Award-Winning Summer Tutors in Thornton, CO

...students came to when they struggled. I have therefore had ample opportunities to learn what it takes for students to succeed. This has led me to instruct students in everything from Elementary school math to graduate 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....

...St. Augustine, Florida and a Masters of Education from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. I am certified 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...

...of my life being a tutor for my siblings. This helped me develop my teaching skills at a young age, and served me well when I became a recitation instructor at University of Colorado Denver, teaching 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...

...in Anthropology and a BA in Spanish. I am passionate about foreign language learning and multi-cultural perspectives and I love teaching Spanish, writing, and test prep. I spent six months in Peru during my Junior year of college, where I studied Spanish, Quechua (an indigenous language), and conducted independent research focusing on the intersection of tourism and indigenous rights. I recently taught at a bilingual school where I focused on teaching math and grammar. I...

...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. My tutoring style emphasizes identifying and...

...while minoring in Environmental Studies. After graduation, I moved around a bit until finally deciding on Denver, CO as the place for me. I am currently studying for the LSAT and looking toward a future career 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...

...certification in Secondary English, first in Florida and then Colorado. As a child, I lived abroad in four different countries until the age of 16, attending a total of three different high schools. I remember all too well the various challenges of being student, while also trying to navigate the people and world around me. As a teacher, I have taught both in brick and mortar and online schools. Each came with their own challenges,...

...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 I find personally amusing AND I get to tell them for a legitimate reason. -I've had the opportunity to talk about politics on a regular basis with several of my students taking AP Gov. Having the opportunity to discuss current politics with people just beginning to...

...am a chemical engineering PhD candidate who enjoys math, science, and learning about new and interesting subjects. I recently received my bachelors degree in chemical engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. In the fall of 2016, I will be pursuing my PhD in chemical engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. During my undergraduate career, I have gained industry, teaching and research experience. During my junior year, I worked as a teaching assistant...

...last year teaching children the English language. Though not directly clinical in nature, these experiences have provided me with excellent interpersonal skills, working with individuals and in groups. Furthermore, they have offered perspectives of people enduring hardship or living in manners vastly different from my own. Between semesters while in college, I worked at a summer camp unique in that it offered more than the standard canoeing, hiking, and crafts. This particular summer camp is...