
Michael: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
I am a middle school French teacher in Parker but have taught either Language Arts or ESL for the past seven years. I have a lot of experience working with students of various backgrounds and have had a proven record of success with my classes. I have worked one on one before with students, helping both their grades and skills greatly improve. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with you!... I would spend time getting...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and French

Ellen: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...one of the most important skills that a person can have today. No matter the field, the ability to communicate clearly and compellingly is invaluable. In my tutoring, I focus on helping students identify the strategies that writers use to make their point. This way students can critically evaluate what writers are saying, as well as use these strategies themselves when they want to articulate their own opinions. I believe that it’s important to become...
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Sarah Lawrence College - Current Undergrad, Liberal arts

Haley: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...direct experience with many chemical concepts taught in class settings and has given me a deep appreciation of and excitement for the sciences. Through tutoring, I hope to share these insights and excitement for the subject while deepening conceptual understandings. The greatest metric of success in a tutoring session is being told that I was able to break down explanations from the student's class and reformulate them into a version that is compatible with their...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Greg: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 - from elementary school to adults. Being a teacher is the most fulfilling job I've had, and I love it. I hope to hear from you!
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, English

Zofia: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...Mathematics, coursework in both the physical and natural sciences, and a GPA of 3.87. I also studied at an IB high school and graduated with the highest marks in my class. I have 8 years and over 1000 hours of experience tutoring and teaching. I have tutored students age 7 - 22 in subjects from French to Math to Biology. As a tutor I am patient and kind. My goal is for all the people...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Zachary: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...and writer (Cormac McCarthy is my favorite author of all time) and it is these two traits, reading and writing, that I believe are the best ways to improve one's own ability to effectively communicate. I have experience tutoring at both the SAT and GRE level; as a Graduate Assistant Instructor for the past three years, I have taught undergraduate composition classes, working with students to improve their communication and essay-writing techniques. I believe that...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, English / Geography
University of South Florida - Master of Fine Arts, English / Professional and Technical Communication

Carol: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...retirement, I realized that I truly missed working with young people and sharing my passion for learning French - and learning in general - with them. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Colorado State University and my Master's Degree in French Language and Literature from Middlebury College Graduate School of French in Paris, France. I have traveled extensively in France, alone or with friends, or with numerous groups of my own students. I speak French...
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Bachelor in Arts, French
Middlebury College - Master of Arts, French Language and Literature

Alex: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...CU, I was the French tutor for 2 years, participated in tutor training classes, and thoroughly enjoyed the one-on-one aspect of tutoring. I also have experience in a high school classroom as a teaching intern. The subjects that I am most passionate about tutoring are creative and essay writing, reading, earth sciences, public speaking, foreign languages (French), and test preparation, including ACT. These are subjects that I continue to learn about, that play an integral...
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UC Denver - Bachelor in Arts, French

Madeline: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...as well as ESL and ACT English and Writing. My favorite subject to tutor is French because I enjoy helping students at all levels make discoveries in the language. I am passionate about helping students because I want to make a difference in people's lives through education. I have taught and tutored in a variety of settings. I have been a reading buddy at my local library, a volunteer and mentor at three after-school programs,...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, French
University of Missouri-St Louis - Current Grad Student, MO Teaching Certification-French Secondary Education

Kaya-Damali: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
I love that moment where something finally clicks! My goal is to bring more of those moments to students and learners to supplement their schooling. Sometimes, you just need that one-on-one attention to get there and that is OK! I prefer that to big groups anyways (:
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Howard University - Bachelor in Arts, French

Tonya: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...departmental honors, and Phi Beta Kappa. I'm a freshly started SAT/ACT tutor and have previous experience teaching music, reading, writing and math to students ages 7-19. I'm also a native Spanish speaker--my mother's from Chile and I lived there until I was almost five, and I studied Spanish in college as well to understand the grammatical structure of the language as well. I can help you with conversational Spanish, grammar, and making your accent sound...
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Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Brandon: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...biology students, l have seen how different minds handle learning differently, and I have a true passion in helping people succeed and reach their goals. Everyone can do it, with the right help. I'm currently working on a Bachelors in Economics at University of Colorado Denver, so economics is one of my strong points. I also really enjoy teaching language and English grammar and structure, as it is incredibly interesting to see how language connects...
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University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Andrea: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...experience helping students overcome their frustrations with certain subjects. With a B.Sc. in Human Biology, and a M.Sc. in Biology, I engage students in a wide variety of science subjects including: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Infectious Diseases, Virology, Genetics, Biostatistics, Anatomy & Physiology, and other subjects within the science field. I have also had experience helping students with Algebra and Statistics. As a bilingual educator, I can tutor students in English and...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado-Colorado Springs - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
University of Nebraska at Kearney - Master of Science, Biology, General

Rahwa : Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...kids and adults of any age! I am most comfortable tutoring subjects in math and the Spanish language, and I have experience studying abroad in Spain and taking courses with locals as part of my background. I really enjoy languages, and I think both math and spanish are a form of communication that many students can learn to enjoy as well! Though these and other subjects can seem tough at times, I feel that it...
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University of Denver - Bachelor of Science, Biology (Neuroscience Concentration)

Quinn: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...me explore many different fields of study, an asset that gives me strong basis for tutoring a wide 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...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Anna: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...I continued with my language study until I received a BA in French and German from Auburn University. I continued and got a Master's in French from Auburn. Both in high school and since, I have traveled extensively. For most of Europe the question is not have I been there, but how many times. My country total now is 27. My first teaching experience was as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Auburn, where I taught...
Education & Certification
Auburn University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Auburn University - Master of Arts, French

Jessica: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...is to demonstrate effective communication skills--not only in an academic setting, but also in any field of work. My strong work ethic ensures that as a tutor, I can easily examine and articulate complex topics and ideas while helping to support the academic growth and success of the student and learner. In my spare time, I also enjoy being outdoors, film, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, and travelingI've spent an extensive amount of...
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University of Vermont - Bachelors, English, French, Psychology

CORINNE DEKKERS: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...in a manner that is both rigorous and supportive. I have worked with students from pre-school to high school, in New York City, South Phoenix, on the Navajo Reservation, and in Thailand, and I bring that experience to meet each student's unique needs, wherever they may be. It would be my honor to help you or your student find academic success! My background includes a bachelor's degree from the New School University, TESOL certification, K-12...
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The New School University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)

Taylor: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...DC, with majors in Philosophy and Theatre & Performance Studies and a minor in Chinese. I also hold an MA in Professional Acting from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, UK. I have tutored multiple students in introductory and advanced French, and have helped middle school and early high school students with writing, grammar, and study skills. Writing is my specialty, and I especially like helping students learn new words and discover unexpected...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - Master of Arts, Acting

Julia: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...then and have found much joy and fulfillment in teaching a wide variety of people and subjects. I have had some truly wonderful teachers in my life, all, of course, with different styles and personalities. I feel a bit like a sunny (and more graceful) version of Frankenstein- my teaching style made up of many of the aspects of my favorite and most effective teachers. The townspeople with pitchforks are, in this happy tale, satisfied...
Education & Certification
CU Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, French and Linguistics
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