Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Highlands Ranch, CO

...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 across the curriculum 4 years implementing animal assisted services and curriculum design 3 years as...

...is Max Nathanson, and I was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. I graduated from the University of 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....

...an educational therapist for many years, tutoring reading, writing, and mathematics to students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia and ADHD. Many of my students are both intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. I have taught college courses in psychology and organizational behavior, and recently received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of...

...an educator started well before I even left for college. I have worked in many aspects of education including outdoor education, nannying, the classroom, and as a museum educator. Having worked in a variety of places, I am able to help students with their studies using creative and fun methods. I love History and Literature, and I enjoy being able to help students learn the joy of reading. My favorite subject in elementary school was...

I am a parent, a neighbor, and an educator. Having grown up with educators, around educators, and looking up to educators; it is natural that teaching be my path. I look at advancing education and the learning of my son and youth in general to be my personal service to humanity.... Teaching is my service to humanity.

...a long background in biology and chemistry. I have a bachelors of science in Integrative Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Illinois and a Masters of Science in Molecular Microbiology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I have roughly 5 years of experience teaching and tutoring students at community colleges and middle school and 12 years experience working in laboratories studying biofuels, crop pathology, waste water management, insect genetics,...

...my career, I have had the benefit of great mentor/tutors and have always tried to do the same for others. Formally, I have taught students at the high school and college level in math and history (Rutgers University - PhD, 1988) and advised many others informally as a banking and investment professional (Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), since 1994). Recently, I have become a math tutor, mentor and substitute teacher in the Denver Public School system...

...certification. Though most of my tutoring experience has been with Undergraduates at the collegiate level, I have on occasion worked with younger students. I tend to encounter the same difficulties with all History students, regardless of their age or grade. They tell me that History is boring, and they don't consider it relevant to their lives. My goal is to change that perception by finding parallels between the subject matter and the modern world. History...

...learning should be fun, easy, and individualized. I am good at breaking down complex concepts into simple, bite-sized chunks. I believe there are a lot of ways to learn the same concepts, and I enjoy making each lesson relevant to the person I am teaching. I also like to laugh and have a good time. I am especially experienced in economics, finance, math, and history, but I enjoy all subjects and I hope to help...

...to help you build a strong foundation in academics, and beyond! I graduated in 2014 from Binghamton University in Vestal, NY with a Bachelors of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology and spent two years conducting independent microbiology research in Binghamton's Center for Biofilm Research. At Binghamton I also acted as a Teaching Assistant and tutored many students, helping them to gain a better understanding of the natural sciences. I look forward to unveiling the...

I love working one on one with students and their families. Customizing the learning experience is my number one goal! While tutoring Algebra students in middle school, my students saw an average of two letter grades improvement. I look forward to helping you reach your educational goals.... Customizing to each student is the key to success! I like to find out how you learn best so that we can have the perfect blend of content to...

...variety of environments, from outdoor education programs to traditional classroom teaching. I have a bachelor of science degree in secondary history and social studies education with a minor in women and gender studies. I currently teach middle school science, and I love it! I tutor in a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, history and social studies, elementary core subjects, and my personal favorite, personal finance. I am also available for assistance preparing...

...a 2012 IUPUI University of Indianapolis graduate with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Over the past twelve years, I have taught kinder, first, second, and third grade in addition to teaching Special Education. I become a teacher to help students unlock their fullest potential by using various teaching methods to engage the whole learner. I am a Spalding Phonics trained teacher and certified to teach K-6 and K-12 special education. I enjoy teaching and building...

...and a few years later I earned my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught English Language Learners, educationally challenged students, and gifted students. I have been recognized by Denver Public Schools for the high growth of my students. I believe that all children can learn if the teacher uses whatever is necessary to get the information to the child in a way that they can understand it. I am originally from the...

...Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. I have traveled extensively and have had the opportunity to teach English language (ESL/EFL) to kindergarten through middle school students in South Korea and here in Denver, Colorado. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, and ESL/ELL. I believe that everyone...

...a bag of tricks when it comes to study tips, organization, and balancing studying with life. I got my start in tutoring during my undergraduate studies at DU. I was a camp counselor with a summer camp for high schoolers. The camp focused on Chemistry and Math. Afterwards, I taught PCAT review classes. My personal tutoring style involves pieces of the Socratic method; I use questions and the student's knowledge of the subject to walk...

...a Social Worker, working in both Intake and Ongoing Services at Arapahoe County Human Services in 2013. In 2015, I began working with the City and County of Denver as an IT Project Manager. This year, I am excited to spend more time at home with my kids getting the opportunity to work with children and young people at Varsity Tutors. I have a passion for learning, helping people discover their full potential and seeing...

...undergraduate student at the University of Colorado - Boulder, studying Mathematics with a computational emphasis alongside minors in Economics and Computer Science. Math and test taking are my two academic strong points, so I focus on teaching Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and ACT / SAT Prep. I try to bundle a passionate approach with a focus on the principles to produce students who can think on their feet and attack any question with confidence....

...the highest human experiences. Tutoring any student is a great privilege and opportunity to nurture and guide individuals as they embark on the great adventure which is the advancement of their education, a task which I do not take lightly. I had to make a choice in picking my major, and I chose for it to be in the field of science. However, my strongest subject is math, although in my heart I love science,...

...I studied abroad in Dijon, France where I learned not only how amazing real Dijon mustard is but all about French culture and the French language. My studies on Europe focused on the European Union, European History, and International Relations. My goal in tutoring is to make subjects exciting and relatable to a student's interests. I know how difficult it is to pronounce an 'R' in French and how hard it is to remember what...