Award-Winning Summer Tutors in Castle Rock, CO

...school research projects. My specialties are Writing, History, Test Preparation and Social Sciences. I strongly believe that the key to educational success is for students to take ownership of the material and to accomplish teachers to make learning personal. I strive to understand each students' unique strengths and struggles and tailor my presentation to their needs. I earned my B.A. from Colorado College in International Political Economy. I have a Masters of Public Policy from...

...for over five years, ranging from middle school math and homework help through collegiate quantum mechanics. As an educator, it is essential to prepare students with the right skills not only to master the curriculum, but to also develop the academic habits that lead to life long learning and generating a positive impact on society. For each student I work with, I tailor my tutoring to match their individualized needs. I have worked with students...

...it. I love tutoring these people most of all because my philosophy is that the student has to learn the language of math. I love teaching/tutoring statistics because I can demonstrate its relevance to anyone, even an Opera major (or musician.) I also love geometry, Algebra I, and probability for the same reason. I have had the best experience tutoring junior high school level (before students can decide to "hate" math) and adult level (when...

...upper-division genetics. My year-long tenure there only deepened my love of teaching and helped me strengthen my abilities to educate many different styles of learners. I also have the experience with graduate standardized testing, as I scored in the 95th percentile or above on the SAT, ACT, and MCAT. Since graduating in May with two degrees in biology and psychology, I have spent my time going through the medical school application process. During the upcoming...

...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 top 10% of all programs nationwide for five straight...

...more and more about what these challenges mean and have figured out what techniques work best with each person's learning style. -I get to tell nerdy jokes ("Two atoms were walking down the street when one of them said, 'Oh no! I just lost an electron!' The other atom turned to the first and said, 'are you sure?' and he replied, 'I'm positive!' ") to help students better understand their work. These are jokes which...

...in law. I gained experience tutoring elementary aged students at a private learning center, where I taught elementary Reading, Phonics and Math. As a member of the National Honor Society in High School I logged many volunteer hours tutoring high school students struggling in Math, History, and most other high school subjects. I tutor a wide range of subjects including History, AP Government, several different grade levels of Math and SAT prep. Math has always...

...State. I then plan to attend graduate school to continue my education -- I wish I could stay in school forever and learn about everything! 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...

...of learning I have experienced in my years of college. I have, several times over, proved my dedication to knowledge and my passion for science as I graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Biology and a minor in chemistry. I achieved the aforementioned degrees as a top performer on my university baseball team and earning accolades of Capitol One Academic All American. As a tutor, I have been recognized by both my clients...

...for me to expand my knowlege base. These folks, we not just by clients, they were my teachers, my tutors and my inspiration to learn more. My tutoring experiences encompass, literacy, reading and writing skills for K-5 graders. I tutored within the Denver metro area and would travel to the elementary schools that had the greatest need. My passion for learning continued as I developed a rapour with each student, identified their needs, learned their...

...different learning pattern, so I adapt everyone's lesson plan to a style that will maximize learning! The second most important aspect of tutoring is open communication. I am always open to change, so please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you learn more effectively. I've been tutoring for 4 years now and really enjoy it. It is a great way for me to solidify that material I know as...

...following a scientific discipline. As a tutor I feel that I have succeeded when a student takes the concepts and methodology we have discussed and practiced and applies them independently to other situations outside of tutoring. In addition to science I have a flair for music and languages and thoroughly enjoy sharing these talents with others as well. I continue to strive to help others understand how these pursuits can enrich our ability to understand,...

...as a full time student, while also working part time as a server. During this time, I learned the value of hard work and how important it is to do something that you love. I recently moved to Colorado in order to continue my education. I will be pursing a graduate degree in Creative Writing beginning this summer. I am very passionate about writing and I want students to share in that passion. Through writing...

...old. While I am able to help children with a wide array of subjects, I am most accomplished in math by using varied applications and by appealing to diverse methods of learning. I understand that children cannot learn the concrete infrastructure of our society (namely math but is also many of the other core subjects in our education system) through rote, undifferentiated lessons. Outside of teaching children, I enjoy traveling to Mexico to volunteer with...

...2014 from Binghamton University in Vestal, NY with a Bachelors of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology and spent two years conducting independent microbiology research in Binghamton's Center for Biofilm Research. At Binghamton I also acted as a Teaching Assistant and tutored many students, helping them to gain a better understanding of the natural sciences. I look forward to unveiling the magic of education, and helping you to become the best student you can be!

I acquired a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Philosophy at MSU Denver. During my time as a student, I tutored MSU Denver's diverse population in Math, English, and Philosophy. Doing so has made me a versatile and patient tutor. My favorite subject to tutor is Logic. A few of my favorite things are illustrating, strategy based games, and concise writing.... Conduct introductions, determine student's goals, and begin to review the material.... I help the student...

...sciences, and earned a B.A. in Sociology and a B.A. in Psychology fro the University of Denver. These subjects introduced me to statistics and I have loved its practical and descriptive nature ever since. The most effective and engaging teachers I have had throughout my academic career all had one thing in common: a genuine passion and enthusiasm for their subjects. In addition, the best teachers know how to make their subjects as engaging as...

...many years, tutoring reading, writing, and mathematics to students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia and ADHD. Many of my students are both intellectually gifted and have a learning disability. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. 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....

...figure out how you learn and go from there. If you need to make angles with your body to know the difference between acute and obtuse then let’s do it! If we need to write a song with vocabulary for you to remember the terms then I am in. I want learning to be fun because that is how you are going to retain information. Outside of work I love rock climbing, acro yoga, 'upcycling'...

...everyone can be a great student, sometimes they just need to be taught a little differently. As a tutor, my job is to make my students understand. If a student is struggling with something a new point of view or a different explanation may change their understanding. Right now, I am working as a teaching fellow at a local high school in Denver. I teach primarily Algebra I and II, but I get in a...