Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors in Castle Rock, CO

...school math professionally for 7 years and have been tutoring for much longer than that. I have worked with all types of students with varying age ranges, mathematical capabilities, and learning styles. Math has always made sense to me, and I strive to help others gain that same feeling of understanding and confidence. I know that all students may not love math as much as do, but it is my goal to make sure no...

...began with college algebra and moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a few other students to take up this job and give back as...

...and the Andes and speak Spanish and English fluently. I spent just enough time in Colorado to earn a degree in economics, magna cum laude. Since then, I have been working in a variety of capacities on ocean conservation and research programs.I have taught high school to college age students in an experiential education program since 2009. The program covered marine sciences, leadership, and seamanship. I am very experienced in working with teenagers and college...

A tutor or teacher can offer information or ideas. Cooperation with the student is required for learning to occur. I have taught in many environments from basketball coach to snowboard instructor. My education is taking me toward becoming a Math teacher. I look forward to the interactions where I can help students engage with the academic material ... Small goals and recognition of accomplishments are a useful to maintaining motivation.... Learning is rarely independent. We rely...

...History, Test Preparation and Social Sciences. I strongly believe that the key to educational success is for students to take ownership of the material and to accomplish teachers to make learning personal. I strive to understand each students' unique strengths and struggles and tailor my presentation to their needs. I earned my B.A. from Colorado College in International Political Economy. I have a Masters of Public Policy from Pepperdine University and I am currently applying...

...taught middle school English for 4 years. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing, and math. I believe that strong literacy skills are necessary to advance in any field and that a firm understanding of mathematical concepts is a great way to develop critical thinking. I love working with learners of all ages! In my spare time, I like to read, listen to true crime podcasts, hike, camp,...

...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 can turn to for a explanation of...

...and a B.A. in Psychology fro the University of Denver. These subjects introduced me to statistics and I have loved its practical and descriptive nature ever since. The most effective and engaging teachers I have had throughout my academic career all had one thing in common: a genuine passion and enthusiasm for their subjects. In addition, the best teachers know how to make their subjects as engaging as possible by, for example, making a dry...

..."there," "their," and "they're," but we will get to that later), and for some that can be scary, but for me, and hopefully the students I tutor, this is the greatest blessing. Writing is about putting your personality and mind into words, and once students come to this realization, writing is not such a burden anymore. I love being able to help students squash that mindset. In my spare time, I love to practice my...

...Denver Teacher Residency - an intensive, year-long teacher preparation program. 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...

...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 as well. I also enjoy helping students develop...

...“growth mindset” in children. During this time, I provided supplemental math support at an elementary school as a mathematics support interventionist. I am currently an upper elementary Montessori teacher locally, but love children of all ages. I am passionate about tutoring in writing, reading, and psychology. However, I am specifically interested in supporting high school students overcome both the academic and psychological challenges involved in standardized testing with which I myself struggled. I strongly believe...

...can be a powerful tool in the discovery of one's self and others, for literature can open new doors to new worlds while at the same time validate one's own life and experiences. The art of writing can do the same; it is a source of self-expression and a window into someone else's world. Literature and the language arts are naturally holistic; they touch the head, heart, and hands making learning relevant and valid. These...

...experiences of the learner to build a solid foundation and natural curiosity that drives the learner towards enduring understandings. I have worked with students ages 5-16 and taught both lower elementary and middle school. My academic passions include science, American history, government, and literacy instruction. I've directed a literacy tutoring center for struggling beginning readers and am passionate about teaching reading skills at all age levels. Additionally, I have experience with successful testing on the...

...in Chicago, and I taught at-risk and underprivileged students ranging in age from 11-21 years at Ombudsman centers in Aurora, CO, and Omaha, NE, respectively. I also taught at an underprivileged public high school in Waukon, IA. While I am qualified to tutor many subjects, I most enjoy tutoring Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Language Arts Skills. In my experience, working individually with students and basing a tutoring program based on a student's needs and interests...

...of my students 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...

...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 educator, teaching elementary school students about science and ecology in the field. I have been tutoring students on and off for the past 9 years, with students ranging from first grade all the way to seniors in high school. I also have...

...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, but I gravitate towards English, Essay Writing, and Literature. After graduation I moved to Colorado to experience itsvivacious geography, culture, and city. When I am not working, I can...

...History, and Political Economics. During my time at CU, I assisted with the academic committee for my fraternity, assisting some of the younger students with some of their classes. I generally helped with introductory classes in economics, history, and even some math classes. After I graduated, I worked in the financial sector for a year before deciding to attend law school. While in school, I worked for the Oregon Attorney General's office, and served as...

...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 Carolina, as a mentor in a Big Brothers/Little Brothers program, and as a tutor for various subjects since the 7th grade. I love teaching because it challenges me to think, to get excited about learning, and to empower other students with...