Award-Winning Literature Tutors in Denver, CO

...personal, i'd say the general rule is, those with 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...

...prep for the ACT, polish their English papers, or 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....

...working with students, 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...

I have been teaching high school and middle school English/Language Arts for eight years, prior to that I worked for eleven years as a newspaper reporter and editor. I love helping students reach their potential, regardless of subject area.... As a teacher, my role in the classroom is that of a catalyst for education. I believe that students go through a series of crises through their education, and it is my role to help them in...

...sustain success across the curriculum any time, any where. My core qualifications: Special Education, Reading Remediation, Curriculum Design, Common Core Standards and Modifications, Teaching 1:1 and Small Groups K-12, ODD, ADHD, ESL, Dyslexia/graphia, ASD, Power Yoga Instruction, Animal Assisted Education, Youth Mentoring, and Startups Professional Highlights: 20 elementary and high middle school students successfully taught and mentored in 1st year of independent education startup 12 Juveniles counseled and educated at a wilderness education program 6...

...a reading endorsement, 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....

...magazine. I received degrees in both Creative Writing 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....

...mutual respect with the students as well. The experience 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...

...16, attending a total of three different high schools. I remember all too well the various challenges of being student, while also trying to navigate the people and world around me. As a teacher, I have taught both in brick and mortar and online schools. Each came with their own challenges, but my favorite experiences always involved getting to know my students as individuals. Literature and writing have always been passions of mine, and I...

...started helping my friends out with their homework 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...

...I started working as a professional teacher, I was helping others meet their academic goals. I tutored beginning trombonists, and I was involved in a Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in high school. As an undergraduate, I worked as an Academic Success Mentor for international students. This involved checking in on their grades each week, establishing good study habits, and ensuring a smooth transition to American culture and education system. After earning my Bachelor’s, I taught...

...history of culture. While in college and graduate school I worked extensively as a tutor and teaching assistant in English, History and essay writing, and I worked with the YMCA as an elementary age tutor. I believe that learning is inherently a collaboration and conversation between student and teacher, and I love being a part of that conversation. My favorite part of teaching is the moment when students make breakthroughs; those moments of pride and...

...been in the program for two years. This is my last year of classes and then I student teaching in Fall 2017. I have worked at a couple DPS schools as a paraprofessional. My first year, I worked at Academia Ana Marie Sandoval, a dual language Montessori school in Northern Denver. I was in ECE and it was there that I truly discovered my passion for teaching. Currently, I am starting my second year at...

...reflect that attitude. I am an adaptable, flexible and resourceful educator who is always focused on what is best for students. Experienced in using and modifying a variety of strategies in English Language Arts, I am confident in assessing learning and analyzing various forms of data to drive instruction. In addition, my experiences in various leadership roles have helped shape and refine my communication skills and teaching pedagogy. I am enthusiastic and positive when collaborating...

...I am a certified English Teacher (10 years of experience teaching English at Brooklyn Technical High School), and SAT and SHSAT tutor (previously with Inspirica, and also on my own.) I have a great deal of experience teaching English, but also have a very high skill level in math (I got 800 on my math SAT years ago:) My areas of expertise include: ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and SAT. I just moved to Boulder, CO, and...

...of Puget Sound (a great liberal arts college) and earned a BA in English Literature as well as a BA in Political Science. I was accepted into Teach for America, and after graduation I moved to Denver to teach 7th Composition. I am a certified teacher for English 6-12, and have spent two years teaching how to craft a strong, persuasive essay! Anything to do with essay construction, literary analysis, argumentation, or creative writing I...

...and I am willing to work with students to 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...

...to it that my students hone these skills on top of the ones they already possess so they can stand out from the peers in our growingly competitive world. Aside from their usefulness, I enjoy these subjects because they allot students creativity. A dear teacher once told me that in writing, "2+2 = 3,4, and 5." I provide tools for my students to think critically but ultimately one question can be answered in several different...

...Denver that same year and began a Masters in Integrative Biology at the University of Colorado at Denver, where I currently teach general biology courses. I've worked for the US EPA and USGS, and I'm currently looking into PhD programs. I tutor general biology and English subjects, including test prep (SAT, GRE, PSAT, AP). I was a National Merit Scholar for the PSAT. I'm awfully pleased to be putting my poor, neglected English degree to...

...students (even high school) enjoy to read SOMETHING. My goal is to help them find out what they enjoy reading and then teach them how to enjoy reading it. I believe in the concept of one-on-one student/teacher interaction because so much can happen when an educator can see each individual learner and his/her full potential-- something often difficult in a large classroom. When a student gains confidence, the sky is the limit.... My teaching philosophy is...