Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Arvada, CO

...schools, and tutored many of the students in the lab sections I taught. I am capable of tutoring in a wide variety of fields, but I love and am best at teaching Economics and Earth Science. I usually try to find my student's strengths, weaknesses, and interests so that I can find a good way to explain the material we are covering, and connect that material to something the student likes and is interested in....

...School and Bremen High School in the south suburbs. I assist students in the field of Math but also work with Science, English and Social Studies. This is my 5th year teaching in the South Chicagoland area. I chose a career in teaching because I have always had a knack for helping people understand difficult concepts. Since high school, I was always helping friends and classmates with homework and tests. My favorite part...

...becoming comfortable making mistakes and learning from them, a student can move from proving they know to wondering and curiosity. This creates a life-long learner! I love helping students learn the backstory and interesting facts behind the topic they are studying. This really brings the material to life and make learning fun. As a National Board Certified Teacher, my focus is constantly on student learning. By watching how a student learns, I am able to...

...of the National Honor Society in High School I logged many volunteer hours tutoring high school students struggling in Math, History, and most other high school subjects. I tutor a wide range of subjects including History, AP Government, several different grade levels of Math and SAT prep. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor because finding the right answer is always possible and with a patient teacher any student can master the subject....

...am able to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am more geared towards math and science subjects. I encourage my students to become comfortable using a variety of methods to solve problems. This decreases their chance of getting stuck on difficult problems. Helping my students make connections between similar problems and having a hallmark example for them to think back on is another way I train my students to tackle difficult problems. Outside of...

...I will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and International Relations. I have an interest in Global Health and have spent extended time in Geneva, Switzerland studying global health and Thimpu, Bhutan working in a hospital. I tutor a broad range of subjects including exam prep for IB, AP, ACT and SAT exams. I firmly believe that everyone can succeed at standardized tests when coached in the right approach and given the tools...

...years in New York working in finance. Math and Spanish have always been two of my favorite subjects (and yes, math can be fun), and I am excited to get back to teaching in these areas. I think everyone has a unique learning style, so I like to get to know each student to determine how to work with and build upon his or her strengths. I have worked with all ages and backgrounds and,...

...school. I believe this happened because I had an amazing teacher that helped inspire me to learn math and physics. It is important as a tutor and teacher to explain and teach material; however, I believe it is crucial for the tutor to help inspire a student to learn. Change the overall outlook of a class from a chore, to a fun exercise where you are always learning cool new material! I personally excel and...

...in Earth Science, specializing in geophysics. I have a strong background in science and math, as well as several years' experience working with children ages 7-18. I enjoy teaching because it's like a puzzle: what's the best way to explain this concept to this student, based on his/her background knowledge and learning style. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and taking field trips, reading, and playing on Rice's club rugby team.... My goal is to ensure that my student knows not only HOW to use a technique, but also WHY. This kind of understanding aids in applying skills to new and novel situations.

...with the job. I have worked for the University of Alaska, Anchorage and NAU as a teaching assistant and tutor, and I have been self-employed as a tutor for seven years. Now I am in my last semester at NAU, and I will graduate in December 2013 with a BS in Physics and a BS in Mathematics. I have tutored math subjects ranging from Algebra 1 to ordinary differential equations, and I have worked with...