Award-Winning French Tutors in Thornton, CO

...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 way of thinking. I aim to...

...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 - from elementary school to adults. Being a teacher is the most fulfilling job...

...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 in their education. I worked intensively with 9th and 10th grade students at a low-performing public high school to help them get back on track, focusing on evidence-based interventions for Algebra and English. I loved integrating abstract algebraic concepts into relevant examples for my students. I've also lived in...

...share with others. Because of my background in theater, my style of tutoring is quite energetic, animated, thought provoking, and personal. When I say personal, I mean that I want not only to help students but to get to know them and use what they already know to learn new material. I have extensive experience traveling throughout the world (I spent almost four years in Europe), which also gives me the ability to see problems...

...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 to help them succeed. I have studied french extensively and spent time in both France and Switzerland. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and spending time in the outdoors...

I have been a private French tutor while I was in college and after graduation. I am a great tutor because I am passionate about helping kids learn and grow. After several years in the business world I have been pursuing my master's degree in school counseling. I believe my passion for education enhances my ability to tutor.

...and basic study skills such as time management and organization. I love teaching and I believe that you need to be having fun learning or else the information you are absorbing will have no purpose in the future. I create lessons involving zombie attacks, trivia games, and cultural lessons that all tie to what needs to be learned. As a life-long academic, I believe that learning, though sometimes difficult, is one of the best pleasures...

...groups and learning styles. I tailor lesson plans that work with the student's prior understanding of the material. In creating more of a collaborative environment I like to have students try different ways to see and solve a problem that they themselves can use effectively in the future. My goal is to help students be able to integrate the knowledge into their personal understanding to have more independent use of it in the future. Also,...

...a hands-on and humorous approach which enables my students to remember and internalize their lessons. Apart from being a French tutor, I work alongside people with disabilities and teach them skills to conquer their life challenges. I am full of patience, integrity, and compassion, holding my students' success at heart. After mastering English and currently learning Spanish, I know what it takes to become versed in a new language and the best methods for doing...

...Library Assistant for nine years in the children's section of a public library. There I created and implemented reading and art programs for community children. I was also a Co-Leader for Girl Scouts for four years and was a Team Manager for a Destination Imagination team. In my free time, I enjoy many hobbies, including volunteering (Habitat for Humanity in particular), hiking, camping, kayaking, reading, drawing, and playing musical instruments. I also enjoy traveling and...