Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Boulder, CO

...material and to accomplish teachers to make learning personal. I strive to understand each students' unique strengths and struggles and tailor my presentation to their needs. I earned my B.A. from Colorado College in International Political Economy. I have a Masters of Public Policy from Pepperdine University and I am currently applying to PhD programs in International Development and Foreign Policy. Outside of academics, I am an avid gamer, both tabletop and video games. I...

...figure out which one works best for them. I love getting to know my students personally so that I can best match my teaching style to the type of person and learner they are. I have a B.A. in History from Brown University and a Masters of Science in Environmental Education, plus over 7 years of teaching experience. I don't give my students the answers; I give them the tools to be successful in whatever...

...success in a tutoring session is being told that I was able to break down explanations from the student's class and reformulate them into a version that is compatible with their way of thinking. I aim to use my empathy and sensitivity to students' unique struggles and learning styles to teach concepts and problem-solving strategies in an individualized manner. While I specialize in chemistry, I happily tutor a variety of other subjects and also employ...

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,...

...I helped students edit their career materials (resumes, cover letters, CVs, etc.) on a daily basis. Additionally, since I am a strong advocate for global education, I managed work programs abroad and helped students intern overseas. I traveled routinely for both work and pleasure and have been to over 35 countries. Prior to this position, I worked in information technology and finance capacities in New York, NY and Charlotte, NC. I have extensive experience with...

...Sentinel. In addition to writing, I am part-owner of a news, arts, and culture magazine, editing the issues from cover to cover. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about English, Reading, Writing, and Journalism. In my experience, students excel when they are engaged, and I'm always looking for new, creative ways to make things interesting and appealing to the individual student. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, reading, seeing live music,...

...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, and a preschool teacher on the South Side of Chicago. I am a published poet, a children's book author, and have developed curriculum for elementary, high school, and university-level students in early literacy, English Language Arts, and test prep. I currently work for a nonprofit organization that trains young...

...within the specific class and other courses. While my passion for learning is a driving force in my life, I have a few other interests and hobbies. Music is one of my primary interests: I've played piano since the age of six, I used to play cello, and I am an active singer who participates in Colorado Chorale, one of Denver's prestigious choirs. Likewise, I also used to participate in musical theater productions, so this...

...level because seeing students' progress is the most gratifying part of being an educator. I am creatively inclined with a strong background in language and writing as well as mathematics and test prep. I attended Duke University as an undergrad and obtained a Masters in Literary Studies from the University of Denver. I taught First Year Composition at Southwestern Colorado Community College while I was living in Durango and have held several editorial positions since...

...student is struggling with something a new point of view or a different explanation may change their understanding. Right now, I am working as a teaching fellow at a local high school in Denver. I teach primarily Algebra I and II, but I get in a lot of practice with some more elementary math and lots of geometry (my favorite math!). In the next year, I would like to have my teaching license. I am...

...Colorado Denver, so economics is one of my strong points. I also really enjoy teaching language and English grammar and structure, as it is incredibly interesting to see how language connects people and brings a greater understanding to the world. I'm patient and recognize the best ways that different people learn different things, and am able to use a multitude of different platforms to show material in diverse ways so it really sticks.

...State University (in Watershed Science), I have uncovered a love not only for academic topics I learned, but for teaching those topics to those around me. Most recently, I was a Teaching Assistant for a watershed course at Colorado State University, in which I enjoyed leading laboratory sessions and working through problem sets with undergraduate students. I have a long (6 year) history of tutoring students from Elementary to High School ages as well -...

...their writing, both for science and non-science classes. Writing is a delicate process, but one that can be learned with the right help. It is my hope that I can encourage students to write creatively but with a strong grammatical and structural base. I tutor in English and college essay writing and will help with essay editing. My overall tutoring style is one that is fun but serious. While students learn in many different ways,...

...but enjoy their school work. I believe that for a student to have an effective learning experience, the tutor must not only be passionate about teaching, but also about learning. As a passionate learner, I try to interpret the world around me, be that math, science, or why my garden behaves differently in Colorado than my family's in Nebraska. Early on in life, I loved numbers, patterns, and the problem solving nature of my parents'...

...will make the material more interesting and memorable. I have a lot of patience, and I know that not everyone learns the same way. I'll meet you (or your student) right where you're at and we'll go from there. I'd be a great tutor for a high school or university student looking for a tutor to assist in essay writing, essay editing, or if you have a young student who would benefit from one on...

...special needs to gifted and talented students. Once I know my students I can quickly determine the level of modifications or extensions necessary to challenge them to succeed. I also like to ground my teaching in the real world , thus enhancing motivation. If students understand the real world applications and significance of the content they are learning I believe they will find a deeper meaning in the material and develop a life long connection...

...and descriptive nature ever since. The most effective and engaging teachers I have had throughout my academic career all had one thing in common: a genuine passion and enthusiasm for their subjects. In addition, the best teachers know how to make their subjects as engaging as possible by, for example, making a dry statistics lesson into an exploration of an interesting or quirky phenomena of relevance to the student. With my students I strive to...

...I graduated in 2014 from Binghamton University in Vestal, NY with a Bachelors of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology and spent two years conducting independent microbiology research in Binghamton's Center for Biofilm Research. At Binghamton I also acted as a Teaching Assistant and tutored many students, helping them to gain a better understanding of the natural sciences. I look forward to unveiling the magic of education, and helping you to become the best student...

...inside and outside of school. I had the opportunity to lead an after school tutoring program where I tutored students ranging from first to fourth grade. I was also a member of 'We Support Detroit Schools', a social justice group that partnered with Detroit high schoolers to raise awareness and give students a voice regarding issues in their neighborhoods. After graduating I taught fifth and sixth grade language art, social studies, and math in Metro...

...taking online statistics classes. While I am obviously passionate about tutoring in statistics, I can also tutor students in Algebra, Economics, and business courses. Problem solving is an essential life skill. Part of problem solving is learning the concepts rather than memorizing facts. In my experience helping struggling students to problem solve rather than memorize is how they start to really understand the course materials. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, exploring new places,...