Award-Winning Tutors in Castle Rock, CO

...I believe that the key to being a successful tutor is to build a strong relationship with the students I am tutoring. I recognize that everyone has a 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...

...has given me a strong background in math and the sciences, and I especially have enjoyed helping students grasp the concepts behind chemistry. I've found that the key in teaching chemistry, or any subject, is to find strong connections to what students already know. Whether that means relating to personal experiences or just finding the right metaphor, I'm all about bringing the material to a place where my clients can really get it. When I'm...

...in Mathematics. At Rutgers, I was employed by the Math department for two years as a Peer Mentor, where I assisted in teaching a Calculus 1 class. I worked one-on-one with students to guide creative problem solving methods and help develop critical thinking skills. Additionally, I have tutored a number of students in high school Physics, always emphasizing conceptual understanding. While my own area of studies is in Physics and Astronomy, my favorite subject to...

...had class potlucks at my family's home every year! Students should have every opportunity to learn skills and content in a way that brings true understanding. These "aha" moments are priceless and bring confidence. I believe the best learning occurs when the student is learning just ahead of their level of understanding. By becoming comfortable making mistakes and learning from them, a student can move from proving they know to wondering and curiosity. This creates...

...everyone! My name is Chase Walker LaRue and I teach high school science in Salemberg, NC. I have spent time all over the United States and spent time studying in Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Maryland. I think the best type of learning is accompanied by steps in developing real skills, and real personal quality. After spending time as a college athlete, a college advisor, and now a teacher, I have seen education from...

...science. I recently graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, coursework in both the physical and natural sciences, and a GPA of 3.87. I also studied at an IB high school and graduated with the highest marks in my class. I have 8 years and over 1000 hours of experience tutoring and teaching. I have tutored students age 7 - 22 in subjects from French to Math to Biology. As a...

...and science courses, as well as beginner spanish and ACT prep. In my tutoring experience, I have primarily worked with high school students in science and math courses, and have really enjoyed the opportunity to encourage enthusiasm for their classes during these sessions. I work to help my students understand the material at a conceptual level so that they can build upon what they have learned in the future, and also focus on organization in...

...have some of my students contacting me for intermittent aid. When I tutor I do not give answers, I help my students put together pieces of their own knowledge to come up with answers. I believe a good tutor is a guide more than a teacher; my goal is to help my clients achieve their maximum potential. Most of my spare time is spent training. I have a first degree black belt in Oki Ryu...

I am a lifelong learner, having earned 69 semester hours of credit as a working adult. I have a varied background, which includes a career as an attorney and a judge, teaching from middle school to the college level and teaching/living in China for three years. I have the ability to work with individuals from all walks of life and help them achieve academic success. ... The curriculum must be taught in a way that presents real-world connections for the students, while taking into consideration their individual needs. It must be interesting, challenging, and understandable, so that the students have the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning and so that they can achieve academic and professional success.

...of interest include not only mathematics, but biology and chemistry as well. These branches of science started as early as elementary school and strengthened in middle school and high school as my curiosity and passion grew. I remember taking as many classes as I could because I was highly invested in learning. This gift and passion lead me to teach others, and soon I found a new gift in teaching. This gift has been easily...