Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors in Boulder, CO

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...literature and writing. I worked as a writing consultant in the Whitworth Composition Commons, the university’s writing center, and as an undergraduate teaching assistant in both literature seminars and writing workshops. I have experience working with high school, college, and graduate students across disciplinary lines. I love to work with student writers, whether they’re working on literary analysis, argumentative essays, presentations, or poetry. I’m excited to work with any writer, on any project, at any...

...for over eight. I love working with children, and I especially love introducing them to the world of reading. I believe all students (even high school) enjoy to read SOMETHING. My goal is to help them find out what they enjoy reading and then teach them how to enjoy reading it. I believe in the concept of one-on-one student/teacher interaction because so much can happen when an educator can see each individual learner and his/her...

...atom turned to the first and said, 'are you sure?' and he replied, 'I'm positive!' ") to help students better understand their work. These are jokes which I find personally amusing AND I get to tell them for a legitimate reason. -I've had the opportunity to talk about politics on a regular basis with several of my students taking AP Gov. Having the opportunity to discuss current politics with people just beginning to understand the...

...minors in Spanish and Communication Design in May 2013. I also had the opportunity to study abroad in Panama, where I studied marine biology and ecology, in Spanish. This program culminated in a 40-page research paper, which I wrote in Spanish. For the past two years I lived in Boston working for an online school. Through this experience, I became familiar and comfortable with online learning strategies and techniques. I currently work as an environmental...

...graduated, entering the job market was anything but easy. But soon, my love of and expertise in writing became my greatest advantage when it came to making a life for myself, and more importantly, finding enjoyment in what I do. In the past, I have tutored several students on how to become better readers and writers (in my mind, the two go hand in hand), both for academic purposes and personal growth. My experience has...

...identify what they still need to figure out. So I ask lots of questions. Asking students questions not only helps me understand how students learn, what they already know, and what they need to learn; it also helps them recognize how much they already understand. And this builds their sense of confidence and motivates them to learn even more. Best of all, it fosters their love of learning. Learning can be many things---hard, frustrating, mysterious---but...

...Admit to Harvard Law School, where I will matriculate next fall. Last year, I worked full time as a high school Algebra 2 teacher and received my teaching license this May. I am interested in helping students reach their full potential in mathematics in particular and have experience working with students who have 504s/IEPs and tutoring students in the SAT and ACT. What I love about tutoring is motivating students by identifying their seemingly unrelated...

...break following the births of my daughters – am eager to return to working directly with students of various backgrounds. In my five years as an English teacher in Chicago, I worked with all levels of students both in the general classroom setting and through individual tutoring. One of my main interests as a teacher is differentiated instruction, and I have always sought out multiple modes of instruction to better meet students’ needs. In working...

...Utah. I am currently earning a Masters in International Studies with a certificate in Public Diplomacy at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. From my experiences, I believe in engaging and personal experiences in education to help students in reaching individual goals. I first gained a love of teaching languages teaching refugees English. I refined my passion in sharing knowledge from my experiences in doing anthropological research and hands-on experimental archaeological field school during...

...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 it encompasses can be...

Knowledge is the key to an infinite amount of opportunities in life. Helping others learn, practice, and build their base of knowledge is one of my favorite things to do, whether it's teaching about programming or showing them how to play chords on a guitar. We all have so much to learn from one another, and I hope you and I can learn from each other soon!

...passionate about making a positive change in peoples' lives through education. Aside from tutoring with Varsity, I also currently teach guitar at an amazing private music school. I have also spent time as a member with an AmeriCorps program in the Denver Public Schools system, as a teacher of high school social studies while receiving my Master's in Teaching from the University of Virginia, as a camp counselor at a high-adventure summer camp in North...

...HS Language Arts in Denver Public Schools. I have been teaching Middle School Language Arts at a Charter School in Denver. I love my students and while I will continue to work with them online, I wanted to help with the other students in the area who need extra support during this time. My minor is Ethnic and Cultural Studies. I understand and can evaluate using Common Core Standards and I have experience helping students...

...the fear and anxiety that many students feel towards STEM subjects. I am a senior at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and am finishing a double major in mathematics and astrophysics. I have been a tutor to both high school and college students for two years now. I tutor primarily high school and early college mathematics and physics, as well as teaching all of ACT and SAT prep for high school students preparing to take...

...attend University of Colorado at Boulder next semester. I am working toward a degree in Chemical Engineering, with a particular interest in Nanotechnology and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes. I worked for a tutoring company in California during high school, and I have led informal study groups during both high school and college, including founding a Technology Club at Cherry Creek High School. I have a diverse skill set, and I am comfortable tutoring Math, Science,...

...that, I received a Masters in Theology from Princeton Seminary and a Bachelors in English Literature from the University of Illinois. I have a profound love of language, and am fascinated by the way we share our stories. I'm delighted to help with everything from test prep to writing skills and reading comprehension. When I'm not reading everything I can get my hands on, I like to go on adventures in Colorado and around the...

...at Colorado State University with a dual degree in Communication Studies. I have two younger sisters in elementary school that I've tutored for years, but I love tutoring all age groups. I have a wide variety of subjects that I tutor in, but my specialty is anything that has to do with English or the ACT. Helping other people learn has always interested me because of the incredible power of a good teacher. When I...

...and Linguistics next spring. I have been teaching in some capacity all throughout high school and college. I began by working as a Sunday School assistant instructor for young children ranging from ages 3-10 for. I have also served as a teaching assistant in science and writing for middle school-aged students and was a Writing Center Mentor in my high school . While at Macalester College, I have served as a preceptor to first and...

...Arts college. I greatly benefited from the small class sizes and the small department size. During this time I worked as both a grader for Economic Statistics and as a Tutor for the Introduction to Microeconomics Course. My senior thesis was primarily focused on Labor Economics, but I really enjoy the Micro and Macro Courses, foundations are key! I took upper division Math and Statistics courses as part of my Economics Degree requirements. I also...