a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I am certified k-6th grade (all subjects), STEM certification, Google certified, and TESOL (ESL) training (120hrs certified). I am currently seeking an advanced certification in ESL (TEFL). I have been teaching online English for 2 years as an ESL teacher. I am passionate about teaching and learning. It would be my pleasure to work you.

I began tutoring my fellow peers in Chemistry when I was a Sophomore in High School. I enjoy sharing my own techniques and tools to help obtain a different level of understanding. Critical and logical thinking is my main way of thinking. I enjoy the moment when something "clicks" to the person I am tutoring/teaching, it is a great feeling to know that methods and ways work and that the students enjoy learning, I love when they get excited that they finally achieved a level of understanding. I am currently on track to become a high school Chemistry teacher, tutoring is something I have always enjoyed over the past 10 years!

The reason I am passionate about helping students is becauseI love to see children learn. It is a joy watching them discover new skills. To know that I had a part in that makes me continue in my work. In every grade level I taught, my students have succeeded above average. As a matter of fact, 90% of my 6th grade class exceeded their state exam scores. 70% of the students were accepted into the honors class the very next year as a result of passing that exam. Those students came into my classroom as the lowest academic children for that grade level but left as honor students. That would not have happened if I did not have the desire to pull the best out of them.I have taught and tutored children for over 12 years. As a classroom teacher, I taught Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4rth, and 6th grade. As a tutor, I worked with children from kindergarten to 8th grade. For 7th and 8th grade,I only tutored the subject Reading/ELA.I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University, Bloomington and later earned my master's degree in Early Childhood Education.I tutor math up to the 4th grade. However, my favorite subject to teach is Reading. I currently teach Reading (English Language Arts) up to the 6th grade. Younger children love the way I read stories to them. When I taught preschool online during the pandemic, I recorded myself reading stories. One of the parents told me that her daughter would ask to view one of my story videos before going to sleep. It doesn't matter what grade level, I am always commended by school administrators and parents for my ability to teach reading. In the younger grades, I am successful with teaching children how to read. In the upper grades, I am successful with developing reading skills. My classes always have the highest reading scores compared to my comrades. This is not to brag, I am just sharing the results of my experiences. Reading has always been a favorite of mine. I was reading the King James Bible by the second grade. I was reading above grade level all throughout my school years. I was always the one in class reading with expression. Today, I try to get children excited about reading as well. The more excited children are about reading, the more they will become interested in reading which in turn will help develop their reading skills.I like for children to learn naturally - to use everyday life situations as the basis for their learning. I am certified to teach Montessori in the home, which is a holistic way of teaching. Learning in a natural way is less stressful for children. I will be honest, however, it can be difficult for me to use my teaching philosophy when I am not in the right type of environment. I'm always concerned about others' opinions.Outside of academia, I do a lot of traveling for the church, usually in the summertime. I am a youth leader of an organization that focuses on developing youth that brings out their God given talents and interests. It's a lot of fun.

I have been a math teacher for the past 3.5 years, teaching a wide range of courses including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, College Algebra, and 7th8th grade math. Over that time, I've worked with students at many different skill levels, from those building foundational skills to those preparing for college-level math. I became a teacher because I noticed a growing concern in the United States around declining math performance, and I wanted to be part of the solution. In college, I realized I wanted a career where I could make a real, measurable difference in people's lives. While working part-time at Grand Canyon University during my degree program, I discovered how much I enjoy helping others learn and build confidence. Combining that with my natural strength in math and passion for teaching led me into education. I believe math is one of the most important skills a person can develop because it directly impacts everyday lifefrom financial decisions to problem-solving and long-term opportunities. My goal is to help students build a strong mathematical foundation that supports them beyond the classroom and helps them avoid unnecessary financial or academic struggles later in life. No matter a student's past experience with math, I believe everyone is capable of success with patience, effort, and the right support. My approach is focused on clarity, encouragement, and breaking down concepts in a way that makes math feel accessible and achievable.

