Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Lakewood, CO

…I have gained and will gain at Mines, I want to become involved in the forefront of renewable 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...

…tutoring, I focus on helping students identify the strategies that writers use to make their point. This way students can critically evaluate what writers are saying, as well as use these strategies themselves when they want to articulate their own opinions. I believe that it’s important to become familiar with the common structures and tactics used in writing in order to develop one’s own voice. In my experience tutoring reading and writing, I love seeing...

…and I am highly curious about everything. I always want to try new things, and I am driven by a visceral love of adventure. Despite these 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...

…to share these insights and excitement for the subject while deepening conceptual understandings. The greatest metric of success in a tutoring session is being told that I was able to break down explanations from the student's class and reformulate them into a version that is compatible with their way of thinking. I aim to use my empathy and sensitivity to students' unique struggles and learning styles to teach concepts and problem-solving strategies in an individualized...

…and tutor I aim to give my students a diversity of learning approaches so that we can figure out which one works best for them. 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....

…tutor students in academic writing. I can help with a variety of subjects, including English, Writing (college essays, grammar, editing...etc.), Public Speaking, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and even Biblical Hebrew. I don't really have a favorite subject, I just LOVE working with students! I'm very invested in my students' learning and success. I love to discover particular learning styles and work with students in such a way that they get the most out of...

…have worked as a middle and high school science teacher in Mississippi and Colorado. I tutor a few different subjects, but I am really passionate about helping students improve their standardized test scores as they prepare for college. Improving SAT and ACT scores can really open doors to admission and scholarships at great schools! Currently I am a graduate student studying social work at the University of Denver. In my spare time, I can be...

…My favorite classes in high school and throughout college were chemistry and biology which led her to pursue biochemical research and a career in medicine. Tutoring students in various subjects since the ninth grade, I have nearly eight years of experience. During my post-secondary education, I volunteered with the One-to-One tutoring program where I tutored local elementary students in math, reading, and social studies. I also volunteered as a science instructor for Vanderbilt University’s Aspirnaut...

…really holds my attention. My primary interests lie in the sciences, where learning what makes our world turn drives my passion for knowledge. I believe that successful tutoring involves assessing how a student learns and adapting my teaching style to best fit the needs of the student. In this manner a student can learn in a way that seems to come naturally and allows knowledge to flow more seamlessly. Fostering a passion for learning and...

…for the USGS. Fittingly, I tutor subjects like Geography, Environmental Science, and Spanish, as well as ACT test prep. It's my belief that the world is a huge, amazing place, and education gives us the best tools to explore it. For example, my educational experience has taken me hiking through European forests to learn about Human Geography, camping on Mexican beaches to learn about sea turtle ecology, and teaching in Peruvian schools to solidify my...

…和他们的家庭。盛餐会我们甚至有类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...

…社会科学!对自己多一点, I am a 2009 graduate from the University of Puget Sound (a great liberal arts college) and earned a BA in English Literature as well as a BA in Political Science. I was accepted into Teach for America, and after graduation I moved to Denver to teach 7th Composition. I am a certified teacher for English 6-12, and have spent two years teaching how to craft a...

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...

…is supposed to be an interesting activity, and I make sure that it is. Before receiving my B.A. in Asian Languages and Literature from the University of Minnesota, I studied abroad for a year in China. There, I also worked as the lead teacher in a new ESL school for adults where I provided lesson plans for the school and utilized my own classroom format to engage the students. I also tutored several young Chinese...

…working one-on-one with my students. In these conferences, I am a learner, too. I learn what makes students tick, what sparks their interest, deepens their curiosity and crystallizes their understanding; I find that students often know more than they think they do. There is a rhetorical question that reflects this idea: "How do I know what I think until I see what I say?" As a teacher, I think my role is to help learners...

…My tutoring style is fun and effective. I'll offer alternative ways to look at your assignment that will make the material more interesting and memorable. I have a lot of patience, and I know that not everyone learns the same way. I'll meet you (or your student) right where you're at and we'll go from there. I'd be a great tutor for a high school or university student looking for a tutor to assist in...

…out how the student learns and teaching from that point. No student is the same, and it’s not right to assume all students learn in the same way. That’s why I love tutoring – it allows me to get to know someone and help him or her learn in a way that works. When I was in school, I felt very frustrated because I couldn’t grasp certain concepts. It wasn’t until I realized that I...

…in various legal settings including during interviews, negotiations, depositions, and hearings. I have significant experience conducting investigations for clients examined by domestic and foreign regulators and litigating white-collar and securities law issues. I attended NYU School of Law and The University of Maryland, College Park where I received degrees in both journalism and government. I am looking forward to utilizing my strong research, writing, and advocacy skills to tutor students in many areas.

I am dedicated to providing individualized education for all types of learners. I know that not all students learn the same way, and I utilize a variety of instruction methods to individualize learning. With the right teaching style, every student can succeed.... Not all students learn the same way. I utilize a variety of instruction methods to individualize learning. With the right teaching style, every student can succeed.... I like to spend the first session getting...

…about making a positive change in peoples' lives through education. Aside from tutoring with Varsity, I also currently teach guitar at an amazing private music school. I have also spent time as a member with an AmeriCorps program in the Denver Public Schools system, as a teacher of high school social studies while receiving my Master's in Teaching from the University of Virginia, as a camp counselor at a high-adventure summer camp in North Carolina,...