Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Boulder, CO

...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 tutor all grade levels while going to school to get my teaching license. Once I received that, I proceeded to both tutor Science and English as well as substitute teach science in Jeffco Public Schools. I...

...you in a way that is useful for you. Now let's talk about Spanish! I would love to help you reach your goals with this fun language. Whether just starting out or working your way through higher college-level classes, you will have fun and feel comfortable under my tutelage. I also love to teach math to elementary and middle school students because I have a knack for making math practical for them so that the...

...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 explanations to best meet the needs of individual students. I enjoy helping students develop specific skills and meet their immediate goals,...

...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 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...

...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 and watching the students excitement grow as they excel and have fun. I hope to make the learning process fun and exciting by customizing the lesson to best suit the student's learning style. In my free...

...to grad school on a full scholarship. During my time in grad school, I was given the opportunity to teach my own freshman and sophomore level courses at Indiana University because of my extensive background as a teacher. I did this for 2.5 years until I finished my thesis and graduated with an M.A. in Human Geography. I have come to Colorado to take a break from academia before continuing my education. The mountains create...

...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 the SAT, ACT, AP, and SAT II subject tests.

...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 philosophy onto my students. In my spare time I enjoy reading, creative writing, exercise, and spending time with my family. This July I plan to prepare for my first half-marathon (maybe a full-marathon). I also enjoy...

...and am fascinated by the way we share our stories. I'm delighted to help with everything from test prep to writing skills and reading comprehension. When I'm not reading everything I can get my hands on, I like to go on adventures in Colorado and around the world. I've lived on four continents and love to explore as much as possible. My husband and I like to camp, hike, cook, and dance. Our dog, Dr....

...Social Work, Public Health & Public Policy, and Journalism. Outside of academics, I love running hiking, snowshoeing, dog-walking, art, and traveling. I am always seeking new adventures and stories from other places and people. On a typical Sunday afternoon, you can find me drinking tea, listening to This American Life, or sketching a portrait of one of my friends. My teaching philosophy is simple: Education is at its best when learning feels useful, engaging, and...