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

...or gaming, you can find me wandering mountain trails. As I stated above I believe that forging a 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...

...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 that it’s important to become familiar with the common structures and tactics used in writing in...

...moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a few other students to take up this job and give back as I have.... Make yourself obsolete to...

...at math as well as doing math myself. I have taught and tutored math at all different levels and understand the roadblocks that students may encounter in learning most topics. I will always respect your goals and your efforts to achieve them. I will help you master specific skills and help you think mathematically so that you can achieve success in future endeavors. Math is not a spectator sport - LET'S START WORKING TOGETHER.

...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 each student I work with, I tailor my tutoring to match their individualized needs. I...

...year-long teacher preparation program. Including my residency year, I have taught 3 years of middle school math at a Denver Public School. Before becoming a licensed classroom teacher I spent three years as an associate program director for one of the most successful test prep companies in the Washington D.C. area. Over these years I taught courses on every SAT and ACT subject, including SAT II in Mathematics, and also took the official College Board...

...Public Health & Public Policy, and Journalism. Outside of academics, I love running hiking, snowshoeing, dog-walking, art, and traveling. I am always seeking new adventures and stories from other places and people. On a typical Sunday afternoon, you can find me drinking tea, listening to This American Life, or sketching a portrait of one of my friends. My teaching philosophy is simple: Education is at its best when learning feels useful, engaging, and empowering. Assignments...

...concise speech, or a well-written screenplay. These days, many students see writing as a burden -- a long paper over the holiday break or busy work they can skirt. With writing, there is not always a correct answer (sometimes there is, like with "there," "their," and "they're," but we will get to that later), and for some that can be scary, but for me, and hopefully the students I tutor, this is the greatest blessing....

...I am excited for the opportunity to help you reach your academic, personal, or professional language goals. I currently work as a translator and bilingual human resources professional in Lawrence, KS. I received a Master of Arts degree in Spanish and Latin American Literary, Cultural, and Linguistic Studies through NYU-Madrid and a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Spanish and Romance languages through Truman State University. My multiple study abroad experiences have helped me to...

...I have continue to travel as much as I can across the United States, down the Pacific Coast, to Montreal, Spain, Italy, and Germany. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Math, German, and standardized test prep. I believe we learn the best (and the most) when we can have fun, and I look for ways to engage students with material - especially Math - in fun and silly ways. When I'm...

...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 literacy tutoring center for struggling beginning readers and am passionate about teaching reading skills at all...

...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 students make breakthroughs; those moments of pride and understanding are what make teaching such a rewarding...

...or understand a math concept. I know that every student learns differently, and as a teacher and tutor I aim to give my students a diversity of learning approaches so that we can 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...

...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 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...

...content, organizational skills, and test-taking strategy, but I'm also here to help my students take a deep breath and know that with some practice and some confidence, a great score is definitely within reach! I also have experience editing college/admissions essays, personal statements, and writing samples. I received a perfect 12 on my SAT essay, and I contributed as a co-editor of the literary journal Copper Nickel. I was also a peer editor for several...

...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 love language, and am committed to helping all students find their voice and the power of the written word. I have also worked extensively with students on preparation for the ACT and SAT. I love to help students...

...passionate about writing and I want students to share in that passion. Through writing I have learned to be a more empathetic and compassionate person. Outside of school I also enjoy yoga and playing video games like Super Mario Bros. I often use my knowledge of video games to relate concepts to students. I love animals and spend a lot of time watching documentaries about them with my dog, Ellie. I am very patient with...

...realize that this is not the case for everyone, which is why I have always been passionate about helping others get over some of the frustrating struggles that they may be having with schoolwork. Several years of tutoring experience in high school and college have helped me develop hands-on, applicable methods for helping struggling students to better understand material that they are having difficulties with. Finding ways to present material in more relative and interesting...

...working with a 7th grade class in North Philadelphia. I tutored small groups of students in math, literacy, science, and social studies. Currently, I continue to work with youth as a Denver Math Fellow at a public school in Denver. My experiences have made me a patient and engaging tutor who is able to explain content in different ways to appeal to multiple intelligences. Beyond my professional experience, I also have the firsthand knowledge of...

...of basic mathematics. I also found this to be true while I was employed as a tutor for Ball State University's Learning Center, especially with more advanced classes. I believe that the best tutoring sessions are those with great client-tutor communication. I always welcome feedback and ideas during sessions in order to mold the most effective tutoring strategy for the student. When I am not busy with work or studying, I enjoy bicycling, running, and...