Certified Tutors From Colorado College

...2) and Spanish. My varied course of study gave me the chance to experience a wide range of subjects, yet it was Colorado College's location on the front range of the Rocky Mountains that fed my passion for the outdoors and eventually led me to a B.A. in Biology. I would love to tutor others...

...for elementary or middle school students. I have spent time working with younger students, including teaching English to first and seventh graders in Peru. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I believe in allowing students to work through things and discuss them with me along the way rather than simply giving them the answers....

...accomplishment in someone else. When it comes to mathematics, it is entirely possible that you won't ever need to know more than basic arithmetic. Nonetheless, learning more advanced math teaches you more advanced problem solving skills. The ability to use what you know to find out more is fundamental to solving almost any problem you...

...250%, earning the highest state exam passing rate in the nine-year history of Astor Collegiate Academy, a college preparatory high school in the Bronx. Additionally, I have worked in one on one tutoring settings since I was of high school age. Beginning as a near peer tutor for gifted students, my abilities to communicate and...

...time working at a medical clinic has helped me develop the capacity to effectively communicate complex information to others. I believe these characteristics will help me tailor lessons specifically for each student, and teach them in the way that they learn best. On top of the subject matter, I will also work towards developing test...

...My graduate degree is in English (Rhetoric and Composition); this means I focused on academic argumentation and writing instruction. I studied at Columbia University. I instill organization, persistence, and effective communication skills in my students, using the Socratic method to challenge them so they may have successful futures. I have an immense passion for the...

...rock climbing. I worked as a climbing guide, bringing people from all walks of life into my world and out of their comfort zones. I learned how to gently push people past their fears. I learned how to use a combination of encouragement and technical knowledge to help people reach their goals. I learned how...

...As an ESL teacher, I provided students with academic support in all subjects. I know that each student has a unique set of talents, experiences, and interests. My goal as a tutor is to help students draw on their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills. As a tutor, I have worked with a diverse range...

...third-grade and sixth-grade students. I currently serve as a Substitute Teacher at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. In my free time I enjoy writing poetry, running, hiking, and spending time with friends. I approach teaching through a student-centered philosophy--I listen to students' perspectives and help to guide them (using their starting point) toward successful strategies....

...Learning a language is hard enough. I simply guide the student by showing him or her new techniques to study and methods to learn about the Spanish language. This is turn gives the student the ability to achieve his or her individual goals. Moreover, the previous tension and confusion felt by the student begins to...

...levels) at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. As an instructor, I pride myself not only on teaching students how to write compelling academic essays, but also guiding them to discover their voice. Additionally, I adore helping high school students find their voice during the college application process--both for the dreaded, concise application essay(s) and prepping them...

...the value of education and have always approached academics with enthusiasm, especially math. I have always enjoyed working with numbers, and I have always had a great appreciation for math. As a tutor, I believe that everybody learns in different ways, and I enjoy helping students identify their strengths, while striving to tailor my tutoring...

I am a recent graduate of Colorado College living in Boulder. I have tutoring experience from both high school and college and I am excited to continue tutoring. I believe collaboration is always the best way to learn and I try to embrace a socratic style of tutoring with everyone I work with. ... I approach tutoring with a Socratic style. I believe it is easiest to learn when you discuss the material and engage with...

...seven children- so I have a lot of experience with children in addition to my teaching experience. I look forward to working with you! Please note: my availability changes a lot depending on my daily schedule, but I can often be flexible if I plan ahead. The best bet for setting up a time is...

...tutor reignited a love of writing that had been lost for so very long. Through this experience, I feel that I can understand where my students' frustration lies. I truly love working with students of all ages and strive to build a personal relationship that makes the tutoring sessions enjoyable. Furthermore, I am passionate about...

...all levels throughout my career, from high school students hoping to improve their essay writing skills to PhD candidates working on dissertations. In my own academic journey, I studied creative writing. I love bringing the sense of fun and freedom, along with many of the techniques and practices I learned in creative writing classrooms into...

...doing. I have a variety of experience working with youth in educational environments both in and out of the classroom. No matter what I am doing, I work hard to make activities fun, engaging, and educational so that the people I am working with can feel empowered and excited to keep learning.

...rewarding for me, and I have been tutoring students ever since I was in high school. Initially, I only tutored Physics, but as I progressed through my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, I began to tutor students in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, as well as Calculus. I personally love Organic Chemistry, but I definitely understand those...

...a great deal of importance on promoting growth mindset in the classroom. I choose content and design lessons that are relevant to the students, rigorous, and equitable. I strive to provide a variety of avenues for students to engage with that content and to express their learning. My approach is to share the responsibility of...

...through it all myself (and got into four top business schools), and I'm happy to share what I learned throughout my own application journey! I also have extensive experience writing and editing papers and a lot of knowledge to share about PowerPoint and Word as well - please feel free to reach out for more...