Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Aurora, CO

...program 6 years successfully counseling "at risk" youth in California, Florida and Montana 5 years tutoring and educating special populations across the curriculum 4 years implementing animal assisted services and curriculum design 3 years as a Certified Power Yoga Instructor for Corepower Yoga Studios 2 years as a Certified TESOL/ESL Teacher for English: second language learners 1 year as a Certified Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Educator for professionals, young adults and children 6 months...

...and teachers are unique. It is this unique relationship that can create extraordinary learning and growth. I graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in History/Political Science, and received my teaching certification in Secondary Social Studies Curriculum and Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I have been a middle and high school classroom teacher for 11 years, teaching Social Studies and English. I have 6 years of experience teaching Reading Intervention to students that...

...the College of William and Mary with a BA in History. I went on to earn a MEd from George Mason University in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University. I have taught high school social studies for 15 years, including US History, World History, and AP U.S. Government. In addition to classroom teaching, I have worked with students one-on-one, tailoring instruction and curriculum to their individuals needs.... I believe...

...individuals. Any person, regardless of reading level, background and experience, is capable of finding an affection for either reading or writing. When teaching and tutoring, I employ an experiential method as well as integrating cultural and social aspects into my lessons. I whole-heartedly enjoy relating the material to the students and enabling students to think about the bigger picture. In my spare time, I enjoy t rock climbing, camping, hiking and most anything outside. I...

...Adams State University, a state school in Colorado, with a B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude. My emphasis was in Economics, and I received minors in Mathematics and Political Science. I recently moved to Denver to pursue a Master's degree in economics at the University of Colorado at Denver. My long-term goals are to earn a Ph.D. in economics and to become an economics professor. As a result, I am eager to gain as...

...of The College of William and Mary with a double major in Public Policy and Environmental Science. I am currently completing my Masters in 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...

...and fears that can get in the way of us learning. I'll spend time convincing you that Algebra is something that not only will not ruin your life, but is instead something that can be easily conquered just as I'll work to convince you that you're entire undergraduate career will not be scuttled by your struggle to figure out standard deviation. Once we get the proper measure of the challenges in front of us, I...

...As a tutor, I am an advocate--the person who sends that message to the student that progress and success are not only within reach, but entirely attainable. I have several interests beyond academics. Our family loves to travel, and we also spend time in the mountains camping and hiking. Yet I am entirely at home amid great works of art, and enjoy music, books, writing, photography and painting. Gardening and cooking for family and friends...

...been an avid reader and "book worm" as well. Thus, if you are wanting to improve your reading and comprehension skills, that is also something I am able to help with too. (The areas I am most familiar with, in regards to more advanced reading, include philosophy, psychology, world religions, and nutrition.) After completing my bachelors degree in philosophy, I went on to complete a masters degree in counseling, with a specialization in transpersonal psychology....

...the right answer is always possible and with a patient teacher any student can master the subject. I wholeheartedly believe that with the right teacher any student can excel and will always work to find exactly what each student needs to reach their goals. When I am not tutoring or studying for the LSAT, I am enjoying all of the natural beauty that Colorado has to offer. I rock climb every week and am excited...