...psychology, English/writing, reading, and elementary/middle school math. My individual teaching style is flexible, as I feel it is necessary to cater towards a students unique learning style and needs. I believe confidence and self-efficacy play pivotal roles in a students acquisition of knowledge and ability to learn new concepts. I believe it is crucial to provide encouragement, reinforcement, and support to help students realize their unique gifts and potential. In my free time, I enjoy...
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Can also tutor:SAT, PARCC, GED and 177 more subjects.
Education
University of Nevada- Las Vegas - Bachelors, Psychology
...own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me. Once a rapport is established, I'm able to identify the students' disconnects and convey the confusing concept or strategy in a new and understandable way. My goal is to help students develop a love of learning, and I seek to achieve that by inspiring...
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Can also tutor:ACT, HSPT, PSAT and 166 more subjects.
...ability to empathize can be just as important as your knowledge. I have experience treating patients as a Paramedic since 2008. My goal here is to not only help you to succeed in gaining knowledge but to become a strong patient advocate as well. I am also an international bestselling author, confidence coach, and motivational speaker. Public speaking, writing, and English courses are also very enjoyable for me. Courses I Tutor: EMT English NCLEX NCLEX-PN...
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...and the success they achieve with help from me. As a tutor with years of experience, I understand that every student is different and thats why I tailor my lessons to fit the individuals particular learning style. Ive also taken an uncountable number of tests and exams myself, ranging from TOEFL to SAT to IB and I am proud to have helped my students fulfill their potentials and cease being afraid of these tests.... Find ways...
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...learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help every student I tutor to cultivate their own passions for learning to...
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...ensure that satisfaction of grade level content standards are met with evidence, IEP and 504 based supports, home-bound/home-based instruction, and transition support from home-based instruction. It is imperative to begin tutoring by learning about a student overall; yes, this includes all academic aspects, yet knowing who they are outside of that arena provides the foundation for considerate ways to integrate who they are into lessons. Building a strong context regarding the ways in which they,...
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I am enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can...
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...of aligning our school's curriculum with PA Core Standards and ensuring all curriculums utilize reading interventions. I have 5 years of data analysis experience, and several years of experience diagnosing disordered readers. As a member of the International Literacy Association, I work patiently and encouragingly with students across a wide range of academic abilities. My professional goal is to develop my students' self-efficacy and growth mindset. MATHEMATICS BACKGROUND I was identified as gifted in mathematics...
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Can also tutor:SAT, SSAT, PSAT and 59 more subjects.
...education believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students while also showing them that going back to the basics and having fun while doing homework and studying for tests is absolutely possible and necessary in order to succeed in school. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing competitive volleyball, cooking healthy meals and creating new recipes in my...
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I believe that everyone can learn just in different ways. It is the extra mile that counts when it comes to teaching. It is important as a teacher to understand that every person learns in a different way and that it is important to adapt and modify instruction to best fit each individual
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Can also tutor:GED, TOEFL, SAT and 159 more subjects.
Education
Texas AM Corpus Christi - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
...been teaching and tutoring writing for 24 years. I am an expert on grammar and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it professionally into your essays. I do test prep as well, from elementary through graduate student. I'm also patient and kind, and...
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Can also tutor:ISAT, ASVAB, CLEP and 242 more subjects.
...at a high school in Greenwood, MS. I tutor English, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. I personally love to teach any writing component, because I enjoy the process of creating an essay which everyone can enjoy. I consider my tutoring style to mimic that of a coach; my goal is to push your student toward a higher end. I have an ability to build a quick rapport with students and have them understand the...
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...very much. I graduated Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing. I then went on to Queens College, where I spent many years building my math credentials, taking undergraduate and graduate level courses in calculus, problem solving, math for business, and history of mathematics, to name a few. I entered into Queens College's graduate teacher education program, where I completed student teaching. I have hundreds of fieldwork hours in...
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...of children. I focus on ensuring that each of my students connects with individualized lessons and prepared material in order to maximize his or her potential. I believes in student empowerment and work diligently to ensure that each student has ownership of his or her learning. I hold an endorsement in Instructional Technology and use my passion for technology to identify with my students as well as create and execute engaging lessons to best suit...
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I have taught students in a classroom setting for 5 years and in corporate settings for more than 25 years. I thoroughly enjoy interaction with students at all levels and watching them find their own path to subject mastery through skillful mentoring.
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...from UNC Chapel Hill. My experience in working with children goes all the way back to high school, where I was a tennis camp counselor for the YMCA and a TA in UNC Chapel Hill Science in the Summer program. When I was at UNC Chapel Hill, I was a volunteer TA for Glenwood elementary and a Community in School's after school tutor for Culbreth Middle School. Lastly, I completed an internship with UNC Chapel...
