Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Boulder, CO

...of subjects. I am a very active individual, and I am highly curious about everything. I always want to try 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...

...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 University and a Masters of Science in Environmental...

...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 helped me in the past. I first began tutoring seriously in college. I began with college algebra and moved on to...

...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 very experienced in working with...

...and Wales University in Denver where I primarily tutor students in academic writing. I can help with a variety of subjects, including English, Writing (college essays, grammar, editing...etc.), Public Speaking, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and even Biblical Hebrew. I don't really have a favorite subject, I just LOVE working with students! I'm very invested in my students' learning and success. I love to discover particular learning styles and work with students in such a...

...and I spent two semesters studying Children's Literature. My tutoring style is fun and effective. I'll offer alternative ways to look at your assignment that will make the material more interesting and memorable. I have a lot of patience, and I know that not everyone learns the same way. I'll meet you (or your student) right where you're at and we'll go from there. I'd be a great tutor for a high school or university...

...me the underlying tenacity in young men and women to 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...

...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 students a lot of questions and listen carefully...

...integrating abstract algebraic concepts into relevant examples for my students. I've also lived in France for two years, so I am nearly fluent in French and enjoy sharing the language and culture with others. After City Year, I taught English at a middle and high school in eastern France through the French National Department of Education. While living in France, I also tutored business professionals in English. Currently, I'm working toward my Master of Public...

...Colorado at Boulder top of my class, majoring in Political Science with minors in History and Spanish. I am fluent in Spanish and conversational in French, and have lived and worked in Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. I am currently enrolled in the MPhil in Development Studies at the University of Oxford in the UK. My personal interests include any kind of sports or outdoor activities, adventurous eating, and walking my puppy Ray....

...credential and have taught middle school English for 4 years. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing, and math. I believe that strong literacy skills are necessary to advance in any field and that a firm understanding of mathematical concepts is a great way to develop critical thinking. I love working with learners of all ages! In my spare time, I like to read, listen to true crime...

...Phonics and Math. As a member of the National Honor Society in High School I logged many volunteer hours tutoring high school students struggling in Math, History, and most other high school subjects. I tutor a wide range of subjects including History, AP Government, several different grade levels of Math and SAT prep. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor because finding the right answer is always possible and with a patient teacher...

...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 always makes my day. One of my greatest challenges as a parent also became one of my proudest moments. My 1st grader began to bring home substantial errors on written work. I was convinced that she understood the content and could not figure out why she was having trouble as...

...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. My background in counseling has helped to shape who I am both as a person and as a teacher. I've taken what I learned from working as a counselor and used it to create a teaching style that is both personable and compassionate. Patience to me is the key...

...in whatever they are struggling in. I will help your child build skills as well as self confidence. This doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen! I have found that gentle guiding and directing, peppered with a little humor, goes a long way towards success. I feel confident in my abilities to help your student with any subject in the elementary grades, from beginning reading and phonics to middle school math. I graduated from the...

...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 will support you as we energetically attack new problems, master new material, and get the grades and scores you're capable of. I even throw in free jokes/humor free of charge. Now, say it with me...it's going to be alright! I can't wait to get started working with you!

...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 were 2 to 8 years below grade level. These students averaged nearly 3 years of growth per year in my classroom. The high school Speech & Debate program that I coach has been ranked in the top 10% of all programs nationwide for five straight years. I love working...

...in my mind that served as a lens through which to better view the deeply-ingrained inner workings of my own psyche. been planning it mentally and logistically for years in advance) and follow through with it, despite numerous challenges. While studying abroad in Brazil in college, I volunteered at three different sites throughout the city of Salvador. During this time, I taught English and guitar to impoverished children from slums and worked at an orphanage...

...Common Core Standards and Modifications, Teaching 1:1 and Small Groups K-12, ODD, ADHD, ESL, Dyslexia/graphia, ASD, Power Yoga Instruction, Animal Assisted Education, Youth Mentoring, and Startups Professional Highlights: 20 elementary and high middle school students successfully taught and mentored in 1st year of independent education startup 12 Juveniles counseled and educated at a wilderness education program 6 years successfully counseling "at risk" youth in California, Florida and Montana 5 years tutoring and educating special populations...

...I love piecing together the different parts of the puzzle to find out what that story is. I'm a big fan of analogies and examples, so I use them often when explaining concepts and ideas. I also use illustrations often while tutoring for those who are more visual learners. When I have free time, I love experimenting in the kitchen and trying out new (to me) recipes. Chicken, pasta, garlic, and olive oils are my...