Award-Winning ACT Science Tutors in Thornton, CO

...I've tutored over 250 students to Test Day! That's a whole lot of experience seeing what has worked and what hasn't. I'd love to share my best practices with you. I promise if you follow them, you WILL score at your highest potential! I've worked with students scoring over 520, students just trying to break 500 and everything in between. Whether you need help with content or need help perfecting your strategy, or both, I...

...a deep appreciation of and excitement for the sciences. Through tutoring, I hope to share these insights and excitement for the subject while deepening conceptual understandings. The greatest metric of success in a tutoring session is being told that I was able to break down explanations from the student's class and reformulate them into a version that is compatible with their way of thinking. I aim to use my empathy and sensitivity to students' unique...

...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 a research assistant and librarian for several years, so I have excellent research and citation skills and I love working with students of all ages on research and writing projects. I...

I am a life-long learner with a strong passion for education. I work as a financial analyst for an EdTech company, but I have missed the ability to interact with students and teach some of my favorite subjects. I have previously tutored for Varsity Tutors and cannot wait to get engaged in tutoring again! I am available to tutor in a variety of levels of math, ranging from Algebra to Calculus, as well as Spanish.

...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 students personally so that I can best match my teaching style to the type of person and learner they are. I have a B.A. in History from Brown University and a...

...NC. I have spent time all over the United States and spent time studying in Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Maryland. I think the best type of learning is accompanied by steps in developing real skills, and real personal quality. After spending time as a college athlete, a college advisor, and now a teacher, I have seen education from every angle. I look forward to creating an academic story with each student I work...

...and liberal arts mindset, I believe I can tailor my lesson plans with the right strategies and techniques to meet each of my students’ needs. My work history ranges from tutoring in pre-calculus, managing and mentoring high-school students at an Art Gallery, conserving the walls of the Alamo and providing teaching assistance with a Chemistry of Art Course offered at the University. Moving here from Texas, my free time consists of exploring all that Colorado...

...my garden behaves differently in Colorado than my family's in Nebraska. Early on in life, I loved numbers, patterns, and the problem solving nature of my parents' careers. This led to me enjoying math, science and engineering and turning those interests into a potential career. Using my passion for these subjects, I have tutored many middle school and high school aged students, along with helping my peers. Apart from learning, I enjoy solving challenging problems...

I am dedicated to providing individualized education for all types of learners. I know that not all students learn the same way, and I utilize a variety of instruction methods to individualize learning. With the right teaching style, every student can succeed.... Not all students learn the same way. I utilize a variety of instruction methods to individualize learning. With the right teaching style, every student can succeed.... I like to spend the first session getting...

...tutoring I have a several hobbies. I love to play intramural sports and was varsity in four sports during high school. My best sport was/is swimming where I was all-state in the 100 yd Butterfly. I also love all of the Colorado professional teams, but I love college sports even more (Go Blue!). I am a big movie and t.v. nerd, which makes me a great partner at trivia night. I enjoy reading books of...

...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 of tutoring, I study physical therapy at UCD and spend my free time running and hiking with friends.

...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 it in the same way. My goal is to open student's minds up to math based on their way of thinking and learning style. When I'm not solving a math problem...

...and following a lesson based on the syllabus or I can come up with our lesson plans by assigning challenging homework to enhance the students learning. I am also willing to provide a periodic assessments and progress reports. I can adapt the lessons to each individual student's needs and learning style and highly encourage students to be interactive in their learning as well and coming in with questions. Remember, there is no such thing as...

...University of Northern Colorado. While there, I worked with the district's AVID program, which emphasizes small-group, Socratic-style, tutorial sessions to help its students develop necessary critical thinking skills in addition to simply understanding their homework. I have adopted much of this approach when working with students or even athletes. When I'm working with a student, my goal is to help them develop the thought process necessary to achieve the solution, not just to learn the...

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...

Hi! I have a passion for learning, teaching, and all things mathematics and physics related. When we're not learning about those subjects, I love to talk about skiing and running, and bouldering. I believe a successful student starts with a passion for learning. With passion comes motivation. Once you have that motivation, everything becomes easier to do. ... I love learning- and I want others to have the desire to learn more. It takes more than...

...a few short months ago, I've done work in spatial analysis, making maps for the USGS. Fittingly, I tutor subjects like Geography, Environmental Science, and Spanish, as well as ACT test prep. It's my belief that the world is a huge, amazing place, and education gives us the best tools to explore it. For example, my educational experience has taken me hiking through European forests to learn about Human Geography, camping on Mexican beaches to...

...science more formally, primarily at the High School and Collegiate level, for the past 6 years. I additionally have held group review sessions and done individual standardized test prep for the ACT, SAT and GRE quantitative section. I believe in personalizing tutoring sessions and setting goals achievable together. I know every student doesn't love math or chemistry as I do, so I make sure to include games, flashcards and learning tools to keep sessions fun...

...students for over five years, ranging from middle school math and homework help through collegiate quantum mechanics. As an educator, it is essential to prepare students with the right skills not only to master the curriculum, but to also develop the academic habits that lead to life long learning and generating a positive impact on society. For each student I work with, I tailor my tutoring to match their individualized needs. I have worked with...

...the question. I help students strengthen critical thinking and problem solving skills. This way, students will be able to take charge of their own learning and develop skills that will help them in the future. I believe that it is important to get to know every student that I work with and understand how they learn best. Based on this knowledge, I adapt my teaching to fit their learning style and help them find resources...