Antonio C

Antonio c

I have always enjoyed helping students understand challenging mathematical concepts and finding different ways to explain ideas until they make sense. Through my experience teaching mathematics, I have learned that students often approach problems in different ways, and effective tutoring comes from finding an explanation that works for each individual student.

I have experience teaching mathematics as a graduate teaching assistant at Arizona State University, working with students in courses including Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. My academic background includes mathematics, statistics, and data analysis, allowing me to work with students across a wide range of topics.

My approach to tutoring is focused on identifying where a student is struggling and building from there. I aim to make difficult concepts more approachable while helping students develop the skills and problem-solving strategies they need to succeed.

With Focus Tutors, I support students in mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics.

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Tanya M

Tanya m

I absolutely love helping students understand and succeed in math. I know it is a hard subject, but I know how to break it down so that you can understand it. If you are willing to put some time into it, you can succeed at math.

I have a Bachelor’s in Mathematics for Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University and have been teaching and tutoring for the past 20+ years: teaching high school math in a public school, then homeschooling all subjects to my own children, and currently tutoring students at the middle and high school math levels.

With experience both in the classroom and with one-on-one tutoring, I have really seen the benefit of the latter. The classroom setting has its limitation, especially for a struggling student. Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of one-on-one help to boost a student’s confidence and performance. Tutoring isn’t magic either; it also takes dedication from the student to do their part, working hard to complete all homework and persevere when things get tough. If you are ready to commit to that, I am ready to join you and help you succeed in your math class.

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Jaime S

Jaime s

My name is Jaime and my mission as a math tutor is to help students gain confidence and experience success in middle and high school mathematics classes. When I was in high school, I struggled with learning math UNTIL I had the right teacher. Those struggles make me a better teacher, because I understand the frustration that students can feel when they don’t “get it”.

I am originally from the Chicago area and graduated with my Bachelors degree from Eastern Illinois University. After moving out west and teaching in Arizona and California, I moved to Rochester, Minnesota, where I spent the bulk of my career teaching middle and high school math. I earned my Masters degree from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2011. I have been a math tutor since 2009 and held many other positions that aim to serve others and help them become better versions of themselves.

I currently live in Gilbert, along with my dog and 3 cats. People seem to get a kick out of the names of my cats: Monica, Chandler and Rachel. My dog’s name is Dug, named after the dog in the Pixar movie, Up. In my free time, I enjoy reading, exercising, painting, puzzling and spending time with family.

I look forward to working with you! I offer tutoring services to middle and high school students in Pre-Algebra, Geometry and Algebra.

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Kiley J

kiley J

I have always had a love for learning and thrived in academics. My background is in biology and chemistry, although I have a soft spot for math (I almost switched to mathematics as my college major!)

My journey with education has been short but has been full of learning. I taught for over two years at a Great Hearts school with middle schoolers and fell in love with teaching there. They taught me what it meant to be multi-faceted across the subjects and deepened my appreciation for math and science.

A year ago, I transitioned full-time to a role involving both education and behavioral health where I run the education department for a residential facility for adolescents. It opened my eyes to the unfortunate gaps that students experience in their learning and what happens when that cycle goes on for too long.

My priority in this field is to help who I can, make understanding easy, learning fun, and create a sense of confidence that my students can do anything. I work with all levels of students in math and science.

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Nelofar S

Nelofar S

I did not grow up knowing I was going to be a teacher, though it has always been the core of my personality. Since becoming a teacher I have come to understand that teaching is a responsibility as much as it is a joy. Education transformed the lives of my parents and subsequently, the lives of my siblings and me. A good education is the most viable pathway to a good life, one where an individual cannot only support themselves and those they love, but one where an individual can seek answers to those questions that bring happiness and fulfillment. For this reason and many more, I have pursued an education that satisfies my interests and curiosities. After completing Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy (with a minor in Biology) at The University of Arizona, I moved to Phoenix and began working as a science and math teacher for Great Heart Academies. Teaching mathematics became my passion and ambition and the following year I began teaching mathematics full-time. Since then I have worked hard to hone my craft through my work in the classroom, tutoring one-on-one and by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Arizona State University. My goal is to bring a passion for mathematics to every student I encounter. I aim to encourage their love of mathematics if it is already there and more importantly, to convince and inspire a student that they are capable of achieving what they think they cannot. I offer tutoring services to middle and high school students in mathematics and science, as well as test preparation.

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