Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Boulder, CO

...graduate school applications. (One of my students was accepted to Harvard.) I also enjoy helping with resumes and preparing for job interviews. After completing my MBA at Bushnell University, I was invited to return to teach as an Associate Professor, I taught communication, writing, presentation skills, and a myriad of other business classes. I believe in a positive approach to teaching, i.e., we find your strengths and use them to help you achieve your goals....

Hi! I'm very excited to be tutoring! I enjoy hiking and exploring new trails with my family. I taught elementary school for many years. I also really enjoy knitting, baking and reading. We have just moved to the Denver area. My areas for tutoring are elementary reading, math and writing/ language arts. I'm also experienced in Science and Social Studies. I'm looking forward to meeting new students!

...I used to play cello, and I am an active singer who participates in Colorado Chorale, one of Denver's prestigious choirs. Likewise, I also used to participate in musical theater productions, so this continues to be something of interest for me. In addition to my musical interests, I love to kayak, canoe, hike, and go up to the mountains with friends. Overall, I believe in a fair balance between maintaining my academic interests and cultivating...

...my tutees leave feeling confident with their abilities, without the feeling of needing to rely on others for answers. This is done through discussing global issues around fulling understanding a subject and writing, and not through fast rule-based corrections. I am here to offer my students the tools they will craft themselves with my guidance as a coach, leaving with newfound knowledge, personal development, and academic success. Many of the skills that I teach translate...

...Sail University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. I have traveled extensively and have had the opportunity to teach English language (ESL/EFL) to kindergarten through middle school students in South Korea and here in Denver, Colorado. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, and ESL/ELL. I believe that everyone is capable of achieving great things through education and...

Hi, my name is Hank and I am a history major from Virginia Commonwealth University. I enjoy reading, writing, and the outdoors. I am ready to get to work on AP history prep and SAT verbal prep as well as other subjects!... When starting to work, it is important to get to know each other in order to train on the right parts of a particular class.

...lived in New Haven, CT, where I worked with young adults who had just finished undergrad. I served as a mentor, helping each one make a decision about the future. I also worked with them on admissions essays and finding their voice. Writing is hard work. It is especially hard to be authentic and clear. It has been my greatest pleasure to watch my mentees work through the difficulty and come out with a piece...

...of Science in Education. During my studies at UVM, I focused my learning on Secondary Education English and Teaching English as a Second Language. Although I specialize in tutoring ESL students and academic English students, I have a wide breadth of knowledge in other subject areas. As your tutor, I will pay close attention to your goals and cater my teaching to optimize your success. I like to personalize my teaching methods to the specific...

...when there were only sailing ships and pirates to deal with), a husband and father of two grown boys (as well as the weary owner of three small dogs, who shall remain as nameless as they are clueless). My hobbies, besides the obvious art and writing, include, but are by no means limited to, reading, watching science and history documentaries (when I'm not watching American Pickers), karaoke (don't ask), playing the guitar, hiking, biking, and...

...cases it gives people a voice. This is something I have learned from taking part as a volunteer and poet in Art from Ashes workshops (a Denver-based nonprofit organization that uses poetry and other art to empower youth). In the beginning, students are often quiet or even rambunctious, but during the course of the workshops, students begin to realize the power in their own words. It's a wonderful thing to witness! In January, I will...

...and 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...

...good at breaking down complex concepts into simple, bite-sized chunks. I believe there are a lot of ways to learn the same concepts, and I enjoy making each lesson relevant to the person I am teaching. I also like to laugh and have a good time. I am especially experienced in economics, finance, math, and history, but I enjoy all subjects and I hope to help you enjoy them as well! Looking forward to working...

I very much enjoy helping students build confidence in themselves as they achieve their learning goals. I love learning new things that I can then teach others. I like to build up a variety of subjects that I enjoy teaching.

Hi, my name is Alec and I'm recent graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder and Leiden University. My areas of focus are in political science, writing and English as a Second Language. I enjoy keeping up with world news, reading and playing soccer and basketball.

I am currently a full-time student at Metro State University of Denver. I love learning and helping others to learn, as well. I enjoy sports, both playing and watching; my favorites are lacrosse and football. I also love to read, cook, listen to music and attend concerts.

...something to be cherished and thoughtfully cultivated. Whether providing private music lessons, editing papers, or helping a student work through a tough geometry problem, teaching enables me to share in the moments that spark curiosity in my students, providing them with the guidance they need to grow. In turn, my own understanding of what it means to effectively communicate the concepts and strategies that bring success is enriched and expanded. Teaching truly is a living,...

...at Brown University. Specifically, I worked with Fulbright and Rhodes candidates who were seeking to refine their applications. Writing is my expertise and passion - from editing your research paper to helping you with your college essay/creative writing assignments. I will teach you how to effectively craft a story and edit/proofread yourself. As a writer, my specialty is in advanced grammar, language, and writing mechanics --which seems to be missing from students' academic curriculum. I...

...I began tutoring in college, where I worked as a teaching assistant in biology. Since then, I have done both elementary and high school tutoring for a wide range of subjects. I am patient, positive, and respectful, and I love meeting new people. I structure my tutoring sessions around your preferences: both your present concerns, and your long-term goals. It is my aim to help you truly understand and internalize the material, not just find...

I am a English teacher that has worked in multiple school districts in Colorado. I have taught students of almost all ages through my college career and onward. I look forward to working with you on your reading and writing skills!

I believe in the ability of each individual to thrive and to reach their full potential. We all have unique strengths, talents and attributes. Reaching out for mentors, role models, teachers, coaches and guides along our life journey is an essential and empowering aspect of our lives. I am here to guide others in their learning using my unique talents, gifts, expertise and personal attributes.