Nathaniel B.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 29.7 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male Age 32
• Member since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $35 to $45 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Bio Chemistry, Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Biology

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Math, Science, Writing, and Critical Thinking

During my time at Colorado College, I worked as a chemistry tutor helping my younger peers traverse the challenging General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry course loads. But because of CC's rigorous alternative schedule--where you take one class at a time, for one month each class--it's necessary to learn to pick up new concepts very quickly, I often found myself being asked for help in classes I myself was taking. I never minded this, because being forced to explain something is the best way to ensure your own understanding of the concept. That is why I try to avoid directly answering questions my students ask me, instead dropping hints and asking questions of my own that guide the student to their own answer, in their own words.
My favorite part about teaching is the moment of sudden understanding that you can see in a student's eyes when they've got it. The challenge, of course, ... read more

Fiona M.

• Nederland, CO 80466 ( 13.3 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Earth Science, Biology

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a fun, enthusiastic, caring, supportive, yet, particular teacher. My students learn whether they want to or not... I include a lot of games and activities which are fun for everyone, including myself! I have to have fun, because if I'm not, I know my students aren't having any fun. I care very much for people, therefore, wanting what is best for my students and for them to see the importance of learning another language. I share a lot of my own personal experience, sparking interest in the students and creating a connection with them!
I have been teaching Spanish for 5 years and taught ESL for two years when I lived in Spain. I went to Spain to improve my Spanish and I recommend my students to study abroad! It is the best way to learn/practice the language as well as really get to know the culture. Right now, I am tutoring - working for myself and/or companies. Spani ... read more

Sherry H.

• Golden, CO 80403 ( 19.7 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Earth Science

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a retired Boulder valley teacher and I have taught from the preschool to college level for over 20 years. Most recently, I worked as an ESL and reading teacher. My training was modeled after reading recovery and involved one year of supervised teaching one-on-one with children who were struggling readers. The goal of this training is to help children work with their strengths as readers, rather than focusing on their weaknesses. Children learn the strategies that they need in order to be successful, independent readers. The work I do with them is very focused and begins with a thorough diagnostic assessment of their reading abilities. I have six years of experience working one-on-one with children to improve their reading. I also have extensive experience teaching and writing with both native English speakers and second language learners from the elementary to college level. ... read more

Pierre D.

• Boulder, CO 80302 ( 23.1 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Earth Science

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A Little Bit About Me...

In my past I have taught many years as a tennis instructor and ski instructor. I also taught at a Federal correctional Institution in Englewood, Colorado in their Education Department in 1990 and 1991. i tutored inmates for their 8th grade equivalency as well as several others through their GED's. In 2002 through 2004 I also was the training officer for Star West Aviation. My teaching style was, and always has been to use humor and patience to bring my students along and to achieve where they had failed in the past. I found, especially in the prison system, that people achieve best when you make the work interesting and also within the student's ability. No one wants to feel stupid and there is always a tremendous joy in even grown adults when they "get it."
In 1975 I had been teaching tennis for the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department for a year and elected to a ... read more

Alissa P.

• Boulder, CO 80302 ( 27.7 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Physics, Earth Science, Biology

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I graduated this spring with honors from Carleton College. For my senior thesis in Math, three of my colleagues and I designed a Challenge Math curriculum for fifth grade students. Together we compiled our lessons into a book, and once a week each we taught a small group of students. When I moved to Boulder this summer, I began tutoring CU students, adults taking online courses, and high school students. I also have experience tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and GRE.
My teaching style depends on the student. Some students need me to explain the subject material to them rather than read it from the book, while other students benefit most if they work through a problem and then ask me a question when they get stuck. Though regardless of the student, I always ask questions as we go, because I know that students learn best when they engage with the material.

Noah C.

• Boulder, CO 80302 ( 27.7 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Marine Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I teach with passion and enjoyment, which has always proved conducive to the learning process. I, myself, have always enjoyed being a student, and realized what qualities in teachers I found most effective. Patience, competency, articulation and good-natured humor go a very long way in education and I believe I possess those traits. I have worked with mainstream students, Special Education students, and Deaf students in a variety of educator roles from straight tutoring to camp counseling. Through these experiences, I have realized that a teacher must have flexibility and creativity in how they present information, as everyone has a different learning style. The responsibility lies with the educator to find that style and help the student reach his/her highest potential, and I feel confident in my ability to do so.
In all my endeavors I strive for variety. My collegiate caree ... read more

Susan E.

• Boulder, CO 80302 ( 28.2 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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Science, especially biology and chemistry, has always intrigued me. Since I was a child, I had always known that I wanted to study biology. I received a BA in Biology in May 2006 from CU. During my studies there, I focused on chemistry and received a minor in French. My coursework is quite varied, and I have experience writing scientific papers, laboratory reports, research papers, and essays. Last fall, I taught an English class to adults in Mahahual, Mexico where I was volunteering.
I love meeting and interacting with new people, children and adults alike. I have extreme patience. I believe that it is imperative to make the student feel comfortable in the learning environment. I would never embarrass a student for asking a question. So many times in the past, I have witnessed teachers ridiculing students for asking a question because they genuinely did not understand the ... read more

Andrew M.

