Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Castle Rock, CO

...build a solid foundation and natural curiosity that drives the learner towards enduring understandings. I have worked with students ages 5-16 and taught both lower elementary and middle school. My academic passions include science, American history, government, and literacy instruction. I've directed a literacy tutoring center for struggling beginning readers and am passionate about teaching reading skills at all age levels. Additionally, I have experience with successful testing on the SAT, ACT, AP, and SAT...

...enjoyed tutoring in the sciences, especially Chemistry, not only because of how much I enjoy the topic but also because of how much fun it can be to learn. I believe strongly that education is critical to success in this world, and I believe that everyone can succeed in school – no excuses. In my spare time I tinker with my speaker system, read science fiction, work around the house, and swim.

...of struggle or to challenge them to achieve more. I have earned my bachelors from New School University in NYC and my permanent Multiple Subjects Teaching credential from San Francisco State University. I have spent the last 7 years teaching kindergarten in private schools in Northern California. During this time I also deepened my teaching practice by attending many professional development opportunities. I believe that all children have the ability and desire to learn and...

...their own lives. I earned my B.A. from Colorado College, graduating magna cum laude; Sociology was my major and Art History was my minor. After graduating, I spent two years working with scholars in a high-performing Denver elementary school. I am currently applying to graduate programs in Social Work, Public Health & Public Policy, and Journalism. Outside of academics, I love running hiking, snowshoeing, dog-walking, art, and traveling. I am always seeking new adventures and...

...grades K-8. My main focus in tutoring has been in preparation for the AIMS test, which has a focus on Math and Reading. I also enjoy tutoring writing and language to ESL students. My favorite tutoring subjects are those in which the student makes the most progress, and gains confidence. When tutoring a student, it is most important to develop a strong rapport at the onset of the relationship. Once trust is established, I use...

...of my students. I believe that all children can learn if the teacher uses whatever is necessary to get the information to the child in a way that they can understand it. I am originally from the Midwest but have lived in Colorado for many years now. I love the mountains and hike often. I also enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, and traveling. I’m sure that I can help your child reach their academic potential.

...for six years, providing a great deal of one-on-one tutoring to our at-risk population, mainly focusing on help with homework assignments, SAT prep, and college essay writing. In 2005, I moved to England and spent the 2005-2006 school year earning an MS in Human Rights at the London School of Economics and Political Science. For the last seven years, I worked at private, international schools in the London area, teaching a variety of classes from...

...abroad and lived in Aix-en-Provence. My courses were taught entirely in French and not only consisted of grammar, but also the history, art, and literature of France. After graduating college, I became a substitute teacher and was the only one on file in my county that could sub for French classes. I also did one-on-one tutoring with the local high schools as well as the college I graduated from. I was also able to use...

...women to learn if the curriculum is tailored to their interests or presented with a novel perspective. Additionally, my ESL certification has granted me further opportunities to hone my teaching skills and techniques. I enjoy teaching a wide variety of subjects, but I gravitate towards English, Essay Writing, and Literature. After graduation I moved to Colorado to experience its vivacious geography, culture, and city. When I am not working, I can often be found outside soaking...

...children with reading and writing. I am passionate about tutoring English, specifically writing, and study skills and organization. It is such a joy when students are able to understand something clearly that they struggled with in the past. I am very patient, and I try to present concepts in several different ways so that students are able to understand no matter the way that they learn. In my free time, I enjoy reading, singing, going...