Hello, families! I am a certified special education teacher with 18 years of teaching experience, licensed in New York, New Mexico, and Arizona. I have successfully supported many students, both in person and virtually, in improving their pre-academic and academic skills. My experience includes working with students who have special education needs as well as those without specific learning challenges. I hold two master's degrees in special education: one from the University of Belgrade and another from Grand Canyon University. Additionally, I received my Orton-Gillingham certification from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) and have been designated as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist by the Center for Effective Reading Instruction.

I work as a first grade teacher. I grew up in a family of teachers. Before teaching first grade, I was a group leader for the PVUSD before and after school program. After that, I was a para-educator in a special education classroom. I was offered my first teaching job after that and I also am a part of my school's after the bell tutoring program. For this, am in charge of roughly 20 students ranging in grades 3-6 for homework assistance. I am very passionate about what I do. Teaching was a natural career path for me and I love growing with my students each day. In 2013, I was very honored to receive the "Teacher of the Year Award" from Office Max. I graduated from Arizona State University with my Bachelors in Education in 2009. I went on to Grand Canyon University and received my Masters in Education and Reading.

My name is Shavon and I am here to help you learn the old fashion way by studying and being able to retain information properly for tests or quizzes. I have all the patience in the world.

Hello! My name is Tijuana Sowell, I am from Columbus, Ohio. I have two amazing children Ellis Jr. and Mahogani.Interesting facts about me: I love the beach but I don't know how to swim. I went to South Africa in 2019 for my birthday & it was AMAZING!!!I have a Masters in Special Education, I'm Orton Gillingham & LETRS trained.My Education Motto is : "Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or in the same way." John Evans

I have been working with children most of my life. What excites me the most is watching them grow and flourish like a flower. Ever since I was a child I had this dream to help people. I have done a lot of chess teaching and coaching as well as mentoring children. I am a National Chess Master. Recently became a FIDE (World Chess Federation) Instructor. I added to that experience by getting my associate in arts at Nassau Community College, my bachelor of arts in English at the State University of New York at New Paltz, and my master of arts in special education at Grand Canyon University. I am dedicated to helping people.

Education is the firm foundation for building a successful life. I have had the distinct honor to learn from a host of esteemed educators over my near decade and a half nursing career. It is my belief that because of this, I am called to share my knowledge with any and all learners with whom I may cross paths. My sincere hope is to help shape and leave a lasting impact wherever possible.

BS/MS in accounting, 16+ years of experience in various industries. I love to help people and would enjoy being of assistance to your educational needs and goals!

I am a special education teacher who has been teaching for over 30 years. I currently teach in a high school. I am highly qualified in both Math and English, as well as all elementary subjects. I enjoy working one on one with students and getting to know them on a personal level.

Tutors and teachers have possibly the most important job next to parents. As they play a part in developing a new generation of thinking individuals and life-long learners. I am excited to a part of this process each day as a teacher. It gives a feeling of satisfaction to see a student succeed, self achieve and grow from seeds you have planted.I coach football so this time of year can be a but busy. In my free time I enjoy watching Ohio State (Go Bucks), golfing, and spending time with my family.

Teaching struggling readers is my PASSION! I have spent the last 23 years serving in the public education system; from classroom teacher to administrator and EVERYTHING in between! My passion for teaching reading inspired me to obtain my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading from Grand Canyon University before achieving a Masters in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University in 2015. After all these years, my favorite job has always been to work with K-5 kiddos, particularly with those who struggle in reading. I love helping students find success, make gains and be confident readers. All they need is the toolbox, I can give them the tools!

