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Ed: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...students accomplish their current tasks while reinforcing the fundamentals that will help them be independent learners in the future. Even if a student does not love math, it is important for them to work on the problem solving skills developed while learning mathematical concepts as those skills will be applicable in all areas of life. I am personable and energetic and able to connect with many different types of students. I also have experience using...
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Masters, Applied Statistics
SAT Math: 800
Carson: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 and techniques. I enjoy teaching a wide variety of subjects,...
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University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT English: 32
Jim: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...that at an early age and feel that I have been a beneficiary: as a father and husband; an historian, financial analyst and banker; a teacher, mentor, tutor and friend. Thats my approach as a tutor: listen carefully and understand my student; respect their learning style and ignite (or maintain) their passion for learning (and meet their immediate goals). Leaven it all with some fun. Throughout my career, I have had the benefit of great...
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Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, American History
Max: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...class, majoring in Political Science with minors in History and Spanish. I am fluent in Spanish and conversational in French, and have lived and worked in Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. I am currently enrolled in the MPhil in Development Studies at the University of Oxford in the UK. My personal interests include any kind of sports or outdoor activities, adventurous eating, and walking my puppy Ray. Looking forward to working with you!
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Alicia: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...Concordia University in 2014. I have been teaching for 5 years and am excited to begin my 6th year this fall. I have experience teaching students math from 6th grade all the way through 12th grade. I have taught a wide variety of students ranging to those with learning disabilities to students who are gifted. I will be tutoring middle school math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Trig. My favorite subject to tutor is...
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Trinity International University - Bachelor of Science, Math
Condordia - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Kyle: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 testing, as I scored in the 95th percentile or above on the SAT, ACT, and MCAT. Since graduating in May...
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University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor of Science, Biology & Psychology
Hank: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
Hi, my name is Hank and I am a history major from Virginia Commonwealth University. I enjoy reading, writing, and the outdoors. I am ready to get to work on AP history prep and SAT verbal prep as well as other subjects!... When starting to work, it is important to get to know each other in order to train on the right parts of a particular class.
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Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, History
Colton: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...a BS in Biomedical Engineering. Through the course of my undergraduate career, I served as a teaching assistant for Cell & Molecular Biology and both undergraduate and graduate versions of Introduction to MATLAB. I also have experience volunteering as a tutor from elementary to high school levels. In addition to teaching, I have personal experience with the ACT, SAT, AP, IB, and MCAT exams. I would like to now use my teaching experience to help...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Brenna Davis: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...attended Drake University, I worked in the Drake Math Lab for 4 years, and I worked with a variety of students, classes, and majors. I found my love for teaching as I enjoyed working more than my classes. I graduated with a degree in Actuarial Science in May 2014 and soon after attained my Master's Degree in Secondary Math Education from Iowa State University. I get along with almost every person I meet and I...
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Drake University - Bachelors, Actuarial Science
ACT Math: 34
Brockton: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
I am a neuroscience and psychology double major from CU Boulder working to go to PA school down the road. I am originally from the East coast, but definitely prefer the hiking here. I was a learning assistant (basically student focused teacher aid) at CU, and took a course to learn more effective pedagogy. Afterwards, I was asked to be a mentor, and continued trying to help as much as I can.
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
Rohith: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
I am quite passionate about education, since I feel it is the key to any sort of satisfying life. As the saying goes, knowledge is power, and knowledge can give you comfort and help guide you through a world that is often frustrating, convoluted, and dissatisfying. I have channeled this passion into teaching astronomy, which I majored in. I also taught some history and religion topics as head of a secular club in college.
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Jude: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...for one year, but also through my schools for 5 years now. I tutor most kinds of Math and Science, and love doing so; being able to help spread understanding of a difficult concept never fails to bring me joy. As a current student, I understand how lecturing is often not the most effective (or interesting) way to learn, so I like to be very interactive and ask a lot of questions in my teaching,...
