
Blake: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...of Colorado in Boulder. I tutored the whole time, typically Calculus, Statistics, and Physics, but with a handful of Engineering and Spanish courses as well. I worked with students from Business, Engineering, I-Phy, you name it. I also worked with high-school students from around Boulder. After graduating in May, I spent three months in South...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Charles: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
Hello everyone! I love to learn and I love to help others learn. I'm a BS in Physics and I'm confident I can help with any math or physics.... When solving math and physics problems the best place to start is with the fundamentals. Sometimes I have to start with, "So what happens when you let go of your pencil?" Or, "When I divide by ten on this side what do I have to do to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics

David: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...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.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Math
Current Grad Student, CU teach
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 700

Stephen: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...up to our potential. No matter what your abilities are, no matter how successful or unsuccessful you have been, I know you probably underestimate yourself. There is always more growth, more learning you can achieve. As your tutor, I will ask more of you than you ask of yourself. I don't just focus on the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Sociology
PHD, Education

David: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...Chemistry and Biochemistry. I love tutoring people because it helps keep key concepts fresh in my head. Not everything you learn in school will be used, but some of it will be! And you don't know which parts until much much later. I focus on imparting understanding to my students. I detest rote memorization. Conceptual...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Inorganic Chemistry

Anthony: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
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.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 33

Scot: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
I am currently earning my Masters in Civil Engineering in Chicago and hoping to help others with their work along the way.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Science, Civil Engineering

Paul: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a problem solver, and I love to help solve other's problems when they need it. I also love taking tests, and I hope that my excitement will translate to better scores for you!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Master of Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800

Heidi: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...studying International Relations and Journalism. In high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate program and select AP courses (AB Calc, Biology). Though I have experience teaching students in French and English/ESL, I am able to tutor in most middle and high school course subjects. My teaching philosophy relies on patience, repetition and simplifying difficult concepts...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
ACT Reading: 32

Eric: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
I don't think anyone really understands a topic until they can teach it to someone else. I want my students to understand the structure of the problems they tackle. I want them to learn how to think, not learn how to repeat.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music Theory and Composition
Doctor of Science, Music Theory and Composition
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 800

Alexander: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...return to teaching and tutoring means, to me, to come back to my roots as an instructor and give back to the system which has given so much to me. I desire to foster a sense of joy and ambition in the STEM field for people of all academic backgrounds, not just scientists. In that,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Master of Science, Health Physics

Alexander: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
Hi, my name is Alec and I'm recent graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder and Leiden University. My areas of focus are in political science, writing and English as a Second Language. I enjoy keeping up with world news, reading and playing soccer and basketball.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Science, Political Science and Government

Sam Moody: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...I was placed on the Dean's list twice and was an active member Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, where I spent many hours helping my peers with their classes. Since then, I have started my Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Pacific University in Oregon, where I am focusing on Fiction. While I love...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Writing, General
ACT English: 33

Elizabeth: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...full attention and expertise as an academic. I am a superior problem solver and researcher as well as a highly optimistic day to day and long term visionary. Problems that need to be addressed immediately or strategized and organized as a long term commitment receive my utmost attention, no matter how short or long it...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Master of Science, Quality Control Technology

Ellen: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...(Python and other languages). I love learning! I know German from taking it in college and I am currently learning more German with a phone app. I hope to go to grad school in Germany (very low tuition costs there). I am a writer and write blogs and self-publish books on Amazon. I am also...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Alex: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...for work. I am an engineer in the projects division for ExxonMobil. I studied chemical engineering at the University of Colorado. I am crazy about traveling and seeing the world. I am a big skiier and scuba diver. I also love to stay in shape by lifting weights and running. I am excellent in Math...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Ryan: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
With a BA in Linguistics, I have taught and tutored both English and Arabic for the last 10 years. I enjoy sharing insights to get my students to love language through exploration. I find seeing others grow and improve so satisfying!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Patrick: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...a staged reading at the Chicago Writers Bloc Festival. I'm a long-time game player and enjoy such games as Carcassonne, Legendary and even RPGs. My favorite RPG character was a superhero/ villain, imprisoned by aliens. I cycle to work about four days a week, enjoy traditional Celtic music and dance and cooking. I have one...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Rod: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...experience has been rewarded by the visible and measurable successes of my students. My fields of interest and expertise are generally known as the humanities, and include literature, social studies of various kinds, and philosophy. I have also worked in special education with a wide variety of learning abilities and skills. In these areas of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Philosophy, Philosophy
Masters in Education, Special Education

Nicholas: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor
...love spending time outside. I am a Trip Instructor for the Outdoor Program on campus and lead a wide variety of outdoor trips for other students. I also spent this past summer working as a Trip Leader for a company called Apogee Adventures leading 20-day self supported cycling trips across Montana. I love working with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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