After graduating from Colorado College in 2014 with a degree in Molecular Biology, I have been in the process of applying to medical school with the hopes of starting in fall 2015. My experiences in tutoring have primarily been teaching classmates and teammates in subjects I had taken previously. These topics have ranged from algebra, to English literature, to cell biology. However, I have decided to focus my tutoring attention solely towards PSAT/SAT/ACT prep. Getting into your dream school is a tough task. Helping students achieve their goals is the reason I have gotten into tutoring and I firmly believe I have the ability to make a difference.I have always been a laid back, patient person and my time working at a medical clinic has helped me develop the capacity to effectively communicate complex information to others. I believe these characteristics will help me tailor lessons specifically for each student, and teach them in the way that they learn best. On top of the subject matter, I will also work towards developing test taking skills specifically designed for the college entrance exams. Having a clear cut strategy on how to take the ACT/SAT will allow students to have as much success as possible success on test day. I look forward to working with you.

I have a B.A. from Colorado College, where I studied English literature, Spanish literature, and theatre. I am currently pursuing my M.A. in English at Texas State University.I have tutored students of all ages in reading and writing for over ten years. In addition to tutoring privately, I have worked for the Bard College Learning Commons, Diegueo Middle School, the Children's Literacy Center, and Revolution Prep.I have also taught creative writing courses with the Austin Library Foundation and college writing and literature courses at Texas State University.I have an immense passion for the English language, and I truly love helping others discover its power and value. I join with my students to meet their goals at their pace. We work together to develop the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to become effective readers and writers. Furthermore, I believe that good study habits, organization, and communication are the foundation of academic success; I am practiced at helping students improve in these areas.When I'm not tutoring, I write and edit professionally. I am creative, persistent, and flexible, and I have the experience and ability necessary to help you reach your academic goals. I look forward to working with you!

As a student at Colorado College, majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Math, I'm all about the magic of molecules and the thrill of solving math puzzles. My passion for helping students comes from that "lightbulb moment" when everything clicks and they realize learning can be both fun and rewarding. I've worn many hats when it comes to tutoring. In high school, I was a mentor to middle schoolers, sharing wisdom and snacks. I organized "Cookies and Chem" study sessions, blending complex chemistry concepts with a side of sugar. I've also taught swim lessons, which, let's be honest, is just like tutoring but with more splashing. My favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry and Math. Chemistry is like a grand detective story about the universe, while Math is the ultimate brain workoutno gym required! Helping students navigate these subjects and seeing their progress is incredibly fulfilling. My teaching philosophy is simple: make learning engaging and fun. I believe in breaking down tough topics into bite-sized pieces and using real-world examples (and maybe a joke or two) to keep things interesting. My style is patient and interactiveI encourage questions, curiosity, and a good laugh along the way. When I'm not buried in books, I'm out running, skiing, or hiking, embracing the great outdoors of Colorado. These adventures keep me balanced and bring a touch of excitement to everything I do, including tutoring. I'm here to help students conquer their academic challenges and maybe even have a little fun doing it. Whether it's demystifying Chemistry, tackling Math problems, or diving into literature, I'm ready to guide them every step of the way.

Over the years, the biggest problem I faced like many of my own private clients have, is that sometimes students don't know what the instructor is expecting from them. This can occur in any classroom and at any level. Students may be referring to unknown expectations of a teacher or a professor about a particular quiz, exam, midterm, essay or even the primary goal of the academic year. My job is to guide each student towards identifying and achieving what the instructor is looking for, and ultimately comprehending those difficult demands. I try to bridge the gap between the student and teacher. My primary goal is to lead to clarity - not further any confusion, difficulty, or frustration. Learning a language is hard enough. I simply guide the student by showing him or her new techniques to study and methods to learn about the Spanish language. This is turn gives the student the ability to achieve his or her individual goals. Moreover, the previous tension and confusion felt by the student begins to lessen with each session. As a personal tutor I hope to advance the development of a student's initial knowledge of the Spanish language into a solid foundation.

As a writer and English professor, helping people tap into the power of language is my passion. I have tutored students of all levels throughout my career, from high school students hoping to improve their essay writing skills to PhD candidates working on dissertations. In my own academic journey, I studied creative writing. I love bringing the sense of fun and freedom, along with many of the techniques and practices I learned in creative writing classrooms into my work with students.

In order to pursue my passion for learning, I chose to study philosophy during my time at Colorado College. Philosophy gave me the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in the wide variety of courses that made up my liberal arts education. Upon graduating, I used those skills to further pursue another passion of mine, rock climbing. I worked as a climbing guide, bringing people from all walks of life into my world and out of their comfort zones. I learned how to gently push people past their fears. I learned how to use a combination of encouragement and technical knowledge to help people reach their goals. I learned how to read people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked with students in a variety of subjects from math, to history, to writing. In every subject, I was able to help lead my students into developing their own critical thinking skills. I also encountered some of the same fear that I saw from people 100 feet up a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on to pursue her own passion of fashion design. Through all of my experiences, I have continued to pursue my passion for learning, and I hope to cultivate a similar passion in each of my students.

I have 15 years of experience as a teacher, at both the high school and college levels. I began as a French teacher and later branched out into English, ESL, history, and cultural studies. As an ESL teacher, I provided students with academic support in all subjects. I know that each student has a unique set of talents, experiences, and interests. My goal as a tutor is to help students draw on their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills. As a tutor, I have worked with a diverse range of students on essay writing, test preparation, and homework help.

I graduated from Colorado College (top 25 LAC) in May of 2020 with a degree in Political Economy and a minor in Math, after attending on a full scholarship. I will be starting an MS in Data Science at Georgetown in the Fall. I've recently served as a high school fellowship coordinator on major political campaigns and before that served as a volunteer coordinator. I am very passionate about teaching math as it is something I struggled with before achieving a high level of mastery. But I am also quite capable at instructing in English, Government, Economics, and general writing. I would say I am the type of tutor who works through challenges with students instead of for them.

I have a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College, where I studied both history and pre-dentistry. I will soon be pursuing a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, as well. In my free time, I enjoy figure skating, crocheting, and reading. In addition to tutoring, I also teach group figure skating lessons. I firmly believe in the value of education and have always approached academics with enthusiasm, especially math. I have always enjoyed working with numbers, and I have always had a great appreciation for math. As a tutor, I believe that everybody learns in different ways, and I enjoy helping students identify their strengths, while striving to tailor my tutoring to fit each student’s needs. The subjects I tutor include math, English, writing, reading, French, and some science and history.

I have 8 years of experience in education, with a variety of age groups ranging from elementary to higher education. I worked with the Colorado College Writing Center for four years and I am currently working in a high school teaching Career and College Counseling and writing courses.

First, a little about myself. I grew up on a family farm in rural Illinois surrounded by sisters, goats, and my beloved books. On a whim, I moved to Colorado for college and have continued to pursue my passion for literature in classes, libraries, and, most recently, non-profits.As a tutor, I aim to provide support and knowledge which enables students to apply to their dream colleges and reach beyond other's expectations. As a graduate of small, under-resourced public school, I wish to connect with students who need more support than their school can offer.

I love math, I love explaining how it works, and I love helping people. That's why teaching comes easily to me.I am patient and easygoing; if my student does not understand something, I'll take that as a welcome opportunity to improve my own teaching.When we finish a session, I will have taken note of concepts in need of reenforcement, recurring mistakes, and general tips to make your problem solving a whole lot easier.After years of tutoring and a year teaching high school, I know all the common math mistakes student make. We can fix those, so farther down the line they won't come back to haunt you on the SAT.