
Elyse: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...a Masters of Education from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. I am certified to teach Kindergarten-6th grade in Florida, hold a reading endorsement, and am in the process of becoming certified in the same subject areas in Colorado. I have 2 years of experience teaching Kindergarten in Florida, before relocating to Colorado late last year. I really love working one on one with students as I feel the uninterrupted time together yields better results. I...
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Flagler College - Bachelor in Arts, Elem. Edu.
Jacksonville University - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership/Org. Dev't

David: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...they struggled. I have therefore had ample opportunities to learn what it takes for students to succeed. This has led me to instruct students in everything from Elementary school math to graduate school research projects. My specialties are Writing, History, Test Preparation and Social Sciences. I strongly believe that the key to educational success is for students to take ownership of the material and to accomplish teachers to make learning personal. I strive to understand...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, International Political Economy
Pepperdine University - Masters, Master of Public Policy

Rachel: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...for my students. I've spent many hours working individually with students long after the school day ends to help them prep for the ACT, polish their English papers, or understand a math concept. I know 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...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, History
Antioch University New England - Masters, Environmental Education

Trevor: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...have gained and will gain at Mines, I want to become involved in the forefront of renewable energy technologies. I have been putting my goals into action the last two years by interning at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory doing research in photovoltaic reliability. In high school and college, I have gained experience mentoring peers and helping them not only succeed, but enjoy their school work. I believe that for a student to have an...
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Colorado School of Mines - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Jonathan: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...comes from ignorance, and all peace comes from truth. Moving from that level to the personal, i'd say the general rule is, those with a formal education have a leg up on those who don't. You'll have better options for employment and have an easier time living the life you want to live. I myself was only able to get into medical school because my father stressed the importance of mathematics when i was very...
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University of Houston Downtown - Bachelors, Biology, General

Jack: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...a group of students on a scientific expedition on the high seas through 11 countries. I really enjoy teaching and working with students, as well as learning new things. I grew up in South America wandering ancient Inca ruins and the Andes and speak Spanish and English fluently. I spent just enough time in Colorado to earn a degree in economics, magna cum laude. Since then, I have been working in a variety of capacities...
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Fort Lewis College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Zach: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...Physics. As a physics major, I know the importance of understanding the fundamentals of a subject before trying to focus on specifics, especially in math and science. I try to have a very flexible teaching style, as I know not everybody learns in the same way, and I will always come prepared to teach a subject in multiple ways depending on the student's way of learning. I am outgoing, encouraging and patient, and I will...
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Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

Jamie: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...the University of Michigan in 2014. I was in the School of Education where I majored in elementary education and language arts. I student taught in a number of classrooms ranging from kindergarten to middle school before receiving my teaching certificate. While living in Ann Arbor, I was active in several student-led organizations geared toward promoting academic and character growth both inside and outside of school. I had the opportunity to lead an after school...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Elementary Education - Langauge Arts

Jenna: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...with my Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Education with honors distinction and on the Deans List in December 2015 after completing my student teaching semester in a 7th grade life science classroom. I also graduated with honors from The University of Vermont, earning my BS in Environmental Science in 2011. As an undergraduate at the University of Vermont I was a Teaching Assistant for a public speaking course in which I ran a weekly class of...
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University of Vermont - Bachelors, Environmental Science
University of Colorado Boulder - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education: Science

Cass: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...BA in Spanish. I am passionate about foreign language learning and multi-cultural perspectives and I love teaching Spanish, writing, and test prep. I spent six months in Peru during my Junior year of college, where I studied Spanish, Quechua (an indigenous language), and conducted independent research focusing on the intersection of tourism and indigenous rights. I recently taught at a bilingual school where I focused on teaching math and grammar. I have also worked as...
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Tufts University - Bachelors, Anthropology and Spanish

Andrea: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...in Journalism with a minor in Spanish. Since my graduation in 2009, I have traveled extensively, spending a year in Brazil as an ESL teacher. I have been a freelance writer for the last three years and have worked for publications such as the St. Paul Pioneer Press, U.S. News and World Report, and suburban newspapers connected to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In addition to writing, I am part-owner of a news, arts, and culture...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Journalism

