Award-Winning High School English Tutors in Boulder, CO

...lifelong process. If embraced, it can foster a fulfilling life, one with many choices regarding career, family, and personal attainment. I discovered that at an early age and feel that I have been a beneficiary: as a father and husband; an historian, financial analyst and banker; a teacher, mentor, tutor and friend. Thats my approach as a tutor: listen carefully and understand my student; respect their learning style and ignite (or maintain) their passion for...

...of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. My research involvement has given me 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...

...at DU. I am an extremely hard working student athlete who plays on the club soccer and hockey team while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. I have a lot of experience tutoring, especially high school aged students, and it's a big passion of mine. My long term goals consist of joining the Peace Corps and becoming a high school teacher. I have previous experience with the educational non-profit City Year, an AmeriCorps funded program, which provided...

...College, a small liberal arts college in Arkansas, in 2013. I attained a 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...

...of the University of Chicago with a B..A in Sociology and am currently working towards my Master's Degree in Sustainable Engineering and Development. I tutored extensively in college and in the years between my degrees, I worked as a teacher with The Institute for Reading Development. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but my first academic loves are Reading, Writing, and Math. I also really enjoy helping students and parents prepare for standardized tests,...

...is Karen. I have been in the education field for the past 30 years and I believe that all students can learn. I have a passion for helping students learn to read and write. I have specialized training for strategies that help students with Dyslexia however, many of those strategies are good for ALL students that struggle with decoding, blending sounds, fluency, vocabulary and writing. Using a wide range of graphic organizers are some of...

I am a second year university student that is studying English with a writing concentration. I am passionate about the study of writing because I feel that it allows us to express and view experiences through countless perspectives. I hope to portray my love for English to all of my students in order to assist them in achieving the success that they are seeking.

...2.5 years of experience in South Korea, and 2 years working with ESL students of all ages in the US, I've found this is what I truly love to do. I have taught between ages 3-adults and enjoy working with all ages. When tutoring, my goal is to help the students learn and grow, as well as try to foster a love of learning. Due to my teaching English Abroad experience, I also have spent...

...in English and Writing with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Colorado Denver. I graduated summa cum laude and with a 4.0 GPA. Before I attended UCD, I studied English literature for two years at Hunter College in New York City. I am a patient, fun, and energetic tutor, and I want nothing more than to see my students realize their potential. I understand the importance of receiving a high score on the...

...and enthusiastic to continue my career in education as a tutor with Varsity Tutors. I graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Family Science with a focus in Elementary Education. I am confident that my experience, skill set and leadership abilities are going to contribute to my success as a Varsity Tutor. I have held numerous teaching positions with ages 2-16. Most recently I was a lead early childhood teacher with JumpBunch....

...Midwest to the Front Range, and – after taking a short break following the births of my daughters – am eager to return to working directly with students of various backgrounds. In my five years as an English teacher in Chicago, I worked with all levels of students both in the general classroom setting and through individual tutoring. One of my main interests as a teacher is differentiated instruction, and I have always sought out...

...in Applied Mathematics with an emphasis in biology from the University of California at Berkeley in May of 2013. Though I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, I love mathematics, and am passionate about making it an engaging and straightforward subject for my students. I also value higher education, and therefore take pride in giving my students the tools to succeed on the SAT to help them begin that journey. While in high school,...

...is to help people learn in the ways that they will never forget what they learned because the process of absorbing it was so fun! I earned my B.A. from the University of Colorado in 2010, and since then I have had the pleasure of working with youth of all ages in various capacities. I specialize in experiential education, where students can acquire knowledge through muscle memory and figuring out answers on their own so...

...College and I received my bachelors degree in Psychology and Human Development. Currently, 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...

...law student at the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder. In my second year, I worked as a teaching assistant to a first-year legal writing course. Before attending law school, I taught 7th grade reading and writing where my preps included special education and English as a Second Language. I attended Texas A&M University and was a certified Level 3 CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) writing tutor. I tutored undergraduate, masters program, and...

...College with an elementary teaching license and a background in psychology. While in college, I was a tutor, and later a site coordinator for the Children’s Literacy Center, where I supported first through sixth grade learners in their reading and writing. I also worked as a fellow in the admissions office at Colorado College, where I interviewed prospective students and evaluated admissions essays. I then received my M.Ed. from the University of Virginia is Educational...

...school for nearly 16 years, I was no stranger to difficult courses, time management, and tutoring-- both ends of it, that is. It was not always easy keeping up with the rigorous demands of AP Biology, AP English Literature, and AP Calculus BC-- on top of being tennis captain-- but I found that keeping myself motivated, on my toes academically, and willing to reach out to others made everything much easier. I kept myself motivated...

...and teachers are unique. It is this unique relationship that can create extraordinary learning and growth. I graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in History/Political Science, and received my teaching certification in Secondary Social Studies Curriculum and Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I have been a middle and high school classroom teacher for 11 years, teaching Social Studies and English. I have 6 years of experience teaching Reading Intervention to students that...

...the University of Colorado at Denver with a Masters in English Literature. During my time at UCD, I had the opportunity to teach several sections of Composition. This included lecturing, planning, and meeting one on one with students. Meeting with my students is one of the best parts of teaching as it allows for a much better relationship and more tailored help. I am qualified to tutor in English subjects in general, but I enjoy...

I am a recent college graduate with previous experience tutoring NCAA athletes in a variety of subjects. I understand students have different motivators and how to identify what inspires someone to work harder. Additionally, I recognize that each person has their preferences and work with students to customize plans and teaching styles. ... Every student has the ability to learn, it is just a matter of finding a way to make the info "stick" in their...