I am a graduate of Jackson Memorial School of Nursing, and Grand Canyon University. I received my Bachelor and Master's with a emphasis in Nursing Education. I was born and raised in Warwickshire (the home of Shakespeare in Stratford-On-Avon), England. Since graduation, I have worked mostly in Neonatal ICU, Mother-Baby and instructed new and trained new nurses to become nurses of excellence. Significantly, tutoring students and orienting new nurses in South Florida to now here in Orlando. I am most passionate about tutoring students to excel in nursing school from Med surgical nursing with specific interest in Maternal-Child and Pediatrics. I have seen remarkable success in tutoring students to prepare for their HESI, NCLEX exams using critical thinking.In my understanding assisting students who have difficulties planning for quizzes/tests, we always seem to have a fantastic time and success in accomplishing our goals. I believe it is utterly essential for one to advance in education and I am definitely an advocate for one to excel, by dedicating my time and obligation to all of my students. I love reading, art, sewing and knitting in my spare time, also in focusing to improve my life, by my faith, involvement in my local church, community and family.

I hold a Masters Degree in Education, a Bachelors in American Sign Language/Minor in Linguistics, and am currently working on an additional Masters in Educational Technology. I've taught preschool for four years and as an elementary Teacher for the last 5 years. In addition, I taught English as a Foreign Language in South Korea for a year to ages preK-High School.

Hi, I am Thakore. I am a veteran Educator with 20 years of experience teaching a variety of subjects and ages. I am a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Masters in Education. I have worked with elementary students-adults. I am passionate about helping my students succeed and meet their individual goals. I teach ESL online to elementary students in China and ESL to adults online who live in South Korea. I also write and publish Children books in my spare time. Teaching and language is my passion. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

I am currently taking my last class at Grand Canyon University and then I will be starting my student teaching in the fall. I will be graduating with my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, with a Science endorsement. I have been working a Tempe Elementary Schools for the last three years as a personal assistant. My job was to support a child with Down Syndrome how was in all general education classes. When my student did not need help I would walk around the class and help out the other students in the class. I would also take small groups of students and work on what ever it was the teacher wanted me to work on. I enjoy teaching, it is most definitely a passion of mine. I love being apart of those ah ha moments. My teaching philosophy is that every kids can learn if given the tools to succeed. In my off time you will find me camping and fishing with my four kids, I love to be in the outdoors. I also love to play and watching sports. As of right right now I am on three softball teams and one football team.

I am a graduate of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education. Since graduating, I have taught 1st grade and Kindergarten for the Clark County School District. I currently am a substitute teacher and a tutor. I believe every child learns differently and all can learn at their highest potential. I believe learning should be fun as well as rewarding. In my free time I love spending time with my 2 children, cooking, gardening and spending time outside.

I like to inspire students to their fullest potential. Encouraging them so they want to learn is a delight for both student and teacher. I have taught in the public school system for over 20 years, so I have lots of experience with all different kinds of learning abilities. Both my Master and Bachelor degrees are in education, this allows me to be able to provide the tools needed to meet students and produce growth.

Darlene ...for transforming education into an exciting experience! I offer a set of exciting strategies to my students in the areas of Science, the German language, Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking and Test-Taking skills. I have successfully taught many different Life Sciences and have experience in teaching students of all ages. Prior to teaching, I worked in the Veterinary field, and due to my Animal Science background, it set me on a path of experience with all kinds of sciences and research. I also studied and lived in Germany, which enriched my love for the German language and allowed me to be fully immersed in the language.I am also confident and comfortable teaching in the field of English and literary analysis. I would love to help in any way to help you improve your reading and writing skills.I believe we are all life-long learners and education can be the window to a world of understanding. Life may not give you all the answers you are seeking, but I can help you learn how to find those answers through learning and study.

