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Jill L. for tutoring lessons in Scottsdale AZ Over 400 tutoring hours WyzAnt Tutoring Tutor Tutor United States

Jill L.

Enthusiastic science, math, and test prep tutor

Scottsdale, AZ (85260)

Travel Radius 20 miles
Hourly Fee $50.00
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Hi there! I'm an adjunct geology professor at Mesa Community College. I have a Master's degree in geology from Arizona State University. My Bachelor's degree is in both biology and geology, from the University of Western Ontario. In addition to my experience teaching both lectures and labs at the community college level, I have tutoring experience in science, math, test preparation, and English. My educational background has given me excellent language and grammar skills, as well as a strong foundation in math and science. I love being able to help a student understand a subject with which they have previously struggled. I have tutored students in most math and science courses, and I am comfortable with all grade levels, from elementary school to college.

My teaching style varies according to the individual needs of the student. My main goal is to help the student become enthusiastic about the specific subject or activity, and confident in their ability to interpret was a question is actually asking. I am very flexible, and will tailor the curriculum and evaluation methods based on discussions with the student. If desired by either the student and/or parent, I can provide additional practice resources to help strengthen concepts covered in our tutoring sessions. Whenever possible, I am available to my students via email or text if they have a problem with their homework that I can help them solve.

I am also open to do tutoring online via Skype or a similar program in certain situations, so feel free to ask! If you need last minute help for a test or exam I will do my best to accommodate you, however please be aware that I may charge an increased rate depending on the circumstances.

I think that tutoring can be a mutual rewarding experience, and I look forward to helping students excel!

Jill's Subjects

Math:
  • ACT Math,
  • algebra 1,
  • algebra 2,
  • geometry,
  • prealgebra,
  • precalculus,
  • SAT math,
  • trigonometry
Science:
Music:
English:
  • ACT English,
  • ACT Reading,
  • English,
  • SAT reading,
  • SAT writing,
  • writing
Test Preparation:
Business:
  • GMAT,
  • GRE
Sports/Recreation:
  • swimming
Corporate Training:
  • GMAT
Homeschool:

Biology

I've taken biology courses in a variety of different topics, ranging from environmental studies to genetics, with even my masters related to the field of geomicrobiology. I love helping students who are struggling understand the major concepts and being to develop an appreciation for the subject.

Chemistry

Chemistry is a subject that many students struggle with, and so I like to go back to the beginning and make sure the fundamentals are strong before progressing to more advanced material. I love showing students an easier way of viewing and doing a problem that they had previously had trouble with!

SAT Math

The SAT is a test that scares a lot of students, and for good reason! I break it down for my students on a section by section basis, and show them which areas to focus on for studying.
I make sure they are familiar with all types of problems and I also show them tricks for handling some of the more difficult problems.

Geology

As my educational background shows, I have both a bachelors and a masters in geology. I am also currently teaching GLG 101 and GLG 103 at Mesa Community College. This is one of favorite subjects to tutor as the majority of students need help in the same course that I'm teaching.

Piano

I have been playing the piano since I was 4 years old, and I love this instrument. I was classically trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada, and have passed my Grade 9 level examination. I have a very solid understanding of the musical theory associated with playing an instrument and I am able to incorporate that into my teaching. I have experience in teaching piano and I really enjoy being able to help students grow and learn to explore their musicality.

Series 63

I have passed the Series 6 exam with an 88% and the Series 63 with an 87%. My experience with other test preparation tutoring will allow me to help others succeed on these tests, which have a reputation for being difficult.

ACT Math

Just like the SAT, the ACT is a test that requires a lot of preparation and students tend to be afraid of it. I'll go through each section with them and show them how to handle each type of problem so they are never faced with anything unexpected.

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