Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in Lakewood, CO

...that every student learns differently, and as a teacher and tutor I aim to give my students a diversity of learning approaches so that we can figure out which one works best for them. I love getting to know my students personally so that I can best match my teaching style to the type of person and learner they are. I have a B.A. in History from Brown University and a Masters of Science in...

...variety of subjects. I am a very active individual, and I am highly curious about everything. I always want to try new things, and I am driven by a visceral love of adventure. Despite these innate qualities, I am also very driven to help other people, and tutoring is a simple, yet powerful and effective way I can help others. I have done a lot of tutoring work in the past working with students of...

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...public schools. I love to tutor because I believe that education can be the key to opportunities that change the course of a student's future - it's why I have traveled the world to work with and teach the neediest students, and it's why I am so excited to be a Varsity Tutor! With students, I focus on developing a way of thinking and an enjoyment of learning, rather than rote memorization or endless worksheets....

...New York, I assisted with teaching ESL weekly to teenage immigrants, and in Charlotte I tutored elementary students in math and reading on a weekly basis. Through Varsity Tutors, I tutor the following areas: College essays, English, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Public Speaking, Reading, and Writing. My tutoring methodology is simple I am extremely patient, and I feel that helping the student fully comprehend the assignment at hand is paramount. Once a student's learning style is...

...and teaching assistant in English, History and essay writing, and I worked with the YMCA as an elementary age tutor. I believe that learning is inherently a collaboration and conversation between student and teacher, and I love being a part of that conversation. My favorite part of teaching is the moment when students make breakthroughs; those moments of pride and understanding are what make teaching such a rewarding experience! In my spare time I love...

...higher education, and therefore take pride in giving my students the tools to succeed on the SAT to help them begin that journey. While in high school, I tutored middle school and high school students in math. Later in college, I tutored many of my fellow band members in various levels of calculus. Since graduation, I was able to apply those skills working for the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition in Washington,...

...subjects to be the open doors to learning. A good story can take you anywhere. History tells us how we built the world. There are no limits to where we can go and what we can do, because these subject ignite our imagination. They tell us what we can be. My teaching philosophy is a combination of discovery, dialogue and benchmarks of progress. As a tutor, I am an advocate--the person who sends that message...

I am a former Attorney who graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Alabama School of Law and received Summa Cum Laude honors from Northwest Missouri State University in Economics. I have experience tutoring a wide array of Economics subjects including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, and Agricultural Economics, among others. Additionally, I have successfully tutored for the LSAT and mathematics up through Calculus II. Outside of academia I enjoy football, rugby, basketball, and hiking.

...New York State with a degree in English. I started tutoring while still in college, and I've been teaching ever since. After graduation I taught in four different countries: Reunion Island (where I learned to speak French), The Republic of Georgia, South Korea, and, of course, the United States. I specialize in English tutoring: writing, reading, ESL, literature, etc. I also teach French and the non-math sections of the SAT. I've taught every age level...

I have been teaching high school and middle school English/Language Arts for eight years, prior to that I worked for eleven years as a newspaper reporter and editor. I love helping students reach their potential, regardless of subject area.... As a teacher, my role in the classroom is that of a catalyst for education. I believe that students go through a series of crises through their education, and it is my role to help them in...

...work and how important it is to do something that you love. I recently moved to Colorado in order to continue my education. I will be pursing a graduate degree in Creative Writing beginning this summer. I am very passionate about writing and I want students to share in that passion. Through writing I have learned to be a more empathetic and compassionate person. Outside of school I also enjoy yoga and playing video games...

...department, working one-on-one and with small groups of struggling students. I've also done private tutoring for college students. I have experience tutoring many basic subjects: General Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, English, Essays, Reading, Writing, Study Skills, and Organization. If you need help getting ready for the GRE, I can assist in your preparation. Oftentimes a student can fall behind because they're afraid to ask in class. The great thing about a private tutor is the...

...university in Santiago with Chilean undergraduates studying both English as a second language and the teaching of English. I am most passionate about teaching in the humanities, but find that working with students on any subject is fulfilling, including standardized test prep. Having lived abroad in Spain and Chile, I also know the importance of connecting classroom learning in Spanish to the actual experience of the language and am always excited to help Spanish come...

...the admissions office at Colorado College, where I interviewed prospective students and evaluated admissions essays. I then received my M.Ed. from the University of Virginia is Educational Psychology in 2013, specializing in motivation and fostering a “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...

...Johnson and Wales University in Denver where I primarily tutor students in academic writing. I can help with a variety of subjects, including English, Writing (college essays, grammar, editing...etc.), Public Speaking, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and even Biblical Hebrew. I don't really have a favorite subject, I just LOVE working with students! I'm very invested in my students' learning and success. I love to discover particular learning styles and work with students in such...

...but most of my teaching career was with 6th - 12th graders, teaching writing and all kinds of literature. I help students find their voices in written work while also learning to adhere to academic standards. With my own children, I've worked on improving their college admissions essays (and all three of my kids were accepted at top colleges), so I can help you too. I try to make reading and writing fun, interspersing serious...

...to terrify me! I often felt unsure of how to formulate and present my ideas and responses to a given text. It wasn't until I learned to connect the texts to my own personal experiences and to write skillfully and with confidence that I grew to appreciate the study of literature and the art of writing in college. As such, my undergraduate concentration in creative writing allowed me to work in small, intimate writing workshops...

...have found to translate very easily to relevant skills for many other academic subjects. The ability to think critically, to form a coherent argument, to edit a paper, and to craft a persuasive essay are all tasks I am very familiar with and capable of helping students to excel at performing. In addition to always having been a writer, I've always been an avid reader and "book worm" as well. Thus, if you are wanting...

...been a passion of mine. As an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, I tutored a refugee family; I worked with the two youngest girls in arithmetic and literacy and supported the older high school students in math and English. After graduating, I moved to Denver in 2012 to serve with an AmeriCorps program called City Year. This is where I truly discovered my love of teaching and figuring out ways to creatively engage students...