Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Denver, CO

...me in the past. I first began tutoring seriously in college. I began with college algebra and moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a...

...engineering courses. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2011 with a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an NCAA Championship title. GO IRISH! After graduating, I supported the Business Risk Office of an Auto Finance as a data analyst for 4 years before moving from my home state of Texas to Colorado. My tutoring style is patient, analytical, thorough, and engaged. My main goal is to help you become a better...

...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 how to apply it.... My teaching philosophy is...

...Center, where I supported first through sixth grade learners in their reading and writing. I also worked as a fellow in the admissions office at Colorado College, where I interviewed prospective students and evaluated admissions essays. I then received my M.Ed. from the University of Virginia is Educational Psychology in 2013, specializing in motivation and fostering a “growth mindset” in children. During this time, I provided supplemental math support at an elementary school as a...

...while attending classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver to earn my teaching license. I received my alternative teaching license in May of 2013. I taught 2nd grade for four years as both a ELA-E and ELA-S teacher, instructing in English and Spanish when necessary to support children of all backgrounds. I earned my Gifted and Talented certification in 2014, and began working as the Gifted and Talented Representative for four schools in the southwest...

...make learning fun. As a National Board Certified Teacher, my focus is constantly on student learning. By watching how a student learns, I am able to help them when they come across a challenge. My students would always ask me what subject was my favorite. What an incredibly difficult question! I love connecting students with the stories they are reading. I love breaking down difficult math skills in a way that students understand. I love...

...school when they are having trouble. With the right help and time, problem areas can feel less overwhelming and even fun. My method is to first understand my student's specific issue, and work to address him or her as an individual. I help them develop strategies so when they are alone and facing a difficult problem, they have the foundation and confidence to work through it by themselves. Most importantly though, I make sure my...

...ranged from grades 2 through graduate school. I work with each student individually to 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...

...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 into relevant examples for my students. I've also lived in France for two...

...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 to understand their learning styles to be effective and efficient. Outside of academia,...

...Environmental Science. I have worked as a corporate recruiter, nursing assistant, and physical therapy aide. I also love to coach high school lacrosse. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most thrilled about Mathematics, Sciences, and Test Prep. However, I also enjoy tutoring in English, Reading, and Writing. In my experience helping students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun and improvement prepping for the Math and...

...skills by providing them with a variety of different resources to access content. I recently graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Through CU I received my Elementary Colorado Teaching License, majored in Studio Arts and minored in Art History. While teaching I am pursuing my Masters degree in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction. While at CU, I participated in internships working at the Denver Art Museum, the Thorne Nature Center, and the Deyoung Art...

...meet new students here in Colorado. I earned a Masters degree in education two years ago and a Bachelors in biology before that. I especially like working with students who are having a hard time in a subject, because it gives me an opportunity to put my skills to work in helping that student to work through what is troubling them. I do so by using a variety of teaching methods, tailored to the student's...

...at Brooklyn Technical High School), and SAT and SHSAT tutor (previously with Inspirica, and also on my own.) I have a great deal of experience teaching English, but also have a very high skill level in math (I got 800 on my math SAT years ago:) My areas of expertise include: ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and SAT. I just moved to Boulder, CO, and my greatest passion is teaching, and mentoring teenagers.

...academic coaching, and mentoring. I have also enjoyed facilitating nonviolence, peace, and personal narrative development workshops for youth of all ages. Working with a variety of young people, I have experience with a diversity of learning and emotional differences, with various tools to support executive functioning skills and reduction of academic anxiety. It is a true gift for me to watch a student regain his or her curiosity and confidence in the learning process. I...

...Including my residency year, I have taught 3 years of middle school math at a Denver Public School. Before becoming a licensed classroom teacher I spent three years as an associate program director for one of the most successful test prep companies in the Washington D.C. area. Over these years I taught courses on every SAT and ACT subject, including SAT II in Mathematics, and also took the official College Board SAT twice.

...and make adjustments accordingly. I have taken countless students who previously could not pass or learn math into a path of not only learning math, but loving to learn it and doing well in their next course! I know I could help any student succeed in their math class! I am currently an instructor of IB Math SL, AP Calculus AB and Algebra 2 and I am a adjunct professor with a community college teaching College...

...Throughout my college career, and even in high school, I have dedicated most of my free time to mentoring and tutoring children and teenagers in math and science. I have a very easy time relating to people of all ages and a gift for explaining complicated topics in an easy to follow manner. Please let me know how I can help you or your child better understand your/their schoolwork and gain a love for learning!

...Americorps program that places tutors in high-need, low-performing public schools. I spent the year working with a 7th grade class in North Philadelphia. I tutored small groups of students in math, literacy, science, and social studies. Currently, I continue to work with youth as a Denver Math Fellow at a public school in Denver. My experiences have made me a patient and engaging tutor who is able to explain content in different ways to appeal...

...that great teachers create an environment that students want to come back to and that students will thrive in. I was fortunate to have such high standards and loving teachers that encouraged me to want to learn as well as become a teacher myself. I will continue and pass on the love I have for teaching and learning to my students so that they will flourish in their studies as well as I did.... My teaching...