Pre-Calculus

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Tanya M

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Tanya m

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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.

Genelle B

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Genelle B

I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in elementary school. My fourth grade teacher changed my life, and I was on a mission to do the same for other students as soon as I was able to. I graduated with an Elementary Education degree from the University of Arizona, with an endorsement in English Language Learners. I am currently in my seventh year of teaching elementary school, and I am absolutely in love with my career. My first home and my heart will always be in San Francisco, which is where I grew up. I have learned to call Arizona home after living here for the last nine years. Throughout my seven years of teaching experience, I can confidently say that I have shaped many young minds and helped other students find their love for learning. I am excited to teach more students through Focus Tutors and watch their little genius light bulbs go off!

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Chelsea B

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Chelsea B

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I have always had a passion for helping people learn. In fourth grade, we did a project on what we wanted to be “when we grow up” and guess what job I said? Yes, you guessed it – teacher. In high school and college, you could often find me tutoring my peers because I enjoyed watching them succeed and reach their own goals. Although I enjoyed helping others, I felt more of a calling to get my undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing at The University of Arizona. After graduation, I moved to Boston to pursue a career in corporate retail working as an analyst. For the year I was there, I enjoyed the work but I felt that I wasn’t doing meaningful work for myself or others. Finally, I came to the realization that my fourth-grade self had my best interest and that I truly did want to become an educator. I promptly moved back to Arizona, my true home, and returned to my alma mater, U of A (Beardown!), to receive my Master’s of Education with an emphasis in Secondary Mathematics. I am currently in my third year of teaching high school mathematics at a Title I school and loving every second of it. It brings me joy to teach students how math explains the world around us, teach them perseverance, and integrate applicable soft skills for school, their career, and beyond. As a Focus tutor, I offer support for middle and high school students in algebra (all levels) and pre-calculus.

 

 

Nelofar S

Nelofar S

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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.