Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Castle Rock, CO

...enjoying school and having an interest in learning about how the world works are wonderful qualities in a person. Many children say they hate school and it is just because they are having a hard time understanding the material and how it will apply to their lives. I believe that by bringing a child's interests into their school work and helping them to understand, they can develop the desire to want to further their learning....

...range of students and issues. I love language, and am committed to helping all students find their voice and the power of the written word. I have also worked extensively with students on preparation for the ACT and SAT. I love to help students realize what they already know with regards to the content of these tests and help them develop strategies that will allow them to find mastery. In my heart, I am an...

...have noticed, my passion and experience rests in tutoring reading and writing. I love writing, and I truly believe that everyone is capable of putting together a great novel, a smart essay, a concise speech, or a well-written screenplay. These days, many students see writing as a burden -- a long paper over the holiday break or busy work they can skirt. With writing, there is not always a correct answer (sometimes there is, like...

...banking and investment professional (Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), since 1994). Recently, I have become a math tutor, mentor and substitute teacher in the Denver Public School system and an historical adviser for a national high school competition focused on the U.S. Constitution. Since my approach to studying the past has been very comprehensive, I have also developed active interests in literature, music, art and architecture and popular culture. Along with a making a good meal,...

...understanding of mathematics, as well as a great depth of wisdom about the world around them. Having worked at the college level in the admissions office, I have a clear understanding of what skills and experiences a competitive college applicant needs in order to receive an acceptance letter. Through continued tutoring and time spent with a pupil, I feel that I can improve not only a student's subject related abilities, but also their outlook on...

...of Arts in English with a focus on secondary education. Since 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...

...and 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...

...high school. I absolutely love math and science which is why I have chosen to earn a degree in mechanical engineering. I teach STEM to elementary schools and Math and Pre-Engineering Courses to High Schoolers. Outside of tutoring and going to college, I enjoy going to the movies and being outdoors. Every summer I go on a new adventure whether it be outside of Colorado or a different town in Colorado. My favorite adventure so...

...critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that all students are capable and deserving of experiencing growth in their desired subject with the right guidance and will to learn. Academic growth and confidence creates many opportunities and a lifetime of ongoing appreciation for phenomena in the world around us. In my time outside of teaching and tutoring I enjoy reading, yoga, running, exploring the outdoors, and appeasing my sweet tooth with new recipes.

...not my key focus as a tutor with Varsity Tutors. Prior to attending Willamette, I obtained the International Baccalaureate as part of my high school curriculum. I am headed to graduate school at CU Denver to pursue a Ph.D. in Public Affairs. I plan to study tax policy, focusing on economic impacts. I just took the GRE's in the last year so I have refreshed my standardized testing skills and more basic subjects (Algebra, Geometry,...