Award-Winning Summer Tutors in Centennial, CO

...for gaming competitions. I am also an avid hiker and mountain biker. When not working or gaming, you can find me wandering mountain trails. As I stated above I believe that forging a personal connection between the student and the material is the key to education. The teacher's job to identify and facilitate that connection and encourage the student's curiosity. People learn best when they want to learn. Information should be manageable and engaging and...

...from the student. By using examples to clarify and solidify points, concepts can be fully understood and applied to other situations when the tutor is not present. As a chemical engineer, my favorite subjects are math and chemistry. I am very comfortable with mathematics up through calculus 1, including algebra I & II, trigonometry, introductory statistics, and calculus I. Additionally, I am very comfortable with ACT math and GRE quantitive sections, as I have taken...

...to teach Kindergarten-6th grade in Florida, hold a reading endorsement, and am in the process of becoming certified in the same subject areas in Colorado. I have 2 years of experience teaching Kindergarten in Florida, before relocating to Colorado late last year. I really love working one on one with students as I feel the uninterrupted time together yields better results. I like that I can dedicate my time and energy to one student, and...

...May with two degrees in biology and psychology, I have spent my time going through the medical school application process. During the upcoming year, I hope to help tutor those still in school not only to keep on my toes academically, but to help those who may be struggling with various subjects throughout their academic careers. There is no better feeling than watching someone have a eureka moment of understanding, and I look forward to...

...a personal financial planning class. I led afternoon lab sessions and worked with students on developing their own personal financial plans as part of their final project. I have a diverse skill set, and I am comfortable tutoring writing, English, Psychology, History, various sciences, the SAT, PSAT, and GRE. I also have experience working with students on college essays. I have always enjoyed tutoring these subjects, and I especially love working with students on writing...

...to know my clients as people. Getting to know each other a little bit makes everything more comfortable. I grew up in a heavily intellectual family, and attended Reed College, but I put a lot of value on non-academic interests. What's the point of training your brain if you're not doing the things that keep you a happy human? I love motivating people to try their best, and I enjoy helping people overcome challenges and...

...teacher who loves to help students succeed. Education is not a one size fits all model, and as such I am committed to finding out what strategies work best for you. I received my B.S. in Biology, Ecology, and Evolutionary Studies from Regis University, and I am currently working towards a M.Ed in Science Curriculum and Instruction. In my spare time I love to coach and play rugby, go hiking, play music, cook tasty food,...

...others succeed at math as well as doing math myself. I have taught and tutored math at all different levels and understand the roadblocks that students may encounter in learning most topics. I will always respect your goals and your efforts to achieve them. I will help you master specific skills and help you think mathematically so that you can achieve success in future endeavors. Math is not a spectator sport - LET'S START WORKING...

...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 they thought was possible.

...and designed programs for the community of campers at large. I also formally led my campers on week-long backpacking trips. These activities and experiences pushed campers to discover their emotional selves and express their honest truths within a group setting. I currently live in Louisville and am starting a Master's degree in Wilderness Therapy at Naropa in the fall. I spend my time hiking, gardening, singing, reading, and dancing until I fall over.... The most important...