Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Highlands Ranch, 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...

...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 comprehensive way. I am particularly passionate...

...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 what I love, because of those...

...constant learning environment for me to expand my knowlege base. These folks, we not just by clients, they were my teachers, my tutors and my inspiration to learn more. My tutoring experiences encompass, literacy, reading and writing skills for K-5 graders. I tutored within the Denver metro area and would travel to the elementary schools that had the greatest need. My passion for learning continued as I developed a rapour with each student, identified their...

...took a program to earn my TEFL/TESOL/TESL certification from Oxford Seminars. In 2013, I moved to South Korea to teach English as a Foreign Language to students in 4th-8th grade at the Avalon English Institute. When I returned, I moved myself to CO and became a homeschool teacher for ages 8, 10 and 12. I taught my students in a one-on-one environment in the subjects of Math, Writing, Social Studies, Foundations of Learning, and Reading,...

...in the community to provide critical interventions (tutoring, after-school programming, class assistance) in the most under-resourced public schools. I love to tutor because I believe that education can be the key to opportunities that change the course of a student's future - it's why I have traveled the world to work with and teach the neediest students, and it's why I am so excited to be a Varsity Tutor! With students, I focus on developing...

...cultivating 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....

...all 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...

...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 can do! Additionally, I also provide a teacher's perspective and can coach you through...

...it. I will do everything in my power to make sure that I help your child succeed in whatever 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...