Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Denver, CO

...the collegiate alpine ski racing team at CSM. I began to enjoy math, science, and physics when I was high school. I believe this happened because I had an amazing teacher that helped inspire me to learn math and physics. It is important as a tutor and teacher to explain and teach material; however, I believe it is crucial for the tutor to help inspire a student to learn. Change the overall outlook of a...

...Most of my experience is related to preparing my students for standardized tests, focusing on useful test-taking strategies. While I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am more geared towards math and science subjects. I encourage my students to become comfortable using a variety of methods to solve problems. This decreases their chance of getting stuck on difficult problems. Helping my students make connections between similar problems and having a hallmark...

...material. In the early part of my career, I often incorrectly assumed the student's complete understanding of the material. To eliminate these incorrect assumptions and better facilitate the student's advancement towards independence, I employ a fusion of direct subject teaching and a Socratic style of questioning. I am comfortable working with all ages from Kindergarten to college. I am trained in Lindamood-Bell for K-12 in English Language Arts and math up to pre-algebra. Currently, I...

...residential education facility for youth with behavioral and emotional disorders. During that three-semester internship, I worked both as a classroom assistant and outdoor adventure education leader. I continued working for this organization as a experiential education counselor in the summer of 2014. After graduation, I worked as a teaching assistant for a second grader with Autism; for this position, I instructed this student in reading, math, and affective education. During that time, I also worked...

...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. Currently I am finishing my Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering at Penn State. Once I have 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...

...took over 16 credits per semester and was able to graduate in 3 years, in May 2009, with a GPA of 3.5 and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. I moved to Denver, Colorado in May 2011. I began my teaching career as a member of the Denver Teaching Fellows, a competitive program designed to provide training to highly effective educators. I began teaching 2nd grade in September of 2011 while attending classes at Metropolitan...

...I assist students in the field of Math but also work with Science, English and Social Studies. This is my 5th year teaching in the South Chicagoland area. I chose a career in teaching because I have always had a knack for helping people understand difficult concepts. Since high school, I was always helping friends and classmates with homework and tests. My favorite part of being a teacher is seeing when "the lightbulb" turns on...

...a few different subjects, but I am really passionate about helping students improve their standardized test scores as they prepare for college. Improving SAT and ACT scores can really open doors to admission and scholarships at great schools! Currently I am a graduate student studying social work at the University of Denver. In my spare time, I can be found curled up on the couch with a good book, skiing, hiking, or cheering on...

Education and learning have always been my foremost passions, and I seek to share those passions with students who have a similar desire to grow. Through developing one-on-one tutoring relationships, I hope to find the natural strengths every students possesses to further their understanding of subjects they wish to understand better. My compassion, enthusiasm, and love for knowledge all contribute to my love of teaching and tutoring, and I hope to share those with eager...

My name is Nicolette Stanziano and I am currently a 4th grade teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools. This is my first year teaching fourth grade. In 2013-2015 I taught second grade. I also have experience in grades K-5. I attended The University of Alabama where I earned a degree in elementary education. I have also been taking master classes in school counseling at George Mason University. I believe all students can learn and achieve...