Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Arvada, CO

...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.

...abstract way. These tools however cannot be gained overnight but only over time with a lot of practice. I've also learned in college that it is better to go to office hours and ask a few questions rather than spending a few hours struggling through a problem. This is why I believe that individualized tutoring is so important. One is only going to learn something if they are able to organize it and make sense...

...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 walks through life.... Follow the...

...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. I believe everyone needs a helping hand once in a while, especially with challenging subjects.

...conversation and in everyday life. Most of all, I just love the Spanish language and any opportunity to be involved with it! I also obtained my TEFL certification from Máximo Nivel in Cusco, Peru. I then worked for 9 months as an ESL teacher, educating Spanish-speaking adults and teenagers, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. I also served as the Assistant Academic Director for 2 months during my time as a teacher there. Language is...

...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 emphasizing both the practical applications and the fun. I am fairly flexible when it comes to meeting times and locations. I look forward to working with...

...was, could succeed in math. Math is a craft learned through doggedness and attention. Belief in ones own abilities can only be recognized through exposure and experience. This is what a tutor provides. I developed a large repertoire of math skills and memory tricks while being tutored and eventually decided to pass them along as a tutor myself. I continued to use practical equations, colorful anecdotes, and methods of engaging exploration to assist students as...

...both volunteer and paid positions as a tutor during my time in 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...

...with a positive environment and engaging their learning style(s) to help them 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...

...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.