Experienced Intervention Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. I teach at Garfield Heights High School and coach for the varsity football program. Recently, I have completed additional coursework and classified as a highly qualified teacher in my district. provide intensive one-on-one instruction in all core subjects, social and communication skills. I consider myself as a patient and creative teacher who is willing to work with children at their pace and identify creative methods to challenge students to grow academically, behaviorally and socially.I enjoy working with student's reading comprehension and strengthening their vocabulary because these areas impact other subjects for a student. I work with students on their reading fluency (accuracy and speed) and rote memorization (vocabulary) so they will be prepared to understand the vocabulary they will use in math, science, social studies, grammar and writing.Besides my full time position as a building sub, I teach in other area school districts so I'm familiar with a variety of materials used. I am a certified substitute teacher in Ohio and soon will have my Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) license. I appreciate the opportunity to help you reach your goals and thank you for taking the time to review my profile.

I hold a master's in school counseling and currently working on my Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. I love to work with students and help them succeed. I am a fluent English and Spanish teacher, and I can support students' growth in their capacities and skills.

I am a graduate of Grand Canyon University where I obtained my Master's Degree in Education Administration/School Leadership. I have been in education for 23 years and have tutored students throughout these years. My background is teaching students with disabilities. I also work with adults teaching ESOL during the evening/night hours. I enjoy teaching students reading strategies because reading is a fundamental skill that everyone must have and many students struggle in this area. I also enjoy teaching students test taking strategies. Students have to take many test and assessments therefore they need to be taught the proper strategies to use when taking test. During my leisure time, I enjoy listening to music, nice walks in the park, reading or listening to an audio book and spending time with my family and friends.

Passionate about reading and writing! I obtained my Bachelor's from University of Mary Washington in English and my Master's from Grand Canyon University in Education. Teaching students more about reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension is my goal. I also like to make learning fun! I am definitely open to trying cool, new things! And I love to laugh!

As an educator, I strive to do what is best for my students and work with them at their level to help them be successful. As a middle school math teacher, I have encountered hundreds of students in my six years of teaching and each of them felt that growth was achievable with the right mindset. This is my ask of all of my students, I understand that you may not grasp that skill right away. Be persistent. Be okay with failing. But never give up on yourself! This is where I can help you grow as a student. I have a passion for math, specifically the Pre-Algebra and Algebra sections. I like to think of myself as an analytical thinker and someone that enjoys a great puzzle. Many of skill needed in math require thinking to be successful. This also builds problem solving skills.

I am here to help my students be a better version of themselves. But that is, my main objective is to help those who struggle in a specific area, such as Math or ESL, Geometry, or Spanish, be successful.I obtained my MBA from Grand Canyon University in 2021, have a post-graduate certification in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a Bachelor's in Applied Business Analytics, and am currently pursuing a Doctoral program in Healthcare Administration and Leadership.Although this is my first-time teaching, I am very passionate about impacting others' lives and helping my students reach their goals. I have trained others in the past in different work positions. I am incredibly patient, understanding, and compassionate. The one thing that I will ask from my students, whether they are adults, parents of young children, or middle or high school students, is to bring the topic they are struggling with and the areas they want me to focus on the most. It will help me develop appropriate class materials and make our time more productive. If you have any questions, please bring them forward. I would love to have a chat with you before any commitment. I can't wait to see you in class. Happy learning!

Who's ready to rock some math?! I am! And I hope you are, too! Together, we've got this! I specialize in teaching and tutoring middle school mathematics. My degree is in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University, and I have a Middle School Math Endorsement through the state of AZ. For the past 7 years, I have taught 7th grade math in the public school system, so math and I have become close friends! In my teaching and tutoring, I love using question strategies to help learn where my students are at in their math skills and to help them to continue to grow in them. Hopefully with me as your tutor, you will learn to like (or dislike) math a little more than you do now! When I am not working with students, I love to bake, watch movies with my husband, read, and spend time with my family.

My teaching philosophy is all student can learn and want to learn. It my job as an instructor to help each student achieve those goals. My goal is to inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, expand my knowledge, skills, improve achievement, communicate, and make a different in every student lives.

