Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Denver, CO

...University of Chicago in 2013. I taught second grade for two years and worked as a secondary teacher and teacher trainer in Malawi, Africa with the Peace Corps. I love teaching a challenging new subject and watching the students excitement grow as they excel and have fun. I hope to make the learning process fun and exciting by customizing the lesson to best suit the student's learning style. In my free time I enjoy hiking,...

...the high school level. I am 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...

...and linguistics, graduating with a 3.95 GPA. This fall, I will start my doctorate in audiology at CU Boulder. Audiology is the science and healthcare of hearing, balance, and related issues. I am excited to get started in a field that brings together hard science and interpersonal communication in a way that benefits others. Even before I started working as a professional teacher, I was helping others meet their academic goals. I tutored beginning trombonists,...

...you're at and we'll go from there. I'd be a great tutor for a high school or university student looking for a tutor to assist in essay writing, essay editing, or if you have a young student who would benefit from one on one instruction in Reading, Writing, and/or Spelling. I speak some Spanish. I look forward to meeting you, learning what your goals are, and helping you achieve top marks in your course while...

...English. After graduating, I moved to Denver in 2012 to serve with an AmeriCorps program called City Year. This is where I truly discovered my love of teaching and figuring out ways to creatively engage students in their education. I worked intensively with 9th and 10th grade students at a low-performing public high school to help them get back on track, focusing on evidence-based interventions for Algebra and English. I loved integrating abstract algebraic concepts...

...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 analyzing works of fiction. My teaching philosophy when I tutor is that every child should be...

...for this position, I instructed this student in reading, math, and affective education. During that time, I also worked as a tutor for students in elementary through high school. I primarily tutored math, but also assisted students with English, history, and science. My favorite subject to tutor is math, since I think there are a variety of ways of comprehending the different concepts. My teaching philosophy is that every child learns differently, it is important...

...and build upon the knowledge gained prior. My favorite aspect of teaching Social Studies is making the connections from the past to the present. This is essential for student achievement and individual growth. Aside from my rigorous social studies curriculum, I have leadership discussions each week. They focus on specific leadership traits and how the students can apply them to make positive changes: in school and in life. This is my attempt to go beyond...

...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 with kids and watching their academic and personal growth!

...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 a Certified Power Yoga Instructor for Corepower Yoga Studios 2 years as a Certified TESOL/ESL Teacher for English: second language learners 1 year as a Certified Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Educator for professionals, young adults and children 6 months as a Volunteer...

...their academic skills. In addition to teaching, I was a Library Assistant for nine years in the children's section of a public library. There I created and implemented reading and art programs for community children. I was also a Co-Leader for Girl Scouts for four years and was a Team Manager for a Destination Imagination team. In my free time, I enjoy many hobbies, including volunteering (Habitat for Humanity in particular), hiking, camping, kayaking, reading,...

...be rewarding and exhausting simultaneously. I also tutored at the University of Southern Mississippi in the athletic department which gave he opportunity to practice my tutoring skills and get to know some talented athletes. I successfully completed the certification for T.E.S.O.L. through the American TESOL Institute, hopefully I will be able to travel and teach in the future. Most of my employment history has utilized my skills in Spanish linguistics in some form or another....

...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 Debate on the state and national level while in high school, and absolutely enjoy coaching students...

...of all levels, and have experience working with students that have IEPs. I have a wide range of interests, from cooking to movies. I enjoy sports and getting outside to take in the fresh air. I have a real passion for helping kids succeed and love being able to see a child understand and grasp something they struggled with before. I truly believe that each student has amazing potential, and my adjusting information to make...

...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 Certification, and...

...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 lot of time watching documentaries about them with my dog, Ellie. I am very patient with...

...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 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...

...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 outdoors. I take myself on a trip every year to a different place in the US...

...Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Markina has an interest in expanding her current expertise in human behavior & development. Her passion for sociocultural anthropology drives her to discover new ways to shape student, teacher, parent, and community behavior in order to maximize their potential for a meaningful and significant quality of life. Through the use of technology, Markina is also driven to provide and leverage resources for anyone, regardless of their location or financial constraints.

...percussion, and piano. Outside of academics, my primary work has been with children with autism or other communication disorders. I have worked with kids of all ages, and pride myself in my ability to relate to nearly anyone. My goal as a tutor goes far beyond academic success. What I have found more and more often is that there are issues of confidence, focus, or motivation that keep students from reaching their academic potential. I...