Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Boulder, CO

...and I am comfortable tutoring writing, English, Psychology, History, various sciences, the SAT, PSAT, and GRE. I also have experience working with students on college essays. I have always enjoyed tutoring these subjects, and I especially love working with students on writing because of the interesting stories everyone has to tell and the reward that comes from helping people unlock their potential to clearly and effectively express themselves. My teaching philosophy is simple: I believe...

...personal connection between the student and the material is the key to education. The teacher's job to identify and facilitate that connection and encourage the student's curiosity. People learn best when they want to learn. Information should be manageable and engaging and assignments should fuel a desire to learn more. To do this I will ask my students a lot of questions and listen carefully to all they have to say. My job is to...

...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 that it’s important to become familiar with the common structures and tactics used in writing in order to develop one’s own voice. In my experience tutoring reading and writing, I love seeing my students...

...my clients as people. Getting to know each other a little bit makes everything more comfortable. I grew up in a heavily intellectual family, and attended Reed College, but I put a lot of value on non-academic interests. What's the point of training your brain if you're not doing the things that keep you a happy human? I love motivating people to try their best, and I enjoy helping people overcome challenges and build their...

...main goal is to help you become a better problem solver by focusing on foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and reasoning. I value all subject matter, but I find mathematics and science to be the most powerful and exciting fields of study. Outside of academic and professional pursuits, I enjoy climbing mountains, racing cars, fencing, and playing guitar. I've competed on the television contest American Ninja Warrior, and I also established a Guinness World Record as...

...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 now, while on leave from Med School, I am able to do what I love, because of those who...

...my class. I have 8 years and over 1000 hours of experience tutoring and teaching. I have tutored students age 7 - 22 in subjects from French to Math to Biology. As a tutor I am patient and kind. My goal is for all the people I work with to gain a deep understanding of the subject matter they are studying. I have great success in achieving this goal because of my passion for math...

...economics and to become an economics professor. As a result, I am eager to gain as much teaching experience as I can. I have over seven years of tutoring experience, ranging from teaching SAT prep to tutoring college classes. In addition, I served as a student assistant to my economic policy professor. I have a passion for academia, and I bring my love of learning to each tutoring session. While I approach the subject material...

...can be the key to opportunities that change the course of a student's future - it's why I have traveled the world to work with and teach the neediest students, and it's why I am so excited to be a Varsity Tutor! With students, I focus on developing a way of thinking and an enjoyment of learning, rather than rote memorization or endless worksheets. When I'm not helping a student achieve academic success, I volunteer...

...learn if the curriculum is tailored to their interests or presented with a novel perspective. Additionally, my ESL certification has granted me further opportunities to hone my teaching skills and techniques. I enjoy teaching a wide variety of subjects, but I gravitate towards English, Essay Writing, and Literature. After graduation I moved to Colorado to experience itsvivacious geography, culture, and city. When I am not working, I can often be found outside soaking up the...

...and more about what these challenges mean and have figured out what techniques work best with each person's learning style. -I get to tell nerdy jokes ("Two atoms were walking down the street when one of them said, 'Oh no! I just lost an electron!' The other atom turned to the first and said, 'are you sure?' and he replied, 'I'm positive!' ") to help students better understand their work. These are jokes which I...

...My name is Emily, and I am a certified English Teacher (10 years of experience teaching English at Brooklyn Technical High School), and SAT and SHSAT tutor (previously with Inspirica, and also on my own.) I have a great deal of experience teaching English, but also have a very high skill level in math (I got 800 on my math SAT years ago:) My areas of expertise include: ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and SAT. I just...

...as well as a BA in Political Science. I was accepted into Teach for America, and after graduation I moved to Denver to teach 7th Composition. I am a certified teacher for English 6-12, and have spent two years teaching how to craft a strong, persuasive essay! Anything to do with essay construction, literary analysis, argumentation, or creative writing I can do! Additionally, I also provide a teacher's perspective and can coach you through how...

...working hard as a full time student, while also working part time as a server. During this time, I learned the value of hard work and how important it is to do something that you love. I recently moved to Colorado in order to continue my education. I will be pursing a graduate degree in Creative Writing beginning this summer. I am very passionate about writing and I want students to share in that passion....

...summer programs. Furthermore, my child development minor has equipped me with a broad understanding of how to effectively engage children with compassion and enthusiasm. I aspire to be a therapist for adolescents and young adults after completing graduate school, largely because I so enjoy being a mentor for middle school and high school students. When tutoring, I make sure that I am supporting and encouraging my client while simultaneously making the course work engaging.

...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 they pursue, and I do my best to ensure that we have fun in the process.... There is no one right way to teach or to learn. As an educator, I make it my goal find creative and diverse ways to teach, because I know every student has the capacity for success with the right tools and support.

...adapting my teaching style to best fit the needs of the student. In this manner a student can learn in a way that seems to come naturally and allows knowledge to flow more seamlessly. Fostering a passion for learning and encouraging growth as a successful student are my main goals as a tutor. Outside of the lab I enjoy exploring what our great state of Colorado has to offer. Skiing, mountain biking, cycling, mountaineering and...

...to that later), and for some that can be scary, but for me, and hopefully the students 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...

...Second Language) tutor. I taught English to middle school and high school students in El Salvador. I tutor English, Spanish, and SAT prep. I love tutoring English and Spanish. I studied both of these subjects in college, so I feel confident in these areas. Plus, I love reading and discussing it and am eager to share that passion with others. I have lived abroad in two Spanish-speaking countries, and I want to help students improve...

...know more than they think they do. There is a rhetorical question that reflects this idea: "How do I know what I think until I see what I say?" As a teacher, I think my role is to help learners recognize what they already know and to identify what they still need to figure out. So I ask lots of questions. Asking students questions not only helps me understand how students learn, what they already...