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Sam Smith

Elementary Math and ACT Writing tutor

location Fort Collins, CO
education Colorado State University

About Sam

I am a certified teacher with a BA in English and Secondary Education, as well as two master’s degrees, and have nine years’ experience teaching and tutoring students of all ages. For the past five years, I’ve taught college composition and I specialize in writing and literacy. I have worked with students K-continuing education, as well as ACT exam prep, at Sylvan Learning Center and Huntington Learning Center. I have tutored at-risk youth in a residential campus, helped preschoolers learn to read, and lead writing workshops in elementary schools and county jails. I have also worked as an Associate Editor, where I copy-edited and proof-read manuscripts. I love teaching and working with students of all ages and abilities, from beginning phonics to college writing and I'm here to help you gain confidence in your writing!

I believe that tutoring, and teaching, should be tailored to the student’s particular needs. Tutoring is not just about helping students prepare for the next test, but about teaching how to read critically, study efficiently, and problem-solve independently. The most important part of a tutor’s job is to meet the student where they are and help guide them towards confident, independent learning.

Education

Colorado State University

Masters

English, Creative Writing, MFA

2018

Kansas State University

Masters

English

2014

Westminster College

Bachelors

English and Secondary Education

2012

Awards & Honors

Secondary Education Teaching Certificate

2018

Subjects

Math

Elementary Math

Test Preparation

ACT Writing
ACT Reading
SAT Reading
SAT Writing

ACT

ACT Writing
ACT Reading

SAT

SAT Reading
SAT Writing

English

English (K-8)
High School Level English
College Level English
ESL/ESOL
Essay Writing
Grammar
Literature
Reading & Comprehension
Phonics
Proofreading
Study Skills
Vocabulary

Language

ESL/ESOL
Public Speaking
Reading

Professional

Public Speaking
Microsoft Word
Online

Social Studies

U.S. History

Computer

Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word

Other

ADD/ADHD

Athletics

Soccer

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