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Jennifer L
BA in Elementary and Secondary Education,English spec MA in Educational Leadership
(Scottsdale Paradise Valley North Phoenix)
Biology, Earth Science, English 1-2, English 3-4, English 5-6, English 7-8, Advanced/AP English, IB English,  Certified teacher for 11 years in Paradise Valley USD, middle and elementary schoolsMother of 3 teen/preteen boys Taught grades 4-10 homeschool curriculum builder

Margo Bell
BA,Writing - Mount Union College, Ohio
(Scottsdale, Desert Ridge, Cave Creek, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills)
English 1-2, English 3-4, English 5-6, English 7-8, Advanced/AP English, IB English,  Tutored college English students in a writing center. 8th grade English teacher at Shea Middle School. I love reading and writing and have a passion for art. I am from a small town in Ohio where I lived until two years ago. I currently live in Scottsdale with my two cats, Scarlet and Rex.

Crystal M
BA in Biology - St Mary's College of Maryland MEd in Secondary Education-ASU. DUALLY ARIZONA CERTIFIED in High School Mathematics & Biology
(Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, Apache Junction)
Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, Biology, AP/Honors Biology,  Teaches at an East Valley charter high school

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Jan M
MA - Curriculum & Instruction, BS - Math & English (Dual Degree) MSU, MN
(Scottsdale, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Desert Ridge, Paradise Valley, Glendale)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Group Classes & Individual Sessions,  Taught BOTH high school math and English for many years in Minnesota. Currently certified in MN and AZ (Highly Qualified in Math). I teach homebound students for Paradise Valley School District.I live to travel, and enjoy new challenges. I participated in a Fulbright Teacher Exchange to South Africa for a year (2004).

Alison F
BA in Mathematics, Western Michigan Univ. Highly Qualified and Certified in Secondary Math.
(Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Ahwatukee, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Desert Ridge,)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors,  Has taught in Mesa, Scottsdale, as well as PV DistrictsEnjoys ASU Football

Tania L
BS- Applied Mathematics, UCLA MA- Education + Single subject teaching credential in math, National University
(Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, Calculus BC, AP Calculus BC, IB Calculus BC, Finite Math, Statistics, Spanish - All Levels, French - All Levels,  Taught 7 years in LA Unified School DistrictI absolutely love math and would never teach any other subject! I also love art history, languages, traveling and food!

Corri L
BA, Mathematics - Campbell University, MA, Secondary Education - Arizona State University
(Scottsdale, Phoenix, Desert Ridge, Deer Valley)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry,  Coaches SoftballPlays softball, other sports

Tyson k
2 Masters Degrees -Educational Leadership & Technology, NAU
(Phoenix, Scottsdale, Desert Ridge, Paradise Valley)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus,  Over a decade of successful high school math teaching experience- especially Geometry and Algebra. Also, spent several years as a community college math instructor at PVCC. Coaches Soccer

Ramsey S
BS in Civil Engineering M. Ed in Secondary Education
(Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Paradise Valley)
Elementary K-6 Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, Physics, AP Physics, IB Physics,  Has recent experience teaching high school mathI like video games, movies, computers, and music.

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Holly M
BA in Elementary Education, Augsburg College, Minnesota
(Scottsdale, Desert Ridge, Paradise Valley)
Elementary K-6 Math,  Has taught BOTH 3rd & 4th grades at a private Paradise Valley school. Minor in Spanish. Has 2 year-old IDENTICAL TWIN GIRLS. Enjoys traveling and eating sushi.

Natalie F
BS - Elementary Education, Southern Illinois University;
(Scottsdale, Paradise Valley)
Elementary K-6 Math, Spanish - All Levels,  Taught grades ranging from 1st to 8th. Early childhood endorsementEnjoyed teaching for 7 years, but now loves staying home with daughter Mischa.

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Marc G
MA Special Ed, Chapman U BA Economics, UCLA Arizona Math Certification - High School & Middle School
(Paradise Valley Scottsdale Desert Ridge NE.Phoenix)
Elementary K-6 Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Group Classes & Individual Sessions,  15th year teaching high school math and 2nd year as Paradise Valley USD Math Curriculum Coach, Specialist, and Trainer. Has helped scores of students pass the high school AIMS math test. Loves Traveling, Sports, Music

Michael M
MA - Special Education University of Arizona BA - Psychology University of Arizona
(Scottsdale, Phoenix)
Algebra 1-2, Biology, English 1-2, English 3-4, Spanish - All Levels,  Spent the past 11 years teaching Reading.English, and Study Skills.Speaks fluent Spanish and has visited Mexico extensively.

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Belle M
BS Biology,University of Dayton MA Bioethics,Midwestern U
(Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Glendale)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Chemistry, Biology, AP/Honors Biology, English 1-2, English 3-4, English 5-6, English 7-8,  I've tutored in writing. I'm highly knowledgeable in the Biomedical Sciences route as I was studying for attending Medical School (until I realized I liked Philosophy more).I'm way into Science and Philosophy. I spent a couple months backpacking through europe after graduating from undergrad.

Jonathan B
BA in Liberal Arts with emphasis in Creative Writing, The Evergreen State College, WA
(Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Algebra 3-4, English 1-2, English 3-4, English 5-6, English 7-8,  Has experience working in public schools as an aide and has taught Sunday school.My greatest love is fiction, both reading and writing. I'm working on my first novel and researching my second. In college, I played baseball and studied in Greece and Italy.

