...Civil War, Economics, U. S. History (both 8th and 11th Grade), and a World Today/Current Events elective. This teaching experience has taught me how to meet the needs of a wide variety of student learners, including gifted, ENL, and special education students, as a social studies teacher. Before student teaching, I spent several years studying history at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have always been a lifelong lover of history, and so I...
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Can also tutor:PSAT, CLEP, OLSAT and 266 more subjects.
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The Catholic University of America - Bachelor in Arts, History
I hold a BA in Elementary and Middle School Education, and an MEd in International Education, as well as an Iowa State Teaching License, and a TEFL Certification. I have taught overseas in the international school system for ten years, and would love to share my knowledge and expertise with you.
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Can also tutor:MAP, TOEFL, ACT and 68 more subjects.
...(Evaluation Team Report) *MFE (Multi Factored Evaluation) *IEP (Individualized Education Plan) *504 Plan Can assist in supporting a students goals on IEP, 504, or RTI plan, etc Experience providing ESY (Extended School Year) services to students during summer vacation period to assist students in learning retention and avoid summer learning loss. Reading Endorsed- specialized in fluency and comprehension. Also able to assist older high school/college/adult learners in comprehending concepts presented in classics literature. Previous proofreading...
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...MEd in Differentiated Instruction. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Edwards University. I have been a teacher for over 13 years in the Austin area, for both private and public schools. I have taught pre-kinder through 8th grade, in various subject matters such as Spanish, English as a Second Language and I am currently a dual language elementary teacher for all subjects. My other role is as a STARR Test...
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Can also tutor:SSAT, ISEE, STAAR and 21 more subjects.
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St. Edwards University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
...feel like some of your peers seem to know something you don't about how to approach ACT questions? Are you trying to get ahead in your summer courses so that you have more time to enjoy the warm weather? If these, or any other scenario in which you feel like you might need some 1-on-1 tutoring in math, physics, or test prep, I'm your guy! As a recent graduate with my Master's degree in Physics,...
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Can also tutor:CLEP, ACT, GCSE and 133 more subjects.
...through the process of learning. I believe in instilling students with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love...
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...have taught students from kindergarten to 8th grade. I have 2 teenagers and 2 cats at home. I believe everyone can learn, it is just the finding the right strategy. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and two master's degrees; one in Elementary Education and one in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on ELL. I also have my gifted endorsement. I want to give students the opportunity and the skills to excel. I...
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...college students, I work great with children as well to motivate them academically. Currently, I am in the process of working on my graduate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology to in the future have my own private practice as a Clinical Neuropsychologist. I also work as a Neuropsychological Testing Technician (psychometrician) to help Neuropsychologists diagnose patients with things like Dementia and Alzheimers disease. In my free time, I love exercising, singing, going to the beach, and...
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...in political science and psychology. The following year, I worked at a startup in San Fransisco, and last year I moved to NYC to coordinate a federally sponsored neuroscience research project. I have an intense passion for learning, and I enjoy sharing that passion through a wide variety of tutoring subjects. My expertise is primarily in the social sciences, but I'm very good at test taking and US history, and I I have also been...
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...adage that I was introduced to in another position: Keep the student at the center of every decision you make. This guides my planning and instruction every single day. I remember that students are the reason I am here, and the "easy" approach for me may not be what is best for them. My aim is to make sure that my students understand the material, which requires me to assess mastery in a variety of...
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I believe that everyone can learn and that learning should be fun and engaging. I will endeavor to make our tutoring experience fun, engaging and successful by getting to know you and your learning style. We will make personal connections to your learning that will make learning easier and fun!
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...teacher-guided, hands-on, centers and manipulatives, Montessori, Nature-schooling, un-schooling, experience-based, independence encouraged and play-based approach to teaching. I have student taught/taught stateside (USA), internationally (in Germany and South Korea) and online/virtually. I have also worked with many students from China, South Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Sweden, Germany, Canada, India etc. My classroom experience includes student teaching and teaching in 6-8 Science, assisting with 6-8 Math, 6th Math, 6-8 Math Summer School, 6th Science, 7-8th Science, PreK-1st, then...
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...of my experience in education, I appreciate the incredible impact that teachers have on the lives of young people. I know that teachers provide knowledge and skills used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students' belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions to society.
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Can also tutor:REGENTS, CLEP, GED and 107 more subjects.
...to arrive at unassailable truths about the world, algebra in representing mathematical language, and probability to make educated guesses on given occurrences. It goes on and on! Working with math is a fun, unique experience that I enjoy 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...
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Can also tutor:TOPS, PSAT, OLSAT and 152 more subjects.
...degree in Middle School Education and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. I am currently an 8th grade English Language Arts teacher. I've taught Language Arts for 12 years and social studies for three years. I've tutored and assisted children with spelling, reading, and writing in grades K-12. I enjoy reading, writing, and going to the beach for vacation. I have a passion for educating and motivating children so that they can be successful in...
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...and a father of three children, I understand what is needed to get children and students to engage. It's the thrill of seeing a child "buy in" to learning that drives me and makes me stand apart from others. My goal is to help others find a way to achieve their goals. I have a rich background in education as well as 10 years experience working in corporate legal, specifically involved in legal research and...
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Can also tutor:GED, REGENTS, CLEP and 139 more subjects.
...minor in Speech Communication from the University of Georgia, I spent 3 years as a full-time news producer with NBC 26/ WAGT-TV. During that time, I also received the amazing opportunity to head coach Augusta University's competitive cheerleading team, whom I helped tutor during my spare time outside of the newsroom. It was then that I realized my passion for teaching and became a middle-school Video Broadcasting Teacher with Fulton County Schools. Here, I developed...
