Award-Winning History Tutors in Denver, CO

...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 and a Masters of Science in Environmental Education, plus over 7 years of teaching experience. I don't give my students the answers; I give them the tools to be successful in whatever they pursue, and I do my best...

...students on college essays. I have always enjoyed tutoring these subjects, and I especially love working with students on writing because of the interesting stories everyone has to tell and the reward that comes from helping people unlock their potential to clearly and effectively express themselves. My teaching philosophy is simple: I believe tutoring should be entirely individualized. To that end, I strive to determine how a student learns best and teach accordingly.... Teach to the...

...ways to introduce information to them that fit their individual learning style. I have tutored students of all ages in a wide variety of subjects. I have worked as a research assistant and intern at the State Department and top DC think tanks. I currently work full time as a tutor and freelance editor. I scored in the 94th percentile on the SAT and love helping students master standardized tests. For more information, please visit...

...volunteer, I have taught refugees ESL in the US, and I currently tutor at-risk youth with Whiz Kids. My favorite subject to tutor is statistics. Many fear it, but I love to help break it down into understandable pieces for students until they obtain their desired level of competency. I also tutor Russian, general business, and psychology. I can work most nights, days, and weekends. I tutor up to 20 hours per week year round....

...International Relations. I have an interest in Global Health and have spent extended time in Geneva, Switzerland studying global 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...

...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 for five straight years. I love working with kids...

...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 at all age levels. Additionally, I have experience with successful testing on...

...and reach their goals. Everyone can do it, with the right help. I'm currently working on a Bachelors in Economics at University of Colorado Denver, so economics is one of my strong points. I also really enjoy teaching language and English grammar and structure, as it is incredibly interesting to see how language connects people and brings a greater understanding to the world. I'm patient and recognize the best ways that different people learn different...

...new ideas. My passion for diversity of thought and organizing ideas has been indispensable in teaching writing, public speaking, and research skills to gifted college students; helping struggling high-schoolers find confidence; and helping students of many ages communicate with greater clarity and eloquence. Tutoring gives me the chance to use my broad range of experiences to help students learn how to solve problems on their own, rather than find an individual answer. When a person...

...towards their goals. I also believe strongly in empowering a student towards independent learning and helping them discover aspects of being a learner that they are passionate about, and will continue to pursue with or without extrinsic motivators. I try to show each person with whom I come in contact that they have it within themselves to overcome almost any obstacle (educational or otherwise)...and live according to the notion that people don't remember what you...

...they are struggling in. I will help your child build skills as well as self confidence. This doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen! I have found that gentle guiding and directing, peppered with a little humor, goes a long way towards success. I feel confident in my abilities to help your student with any subject in the elementary grades, from beginning reading and phonics to middle school math. I graduated from the University of...

...and early childhood education in the Denver community, grant development, baking, high-altitude balloons, and am in the process of developing a new Femme in STEM initiative at DU that will engage and encourage young girls in the STEM fields. I am passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, specifically where solutions can be found in the juxtaposition of art and music with business, government, or academia, hence my varied and sometimes disjointed experiences and interests. I have extensive...

...(I know that studying wars is a downer, but they are, whether we like it or not, the seminal events that have shaped the world we live in today and need to be understood for the impact they have on our lives.) I also know quite a bit about American politics (I can name all 44 presidents in order, the year they were president, their party, and the major events that occurred during their presidency,...

...and ADHD. Many of my students are both intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. I have taught college courses in psychology and organizational behavior, and recently received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My tutoring style emphasizes identifying and building upon student strengths, adapting my methods and...

...including outdoor 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...

...Roman History, and Political Economics. During my time at CU, I assisted with the academic committee for my fraternity, assisting some of the younger students with some of their classes. I generally helped with introductory classes in economics, history, and even some math classes. After I graduated, I worked in the financial sector for a year before deciding to attend law school. While in school, I worked for the Oregon Attorney General's office, and served...

...in Philosophy for Regina Apostolorum in Rome, Italy. Part of my college experience was the chance to study abroad for two years, first in Mexico, then in Italy. I love teaching because I've seen how my own studies have broadened my horizons in life and I would like to pass this opportunity on to others. I tutor various subjects but most of all I love teaching Spanish and Italian. Of course there is more to...

...I can tutor math, physical sciences, and history on the middle school and high school levels. I love art, science, and figuring things out, and in my spare time I like to read, draw, sing, make animated videos, hike, build things, and help out at my church. I love the challenge of trying to distill a complex idea into something I can understand and express, and I hope that by tutoring, I can help people...

...sometimes they just need to be taught a little differently. As a tutor, my job is to make my students understand. If a student is struggling with something a new point of view or a different explanation may change their understanding. Right now, I am working as a teaching fellow at a local high school in Denver. I teach primarily Algebra I and II, but I get in a lot of practice with some more...

I am a parent, a neighbor, and an educator. Having grown up with educators, around educators, and looking up to educators; it is natural that teaching be my path. I look at advancing education and the learning of my son and youth in general to be my personal service to humanity.... Teaching is my service to humanity.