Award-Winning Science Tutors in Highlands Ranch, CO

...am a classroom teacher who loves to help students succeed. Education is not a one size fits all model, and as such I am committed to finding out what strategies work best for you. I received my B.S. in Biology, Ecology, and Evolutionary Studies from Regis University, and I am currently working towards a M.Ed in Science Curriculum and Instruction. In my spare time I love to coach and play rugby, go hiking, play music,...

...began tutoring at 19 and I fell in love with the job. I have worked for the University of Alaska, Anchorage and NAU as a teaching assistant and tutor, and I have been self-employed as a tutor for seven years. Now I am in my last semester at NAU, and I will graduate in December 2013 with a BS in Physics and a BS in Mathematics. I have tutored math subjects ranging from Algebra 1...

...is Apurva. I am a student in Chemical and Biological Engineering at CU Boulder entering my Junior year. I believe that the key to being a successful tutor is to build a strong relationship with the students I am tutoring. I recognize that everyone has a different learning pattern, so I adapt everyone's lesson plan to a style that will maximize learning! The second most important aspect of tutoring is open communication. I am always...

...enjoy math, science, and physics when I was high school. I believe this happened because I had an amazing teacher that helped inspire me to learn math and physics. It is important as a tutor and teacher to explain and teach material; however, I believe it is crucial for the tutor to help inspire a student to learn. Change the overall outlook of a class from a chore, to a fun exercise where you are...

...a student at the Colorado School of Mines, where I am pursuing my PhD in Mineral and Energy Economics. I am a graduate of the Economics program at Youngstown State University where I earned my Master of Arts. Also, I am a graduate of the Geology program at the University of Akron, where I earned my Master of Science. I was employed as a teaching assistant during my studies at these schools, and tutored many...

...just finished a year as a college professor at a prestigious small liberal arts college, where I taught and mentored over a hundred students. I can tutor a variety of different subjects, from math and computer science / computer programming, to European history. I grew up in Glasgow Scotland, and moved to the United States 7 years ago. I hold degrees in physics, math, and history from the University of Cambridge and from Princeton University....

...and college, including founding a Technology Club at Cherry Creek High School. I have a diverse skill set, and I am comfortable tutoring Math, Science, Computer Science, and English, as well as the ACT and SAT. I have always enjoyed tutoring in the sciences, especially Chemistry, not only because of how much I enjoy the topic but also because of how much fun it can be to learn. I believe strongly that education is critical...

...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 or chemistry as I do, so I make sure to include games, flashcards and learning tools to keep sessions fun as well. I also enjoy helping students develop test taking strategies that utilize their skills and natural...

I believe that mastering concepts is highly application based. I want to challenge them to develop problem-solving skills and independence of thought. Learning should also be a fun process, so I strive to make the tutoring experience engaging and enjoyable.

...freshman at the University of Colorado - Boulder, in my second semester, studying aerospace engineering with a minor in computer science. Throughout my high school career, I privately tutored students ranging from middle school to high school in subjects such as math, Spanish, and the sciences. I currently tutor in math and Spanish, which are also my favorite subjects to tutor. I love working in these subjects because they rewire the brain to think and...