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Experience English Teacher (M.A.) - Middle School to College
Kandee K.

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I'm Kandee, a Colorado-based educator with 18 years of classroom experience teaching English Language Arts, Health, and Physical Education to students from elementary through high school age. I hold a Master's degree in Physical Education and Health and dual state teaching licensure in Minnesota and Colorado, so I've spent nearly two decades designing lessons that actually make sense to kids and meet them where they are.
My teaching style is built around individualized attention. As a...

I'm Kandee, a Colorado-based educator with 18 years of classroom experience teaching English Language Arts, Health, and Physical Education to students from elementary through high school age. I hold a Master's degree in Physical Education and Health and dual state teaching licensure in Minnesota and Colorado, so I've spent nearly two decades designing lessons that actually make sense to kids and meet them where they are.
My teaching style is built around individualized attention. As a longtime cross-country and track coach, I learned to build performance plans around each student's specific strengths and struggles rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, and I bring that same mindset into tutoring. I break down concepts into clear steps, check for understanding often, and adjust my approach on the spot when something isn't clicking. I'm especially comfortable working with students who need extra encouragement or who've struggled with confidence in a subject.
Outside the classroom, I spent ten years running a wellness and family education practice, where I regularly worked one-on-one with people of all ages and communicated with parents about their child's progress and needs. I'm patient, organized, and genuinely enjoy watching a student go from frustrated to confident. I'd love the opportunity to work with your student and help them feel supported and successful.

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Education

University Of Minnesota Morris
Elementary Education
University of Northern Colorado
Masters
Hamline University
Other
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ACT English

ACT English

I have taught English Language Arts for 10+ years, giving me deep familiarity with the grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills tested on the ACT English section. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, and I have prepared high school students for standardized testing by breaking down question patterns and building targeted skill practice. My approach focuses on teaching students to recognize common ACT English question types quickly and apply clear grammar and structure rules under time pressure. I bring the same data-driven, individualized coaching I used with my track and cross-country athletes to help each student build both skill and test-day confidence.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I have taught reading comprehension and literary analysis for 10+ years as part of my English Language Arts curriculum, giving me deep familiarity with the passage types and question formats on the ACT Reading section. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, and I have prepared high school students for standardized testing by teaching efficient reading strategies and close-reading skills. My approach focuses on helping students quickly identify main ideas, supporting details, and author intent while managing the section's strict time limits. I bring the same data-driven, individualized coaching I used with my track and cross-country athletes to help each student build both reading skill and test-day confidence.
Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding

I have taught strength training classes for 8+ years, working with clients across a range of experience levels and goals, from beginners learning proper form to more advanced lifters refining technique. I hold a Master's degree in Physical Education and Health, and I have hands-on experience with multiple styles of lifting, including different programming approaches for strength, hypertrophy, and conditioning. I focus heavily on proper form and injury prevention, breaking down complex lifts into clear, manageable steps for each individual. I bring the same structured, individualized coaching approach I used with my cross-country and track athletes to help clients build strength safely and effectively.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I have taught creative writing for 10+ years as part of my English Language Arts curriculum, guiding students through poetry, short fiction, personal narrative, and other creative forms. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, with experience working with writers from middle school through college age. I focus on helping each student develop their own authentic voice while building core craft skills like imagery, pacing, and structure. My approach is patient and encouraging, creating a space where students feel safe taking creative risks and growing as writers.
English

English

I have taught English Language Arts for 10+ years to students from middle school through college age, covering reading comprehension, grammar, writing, and literary analysis. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, and I have designed standards-aligned lessons that meet each student where they are. My approach breaks complex material into clear, manageable steps and adapts to each learner's pace and style, whether that means building foundational grammar skills or refining analytical essay writing. I bring the same patient, individualized coaching mindset I used with my cross-country athletes to help every student build confidence and real skill in English.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have taught essay writing for 10+ years as part of my English Language Arts curriculum, guiding students through argumentative, expository, narrative, and college application essays. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, with experience working with writers from middle school through college age. I use a backward-design approach, helping students build a clear thesis and structure before drafting, then focus on strengthening evidence, organization, and voice through revision. My approach is patient and individualized, meeting each student at their current skill level whether they're writing their first five-paragraph essay or polishing a college admissions essay.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I have taught English Language Arts for 10+ years, including extensive work on narrative structure, character development, and creative writing craft with students from middle school through college. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, and I have guided students through the full fiction writing process, from brainstorming and drafting to revision and voice development. My tutoring approach adapts to each writer's stage of skill, whether that's a middle schooler learning story structure or a college student refining a longer manuscript. I bring the same individualized, encouraging approach I used as a classroom teacher and coach to help each student find their own writing voice.
Fitness

Fitness

I hold a Master's degree in Physical Education and Health along with dual state teaching licensure, and I have spent 18+ years teaching PE and coaching athletes at the middle school, high school, and club levels. As a head cross-country and track coach, I built individualized training and conditioning plans for each athlete based on their fitness level, goals, and progress data. I also founded and ran a wellness studio for 10 years, teaching movement, breathwork, and body-mechanics classes to clients across all ages and fitness levels. I bring a patient, encouraging, and highly individualized approach to helping students build strength, endurance, and confidence in their own bodies. I also hold a Red Cross Licensed Provider Instructor certification, which I have held for 16 years, and have trained coaches, teachers, and community members in First Aid, CPR, and AED response, reinforcing a safety-first approach to every training session.
Grammar

