Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Aurora, CO

...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 active and fun. Students learn best when they are engaged, and I strive to keep my students thinking and smiling for the entire lesson. When I am not working with...

...I can help you with all of your writing goals. I specialize in Academic writing, the writing process, editing, 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...

...the ability to be a great writer. Effective writing lies at the intersection of mechanics and art. I aim to equip my students with the skills they need to eloquently and efficiently express themselves. However, every student is different and I pride myself in providing personalized instruction, and lesson plans based on their individual needs. I love helping students turn great ideas in their heads into great ideas on paper. In my spare time I...

...I am currently completing my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with the University of Colorado Denver with a concentration in online learning. I believe in a student-centered approach to learning, one that draws on 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...

...from Kindergarten to college, in a variety of subjects. I really enjoy tutoring Phonics, English Literature, and Writing. I like to see students develop a love for language and start to make connections between the texts that they read and their own lives. I earned my B.A. from Colorado College, graduating magna cum laude; Sociology was my major and Art History was my minor. After graduating, I spent two years working with scholars in a...

I am a Colorado native with an ever growing love for reading and writing.

...the importance of a strong foundation in education and hope to make learning come alive for all students. I have an undergraduate degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University and graduated with my masters degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago in 2013. I taught second grade for two years and worked as a secondary teacher and teacher trainer in Malawi, Africa with the Peace Corps. I love teaching a challenging new subject...

...learning style and specific learning needs to the specific lessons we are working on. My tutoring philosophy is that I meet you right where you are and guide you to the next level. It is important to make learning fun and relevant. My strength is to know my student well enough to foster a connection with languages, while using topics interesting enough for engagement. I am a life-long learning and hope to impart that same...

...my M.Ed. from the University of Virginia is Educational Psychology in 2013, specializing in motivation and fostering a “growth mindset” in children. During this time, I provided supplemental math support at an elementary school as a mathematics support interventionist. I am currently an upper elementary Montessori teacher locally, but love children of all ages. I am passionate about tutoring in writing, reading, and psychology. However, I am specifically interested in supporting high school students overcome...

...State in Denver. I currently hold a BS in Biology with an emphasis on Cell, Molecular, and Microbiology. I also have a minor in Chemistry, English-Creative Writing, and Accounting. I hold a Colorado teaching license in Secondary Education-Science, and I am certified to teach science in Middle School and High School. My experiences are pretty extensive. I tutored many college students in many different classes at Metro State for three years. I then started to...