Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Boulder, CO

...and effective communication are my specialties. From beginning language classes to AP English to IB Spanish to Advanced ESL to writing college application essays, I will be able to help you increase and deepen your understanding of language learning and effective communication. During every session you should expect to: smile (and maybe laugh). Dad jokes are my go-to humor. see connections between what you already know and what were working on together. understand the lessons...

...for my students. I've spent many hours working individually with students long after the school day ends to help them prep for the ACT, polish their English papers, or understand a math concept. I know that every student learns differently, and as a teacher and tutor I aim to give my students a diversity of learning approaches so that we can figure out which one works best for them. I love getting to know my...

...One-on-one teaching especially should be less lecturing from the tutor and more input from the student. By using examples to clarify and solidify points, concepts can be fully understood and applied to other situations when the tutor is not present. As a chemical engineer, my favorite subjects are math and chemistry. I am very comfortable with mathematics up through calculus 1, including algebra I & II, trigonometry, introductory statistics, and calculus I. Additionally, I am...

...my 4th semester tutoring in the athletic department here at CU where I have tutored over 50 athletes in various math classes since being the first freshman tutor there. Tutoring math is a no-brainer for me because it allows me to combine my two passions: math and helping people. Many people say that they aren't a "math person" but I would argue that's not that case. Everyone can understand math, but not everyone will understand...

...BA in Spanish. I am passionate about foreign language learning and multi-cultural perspectives and I love teaching Spanish, writing, and test prep. I spent six months in Peru during my Junior year of college, where I studied Spanish, Quechua (an indigenous language), and conducted independent research focusing on the intersection of tourism and indigenous rights. I recently taught at a bilingual school where I focused on teaching math and grammar. I have also worked as...

...from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. My engineering coursework in college let me explore many different fields of study, an asset that gives me strong basis for tutoring a wide variety of subjects. I am a very active individual, and I am highly curious about everything. I always want to try new things, and I am driven by a visceral love of adventure. Despite these innate qualities, I am also...

...avid gamer, both tabletop and video games. I frequently travel, both for pleasure and for gaming competitions. I am also an avid hiker and mountain biker. When not working or gaming, you can find me wandering mountain trails. As I stated above I believe that forging a personal connection between the student and the material is the key to education. The teacher's job to identify and facilitate that connection and encourage the student's curiosity. People learn...

...Including my residency year, I have taught 3 years of middle school math at a Denver Public School. Before becoming a licensed classroom teacher I spent three years as an associate program director for one of the most successful test prep companies in the Washington D.C. area. Over these years I taught courses on every SAT and ACT subject, including SAT II in Mathematics, and also took the official College Board SAT twice.

...from the University of Colorado, Denver. I am beginning a PhD program in Natural Resource Economics at Colorado School of Mines in the Fall of 2015. I love helping students of all ages achieve their academic goals. I have no fear of standardized tests, and would even venture to say that I enjoy them. I love hard courses and questions that make you really think. I have always been a student who peers know they...

...there I tutored at-risk teens at a nearby high school, focusing not only on the academic aspect but on cultivating mutual respect with the students as well. The experience I gained from this position has shown me the underlying tenacity in young men and women to learn if the curriculum is tailored to their interests or presented with a novel perspective. Additionally, my ESL certification has granted me further opportunities to hone my teaching skills...

...Arts in Neuroscience and International Relations. I have an interest in Global Health and have spent extended time in Geneva, Switzerland studying global health and Thimpu, Bhutan working in a hospital. I tutor a broad range of subjects including exam prep for IB, AP, ACT and SAT exams. I firmly believe that everyone can succeed at standardized tests when coached in the right approach and given the tools to help them succeed. I have studied...

...able to do both on daily basis. I graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics with an Emphasis in Secondary Education. I then got my Masters of Education Degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment from Regis University. The way I see it, my degrees give me both mathematical content knowledge and the skills to teach concepts well! I have been teaching middle school and high school math professionally for...

I am a second year university student that is studying English with a writing concentration. I am passionate about the study of writing because I feel that it allows us to express and view experiences through countless perspectives. I hope to portray my love for English to all of my students in order to assist them in achieving the success that they are seeking.

...students did exceptionally well on standardized tests. Aside from writing, a major passion of mine is public speaking. I competed in Speech and Debate on the state and national level while in high school, and absolutely enjoy coaching students in becoming powerful public speakers! Naturally, this ties in with my interest in political science. Please let me know if you have any questions for me. I look forward to meeting you and having the opportunity...

...truly enjoy helping others succeed at math as well as doing math myself. I have taught and tutored math at all different levels and understand the roadblocks that students may encounter in learning most topics. I will always respect your goals and your efforts to achieve them. I will help you master specific skills and help you think mathematically so that you can achieve success in future endeavors. Math is not a spectator sport -...

...assignments, and finding new ways to introduce information to them that fit their individual learning style. I have tutored students of all ages in a wide variety of subjects. I have worked as a research assistant and intern at the State Department and top DC think tanks. I currently work full time as a tutor and freelance editor. I scored in the 94th percentile on the SAT and love helping students master standardized tests. For...

...academic career, I have helped fellow classmates with English and essays, math, and history. Specifically, I enjoy literature and writing, and I absolutely loved my AP English courses in high school. I also have extensive experience working with children of all ages and abilities at various summer programs. Furthermore, my child development minor has equipped me with a broad understanding of how to effectively engage children with compassion and enthusiasm. I aspire to be a...

...worked as a middle and high school science teacher in Mississippi and Colorado. I tutor a few different subjects, but I am really passionate about helping students improve their standardized test scores as they prepare for college. Improving SAT and ACT scores can really open doors to admission and scholarships at great schools! Currently I am a graduate student studying social work at the University of Denver. In my spare time, I can be found...

...kids, I've spent a large part of my life being a tutor for my siblings. This helped me develop my teaching skills at a young age, and served me well when I became a recitation instructor at University of Colorado Denver, teaching upper-division genetics. My year-long tenure there only deepened my love of teaching and helped me strengthen my abilities to educate many different styles of learners. I also have the experience with graduate standardized...

...residency in Greeley, Colorado! I recently moved to North Colorado from my previous home in Ohio. I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at Marietta College in 2012. Marietta College is a small liberal arts school in beautiful Marietta, Ohio. In college I was a member of the Honor's Community and traveled to Paris with an art scholarship! I was also involved in pre-med clubs and counseling students for medical school admissions. After...