Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Boulder, CO

...I believe that writing is one of the most important skills that a person can have today. No matter the field, the ability to communicate clearly and compellingly is invaluable. In my tutoring, I focus on helping students identify the strategies that writers use to make their point. This way students can critically evaluate what writers are saying, as well as use these strategies themselves when they want to articulate their own opinions. I believe...

...years working for the school's writing center as a peer tutor. I also spent a year as a First Year Experience mentor; in this role, I worked with an Introduction to Psychology class composed entirely of first year college students, helping them with writing, studying, and other aspects of adjusting to life in college. In high school, too, I enjoyed leading my peers in study groups for various classes, from English to History and so...

...and am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. My research involvement has given me direct experience with many chemical concepts taught in class settings and has given me a deep appreciation of and excitement for the sciences. Through tutoring, I hope to share these insights and excitement for the subject while deepening conceptual understandings. The greatest metric of success in a tutoring session is being told that I was able to...

...level to the personal, i'd say the general rule is, those with a formal education have a leg 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...

...math, and engineering courses. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2011 with a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an NCAA Championship title. GO IRISH! After graduating, I supported the Business Risk Office of an Auto Finance as a data analyst for 4 years before moving from my home state of Texas to Colorado. My tutoring style is patient, analytical, thorough, and engaged. My main goal is to help you become...

...through 11 countries. I really enjoy teaching and working with students, as well as learning new things. I grew up in South America wandering ancient Inca ruins and the Andes and speak Spanish and English fluently. I spent just enough time in Colorado to earn a degree in economics, magna cum laude. Since then, I have been working in a variety of capacities on ocean conservation and research programs.I have taught high school to college...

...at a young age, and served me well when I became a recitation instructor at University of Colorado Denver, teaching upper-division genetics. My year-long tenure there only deepened my love of teaching and helped me strengthen my abilities to educate many different styles of learners. I also have the experience with graduate standardized testing, as I scored in the 95th percentile or above on the SAT, ACT, and MCAT. Since graduating in May with two...

I've been teaching SAT/ACT test prep ever since I finished my undergraduate degree. I graduated from Florida State University (summa cum laude) with honors in my major. I enjoy teaching math the most, and I've found that my students love my visual approach to understanding difficult concepts. ... Figure out what method of learning works for you! Personally, I'm a very visual learner. I always draw pictures to help myself visualize the material.... Learn their name,...

...Health and have spent extended time in Geneva, Switzerland studying global health and Thimpu, Bhutan working in a hospital. I tutor a broad range of subjects including exam prep for IB, AP, ACT and SAT exams. I firmly believe that everyone can succeed at standardized tests when coached in the right approach and given the tools to help them succeed. I have studied french extensively and spent time in both France and Switzerland. In my...

...in 1980. I enjoy astronomy, photography, birding, geocaching (ask me!), reading, and exercise (especially racquetball). I generally like the outdoors, except in the summer, when it is too hot and I like to dabble in computers as well. I did some tutoring in college, and then worked with a wide range of private clients as well as with another private tutoring company. I currently tutor Mathematics up to Algebra 1. I love working one-on-one with...

...Jefferson County. I have tutored at the collegiate, high school, and middle school level for a wide range of students for over five years, ranging from middle school math and homework help through collegiate quantum mechanics. As an educator, it is essential to prepare students with the right skills not only to master the curriculum, but to also develop the academic habits that lead to life long learning and generating a positive impact on society....

...for two years. One year was at the middle school level, and now my second year at the high school level. I am teaching science. I worked at a summer camp one summer with students of all ages. I travel whenever I get a chance and have traveled in Europe and all over the United States. I love science and teaching test prep. I am very passionate about students not only understanding the material but...

...Chicago. I also have a Certificate in Publishing from NYU's intensive Summer Publishing Institute, and I am currently working on a TEFOL/TESL certification to teach English as a Second Language. My background in tutoring and teaching is wide and varied - I served as a kindergarten teacher assistant for many years, a private tutor in my time as an undergraduate, a Visiting Professor of English Language at Pammukale University in Turkey as a Fulbright scholar,...

...but a garbled mess of confusion if we're not. I love finding that vision with math problems and helping others to see it, as well. I often play around with math problems in my spare time, looking for new ways to solve them and new ways to interpret what I'm looking at so that I may expand the ways I can teach it to others. In the years I've been tutoring, I've learned that every...

...extensively in college and in the years between my degrees, I worked as a teacher with The Institute for Reading Development. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but my first academic loves are Reading, Writing, and Math. 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...

...intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology 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...

...and Instruction with the University of Colorado Denver with a concentration in online learning. I believe in a student-centered approach to learning, one that draws on the experiences of the learner to build a solid foundation and natural 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...

...not easy. When I began tutoring, most of my students came from under privileged backgrounds and had a wide variety of educational backgrounds. These two experiences have reaffirmed the same conclusion for me: everyone learns in a different way, and that way. This sounds obvious, but it is surprising to me how often students' natural talents are fought against in education because they do not fit in an (often narrow) box. Now, during my graduate...

...engineering coursework in college let me explore many different fields of study, an asset that gives me strong basis for tutoring a wide variety of subjects. I am a very active individual, and I am highly curious about everything. I always want to try new things, and I am driven by a visceral love of adventure. Despite these innate qualities, I am also very driven to help other people, and tutoring is a simple, yet...

...my degrees I focused on American history and history of culture. While in college and graduate school I worked extensively as a tutor and teaching assistant in English, History and essay writing, and I worked with the YMCA as an elementary age tutor. I believe that learning is inherently a collaboration and conversation between student and teacher, and I love being a part of that conversation. My favorite part of teaching is the moment when...