Private Lessons & Coaches in Tempe, AZ

AZ Certified Teacher (K-8), M, Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, Summa Cum Laude; B.A. in Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude w/ Honors; AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card holder; 25+ years teaching & tutoring. Hi, I'm Joanna, an experienced educator who specializes in helping K-8 students succeed in Math, ELA, Writing, Study Skills, Executive Functioning. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and personalized. I build confidence, strengthen skills, and make learning fun!

Hi, my name is Mark Runzo. I've been teaching PB for 7 years. I can take you from knowing nothing to enough competency to play in your first tournament.

"Provided great tips and adjustments to improve my game. Had a very positive attitude. Mark is the man!

Hi I’m Matthew! I’m a former competitive swimmer who competed throughout high school and college. My experiences as both an athlete and a coach have inspired me to help other’s build confidence, improve their technique, and enjoy swimming. I enjoy helping swimmers of all ages build confidence, improve technique, and reach their goals. Every lesson is tailored to the individuals ability creating a positive, safe and enjoyable learning environment. Let’s make swimming fun!

I'm a lifelong competitive swimmer with over 17 years in the sport, including time on the US National Jr. Team, Olympic Trials Qualified in four events, and a world ranked athlete. After competing at the highest levels, I transitioned into coaching, where I have spent over a decade of teaching all ages and skill levels. I have a genuine passion for the sport and enjoy helping others to reach their goals, whether it be learning to swim for the first time, or to become an Olympic gold medalist.

"Brian was a great find. He taught my two children, ages 11 and 9. They had a great time with Brian, and learned very quickly. I did not expect them to be swimming Freestyle by their 4th lesson. Now both of my children can swim Freestyle and backstroke and continue to learn the other strokes. I definitely recommend Brian to anyone wanting to learn how to swim.

Hi! My name is Tim Koza. I am a former Division I swimmer for Grand Canyon University. I have 16 years of competitive swimming experience, as well as 3 years of coaching experience in competitive swimming. I have also been instructing swimming lessons for 5 years. I am very passionate about this sport, and I want to pass on my knowledge and my love for swimming to the next generation!

I have played, collegiate, tennis, and professional for a bit. I’ve also taught collegiate tennis, group lessen (beginner, intermediate, advance, college level, and players who desire to go pro). My teacher style is fundamentals and basics is key. Everything is built on that, from footwork to racket preparation.

Charles Ernest Watson, Jr is a North American composer and guitarist. A child prodigy from a family line of musicians and artists, he began composing and performing on the guitar at age 9. Watson is also an accomplished pianist and known for his transcriptions for guitar of piano masterpieces from the Romantic and 20th century musical eras and for his contemporary scores and symphonic productions for modern dance troupes, traditional ballet, and theater. A second generation student of Joe Pass, he currently teaches theory, technique, and performance for guitar, bass and drums at Arizona's foremost music academy and has been an instructor there for 6 years. Charles is a seasoned public performer, accomplished in the recording studio, has put out numerous CD albums, and is adept at sight-reading and writing scores on the fly. He performes at many community, public,and private events, music festivals, restaurants and corporate events and heads up two Arizona based stage bands. Charles recorded his 2008 album with Universal Platinum Plus Records, Nashville, produced by Robert Metzgar and Tony Migliore, "Time for Change, with one of his bands, "Charles Watson & Hollow Council."

I am a competitive chess player and chess instructor with high performance tournament experience since 2022. That same year, I reached my first national final in Guatemala. in 2023, 2024 and 2025 I reached the national semifinals in the U14 and U16 categories. In 2025, I became the departmental chess champion of Sacatepequez, Guatemala making me the top player in my department. My coaching focuses on theory, practice, passion and helping students students reach their full potential.

Hello! My name is Rapheal, and I am a dedicated math tutor passionate about helping students build confidence and succeed in mathematics. I work with students of various ages and skill levels, providing personalized instruction in subjects ranging from basic arithmetic and pre-algebra to algebra, geometry, and introductory college mathematics. My tutoring approach focuses on breaking down complex concepts into simple, understandable steps while encouraging critical thinking.

With a B.S. in Mathematics from Arizona State University, CRLA certification, and professional tutoring experience dating back to 2013, my instruction runs on one principle: patient, adaptive teaching that meets every student where they are. When an explanation is not landing, I switch approaches until it clicks. This applies whether we are working through AP Calculus, Statistic, SAT & ACT Math, Precalculus, Algebra, Linear Algebra, Probability, Geometry, or Differential Equations.