Award-Winning Tutors in Thornton, CO for Students in Special Education Programs

...a few quick practice exercises, then finish with a longer activity that incorporates the target point in a comprehensive way. I am particularly passionate about language and how we use it to express everything from our basic needs to abstract philosophies. Language, like math, has a formula, and that formula has given us the most powerful tool we have. Nothing makes me happier than watching others discover that power within themselves and accomplishing more than...

...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 a French minor and Global Studies certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. Now I'm in my second and final year of the MPH program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. My concentrations are Global Health and Health Systems, Management, and Policy, and I will...

...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 goals to visit each continent,...

...certificate. Since graduating, I have moved and received my Colorado teaching license, as well as a Special Education endorsement. During college, I tutored middle school and college students. I am currently a Special Education/English teacher at a 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...

...make each day extraordinary. I am a lifelong learner and teacher, and truly believe in the transformative power of education and exploring the understood borders of oneself. When it comes to teaching, the student comes first, period. 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...

...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 playing the piano.

...create extraordinary learning and growth. I graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in History/Political Science, and received my teaching certification in Secondary Social Studies 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...

...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 not busy with class work,...

I'm a retired elementary special education teacher, with about 30 years teaching experience in both special education and reading intervention. I believe in encouraging my students when they do something well, and in blending systematic instruction in basic skills with comprehension-based strategies that will help students succeed in their regular classrooms.

...to achieve success in reading, writing, and/or math. I am in my 8th year teaching as a special education teacher. Currently, I run a center-based program for students with autism. I have a degree in both elementary and special education and experience working with all ages and ranges from grades K-6th. I am also finishing up my masters degree in counseling psychology! I love working with students from a wide variety of mental health backgrounds...