Award-Winning History Tutors in Arvada, CO

...understand a math concept. I know that every student learns differently, and as a teacher and tutor I aim to give my students a diversity of learning approaches so that we can figure out which one works best for them. I love getting to know my students personally so that I can best match my teaching style to the type of person and learner they are. I have a B.A. in History from Brown 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 were 2 to 8 years below grade level. These students averaged nearly 3 years of growth per year in my classroom. The high school Speech & Debate program that I coach has been ranked in the top 10% of all programs nationwide...

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...

...create a schedule that is convenient and effective for them. Here are a few of the things I LOVE about my job: -I've worked with students who have dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, autism, aspergers, hyperlexia, auditory processing disorder, and social-emotional processing disorder. With every one of these students, I have learned more and more about what these challenges mean and have figured out what techniques work best with each person's learning style. -I get to tell...

...more advanced reading, include philosophy, psychology, world religions, and nutrition.) After completing my bachelors degree in philosophy, I went on to complete a masters degree in counseling, with a specialization in transpersonal psychology. My background in counseling has helped to shape who I am both as a person and as a teacher. I've taken what I learned from working as a counselor and used it to create a teaching style that is both personable and...

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.

...the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia and I spent two semesters studying Children's Literature. My tutoring style is fun and effective. I'll offer alternative ways to look at your assignment that will make the material more interesting and memorable. I have a lot of patience, and I know that not everyone learns the same way. I'll meet you (or your student) right where you're at and we'll go from there. I'd be a great...

...Assistant in the Legal Research and Writing Program. My primary job was to assist students in developing their writing skills, as well as their analytical reasoning and research abilities. When teaching, I believe in tailoring the style to the Student's learning styles. I like to try different techniques and methods until I find something that works for the student. I believe in teaching by asking questions as well to learn what the student knows, and...

...interventions for Algebra and English. I loved integrating abstract algebraic concepts into relevant examples for my students. I've also lived in France for two years, so I am nearly fluent in French and enjoy sharing the language and culture with others. After City Year, I taught English at a middle and high school in eastern France through the French National Department of Education. While living in France, I also tutored business professionals in English. Currently,...

...literacy instructor at Red Hawk Elementary in Erie, Colorado. I love working with students and helping them learn, grow and achieve by breaking down concepts into skills by providing them with a variety of different resources to access content. I recently graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Through CU I received my Elementary Colorado Teaching License, majored in Studio Arts and minored in Art History. While teaching I am pursuing my Masters degree...

...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 lot of time outdoors in this beautiful city I call home. I love to run and recently purchased a road bike. I think a triathlon might be in my near future! I also love to cook, adore coffee, and spend a lot of time reading. Thanks for reading,...

...time in the mountains camping and hiking. Yet I am entirely at home amid great works of art, and enjoy music, books, writing, photography and painting. Gardening and cooking for family and friends always makes my day. One of my greatest challenges as a parent also became one of my proudest moments. My 1st grader began to bring home substantial errors on written work. I was convinced that she understood the content and could not figure...

...a rural school. I taught at a drop-out retrieval program in Chicago, and I taught at-risk and underprivileged students ranging in age from 11-21 years at Ombudsman centers in Aurora, CO, and Omaha, NE, respectively. I also taught at an underprivileged public high school in Waukon, IA. While I am qualified to tutor many subjects, I most enjoy tutoring Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Language Arts Skills. In my experience, working individually with students and basing...

...the high school level. I am teaching science. I worked at a summer camp one summer with students of all ages. I travel whenever I get a chance and have traveled in Europe and all over the United States. I love science and teaching test prep. I am very passionate about students not only understanding the material but knowing how they can use the material in real life situations. I believe that it helps students...

...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 can help others. I have done a lot of tutoring work in...

...I gained from this position has shown me the underlying tenacity in young men and women to learn if the curriculum is tailored to their interests or presented with a novel perspective. Additionally, my ESL certification has granted me further opportunities to hone my teaching skills and techniques. I enjoy teaching a wide variety of subjects, but I gravitate towards English, Essay Writing, and Literature. After graduation I moved to Colorado to experience itsvivacious geography,...

...in almost any subject, I have been most successful helping middle- and high school students with reading and writing development, study skills and time-management. I have worked with them to improve their reading comprehension skills, essay-writing (for class and college entrance/tests), and writing across-the-curriculum. Expressing themselves clearly is a particular challenge for many students who excel in math and science but who have experienced frustration with writing assignments. Current trends in education reform have inspired...

...immersion in the woods allowed a quietude in my mind that served as a lens through which to better view the deeply-ingrained inner workings of my own psyche. been planning it mentally and logistically for years in advance) and follow through with it, despite numerous challenges. While studying abroad in Brazil in college, I volunteered at three different sites throughout the city of Salvador. During this time, I taught English and guitar to impoverished children...

...school for Music Performance (guitar) at the University of Colorado Denver. I have taught tennis lessons as well as guitar lessons in the past, and I enjoy working with and teaching kids. I tutor Math, English, and Social Studies and I have to say I enjoy tutoring Math the most because I enjoy the process and the concepts. I believe students will learn better if I can help them find joy in the subject and...

...all levels, most recently as a Teaching Assistant with the UBC Department of Mathematics and with the Learning Effectiveness Program at DU tutoring students with learning differences in college math and economics. I also headed up a tutoring program partnering college students with elementary students to study math, reading, and writing. In 2012, I was selected as a Boettcher Scholar, the first from my high school. I am an avid music lover and book reader.