Award-Winning Literature Tutors in Denver, CO

I am a middle school French teacher in Parker but have taught either Language Arts or ESL for the past seven years. I have a lot of experience working with students of various backgrounds and have had a proven record of success with my classes. I have worked one on one before with students, helping both their grades and skills greatly improve. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with you!... I would spend time getting...

...a formal education 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...

...and am in the process of becoming certified in the same subject areas in Colorado. I have 2 years of experience teaching Kindergarten in Florida, before relocating to Colorado late last year. I really love working one on one with students as I feel the uninterrupted time together yields better results. I like that I can dedicate my time and energy to one student, and I feel students respond better to this. While I have...

...that a person can have today. No matter the field, the ability to communicate clearly and compellingly is invaluable. In my tutoring, I focus on helping students identify the strategies that writers use to make their point. This way students can critically evaluate what writers are saying, as well as use these strategies themselves when they want to articulate their own opinions. I believe that it’s important to become familiar with the common structures and...

...act only as a guide so that the student can come to the conclusion on his or her own. I avoid lecturing at all costs, preferring for the student to be as productive as possible. When presenting new information, I aim to engage the student first with something interesting, briefly present the ideas of the lesson, do a few quick practice exercises, then finish with a longer activity that incorporates the target point in a...

...as well as learning new things. I grew up in South America wandering ancient Inca ruins and the Andes and speak Spanish and English fluently. I spent just enough time in Colorado to earn a degree in economics, magna cum laude. Since then, I have been working in a variety of capacities on ocean conservation and research programs.I have taught high school to college age students in an experiential education program since 2009. The program...

...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 my life than teaching: in my free time I like to explore the mountains of Colorado, play sports with...

...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, where it is crucial not only to learn the material but also strategies for success on test day. My favorite part of teaching is seeing improvement in my students and I endeavor to keep tutoring sessions...

...preschoolers through high schoolers in math and reading, and worked at a university in Santiago with Chilean undergraduates studying both English as a second language and the teaching of English. I am most passionate about teaching in the humanities, but find that working with students on any subject is fulfilling, including standardized test prep. Having lived abroad in Spain and Chile, I also know the importance of connecting classroom learning in Spanish to the actual...

...make students feel comfortable during tutoring sessions, and more importantly, my constant goal is for the student to learn something they might apply to future assignments within the specific class and other courses. While my passion for learning is a driving force in my life, I have a few other interests and hobbies. Music is one of my primary interests: I've played piano since the age of six, I used to play cello, and I...

...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 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...

...the due date. Led by a upperclassman, these groups helped me to quickly adjust to the expectations of college writing. I was fortunate to be selected to be a writing tutor two years later, and led many such groups, as well as one-on-one sessions, helping students navigate through various writing assignments in all subject areas. As an English teacher for more than two decades, I know the issues that most students experience as readers and...

...in high school. My teaching philosophy is very simple, everyone can be a great student, 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...

...and writing for standardized tests. I am known in some circles as the Grammar Specialist. If you are confused with structures and usage, I would love to work with you. I can also help you with Reading, Phonics, or Literature. My day job is to train teachers who teach English to non-native speakers, so my skills are honed and strategic. If you are confused, I can explain it to you in a way that is...

...volunteered as an ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor. I taught English to middle school and high school students in El Salvador. I tutor English, Spanish, and SAT prep. I love tutoring English and Spanish. I studied both of these subjects in college, so I feel confident in these areas. Plus, I love reading and discussing it and am eager to share that passion with others. I have lived abroad in two Spanish-speaking countries,...

...was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. I graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder top of my class, majoring in Political Science with minors in History and Spanish. I am fluent in Spanish and conversational in French, and have lived and worked in Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. I am currently enrolled in the MPhil in Development Studies at the University of Oxford in the UK. My personal interests include any...

...ESL teacher. I have been a freelance writer for the last three years and have worked for publications such as the St. Paul Pioneer Press, U.S. News and World Report, and suburban newspapers connected to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In addition to writing, I am part-owner of a news, arts, and culture magazine, editing the issues from cover to cover. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about English, Reading, Writing, and Journalism....

...and Theater at Arkansas Tech University by working hard as a full time student, while also working part time as a server. During this time, I learned the value of hard work and how important it is to do something that you love. I recently moved to Colorado in order to continue my education. I will be pursing a graduate degree in Creative Writing beginning this summer. I am very passionate about writing and I...

...to making a life for myself, and more importantly, finding enjoyment in what I do. In the past, I have tutored several students on how to become better readers and writers (in my mind, the two go hand in hand), both for academic purposes and personal growth. My experience has ranged from spelling and mechanics with elementary and middle schoolers, to college essay organization, and test preparation with high schoolers. I spent time in college...

...of a college multimedia center, I taught television production, film history, English, speech, argumentation and debate. I had the good fortune to work with many school-aged children who produced and wrote their own television programs. In 1999, I returned to Colorado, where I continued teaching English and speech at Front Range Community College. Since 2000, I have also worked as a communications consultant, helping speakers and writers produce commercials and promotional materials, tweak website content,...