Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Aurora, CO

...new things, and I am driven by a visceral love of adventure. Despite these innate qualities, I am also very driven to help other people, and tutoring is a simple, yet powerful and effective way I can help others. I have done a lot of tutoring work in the past working with students of all ages from the elementary to college level. I have a strong background in the sciences as well as other subjects. I...

...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 helped me in the past. I first began tutoring seriously in college. I began with college algebra and moved on to science courses such as chemistry,...

...up in South America wandering ancient Inca ruins and the Andes and speak Spanish and English fluently. I spent just enough time in Colorado to earn a degree in economics, magna cum laude. Since then, I have been working in a variety of capacities on ocean conservation and research programs.I have taught high school to college age students in an experiential education program since 2009. The program covered marine sciences, leadership, and seamanship. I am...

...live-ation role-playing (LARP) to flying trapeze to art to teaching, and more besides. I'm an engaging personality, and I genuinely like to know 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...

...recently taught at a bilingual school where I focused on teaching math and grammar. I have also worked as a research assistant and librarian for several years, so I have excellent research and citation skills and I love working with students of all ages on research and writing projects. I believe learning should accessible for all kinds of students and am committed to working together to find a teaching style that works for each individual.Aside...

...Magna Cum Laude from Colorado College in 2014. I received a B.A. with distinction in Psychology. While at Colorado College, I spent two years working for the school's writing center as a peer tutor. I also spent a year as a First Year Experience mentor; in this role, I worked with an Introduction to Psychology class composed entirely of first year college students, helping them with writing, studying, and other aspects of adjusting to life...

...to take ownership of the 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...

...every one has a different way of learning, so I think getting to know my students is one of the most important things I can do to be effective. I think learning should be enjoyable and I like to look for creative and fun ways to teach, but Im not afraid to push my students so they can progress. Besides teaching, I love running, cooking, playing games, watching movies, swimming, animals, and sunshine!

I am a recent college graduate with previous experience tutoring NCAA athletes in a variety of subjects. I understand students have different motivators and how to identify what inspires someone to work harder. Additionally, I recognize that each person has their preferences and work with students to customize plans and teaching styles. ... Every student has the ability to learn, it is just a matter of finding a way to make the info "stick" in their minds. I like to find ways to relate difficult concepts to a student's interests and hobbies.

...my students understand. If a 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...