Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Castle Rock, CO

...school forever and learn about everything! Throughout my college career, and even in high school, I have dedicated most of my free time to mentoring and tutoring children and teenagers in math and science. I have a very easy time relating to people of all ages and a gift for explaining complicated topics in an easy to follow manner. Please let me know how I can help you or your child better understand your/their schoolwork...

...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 teacher for more than two decades, I know the issues that most students experience as readers and writers. My extensive knowledge of American, English, and world literature, writing techniques, reading comprehension strategies, speaking skills, and grammar allow me to work with a wide range of students and issues. 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!), and watch documentaries...

...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, reading widely, hanging out with friends and family (including a tri-pod Labrador), watching British crime dramas, and drinking a...

...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 educating the whole student, not just improving their abilities in mathematics, but rather what is going to make them a well-rounded adult, that has the mental fortitude to work through difficult challenges. Many of my students leave my class with a strong understanding of mathematics, as well as a...

...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 tutor many subjects, I most enjoy tutoring Writing,...

...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 is seeing when...

...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 far was my trip to Alaska...

...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 of English language backgrounds which drove me to pursue a TEFL Certificate and gain skills in improving content literacy. I very much enjoy bringing together literacy skills and data analysis practice to assist students in successfully approaching Standardized Test questions and expanding their critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that...

...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, Vocabulary). I love teaching and look forward to working with students. I hope to help them achieve their goals...