Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Denver, CO

...for ages 8, 10 and 12. I taught my students in a one-on-one environment in the subjects of Math, Writing, Social Studies, Foundations of Learning, and Reading, including introduction to Phonics, Fluency and Comprehension skills. In addition to tutoring, I am also an enrichment teacher for an after-school program, Challenge Island, where I lead activities based on the STEM system that involve students in critical thinking experiments! In addition to teaching, I love to be...

...Asia 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...

...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 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...

...business writing course and did free-lance dissertation editing with the little free time I had left. While most of my teaching and tutoring experience has been in reading and writing, my degree is in Finance, so I am comfortable tutoring various math levels as well. However, I am most passionate about reading and writing. I truly enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds, but I am particularly fond of middle school students. I...

...it will apply to their lives. I believe that by bringing a child's interests into their school work and helping them to understand, they can develop the desire to want to further their learning. I finished my Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering at Penn State. Once I completed that, I plan to attend graduate school to continue my education -- I wish I could stay in school forever and learn about everything! Throughout my college...

...After graduating from Pitt, I spent two years working at a Charter School in Newark, NJ. Each day, I would tutor 6-8th graders in both Math and English. I have tutored everything from basic math skills to Algebra and Geometry. In terms of English, I have tutored basic literacy skills to reading comprehension. I have worked with students of all levels, and have experience working with students that have IEPs. I have a wide range...

...facility that exclusively works with at-risk youth. I have also led several backpacking trips through Wyoming for teenagers. My passion lies in English, particularly writing, but that's not to say that I don't enjoy reading and analyzing a good book! I especially enjoy tutoring in English because I find English to be captivating for all individuals. Any person, regardless of reading level, background and experience, is capable of finding an affection for either reading or...

I believe in the success of all students, no matter what their skills or background. I love facilitating that learning and creating their academic success. ... My philosophy is that every child can learn. It is the teacher's job to figure out how to be the most effective and assist every child with the learning process.... The first session should be used to get to know the student, their likes and what motivates them.... By scaffolding...

...I work very hard to make sure that any student interaction is a positive one, and that students walk away from interactions with me feeling inspired, hopeful and supported as they are working towards their goals. I also believe strongly in empowering a student towards independent learning and helping them discover aspects of being a learner that they are passionate about, and will continue to pursue with or without extrinsic motivators. I try to show...

...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 all ages and backgrounds. My tutoring style emphasizes identifying and building upon student strengths, adapting my methods and explanations to best meet the needs of individual students. I enjoy helping students develop specific skills and meet their immediate goals, but I love helping students experience joy in learning.

...I will be pursing a graduate degree in Creative Writing beginning this summer. I am very passionate about writing and I want students to share in that passion. Through writing I have learned to be a more empathetic and compassionate person. Outside of school I also enjoy yoga and playing video games like Super Mario Bros. I often use my knowledge of video games to relate concepts to students. I love animals and spend a...

...Design, 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...

...Literacy Corp, tutoring high school students in English Literature and essay writing. After graduation, I moved to Los Angeles, California. While I was there, I worked for ACES as a behavioral Interventionist for children with autism. At Varsity Tutors, I will be tutoring elementary math, high school English, essay writing, and Psychology. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and essay writing. I have always had a passion for literature and enjoy discussing and...

...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 Health at the University of Colorado, which combines my interest in education and desire to engage with communities in order to promote better health outcomes. Academically, I earned a BA in Political Science with...

...Anything to do with essay construction, literary analysis, argumentation, or creative writing I can do! Additionally, I also provide a teacher's perspective and can coach you through how to meet assignment expectations. As a teacher I also spent a considerable amount of time teaching test taking strategies, and many of my former students did exceptionally well on standardized tests. Aside from writing, a major passion of mine is public speaking. I competed in Speech and...

...rigorous and supportive. I have worked with students from pre-school to high school, in New York City, South Phoenix, on the Navajo Reservation, and in Thailand, and I bring that experience to meet each student's unique needs, wherever they may be. It would be my honor to help you or your student find academic success! My background includes a bachelor's degree from the New School University, TESOL certification, K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education Arizona Teaching...

...every one of these students, I have learned more and more about what these challenges mean and have figured out what techniques work best with each person's learning style. -I get to tell nerdy jokes ("Two atoms were walking down the street when one of them said, 'Oh no! I just lost an electron!' The other atom turned to the first and said, 'are you sure?' and he replied, 'I'm positive!' ") to help students...

...Education for over 7 years. I tutored college level courses and taught independent living skills to college students with special needs (mostly autistic spectrum disorders) for 6 years before becoming a middle and high school teacher for students with unique emotional needs for two years. These experiences have allowed me to develop the skill to accurately assess a student's comprehension of a subject and then provide instruction using strategies for multiple intelligences in a approachable...

...teaching science. I worked at a summer camp one summer with students of all ages. I travel whenever I get a chance and have traveled in Europe and all over the United States. I love science and teaching test prep. I am very passionate about students not only understanding the material but knowing how they can use the material in real life situations. I believe that it helps students remember the material when they know...

...of failure. I openly admit when I fail to my students and hope that my continuation to try will be a good model for them. Aside from teaching, I am a mom and absolutely love it. Family is extremely important to me so I know inviting a new tutor in to yours may be stressful. I like to have fun while teaching so I want to bring resources in for your student and teach them...