• Boulder, CO 80305 ( 28.3 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $64.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I strongly believe that everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, is capable of learning any level of science and mathematics. The key to teaching science and mathematics is to focus on the student's individual strengths and learning style. I am good at approaching a subject from different angles to find one that is most effective for each student. I have a great deal of patience, a positive, easy-going attitude, and a genuine enthusiasm for science and math that is always evident in my teaching. I am passionate about helping people learn and I am ready to work with each student's individual needs to deliver the best educational experience possible.
I graduated Cum Laude from University of Rochester with a BS in Physics and a BA in Mathematics. While an undergraduate at UR, I earned five semesters of teaching experience through the Teaching Internship program with the Physics Department. As ... read more

Shane M.

• Boulder, CO 80301 ( 28.3 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Earth Science, Chemistry

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I have an extensive math and science-backed education, including two BS degrees and an MS as well. Not only have I excelled my entire academic career, but I am a great communicator and teacher. I have taught everything from Physics to undergrad students to English as a Second Language to students in Korea. I have lectured in front of 100 undergrad students as well as tutored one at a time. I have tutored for most of my adult life, covering math, science, physics, engineering, English, and even computer training.
As both a teacher and a tutor, I have found several things to be important to a successful educator. First is engagement. I find it necessary to engage the student and involve them in the lesson. I've found that even something as simple as using props to illustrate a point helps the student understand the material better, but also be more interested in learning. Sec ... read more

Christine I.

• Boulder, CO 80305 ( 28.3 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2005
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Health Nutrition, which required me to take many science classes, including anatomy/physiology and chemistry. I have had a career as an ESL teacher overseas and in the U.S. For the past ten years, I have gained extensive experience teaching primary and secondary students as well as college students and other adults in classroom and tutorial settings. My classes have included reading, writing, grammar, speaking, listening, and literature analysis.
Teaching comes naturally to me and I have the patience, dedication, warmth and concern that this profession requires. When a student recognizes that you sincerely care about their progress, they are more apt to apply themselves and feel confident in their ability to achieve. I believe in encouraging critical thinking skills, learning by doing, and learning through discovery. Education should be ap ... read more

Cole R.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 28.5 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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In teaching math and physics I find that most student's heads start to spin when looking at numbers, so I do my best to use analogies to describe a mathematical process, then once a student feels comfortable with the analogy they can apply this analogy to solve problems with numbers. Again stemming from overcoming phobias of math or physics being the most important step in learning, I try to make the complicated and confusing territory of math and physics easily navigable by bringing problems to a tangible ground for students.
I've recently tutored math and general science for UpwardBound, a program designed to inspire and give the tools necessary to under-privileged high school students to become first generation college students. Throughout my study of math and physics, I've found that most people that are unable to do these subjects are limited by their own phobias and that if t ... read more

Ian M.

• Boulder, CO 80305 ( 28.7 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Earth Science, Biology

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Ever since working my first teaching internship as a junior in high school, I have gained a passion for teaching and helping others. After earning my B.A. in Psychology from Connecticut College, I worked for one school year as a teacher and tutor at a public school in upstate NY. Most of the students I worked with either had a learning disability or were absent from school due to suspension or health condition. After finding my niche working with students with cognitive disabilities, i gained my M.S.Ed in Rehabilitation Counseling. Although the majority of my tutoring experience has been with students aged 12-16 years, I have worked as a high school counselor and disability coordinator at New York University and Columbia University, respectively.
As both a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor and a former teacher, I have a unique perspective with regard to the tutoring pr ... read more

Jennifer H.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 28.8 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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Teaching has been an extremely rewarding career. My primary goal as a teacher is to help each child to experience the great feeling of success. I believe that success, big or small, promotes self confidence, which creates further successes. My teaching style is supportive and kind. I challenge my students to the extent that I believe they are capable. I am patient and believe in positive reinforcement as a teaching tool.
I have been teaching dance to children and young adults for the last 10 years. However I pride myself on teaching my students more than the physical elements of dancing. The exercises, and "games" that I teach incorporate important memory and creative thinking skills. Beyond my dance major, I have a minor in psychology, and excellent grades in upper level w I have been teaching dance to children and young adults for the last 10 years. However I pride myself for tea ... read more

Aleksandr K.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 29.1 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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As a rising junior at Cornell University, I was asked to TA a Chemistry course for engineers. I accepted and entered into my first teaching position. Immediately, I knew teaching was right for me. Helping explain a complicated topic in a simple way and watch students get it is an amazing experience. I quickly signed up to TA 3 more courses next semester (Bio,Chem,CS). After graduation I continued teaching at KAAPrep. There I taught 1on1 and group lectures on math and science subjects and standardized tests like SAT2's and AP's. Lastly, I taught Organic Chemistry at the Weill medical school in the Middle East. I was born and lived in Russia until I was 11, so I am fluent in the language.
I strongly believe in learning by doing. I have never given a lecture or taught something 1on1 without providing practice problems or peppering students with questions. The hardest part about this ... read more

Robin M.

• Boulder, CO 80301 ( 29.2 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Earth Science, Biology

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I love to mentor and advise students in the most advanced and current teachings in the field. I believe that everyone has something that motivates and inspires them. It is up to us as educators to find those motivations and cultivate them. I am patient, understanding, and always open to new ideas and lesson plans. I believe in consistency and perserverence.
I am currently striving towards being a career educator. Throughout my professional career I have always been responsible for training and mentoring my clients and employees. I was a substitute teacher in Florida where I taught middle school and high school students.