English & Writing
Reading comprehension, essays, grammar, literary analysis, and finding a student’s own voice on the page.
Personalized tutoring for grades 6–12
Empowering minds, strengthening voices, guiding the journey ahead.
I’m Bobby Ogburn, M.Ed., a licensed high school teacher with 12 years of experience helping students build understanding, confidence, and practical academic skills.
Serving families in Lafayette and nearby Colorado communities
Bobby Ogburn, M.Ed.Licensed high school teacher
12years working with high school students
6–12grades currently supported
3teaching endorsements
M.Ed.English Education
01About me
I meet students where they are.
I recently moved to Lafayette after living and working in Seattle, Washington, for more than two decades. I’m ecstatic to call Colorado my new home! I enjoy being outdoors, playing music, and perusing the aisles of vintage bookstores.
My educational journey began in Special Education, supporting students with multiple disabilities and barriers to learning. I also used my American Sign Language fluency to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as they adapted to life at a large hearing high school.
I later earned my Master’s in English Education, a field that has been my passion since I was young. Alongside teaching, I coached high school baseball for more than a decade—an experience that reinforced the value of patience, preparation, clear communication, and encouragement.
Today, I substitute teach grades 6–12 in the greater Denver region, primarily in English and Social Studies. I would be honored to support your child as they continue their own educational journey.
02How I help
I help students connect the pieces of what they’re learning.
Students do not all need the same explanation. My job is to identify the gap, make the framework visible, and tailor the work so a student can participate with more confidence.
Social Studies
Making complex material easier to organize, understand, remember, and explain in class or on an assignment.
Learning support
Patient, structured help for mixed-ability learners, including students who benefit from a different path into the material.
Confidence & study skills
Breaking assignments into manageable steps, building routines, and helping students become more independent learners.
03My approach
I offer support that is practical, patient, and personal.
1
Start with the student
We begin with what your child understands, what feels difficult, and what they want to be able to do.
2
Make the framework visible
I help students see how ideas, assignments, and expectations fit together so the work feels less overwhelming.
3
Build the next step
Each session should leave a student with clearer skills, a manageable plan, or a new reason to believe they can succeed.
Let’s start with a conversation
Tell me what your student is working on.
If you found this page through Nextdoor or a local Facebook group, please email me directly. Include your student’s grade, the subject they need help with, and what kind of support you are looking for.
bogburn22@gmail.comA good first message includes
- Student’s grade level
- Subject or assignment area
- Preferred timing and format
I look forward to meeting your family.