Grammar

I have taught grammar for 18+ years as a core part of my English Language Arts curriculum, working with students from middle school through college age. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, with deep experience teaching sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation, and usage rules. I break grammar concepts down into clear, digestible steps and use plenty of real writing examples so rules stick rather than feeling abstract. My approach is patient and practical, helping students apply grammar correctly in their own writing rather than just memorizing rules.
Literature

Literature

I have taught literature for 10+ years as part of my English Language Arts curriculum, working with students from middle school through college age across a wide range of genres and time periods. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, with deep experience guiding students through close reading, theme analysis, and literary discussion. I help students move beyond surface-level plot summary to genuinely analyze character, symbolism, and author's craft. My approach is patient and discussion-based, helping students build confidence engaging with challenging texts.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have spent 10+ years teaching English Language Arts, where careful proofreading of student writing was a daily part of my work with essays, research papers, and creative pieces. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, and I have trained students to catch their own grammar, punctuation, and clarity errors as well as edited their work directly. My proofreading covers everything from sentence-level mechanics to consistency in tone, style, and structure across a full paper or manuscript. I bring the same precise, encouraging approach I used grading classroom work to help students polish their writing to its strongest, most professional version.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I competed in speech and debate for three years in high school and won the state championship two years in a row, giving me firsthand experience with the preparation, delivery, and composure public speaking demands. As an educator for 18+ years, I have also taught students how to organize their ideas, manage nerves, and speak confidently in front of an audience, whether presenting a project or defending an argument. I focus on practical, actionable feedback covering content structure, vocal delivery, and body language. I bring both a competitor's understanding of what wins and a teacher's patience in building that skill from the ground up.
Reading

Reading

I have taught reading comprehension for 10+ years as a core part of my English Language Arts curriculum, working with students from middle school through college age. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, with experience teaching close reading, main idea identification, inference, and vocabulary in context. I adapt my approach to each student's specific reading level and goals, whether that's building foundational fluency or tackling more complex texts. My teaching style is patient and encouraging, helping students grow both their skill and their confidence as readers.
Soccer

Soccer

Collegiate soccer experience, PE Teacher and experienced soccer coach for 20+ years (head and assistant coach at the K-12 levels). Working with players across a range of ages and skill levels. My coaching covers fundamental skill development, tactical positioning, and conditioning, tailored to each player's current ability. I focus on building both individual technical skill and an understanding of team strategy and game sense. I bring a patient, encouraging coaching style that helps players build confidence on and off the ball. I also hold a Red Cross Licensed Provider Instructor certification, which I have held for 16 years, and have trained coaches, teachers, and community members in First Aid, CPR, and AED response — giving parents added peace of mind about safety during practice and play
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I have taught English Language Arts for over 10 years at the middle and high school level, with a strong focus on long-form research and argumentative writing, and I have tutored students from middle school through college on thesis-level projects. I guide students through the full process of developing a strong thesis statement, organizing research and evidence, and building a clear, well-supported argument across a longer piece of writing. My background in backward design helps students break an intimidating thesis project into manageable, sequential steps. I bring a patient, structured approach to help students move from a rough idea to a polished, defensible final draft.
Track & Field

Track & Field

I was a State Track & Field competitor for three years in HS and also at the collegiate level. I have coached Track & Field for 18+ years at the high school level, serving as Head Coach and leading athletes to state-level competition, including a State Championship. I build individualized training plans for each athlete based on their event, current performance data, and specific goals. My coaching combines technical event instruction with conditioning, race strategy, and mental preparation. I bring a patient, data-driven approach that helps athletes of all skill levels, from beginners to state qualifiers, improve their performance. I also hold a Red Cross Licensed Provider Instructor certification, which I have held for 16 years, and have trained coaches, teachers, and community members in First Aid, CPR, and AED response — giving me a strong safety foundation for working with athletes.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have taught vocabulary development for 10+ years as part of my English Language Arts curriculum, working with students from middle school through college age. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, with experience teaching word roots, context clues, and practical application strategies rather than rote memorization. My approach connects new vocabulary directly to students' reading and writing so words stick and transfer into real use. I bring a patient, encouraging style to help students build both confidence and a stronger working vocabulary over time.
Writing

Writing

I have taught writing for 10+ years as part of my English Language Arts curriculum, guiding students through the full process from brainstorming and drafting to revision and final polish. I hold a Master's degree and dual state teaching licensure, with experience teaching narrative, expository, and persuasive writing to students from middle school through college age. I focus on helping each writer find their own voice while strengthening structure, clarity, and mechanics along the way. My approach is patient and individualized, adapting to whether a student needs help organizing their first essay or refining a more advanced piece.
Yoga

Yoga

I founded and ran Sisterhood Yoga for 10 years (2014-2024), a specialized practice offering prenatal, postnatal, family, and trauma-informed yoga instruction. I designed and led classes for clients across a wide range of ages, life stages, and physical abilities, adapting each session to individual needs and comfort levels. My trauma-informed training means I create a safe, supportive space where students feel physically and emotionally comfortable exploring movement and breathwork. I bring the same patient, attentive teaching style I used in my 18 years as a K-12 educator to help each student build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness at their own pace.
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