Overview
Karyn Dempsey, M.Ed., Professional Tutor
480-664-7186
Help your student excel with personalized tutoring services. My tutoring services offer students individual attention�something in short supply in crowded classrooms. I can easily customize my curriculum to the level and needs of your student, allowing for learning at an individual pace, without the pressure of peers or authorities.
My focus is literary analysis and writing skills and I am well versed in test perpetration, including the ACT, PSAT, SSAT, SAT I & II, and TOEFL.
$30/hour - Discounts for groups - up to three students max
24 hour cancellation policy
Will meet at my Chandler residence or in private study rooms available at the Sunset Library located on the NE corner of Ray and Rural
Credentials
I teach Advanced Placement English and Humanities at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe. I have a Master�s Degree in Education and hold gifted certification from the state of Arizona. I have an extensive background in theater arts and a BA in English. I have worked as a researcher with Dr. Cohn (founder of the Peggy Payne Academy) at ASU. My Ph.D. studies focus on feminist literature and literary theory. I am excited about the year ahead and look forward to working with your students.
Testimonials
�I was nervous about starting the high school honors program, but the summer before my freshman year I went to tutoring services with Ms. Dempsey and she gave me the confidence and skills I needed to succeed.�
Benjamin Chavez, 15, Mountain Pointe High School
�I forgot that English could be fun! Thanks Ms. Dempsey, you made me like reading again.�
Taylor Rein, 15, Corona del Sol High School
�Ms. Dempsey�s SAT coaching was the key to my success on the SAT examination. Not only did she help me master my analysis skills, but she gave me the positive feedback I needed to relax and approach the test with confidence.�
Sean Chu, 17, Corona del Sol High School
�Having the one-on-one attention of a teacher made a huge difference in my understanding of composition. My writing skills soared after working with Ms. Dempsey.�
Jason Lin, 17, Corona del Sol High School