Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Boulder, CO

...in high school and have become passionate about helping my students succeed and reach their goals. I have experience with students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Most of my experience is related to preparing my students for standardized tests, focusing on useful test-taking strategies. While I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am more geared towards math and science subjects. I encourage my students to become comfortable using a variety of...

...Curriculum 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...

...Global 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...

...of subjects. I really enjoy tutoring Phonics, English Literature, and Writing. I like to see students develop a love for language and start to make connections between the texts that they read and their own lives. I earned my B.A. from Colorado College, graduating magna cum laude; Sociology was my major and Art History was my minor. After graduating, I spent two years working with scholars in a high-performing Denver elementary school. I am currently...

...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 "the lightbulb" turns on when someone finally...

...kids, from elementary school to high school, in all kinds of subjects from Algebra to Shakespeare to AP test prep for the last ten years. I have a very methodical and Socratic approach to tutoring. I try to lead a student to a greater understanding of the material through probing questions and conversation. I have found that this results in a broader knowledge base, an increased interest in the subject, and a student who doesn't...

...began tutoring math in high school to help other student athletes stay current with material. I then tutored math and science more formally, primarily at the High School and Collegiate level, for the past 6 years. I additionally have held group review sessions and done individual standardized test prep for the ACT, SAT and GRE quantitative section. I believe in personalizing tutoring sessions and setting goals achievable together. I know every student doesn't love math...

...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. Currently I am finishing my Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering at Penn State. Once I have...

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, their goals, what they've struggled with the most, ensure them that practice makes perfect! It's important to instill the confidence that they're fully capable of understanding the material. Material to be covered will be determined after hearing the student's perceived weaknesses and targeting those areas.

...(and yes, math can be fun), and I am excited to get back to teaching in these areas. I think everyone has a unique learning style, so I like to get to know each student to determine how to work with and build upon his or her strengths. I have worked with all ages and backgrounds and, at the end of the day, find that the best results come from making the learning process as...