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Can also tutor:ACT, HSPT, TOEFL and 117 more subjects.
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For many children, the Early Childhood Admissions Assessment (ECAA) is the first standardized test or assessment they will ever face. If you are interested in independent schooling at an accomplished institution and your child is entering a grade between pre-kindergarten and fourth grade, his or her score in the ECAA could have major implications on their enrollment qualifications. An ECAA tutor can address anxieties that you or your child may have about the test, explain the content, and model the assessment with your student to give them the tools to succeed on test day. Contact Varsity Tutors today and let us help connect you and your child to an experienced ECAA tutor.
ECAA tutors have not only demonstrated knowledge in the details of the assessment, but are experienced in working with young children. A tutor can analyze your student's academic aptitudes and interests and discuss with you how to best prepare him or her for the ECAA. Not every child will learn material in the same way, and the individual instruction available through private tutoring can help to provide the best possible educational fit for your child's test preparation. A talented tutor can cater ECAA tutoring to your child's specific strengths and weaknesses, integrating engaging games and activities to keep your student excited about future sessions. Your child may be unsure as to what study method works best for them. An experienced ECAA tutor can help them identify this, which will not only help on this test, but in subsequent standardized tests as well.
ECAA tutoring can be conducted much like the actual assessment, which usually involves your student working with one assessor, especially in the lower levels. When your student becomes comfortable with the tutor and the practice assessment, he or she can work on practicing the skills and abilities assessed by the ECAA. In addition to helping your child approach the test with confidence, a tutor can work with your child on the skills and abilities tested, reviewing the areas that could benefit from extra attention. Younger children are assessed on their ability to recognize patterns, identify words, and match pictures, and an ECAA tutor can review these skills with your student through a variety of fun activities. For later grades, your student will also be tested on his or her ability to perform arithmetic, identify more complex patterns with shapes, and complete pictures.
The ECAA is unique in that it tests visual-spatial reasoning along with mathematical and reading abilities. However, many of the tasks are performed without pencil or paper, so preparing for such elements will be different than approaching other standardized tests that require written responses. A tutor can model the test by asking practice questions and assessing your student's responses, and can constantly evaluate your student's abilities to provide instruction that is challenging, but never boring or overwhelming. The ECAA for grades three and four includes an additional reading comprehension section. Your child will read a passage and be asked questions about it. In order to prepare for this component, a tutor can review vocabulary and introduce new words, ask what, how, and why questions to test comprehension, and teach strategies to help your student better understand what he or she reads.
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We started this session by reviewing the student's homework from the previous session. I had him correct his answers that were either incorrect or incomplete. His corrections were very good and he showed evidence of critical thinking. We then reviewed all of the strategies we have reviewed together and talked about how to use those properly on the test. I also gave him some general test-taking tips.
The student and I finished reviewing the math section of the diagnostic test. He seems to have a high level of math skills, but he forgets specific concepts at times. With practice, he will be able to greatly improve his math score. After finishing the math, we did the intro section for English. He is learning strategies, and I am reminding him of grammar rules. He's doing well. We're going to meet again tomorrow.
Brainstormed how to work on essays and practiced fiction passage questions (it was the one portion on the Reading test where she did poorly.) Covered some of the math fundamentals, as well as the utility of plugging in numbers.
Today we discussed basic test strategies, test format, and went through part of the student's English section from test 1. We addressed several basic grammar questions (mostly dealing with modifiers and prepositional phrases), as well as discussing rhetoric questions. The student took notes as we talked about adjectives and adverbs, and asked really good questions. I think the main focus for our sessions will be filling in knowledge gaps and practicing test strategies. She definitely has the ability to do well on this test, given the proper preparation.
In our session today we continued to review all the sections of the ISEE, focusing particularly on how to approach questions and test-taking strategies. The student does very well in the reading section, but has some troubles in the quantitative and math sections. We are working on getting her accustomed to the format of the quantitative section. Towards the end of the session we went over the essay and she will write an essay for our next meeting.
We worked on the reading section. Given lots of time, his accuracy is very high, but he has trouble working within the time constraints. We reviewed the wording of questions--the ACT is very formulaic and asks certain questions in very predictable ways--and talked about spending 4-5 minutes reading the passage so he'd have about 30 seconds per question. Even when he completed reading the passage in 5 minutes, though, he only got through about 4 questions, averaging a minute per question. I think he's a lot more anxious about this test than he lets on, and he's just going to have to practice a ton so that the pacing and the type of questions are very comfortable and recognizable to him.