Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors in Boulder, CO

...innate qualities, I am also very driven to help other people, and tutoring is a simple, yet powerful and effective way I can help others. I have done a lot of tutoring work in the past working with students of all ages from the elementary to college level. I have a strong background in the sciences as well as other subjects. I also have extensive experience with test preparation. Tutoring is a great opportunity to...

...energy technologies. I have been putting my goals into action the last two years by interning at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory doing research in photovoltaic reliability. In high school and college, I have gained experience mentoring peers and helping them not only succeed, but enjoy their school work. I believe that for a student to have an effective learning experience, the tutor must not only be passionate about teaching, but also about learning. As...

...on college essays. I have always enjoyed tutoring these subjects, and I especially love working with students on writing because of the interesting stories everyone has to tell and the reward that comes from helping people unlock their potential to clearly and effectively express themselves. My teaching philosophy is simple: I believe tutoring should be entirely individualized. To that end, I strive to determine how a student learns best and teach accordingly.... Teach to the individual,...

...athletes in various math classes since being the first freshman tutor there. Tutoring math is a no-brainer for me because it allows me to combine my two passions: math and helping people. Many people say that they aren't a "math person" but I would argue that's not that case. Everyone can understand math, but not everyone will understand it in the same way. My goal is to open student's minds up to math based on...

I graduated from San Jose State University with degrees in Philosophy/Religious Studies and Physics/Mathematics. Throughout college I tutored various math subjects, physics, and chemistry. After years in the business world I taught math with Denver Public Schools as a Blue Print Math Fellow. I am passionate about learning and helping others. Everyone has a different 'style' of learning so as a coach I need to grasp that and present each subject with a congruent style.

I can help with math and science subjects for students of all ages, as well as test prep. I was valedictorian of my high school and have a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. ... I believe in helping students develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals behind the problems they're trying to solve.... I want to keep things light and breezy. I want to get to the know the student...

...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 95th percentile or above on the SAT, ACT, and MCAT. Since graduating in May with two degrees in biology and psychology,...

...my close friends. Now that I have graduated, I realize how much I miss tutoring and helping others. By approaching problems from different directions, I can help nearly anybody learn a difficult subject. I have a firm belief that everyone can learn anything, they just need the right teacher. I plan on becoming that teacher and am pursuing the teaching career by gaining tutoring experience and heading back to school to obtain my masters.

...Vacation Bible School when I was 13 and have continued teaching in many avenues, including swim lessons, CPR, and tutoring when I was in college. While I do my best to fit my style to the student and subject, I enjoy an interactive style with lots of questions and discussion the most. In my free time I enjoy sewing, knitting, and swing dancing. I love the outdoors, and go camping and hiking every chance I...

...for the student to learn something they might apply to future assignments within the specific class and other courses. While my passion for learning is a driving force in my life, I have a few other interests and hobbies. Music is one of my primary interests: I've played piano since the age of six, I used to play cello, and I am an active singer who participates in Colorado Chorale, one of Denver's prestigious choirs....

...at the collegiate, high school, and middle school level for a wide range of students 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...

...I love getting to know my students personally so that I can best match my teaching style to the type of person and learner they are. I have a B.A. in History from Brown University and a Masters of Science in Environmental Education, plus over 7 years of teaching experience. I don't give my students the answers; I give them the tools to be successful in whatever they pursue, and I do my best to...

...that enthusiasm with those that I teach. I believe in helping students not only understand the answer, but understand the process that allowed them to answer the question. I help students strengthen critical thinking and problem solving skills. This way, students will be able to take charge of their own learning and develop skills that will help them in the future. I believe that it is important to get to know every student that I...

...Relations. I have an interest in Global Health and have spent extended time in Geneva, Switzerland studying global health and Thimpu, Bhutan working in a hospital. I tutor a broad range of subjects including exam prep for IB, AP, ACT and SAT exams. I firmly believe that everyone can succeed at standardized tests when coached in the right approach and given the tools to help them succeed. I have studied french extensively and spent time...

...high school, and during college, I volunteered as an ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor. I taught English to middle school and high school students in El Salvador. I tutor English, Spanish, and SAT prep. I love tutoring English and Spanish. I studied both of these subjects in college, so I feel confident in these areas. Plus, I love reading and discussing it and am eager to share that passion with others. I have...

...gratifying part of being an educator. I am creatively inclined with a strong background in language and writing as well as mathematics and test prep. I attended Duke University as an undergrad and obtained a Masters in Literary Studies from the University of Denver. I taught First Year Composition at Southwestern Colorado Community College while I was living in Durango and have held several editorial positions since graduation. Whether its snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, or...

...Denver. I am beginning a PhD program in Natural Resource Economics at Colorado School of Mines in the Fall of 2015. I love helping students of all ages achieve their academic goals. I have no fear of standardized tests, and would even venture to say that I enjoy them. I love hard courses and questions that make you really think. I have always been a student who peers know they can turn to for a...

...been for most my life. Like most my age, I also spend rather a lot of time indoors playing video games or working on personal projects (many of these in the programming language Python). I also enjoy reading fiction, my favorite book being Jupiter by Ben Bova, followed closely by the Foundation series by Issac Asimov. I love meeting new people and I'm always looking for suggestions on new things to try.

...students for medical school admissions. After undergraduate training, I was accepted to University of Toledo College of Medicine in Ohio and will graduate with my M.D. in May 2016. During undergrad I tutored students in genetics, organic chemistry, biology, anatomy, and writing. I love anatomy and physiology! I tutor with a lot of encouragement, quizzing, and repetition of key concepts. Learning anatomy is like learning a new language and it is a fun challenge! In...

...to teachers selected by their students from all over the nation. It was my passion to learn and coach that taught me that education was what I wanted to pursue in my life. I feel that a great teacher not only helps students love the subjects, but strives to guide students to nourish values to be able to complement their education and make it meaningful for life. In my spare time I enjoy painting, reading,...