Top English Tutors serving Boulder

Christopher: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Courtney: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33

Bill: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and piano, programming, playing RPGs (I'm a big Final Fantasy fan), and meeting new people!... Teachers should be...
Education & Certification
University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
University of Maine - Masters, English

Akhil: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...am also an ACT tutor, and focus on an approach that builds confidence towards the exam, not just repetition. I can also teach algebra and pre-algebra, as well as AP United States History. I am also available to work on college admittance essays and with public speaking. I teach much the way I was taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student the answer, but I will help them realize...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Rachel: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...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 Environmental Education, plus over 7 years of...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, History
Antioch University New England - Masters, Environmental Education
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Molly: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Quinn: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...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 all ages from the elementary to college...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Rachel: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790

Chloe: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...curiosity and an open mind are the keys to lifelong learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing...
Education & Certification
Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT Reading: 32

Brianna: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

Simon: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors, and I am an...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Ariela: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning....
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Malcolm: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and share ideas with his...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
LSAT: 167
GRE Verbal: 167

Max: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Ben: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Naama: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Ben: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...have a wide range of interests and abilities. I enjoy soccer, basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE Verbal: 164

Colton: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...chemistry and calculus. Similarly, I've worked as a private tutor in SAT prep, AP test prep, and French, as the latter is my native language. For that reason, I like tutoring foreign languages, since a foreign language is a process that doubles one's ability to communicate with others without the need for a translator or dictionary. However, I'd say test prep is my favorite subject to tutor, as the progress has tangible results: a few...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Ariel: Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in technology...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management

Steven : Boulder English tutor
Certified English Tutor
...refine their personal voice and better their ability to communicate through the written word. While at Kenyon, I also worked for two years as a Spanish teaching assistant, leading language and culture lessons with beginning-level students three times per week. I spent my junior year abroad in Santiago, Chile at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As a language-learner and teacher, I'm aware of what areas of the Spanish language are most difficult for English...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 32
Private English Tutoring in Boulder, CO
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If you are struggling with English material, reach out to Varsity Tutors and let us connect you with qualified Boulder English tutors. Sometimes in a classroom, it can be difficult for students to get the extra assistance they need to fully grasp a concept. However, when working with Boulder English tutors, you can spend as much time as needed on a topic that's proving difficult to understand. Additionally, private instruction can help raise confidence levels and your private instructor can provide suggestions that can improve the efficiency of study sessions. We can find you a mentor who has the right qualifications and expertise to help build your English knowledge bank.
How does Boulder English tutoring differ from learning in a traditional classroom?
When your student works alongside Boulder English tutors, the private instructor can spend as much time studying a particularly difficult topic as needed. This differs from traditional classroom learning, where a teacher must split their attention among an entire group of students. They also have a strict curriculum and pace they must keep to, which doesn't often let them change their learning style to mesh with a particular student's preferred style of learning.
Fortunately, the private instructor working with your student can spend as much time on a topic as necessary until a solid foundation of knowledge is built. Additionally, Boulder English tutors don't have to stick to just one style of teaching. They can adapt their techniques until they find one that works best for your student. For example, if you have a middle school student who is struggling to identify pronouns and learns best visually, your child's private mentor can help them design tangible studying aids, such as flashcards.
If you are the one struggling with a topic, such as forming focused arguments with supporting points, and you learn best audibly, your mentor can engage in you in an animated conversation or host a short lecture. When an instructor teaches using a student's strength to guide the lessons, it can help the student retain the information.
Another example of a way that Boulder English tutoring differs from a traditional classroom is your student's ability to set the pace to move at and decide which subjects to study more thoroughly. If your elementary school student is already confident in reading and writing, then their tutor can go over these topics quickly or skip them entirely. This lets the student move onto another topic that's giving them trouble, such as speaking out loud. This works at all ages.
If you already understand how to read through published texts and center your writing around them, then you can focus on something else, such as improving your own writing, which can range from analytical writing to creative writing. When a private instructor encourages students to shore up their weaker areas first, it can lead to more productive study sessions and help students feel more prepared to tackle those concepts.
What are some advantages of learning from Boulder English tutors near me?
When first working with Boulder English tutors, the private instructor can give you a quick assessment or a few sample tests to accurately gauge the areas that still need improvement. This information will let the private instructor create a flexible lesson plan that is targeted toward your student's unique learning needs.
A beneficial part of Boulder English tutoring is the relationship formed between the private instructor and your student. The personal mentor can take the time to get to know your student. This can include asking questions about goals that your student would like to meet, what kind of hobbies your student enjoys, and what areas your student believe they're strongest and weakest in. By learning these things, the instructor can incorporate elements of your student's personality into their study session plans, which can improve engagement and interest during the lessons.
The bond formed during Boulder English tutoring is useful in other ways as well. For example, your private mentor can help you learn how to tackle harder subjects while keeping a positive outlook about the progress you've made so far. They can help you work through any anxiety toward a topic and give you a place to feel comfortable talking about the areas that are still difficult to understand.
As you begin working through the different topics that English includes, your private instructor can provide insightful, instant feedback. This can help if you are making common mistakes because the mentor can help correct these as they come up, which can prevent them from turning into bad habits. The private instructor can also help set reasonable and attainable goals for studying. This can boost confidence levels as each milestone is met. This can have a huge impact on how you view academia in general. The private instructor can also make recommendations for improving the efficiency of studying time, such as learning how to keep organized, how to improve reading comprehension, and how to manage time appropriately.
How can I find time to partake in Boulder English tutoring?
If you are worried about how to find time to work with a personal mentor, especially if you have a busy schedule already, we can help. We do all the work to locate a personal mentor who can meet either online or in-person whenever it is convenient for you.
When participating in online studying, it can be even easier to make time for the lessons because there's no need for a long commute somewhere. Instead, your student will connect with Boulder English tutors via our Live Learning Platform. By utilizing this platform, online study sessions can be just as productive and helpful as in-person tutelage. If you want to get started with online Boulder English tutoring, your student simply needs a reliable connection to the internet and a compatible device. The rest is simple. Just pick a place that is conducive to learning and log onto the platform. This can be anywhere from your home to the Boulder Public Library.
The Live Learning Platform has several features that can make lessons productive and engaging, such as a virtual whiteboard, a video chat, and a shared document editor. The live video chat is important because it lets you meet with the private instructor in real-time, where you can see, hear, and speak with one another. This way, if the mentor is giving a lecture about a specific topic, it is easy to stop them and ask for clarification or any questions. The platform also records all study sessions with the tutor. This makes it simple if you want to return to a prior lesson and review something the instructor said, practice a topic more thoroughly, and solidify the knowledge that the lesson focused on.
How can I start working with Boulder English tutors near me?
Have you decided that it's time to pursue private instruction, either for yourself or for your student with the best Boulder English tutors? It's time to take the next step which is reaching out to Varsity Tutors. We can provide additional information about the benefits of tutoring, the way private instruction works, and how to get started. If you contact us today, we can get you connected with a highly qualified mentor in as little as 24 hours.
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