Hello, my name is Carolyn L., and I have a sincere passion for teaching and learning. Therefore, as a teacher, I use my energy and love for English and history to inspire my students to enjoy the learning process as much as I do. I have enjoyed success in the areas of English Language Arts, Reading, and Reading Comprehension; therefore, I use creativity to engage the students I teach. I focus my tutoring on reading, writing, English, and all areas of history and social studies.

I believe that reading leads to opportunities. Without the ability to read, students will forever struggling in life whether it be at the basic level of grocery shopping, job applications, or trying to understand legal documents. In here to help students form a strong foundation in reading and writing to set them up for a brighter future.

I have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge through interaction with others, as life long learning is key and provides growth for those involved.

Hi! My name is Whitney! I have been an elementary teacher for over 13 years and have spent most of my time in 5th/6th grade. I love helping all and any type of student and know many different ways to teach, learn and do. I would love to help you!

I have been a special education teacher for 9 years. I specialize in math, reading, and writing instruction for struggling students.

Hello! I'm Dennis, a recent graduate from Grand Canyon University with a degree in Computer Science. The languages I am most confident in are C, C++, and Python (4 years + experience). I'm also perfecting my skills in JavaScript for web development so I can make cool dynamic HTML pages.I'm a visual learner so when I instruct I like to draw the objects being discussed. Using drawings to represent object oriented programming makes explaining concepts easier because the student can rely on these visuals to think about how a problem should be approached.

Hola! I am excited to support you on your Spanish learning journey. I earned my degree in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University and currently teach Spanish to middle and high school students while also tutoring online. I specialize in all levels of Spanish, focusing on building confidence and practical skills. My teaching style is patient, engaging, and tailored to each student's needs. Outside of teaching, I love baking and trying new recipes. I bring a supportive and encouraging approach to tutoring, making learning enjoyable and effective.

I am passionate about helping elementary students build confidence and have fun with math! I believe every child can succeed, and I celebrate small victories because small growth leads to big progress over time. My motto is "Beat your yesterday"focusing on doing a little better each day and setting achievable goals that build confidence. I create a positive, encouraging environment where mistakes are opportunities to learn and every student feels capable and empowered.

My name is Zack and I have a BS and MS in Biology from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ and have consistently been involved in conducting and writing scientific/medical research since 2016. Currently, my wife and I live in Upstate NY where we are both currently second-year medical students (MS2) and are about to begin our clinical rotations in Michigan in the Fall. I have joined the Varsity team because I have been a student that struggled and needed help in the past, so I can empathize with and appreciate the desire students have to want to improve. Through my past tutoring and teaching experiences over the last 7 years, I have loved seeing students finally grasp a concept they've had difficulties with, start enjoying what they're learning, and feeling confident in their knowledge and abilities. As I love having opportunities to serve students from all disciplines, I have mostly worked in academic coaching and graduate school preparation for pre-health majors. I am so excited to see how I can be of assistance to students that have the desire to improve and strive to take that initiative. It brings me a lot of joy to see students achieve their goals and feel confident in doing so.

Hello my name is Taylor Dawson I have been a substitute teacher since 2019, both in person and online during the Covid 19 pandemic. Mainly focusing in the science and special education subjects in the K-12 settings. Science and special education are my passions, my 5 year goal is to become a full time special education teacher in the near future. I hold an associates degree in Integrated Studies. I have a 5 year old daughter, she is my Hero.

I believe that all children can learn. All it takes is the right teaching style to reach even the most struggling learner. Patience is the key to teaching. I love helping my students reach academic success and taking ownership of their learning. I have been in the education field for over 10 years. My emphasis has been on special needs students but I have taught general education students as well. I run the Academic Intervention Services program for both ELA and Math in my school. I have worked with students as young as preschool-age all the way up to eighth grade. Currently, I am a sixth grade teacher at a charter school. My favorite subjects to teach are ELA and Writing. Poetry is my favorite form of writing. I can't wait to meet you in the classroom!