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Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Oliver: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...Biology while minoring in Chemistry in 2015. I love exploring all of the cool things that this world has to offer. By dabbling in a little of everything I can set my sights on what really holds my attention. My primary interests lie in the sciences, where learning what makes our world turn drives my passion for knowledge. I believe that successful tutoring involves assessing how a student learns and adapting my teaching style to...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Blake: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...to 'get it'. I studied Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. I tutored the whole time, typically Calculus, Statistics, and Physics, but with a handful of Engineering and Spanish courses as well. I worked with students from Business, Engineering, I-Phy, you name it. I also worked with high-school students from around Boulder. After graduating in May, I spent three months in South America, where I taught elementary school students...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
JoAnn: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...and my own head, heart, and hands in the teaching process. Without knowledge, one cannot make informed choices. Without informed choices, one cannot solve problems. If students are not taught to be problem-solvers then they lack empowerment and self-awareness . My main goal as a teacher is to instill a sense of empowerment and self-awareness through Literature and the Language Arts in the skills of reading and writing. The art of literature and all that...
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Shepherd University - Bachelors, English Education
Shepherd University - Masters, English Education
Doug: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...are both intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. I have taught college courses in psychology and organizational behavior, and recently received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My tutoring style emphasizes identifying and building upon student strengths, adapting my methods and explanations to best meet the needs...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - PHD, Psychology
Kelcey: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
I have 6 years of teaching experience in grades 6-12. Over the years I have taught everything from low level classes to AP Statistics. I have a passion for what I do and a love of math. I can't wait to use my passion and experience to help your student do their best, and feel proud of what they achieved.... To explain or demonstrate every topic in a way that reaches every student no matter where...
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Indiana State University - Bachelors, Math and Math Education
Keith: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...learning continues as I am currently pursuing a PhD in Systems and Engineering Management. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics, Computers, Business, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. In my experience, helping share my knowledge with others has been very rewarding. I am a firm believer in self-improvement, with education leading to an improved quality of life. I aim to challenge and share this passion with my students as...
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Yuli: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
Throughout college and my two years as a math teacher, I found that there isn't one best teaching method. Instead, each student is unique and this reflects in their learning style. A good teacher will be able to change strategies to accommodate for differences in learning styles. I hope to be the best teacher that I can be by listening to my students and adjust my style of teaching to fit the student's needs.... I believe...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of Colorado Denver - Master in Public Health, Public Health
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Michelle: Boulder ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...as well as beginner spanish and ACT prep. In my tutoring experience, I have primarily worked with high school students in science and math courses, and have really enjoyed the opportunity to encourage enthusiasm for their classes during these sessions. I work to help my students understand the material at a conceptual level so that they can build upon what they have learned in the future, and also focus on organization in problem-solving methods. Outside...
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Trinity University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
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The ACT is an exam students preparing for college may have to take. It is a standardized exam that assesses your ability to perform in college. The ACT has five sections: English, math, reading, science, and writing. Students preparing for the exam may have a lot of material to cover. It can get overwhelming to try and balance all of the different types of test questions for each section on your own. A tutor can help you with your test prep. Varsity Tutors’ educational directors can help you search for an ACT tutor in Boulder, Colorado.
The ACT is an intense exam. With the essay portion, it lasts for nearly four hours. The pressure to perform well on this exam can be very stressful, so students are often too overwhelmed to perform well. However, with proper preparation, you could exceed your expectations. A tutor can help you prepare for the testing style of the exam by providing you with practice tests, timing you on varying sections, and giving you advice on how to work through the exam. ACT tutoring in Boulder can help you approach test day with a level head.
If you are nervous for the exam because you are not strong in certain topics, then a tutor can work with you on those subjects. Your tutor can prepare specialized curriculum that focuses on the areas you are most insecure about. A complete assessment can be done at the beginning of your sessions so that your tutor knows where you are weakest, and can work with you on those areas. Studying for this may consist of going through practice sections, seeing where you struggle, and then pausing the exam to explain the concepts behind the question. When a tutor teaches you the concepts and theories behind questions, as opposed to explaining why a particular question is wrong, it can teach you how to do those problems in the future. Receiving Boulder ACT tutoring in the areas you need it most is a great way to prepare for the ACT. A tutor who puts your needs first can be a great asset as your work towards test day.
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