Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Lakewood, CO

...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, and I was involved in a Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in high school. As an undergraduate, I worked as an Academic Success Mentor for international students. This involved checking...

...the curriculum any time, any where. My core qualifications: Special Education, Reading Remediation, Curriculum 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...

...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 in becoming powerful public speakers! Naturally, this ties in with my interest in political science. Please let me know if you have any questions for me. I look forward...

...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 where I camp, hike, and explore. I have been to every state except for four and have visited 13 different countries. I love learning about new cultures and have...

...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 provided the opportunity to succeed. I am excited to have moved to Denver and be part of the Denver community. I enjoy hiking on the weekends, reading, and...

...Curriculum and Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I have been 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...

...assess their learning style. I like to approach teaching in a variety of ways adapting my lessons to every student as necessary. I have a fairly flexible schedule, and I am willing to work with students to create a schedule that is convenient and effective for them. Here are a few of the things I LOVE about my job: -I've worked with students who have dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, autism, aspergers, hyperlexia, auditory processing disorder, and...

...at SDSU. I've studied literature from the United States, Europe, Africa, and 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...

...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 also have a knack for working well with students who are unmotivated, have behavioral issues, and/or lack discipline--I love a challenge. I am a firm believer in high expectations and that with a little patience and determination, all students can excel. When I am...

...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 students. While I value hard work, I also want students to become passionate about their work. I strive to make learning an experience in which students can express...