Award-Winning History Tutors in Arvada, CO

...I believe in a student-centered approach to learning, one that draws on the experiences of the learner to build a solid foundation and natural curiosity that drives the learner towards enduring understandings. I have worked with students ages 5-16 and taught both lower elementary and middle school. My academic passions include science, American history, government, and literacy instruction. I've directed a literacy tutoring center for struggling beginning readers and am passionate about teaching reading skills...

...is that I meet you right where you are and guide you to the next level. It is important to make learning fun and relevant. My strength is to know my student well enough to foster a connection with languages, while using topics interesting enough for engagement. I am a life-long learning and hope to impart that same philosophy onto my students. In my spare time I enjoy reading, creative writing, exercise, and spending time...

...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 young. It helped get me through the hardest parts of college. Even now, while on leave from Med School, I am able to do what I love,...

...become interested in helping students. Early in my career I worked training thousands of writers across the country on how to properly write news articles. As cheesy as it might sound, children are, in fact, our future. Becoming a tutor means helping future generations appreciate literature, understand history, and generate solid English writing skills. Every student is different. As a tutor, my goal is to ascertain each student's educational roadblocks and work with them individually...

...a degree in Biochemistry. Obviously the sciences are where my tutoring strengths lie, especially in Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology. Don't be fooled, though! I'm also great with English, essay writing, and grammar. Plus, I'm a not-so-secret history buff, especially when it comes to European History. I've also got quite a bag of tricks when it comes to study tips, organization, and balancing studying with life. I got my start in tutoring during my undergraduate studies...

...the theater. Yoga is also an important part of my life. As a yoga teacher and practitioner, I have learned that balance is important, as is a deep breath. Life ebbs and flows, so sometimes we just have to ride the waves. I look forward to working with students who are unique, inquisitive, and ready to take on the world. I believe that with a positive attitude and hard work, any goal can be met....

...education, nannying, the classroom, and as a museum educator. Having worked in a variety of places, I am able to help students with their studies using creative and fun methods. I love History and Literature, and I enjoy being able to help students learn the joy of reading. My favorite subject in elementary school was Math and I enjoy talking about fractions, the metric system, and the importance of knowing multiplication tables! I am a...

...and looking toward a future career in law. I gained experience tutoring elementary aged students at a private learning center, where I taught elementary Reading, Phonics and Math. As a member of the National Honor Society in High School I logged many volunteer hours tutoring high school students struggling in Math, History, and most other high school subjects. I tutor a wide range of subjects including History, AP Government, several different grade levels of Math...

...eventually transformation. To engage in the process of improvement with a student is something to be cherished and thoughtfully cultivated. Whether providing private music lessons, editing papers, or helping a student work through a tough geometry problem, teaching enables me to share in the moments that spark curiosity in my students, providing them with the guidance they need to grow. In turn, my own understanding of what it means to effectively communicate the concepts and...

...array of math and social studies courses at a large, public high school in California. I worked there for six years, providing a great deal of one-on-one tutoring to our at-risk population, mainly focusing on help with homework assignments, SAT prep, and college essay writing. In 2005, I moved to England and spent the 2005-2006 school year earning an MS in Human Rights at the London School of Economics and Political Science. For the last...