Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Westminster, CO

My educational path has followed paths of privilege -- private prep school, the Ivies for undergraduate and graduate degrees -- but my outlook on education is not conservative. I see success in terms of curiosity that grows throughout a lifetime, and reaches into new domains. Confident, creative thinkers are always in short supply, so it feels good to collaborate with Varsity Tutors to encourage more of them.

I am currently a substitute teacher for all levels at my local school district, before beginning a graduate program in Anthropology at the University of Cologne in Germany this fall. I have worked as an assistant teacher at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain, as well as as a peer outreach worker at a local drop in shelter serving homeless and at risk youth.

...thing. Some students just need to be pointed in the right direction, others need more frequent check ins, still others need more directed help. This is where tutoring can really help an individual student. I love to read, I'm in the process of researching to write a YA adventure novel, I enjoy paper crafts, calligraphy, and cross stitch. I am slightly obsessed with office supplies and I love color coding and using composition notebooks.

...an Early Childhood and Childhood Education major at SUNY Fredonia with a concentration in Spanish. As a future educator, I am passionate about helping students learn and grow to their full potential. It is important to me that all students know that they are capable of great things and can find their strengths. I offer subjects including Elementary and Middle School Math, Science and writing, Pre Algebra and Algebra 1, College Application Essays and more!

...ACT, AP, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE and HSPT. For most students, the SAT and ACT are extremely important parts of your college application, which means there's a lot of pressure to perform. Too much pressure is never a good thing, though, so I will always go out of my way to keep students motivated and in high spirits. A typical SAT tutoring session will consist of three parts, one for each section of the test. The...

...a recent graduate of American University in Washington DC. I received my BA in Political Science. Prior to attending college, I graduated from the West Windsor Plainsboro School District, so I understand how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also...

...a current University of Michigan student, working towards a Bachelor's degree in both English and Political Science. I've spent much of my life tutoring, and have experience working with students from pre-K all the way up to, and including, college. I am especially proficient at helping with reading comprehension, literary analysis, close reading, and writing essays. I am also an ACT tutor, and focus on an approach that builds confidence towards the exam, not just...

...years I worked for the Phillips-Brooks House Association. I founded an after school program for elementary and middle school students. I developed an independent curriculum and helped the students complete their homework. I worked with their parents and teachers to identify weaknesses and potential areas of growth. I also led a high school mentoring program that, in addition to homework help, focused on preparing students for college. We helped the teens navigate the application process...

...learner, I spent most of my education being the student other students came to when they struggled. I have therefore had ample opportunities to learn what it takes for students to succeed. This has led me to instruct students in everything from Elementary school math to graduate school research projects. My specialties are Writing, History, Test Preparation and Social Sciences. I strongly believe that the key to educational success is for students to take ownership...

...a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and...