Karen: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...and the History of Art and Architecture. I tutored Indianapolis Public School students while I was in high school, and during college, I volunteered as an ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor. I taught English to middle school and high school students in El Salvador. I tutor English, Spanish, and SAT prep. I love tutoring English and Spanish. I studied both of these subjects in college, so I feel confident in these areas. Plus,...
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Chelsea: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...degrees in Business Marketing and Spanish, with honors and summa cum laude distinction. During my college career, I studied abroad in Spain and Chile. After I graduated, I earned a certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and moved independently to Nicaragua, where I lived for one year, teaching English and working with US high school students. Some of my passions include traveling, art, yoga, horseback riding, seeing live music, and speaking Spanish....
Education & Certification
Colorado State University - Bachelors, Business (Marketing) and Spanish

Rod: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
I have been teaching management and economics at different levels in the last decades. Teaching is my passion. The best compliment that I have received from students is when they say: You are a real teacher. My explanations are simple and full of practical examples. I have worked as a professor, manager and international business consultant in different countries. I have had a broad educational background in Economics, Finance, Management, Technology and Education.... Sometimes students do...
Education & Certification
UBA - Bachelors, Engineering
University of California-Berkeley - Masters in Business Administration, H.H.Humphrey Fellow
Stanford University - Unknown, Economics
Capella University - Master of Science, Education

Timothy: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
I enjoy helping people understand their subjects especially math. I realize that students learn in different ways and some need more time and attention to understand their material. I hope to find the way to connect to each individual student to help them understand and master the subject at hand.... Communication of material in an understandable manner is the essence of teaching. Flexibility in methodology and creativity in getting the point across are keys to being...
Education & Certification
Colordo Technical University - Bachelors, Computer Science

Katie: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...degree in Environmental Biology with honors. I love all things biology, ecology, and botany. I love to see students learn about and become interested in the sciences. Therefore, I tutor in all levels of biology, ecology, environmental science, and ACT science prep. Writing is an integral part of science education and understanding, so I am also interested in helping students with their writing, both for science and non-science classes. Writing is a delicate process, but...
Education & Certification
Hendrix College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies-Biology

Katharine : Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...I am a candidate at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and expect to receive my masters degree in 2016. While attending Connecticut College, I interned at The Waterford Country School, which is a residential education facility for youth with behavioral and emotional disorders. During that three-semester internship, I worked both as a classroom assistant and outdoor adventure education leader. I continued working for this organization as a experiential education counselor in...
Education & Certification
Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, Psyschology
University of Denver - Master of Social Work, Masters of Social Work

Anna: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...a Varsity Tutor! First and foremost, I love teaching and believe in life long learning. I am continually learning and growing as a teacher and student. I choose to work as a tutor because I enjoy sharing what I've learned in my years as a student and via my professional experiences as an elementary teacher, special educator, living skills trainer and behaviorist. I understand why students struggle and am a talented diagnostician who can hone...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelors, English literature/public health
University of Rochester - Masters, Education - general/special

Will: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...making a positive change in peoples' lives through education. Aside from tutoring with Varsity, I also currently teach guitar at an amazing private music school. I have also spent time as a member with an AmeriCorps program in the Denver Public Schools system, as a teacher of high school social studies while receiving my Master's in Teaching from the University of Virginia, as a camp counselor at a high-adventure summer camp in North Carolina, as...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Unknown, Teaching - Secondary Education

Rachel: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Boulder, CO
...a guest ranch. During the summer season I was a server at Vista Verde Ranch outside of Steamboat, CO. I was then able to work as a backcountry ski guide in the winter season where I learned how to skate ski, snowmobile, snowbike, and many other winter activities. After working on the ranch I decided I needed to stay in Colorado and enjoy a year of freedom before heading off (hopefully) to medical school.
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Zoology
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