Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Boulder, CO

...had the idea to become a teacher; I have enjoyed that decision greatly for the past several years of teaching. I have previously taught high school Geometry while living in Arizona, and currently am teaching 8th grade Algebra in the Denver Public School district. I have my masters in Differentiated Instruction, which lends itself nicely to teaching students in one-on-one sessions and finding more individualized lessons. When I think about teaching, I try to focus...

...approach problems without feeling overwhelmed. There are two ways we can approach this, we can start by looking at the syllabus for the student's course and following a lesson based on the syllabus or I can come up with our lesson plans by assigning challenging homework to enhance the students learning. I am also willing to provide a periodic assessments and progress reports. I can adapt the lessons to each individual student's needs and learning...

...Masters in Secondary Education. Over the course of my career, I have enjoyed being able to teach and interweave Standardized Test preparation into a variety of classes in the science field: Physical Science, Biology, Ecology, and Zoology. I am truly passionate about the biological sciences as I enjoy building students’ understanding of the cycles, processes, and intricacies of the study of life. I have worked with junior high and high school students from a variety...

...graduation, I have successfully taught Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language skills in two urban schools as well as a suburban and a rural school. I taught at a drop-out retrieval program in Chicago, and I taught at-risk and underprivileged students ranging in age from 11-21 years at Ombudsman centers in Aurora, CO, and Omaha, NE, respectively. I also taught at an underprivileged public high school in Waukon, IA. While I am qualified to...

...composition class offered writing groups as a means to get feedback on writing and revise essays before 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...

...for helping other people further their knowledge and comprehension. I started at a young age being drawn to the math and sciences in school, and was fortunate enough to be pretty good at them! However, I have also struggled in these subjects before so I believe my ability to connect and relate to students' common problems is a real positive. I like to approach every student as a person having a unique skill set and...

...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. Rufus T. Barleysheath, likes to...

...tests and difficult classes, and I know that students learn in different ways. I have designed test prep programs for international students, and I specialize in working with students who wish to go to college and graduate school. I enjoy tutoring because it's a great chance to work with individual students and help them with the specific skills they need to improve. I listen to my students, help them set realistic goals, and then push...

...than using rote memorization or oversimplified practice. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Physics, particularly Calculus (whose elegance made me love math again), but I'm happy to help with practically any high school class (the exceptions being History classes), test prep, or collegiate Math/Physics courses. In my free time I like to explore Boulder (especially at night), try my hand at various forms of art (most recently videography), and enjoy the company of...

...personal attainment. I discovered that at an early age and feel that I have been a beneficiary: as a father and husband; an historian, financial analyst and banker; a teacher, mentor, tutor and friend. Thats my approach as a tutor: listen carefully and understand my student; respect their learning style and ignite (or maintain) their passion for learning (and meet their immediate goals). Leaven it all with some fun. Throughout my career, I have had...

...the students I tutor, this is the greatest blessing. Writing is about putting your personality and mind into words, and once students come to this realization, writing is not such a burden anymore. I love being able to help students squash that mindset. In my spare time, I love to practice my photography skills, cook without recipes, play with my dog, shout loudly as I watch sports (my favorite is college basketball -- Go Jayhawks!),...

...Bremen High School in the south suburbs. I assist students in the field of Math but also work with Science, English and Social Studies. This is my 5th year teaching in the South Chicagoland area. I chose a career in teaching because I have always had a knack for helping people understand difficult concepts. Since high school, I was always helping friends and classmates with homework and tests. My favorite part of being a teacher...

I have been a high school math teacher for the past 6 years, while tutoring on and off since 2006. During this time, I have taught Algebra 1 to Statistics to pre-calculus/trigonometry, including ACT math prep. I have had great success with all of my students including students with learning disabilities.... My philosophy is to really get to understand how a student's brain processes information, and then find ways to break down math content into smaller parts to make it more accessible for everyone.

...sciences including maths, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, physiology, endocrinology, immunology, etc. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, and immunology. During my undergraduate I worked in a research laboratory where I successfully completed an independent thesis funded by the the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). After graduation I worked in the medical and chemical industries. I simultaneously worked part time as an immunization specialist in a doctor's office, and full...

...class sizes and the small department size. During this time I worked as both a grader for Economic Statistics and as a Tutor for the Introduction to Microeconomics Course. My senior thesis was primarily focused on Labor Economics, but I really enjoy the Micro and Macro Courses, foundations are key! I took upper division Math and Statistics courses as part of my Economics Degree requirements. I also minored in Politics. Like most Liberal Arts Universities,...

I have 6 years of teaching experience in grades 6-12. Over the years I have taught everything from low level classes to AP Statistics. I have a passion for what I do and a love of math. I can't wait to use my passion and experience to help your student do their best, and feel proud of what they achieved.... To explain or demonstrate every topic in a way that reaches every student no matter where they are at.

...this stage in my career, I'm changing paths to pursue a career as an educator and will earn a PhD in comparative political science, with an emphasis on the U.S. and European Union. I earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, where I focused on French and Africana Studies, and J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. Thrilled to have recently learned about Varsity Tutors, I look forward to helping you achieve your learning goals!

...ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away...

...and I am very excited to attend medical school in the Fall of 2019 and one day become a physician at a teaching hospital. The subjects that I'm passionate include chemistry, biology, psychology, and mathematics (mainly algebra and geometry). My first experience as a tutor was during my junior year of high school when I tutored and mentored middle school-aged students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In addition to some one-on-one...

...school, teaching Algebra I and assisting with Geometry and Pre-Calculus classes. During that experience, not only did my instructional style reach my students, but their reactions also reached me, helping me learn how to better manage a classroom. My teachers provided me with a memorable, reasonable and sometimes downright amusing Mathematics experience. Such is the experience which I have tried my best to provide to my own students so far, and such is the experience I...