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...Coordinator at Quick Labs Texas and advances his research endeavors as a Research Assistant at the Resilience Center for Veterans and Families laboratory at Columbia University. This instructor's tutoring approach is deeply influenced by his personal educational journey. He recognizes the profound impact that dedicated guidance can have on a student's academic path. To him, tutoring isn't just about imparting knowledge; it's about being both a steadfast pillar and a guiding hand. His commitment to...
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...five years old, and I have tutored a variety of subjects to students of all ages ever since then. I won numerous math competitions and spelling bees as I was growing up, and as a tutor, my strongest subjects are standardized test or competition preparation, as well as anything related to math. I also hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in business. I have a passion for helping others. I have...
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During early education, one of the most important environmental factors that can help lead a child to later academic success is finding the proper level of introductory difficulty, pace, and stimulation. Different students will have different natural aptitudes: some will prefer reading exercises while others prefer math, and some will prefer visual data representations while others prefer to hear a teacher read aloud from a book. Identifying your student's learning preferences and tendencies can be an incredibly meaningful step toward making his or her educational experience as engaging and effective as possible. Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs, also referred to as Talented and Gifted (TAG) programs, are provided in some school systems as an opportunity to present different curricula and challenges to those students who demonstrate advanced aptitudes from an early age. Admittance into these programs can be determined with any one of a variety of elementary standardized tests, such as the CogAT, OLSAT, or NNAT, though many others may be offered, depending on your geographic location.
The quicker pace and increased difficulty of material presented is designed to keep students fascinated with academic concepts, where they may have become bored or disinterested in a class moving at a slower rate. If your child has been accepted into a GATE or TAG program, then there can be no doubt about the advanced nature of his or her cognition. Even so, the different ways that different subjects may appeal to your student may cause him or her to excel in one area, but struggle in another. Such discrepancies can be highlighted in a GATE or TAG curriculum, causing frustration that can lead to academic aversions and future difficulties simply based on this negative experience. If your child has demonstrated exceptional academic ability, but still struggles to completely master some of the concepts presented in his or her coursework, consider enlisting the help of an instructor. GATE/ TAG tutoring programs are designed to keep your student challenged in the areas in which he or she excels, while building foundations and strengthening conceptual understanding in those areas in which your child has difficulty. Private GATE/ TAG tutoring can provide a personalized environment, allowing your child to receive one-on-one instruction.
This individual attention removes the distractions and variables of a classroom education, allowing your child's tutor to focus exclusively on his or her needs. Your tutor can craft a targeted learning plan, specific to your child's interests, strengths, weaknesses, and learning style, allowing lessons to proceed in as effective and efficient a way as possible. With GATE/ TAG tutoring, your child can receive the advanced instruction and academic challenges that he or she craves, while gaining the crucial review and supplemental education that he or she needs to achieve well-rounded academic success. Even in GATE and TAG courses, the topics being taught are the mere fundamentals upon which future courses in high school and college will build.
Excelling in one area simply isn't enough it is critical to your child's future success that he or she master skills in all subjects covered in his or her GATE or TAG program. Varsity Tutors will work with you to connect you to a GATE/ TAG tutor who will be able to help your child succeed in advanced instruction. Tutors are available to meet in person or even face-to-face online. You get to choose the location, time, and frequency of your tutoring sessions. Everything is built around your wants and needs. For more information about the GATE/ TAG tutoring available in your area, contact our educational directors today. Our educational directors will help you connect with a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional GATE/ TAG tutor in your area.
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During this session, I worked with the student on the reading and science sections of the ACT. I had the student read a passage and timed her reading speed (180 wpm), and compared it to the average reading speed (250 WPM). I discussed with her reading strategies and determined that she had difficulty with the reading section because she would always return to the passage after every question. We worked on her reading passages and answering questions without always referring back to the text.
I also worked with the student on the Data Representation portion of the science section. I worked with her on questions and showed her how to approach these questions.
Writing with Action Verbs/Avoiding the Passive Voice, SAT Writing Sentence Correction, Review of Multiple Choice Strategy/Time Management, Essay Composition/Organization, Outlining, Reviewed Essays From Last Week
For Next Week: Outlines For 2 Essays, Vocabulary Log
The student and I worked extensively on the math section of his ACT today. I noticed he was a little frustrated with not being able to recall processes for certain types of problems, so I tried to slow things down and review concepts as much as test-taking strategies. Next week we will focus mostly on seeing where his conceptual difficulties lie. We also did some work in the science section, which he seemed to improve on. I advised the student to practice reading more technical writing to prepare him for the science section. In English he also did very well, although we spent much less time in this section.. He had no major conceptual problems in that section today.
Today we talked about test-taking strategies and went through Practice Test 1: Section 1, and we completed part of Section 2. The student did very well. She understands the material but she sometimes gets overwhelmed by what the question is asking for. She gets a little lost when the question is particularly wordy, but once we break down the question, she is able to solve the problem independently. We discussed that practice problems are probably the best tool for her right now so that she can become more familiar with how the SAT phrases questions.
The student and I discussed her previous scores. She had done very well overall, and she had missed the most questions in critical reading. I took a more detailed approach with her this time, asking her to carefully reword the question and to come up with her own answer, in addition to categorizing questions and looking for key words. She did very well.
This was my first session with the student. After getting to know each other a bit we started right into a few practice tests so I could get a feel for his strengths and weaknesses. He has strong reading comprehension capabilities, and after a little direction and strategy he had little trouble with the science questions we went over.