Award-Winning History Tutors in Arvada, CO

...summer camp for high schoolers. The camp focused on Chemistry and Math. Afterwards, I taught PCAT review classes. My personal tutoring style involves pieces of the Socratic method; I use questions and the student's knowledge of the subject to walk through a subject piece by piece. I am patient and always willing to approach a problem from a new angle if the original approach isn't quite working. When I'm not in class, I spend a...

...from the University of Colorado-Boulder with two Bachelors in Biochemistry and Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. In high school I tutored underclassman and I really enjoyed it. I enjoy helping others learn and understand items they found difficult in school. As someone who has difficulty learning things in a conventional matter, I can appreciate help from different approaches. I understand that everyone learns in their own unique way and I hope that I can work...

...for over 7 years. I tutored college level courses and taught independent living skills to college students with special needs (mostly autistic spectrum disorders) for 6 years before becoming a middle and high school teacher for students with unique emotional needs for two years. These experiences have allowed me to develop the skill to accurately assess a student's comprehension of a subject and then provide instruction using strategies for multiple intelligences in a approachable manner.

...I am currently in graduate school at Smith College working towards a Master's Degree in Social Work. This program has allowed me to live in two different cities since graduation- Philadelphia and San Francisco- while also doing work that I love. I have been passionate about education throughout my own school years, and have been tutoring, teaching, and mentoring middle school students since I was a freshman in college. While I tutor a variety of...

...in English (Creative Writing). Until recently, I've focused my career on Internet content creation and marketing, however, I've recently 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...

...taught classes on traumatic brain injury and other neurological disorders to groups of around thirty to forty. I often met with these folks on an individual basis afterwords to discuss the material and how it impacts their life. Finally, and most importantly, during my time as an undergraduate I tutored at Regis University for two and a half years. I was certified to tutor: Neuroscience, Psychology, Communications, and Philosophy. I was most utilized for...

...the London area, teaching a variety of classes from basic skills math to university-level Psychology, History, and Philosophy. I also tutored everything from ESL to AP (US History, Psychology, and Calculus). My students have routinely earned higher AP & SAT II exam marks in my subjects than in their other classes; I have also helped dozens of students in their college application process, many of whom were admitted to highly selective universities, including Harvard, Stanford,...

...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 life long learner and love to spend time in museums, libraries, and traveling. My...

...I also have experience with both ESL students and those who struggle in the classroom or with standardized testing, with more extensive experience with students who have ADHD. I have tutored students in Spanish, algebra, arithmetic, US History, Biology, and English. I believe that patience and understanding are two of the most important elements in tutoring. I love building a relationship with the students I tutor -discovering how they learn and communicate, figuring out the...

...of the relationship. Once trust is established, I use positive reinforcement in many forms, to keep the student focused and gratified. My relationship with the adult supervisor is crucial, so that during the ensuing weeks, the student can benefit from their support. My pleasures include finding new and interesting recipes, developing attractive succulents, reading historical novels, and visiting the ocean. I unwind by playing piano, by doing crossword puzzles, or by traveling to destination with...