Dave J
JD in Law from Wake Forest University; BA in Political Science and English, Duke University
(Phoenix, Scottsdale, PV, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler)
Elementary K-6 Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Group Classes & Individual Sessions, Biology, AP/Honors Biology, Earth Science, English 1-2, English 3-4, English 5-6, English 7-8, Advanced/AP English, IB English, Spanish - All Levels,  Tutored in Math and English for numerous organizations in L.A. involved in the No Child Left Behind program; also private tutoring; formerly an attorney in L.A.Currently a Producer of education related documentaries on sports, music and other subjects; was also a weekend swimming instructor at UCLA; have visited all 50 U.S. states, and 30 countries on six continents

Holly K
BS in Mechanical Engineering at University of Dayton + MBA from W.P. Carey School of Business
(Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, TempE)
Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4,  Works full time as a Project Manager at Motorola

Brian S
BS in Business Management, University of Arizona
(Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Deer Valley, Desert Ridge, Scottsdale)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, Physics,  Has taught a Drafting (AutoCAD) class at University of Arizona. Mentored 30 students in Business Communication at UA. Has tutored students in math and music composition.Plays most sports and a few instruments. Guinness World Record holder for longest table tennis rally.

Chris H
BA in Secondary Education, Expected May, 2010
(Phoenix)
Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus,  Has teaching experience both as student teacher and substitute. Seeking full-time job as High School Math Instructor after this May, 2010

Dawn L
BS in Mathematics, with an emphasis in Statistics
(Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Phoenix, )
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Calculus AB, Statistics, AP Statistics,  3 years formal tutoring experience with training at ASU and Mesa Public Schools

Michael F
BS in Biochemistry, ASU
(Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix)
Algebra 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Chemistry, IB Chemistry, AP/Honors Chemistry, Biology, AP/Honors Biology,  Plans to attend Medical School in Fall, 2010. Taught a student success class in Fall 2007 for incoming freshman. Helped undergraduates with sciences courses during my collegiante years.I am very enthusiastic about chemistry and math. I enjoy watching football, basketball and tennis. I also have a extroverted personality and a positive attitude toward life. If you want to know more, feel free to ask!

Russell G
PH.D in Medicinal Chemistry, Purdue Univ. BA in Chemistry,
(Phoenix, Paradise Valley)
Algebra 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Chemistry, IB Chemistry, AP/Honors Chemistry, Biology, AP/Honors Biology,  Teaches Chemistry at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ

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Carson R
Junior status pursuing Mathematics degree at ASU
(Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Ahwataukee, Phoenix, Paradise Valley)
Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, Calculus BC, AP Calculus BC, IB Calculus BC, Group Classes & Individual Sessions, Chemistry, IB Chemistry, AP/Honors Chemistry,  Has tutored math and chess for 2.5 years with beneficial resultsEnjoy playing chess and computer programming

Matt Le
ASU Senior in Biomedical Engineering with emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Engineering
(Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert)
Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, IB Calculus BC, Chemistry, IB Chemistry, AP/Honors Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, IB Physics, Biology, AP/Honors Biology,  Worked part-time in a lab for a Biomedical Company Medtronic, 2004 IB Diploma GraduateI love playing piano, video games, drinking coffee, and photography. Also into weightlifting/bodybuilding, running, hiking, and any board sport like surfing or snowboarding! I am a people person so if want to know anything else, just ask!

Blake C
Pursuing a Dual Degree in Physics & Math
(Scottsdale, Phoenix, W Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Arcadia)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, Calculus BC, AP Calculus BC, IB Calculus BC, Physics, AP Physics, IB Physics,  I have one and a half years of tutoring experience through ASU west campus. I earned a "5" on both the AP calculus AB and AP physics AB exams. I passed a total of 7 AP exams in high school and was awarded the AP scholar with distinction award.

Brian W
Entering ASU as a Business Major and has been accepted into the prestigious W.P. Carey Academy and the Barrett Honors College.
(Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Desert Ridge, N. Phoenix,Cave Creek, Tempe)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Geometry Honors 1-2, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, Calculus BC, AP Calculus BC, IB Calculus BC, Chemistry, IB Chemistry, AP/Honors Chemistry,  The recipient of both the Regent's Scholarship and the coveted President’s Scholarship from ASU’s president Michael Crow. Graduated from Horizon HS with a weighted GPA of 4.34, having taken Honors and/or AP classes in most subjects.Enjoy watching and participating in sports, especially football, basketball and track. I also like video gaming. But when it comes to tutoring, Chemistry is my favorite subject.

Nick B
ASU Senior Pursuing degree in Secondary Education in Mathematics.
(Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Phoenix)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors,  Studying to become a High School Math Teacher. Currently teaches Sunday school. Enjoys sports. Originally from California. I got married in June 09. Also work part time at Trader Joe's.

Cara H
Senior at ASU pursuing a degree in Secondary Education- Math.
(Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Desert Ridge)
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus,  Student teaching in Spring 2010. Also tutored in AVID program in Paradise Valley USD. Studying to become a high school math teacher. Recipient of Provost Scholarship from ASU and American Express scholarship.Enjoys hiking, running, going to movies, reading, and being with friends and family.

Blake Y
Dual AA in Physics and Fire Science. Completing Junior Pursuing a BS in Physics at ASU
(Phoenix, AZ Tempe, AZ Scottsdale, AZ Peoria, AZ Glendale, AZ)
Algebra 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB, Calculus BC, AP Calculus BC, IB Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, IB Physics,  Nationally-Certified EMT-B Nationally-Certified Firefighter II 6 years of restaurant and restaurant management experience as well as Pursued a career in fire fighting before choosing a more cerebral career path.

Rob H
Secondary Math Education, ASU West Expected June, 2010
(Scottsdale, Phoenix )
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP/IB Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, AP Calculus AB, IB Calculus AB,  Coaches basketball at Pinnacle High School Plays Basketball, Snowboards, Plays Golf