Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Arvada, CO

...completed a Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of South Carolina and a Masters in Music Performance from the University of Oregon. I have 10 + years of teaching experience, ranging from Sunday School teaching, private and group cello lessons, full-time school teaching (currently), and informally tutoring students in English and Math. My personal philosophy regarding learning is that every person can - it's a matter of acquiring the necessary tools to do so.

Hailing from a grandmother and mother who are both public school teachers, my passion for mentorship and tutoring started at a young age and my new degree from the University of Colorado - Boulder allows me to better help students in need.

...really began to realize the importance of having a strong foundation. Many of my colleagues who were in the same class as me understood the concepts that were being taught but couldn't solve the problems because they didn't know how to do basic math. For some of them it was gaps in their algebra or misconceptions in geometry. For me, I found that I did better when I knew how to apply various problem solving...

...passion for teaching in public schools, private schools, and international experience. I enjoy working with students from preschool to adults. I have taught early childhood special needs to women who are transitioning from prison into the work world. I am fascinated with the learning styles that determine how someone interprets their world. Living to learn is my mantra. Every week brings new fascinating experiences. I look forward to meeting new people that want to better their...

...I am also able to tutor many different areas of mathematics, statistics, physics, and biology. When it comes to math and science, each teacher has their own methods or tricks they use to facilitate learning in their students. I like to use these same methods in order to reinforce the concepts that the students have been exposed to in class. When on the path to academic success, hard work and determination are sometimes not enough....

...my passions, and I think being passionate about the subject is an essential part of being a teacher/tutor. I love the process of helping students increase their language ability and I love seeing their confidence grow as they learn new elements to Spanish or English. My favorite part about tutoring/teaching is creating an environment where students can realize that learning a language can be very fun! In addition to language, I have a love for...

...working to understand is magical. I enjoy helping students grow more confident and curious! I've been a science teacher at both the middle and high school levels and have taught all science subjects at one time or another. I hold a B.S. degree from Arizona State University and a masters degree in science education from Montana State University. I also hold a JD. My general philosophy is to focus on making science interesting, which means...

...in a math intensive subject. The road from basic algebra to advanced mathematics was arduous but it was all made possible over a decade ago with the help of a tutor. It was through tutoring that I discovered my greatest barrier to learning mathematics: a lack of belief in myself. The myth that I did not possess a deep inborn talent required to perform math or science kept me from reaching my potential. Once I...

...college. I did everything from private SAT prep to large group settings working on 5th grade spelling and Calculus simultaneously. I worked in classrooms doing writing workshops and even taught English as a part of my internship while studying abroad in Senegal. Working at a tutoring center, I focused on upper level math and advanced placement courses. When I am not tutoring, I am studying to be an EMT. I also love backpacking and adventuring.

...understand the "why" of an answer. I particularly love to use practice questions and open-ended questions to discuss complicated topics. I available to tutor subjects like science, writing, and Spanish along with standardized tests such as the ACT, USMLE, and COMLEX. I am passionate about each of these subjects and look forward to helping students achieve their academic goals. In my free time I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, trying out new recipes, and reading!

...the Pennsylvania wilds, I am currently a Masters student in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Previously, I had attended the Colorado School of Mines earning a bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics. I aspire to become a professor of Buddhist philosophy integrating contemplative studies with rigorous scientific and formal logics. Apart from scholastic endeavors, I spend much of my time wandering the Colorado mountains, practicing the piano, and studying the world around me.