...long-time (10 years) personal tutor. Language learning and effective communication are my specialties. From beginning language classes to AP English to IB Spanish to Advanced ESL to writing college application essays, I will be able to help you increase and deepen your understanding of language learning and effective communication. During every session you should expect to: smile (and maybe laugh). Dad jokes are my go-to humor. see connections between what you already know and what...
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...Arts degree with a double major in German and Philosophy. I've tutored for three years as an undergraduate student for Juniata and have the most experience tutoring writing, math, and German. It is most exciting for me to tutor German and writing because I am incredibly passionate about the German language and culture, and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students...
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...Master's degree in English Literature. This followed my previous studies at Brunel University in London, which culminated in a Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Literature and Culture. I have a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of York in the U.K. and an International Baccalaureate diploma from the Munich International School. My international education in Germany, Britain, and the United States has prepared me for the exciting challenges and rewards of sharing my bilingual English/German...
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...French and Spanish, I believe every person can learn a foreign language. I have taught all levels, from preschoolers through adult language learners in college, and have a wide variety of techniques and resources at my disposal to help students master skills and concepts. For me, it's the relationships I form with my students that matter the most; I like to build lessons around my students' needs and interests to keep them engaged in the...
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...Pennsylvania. I am currently working towards my Bachelor's in Psychology and French from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. I am hoping to get a PhD in Social Psychology. I have worked as a Statistics tutor with students at my college. I believe in patience and listening to the students needs when tutoring because they will only succeed if you work with them in the best way that they understand. Outside from tutoring, I am...
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I grew up without any video games or gaming systems, which is a rare thing in today's world. Instead, I focused on my studies and in May 2015 I graduated Suma Cum Laude from my high school, and achieved my four year goal of receiving the IB diploma. I am a sophomore at the University of South Florida and am majoring in Integrative Animal Biology with, hopefully, a minor in anthropology. ... My teaching philosophy is...
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...veins. My parents are both teachers and "pretend school" was one of my favorite things to play as a child. I've taught Spanish for over 7 years to students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade. I believe that joy is infectious, and when you really love what you're teaching, you pass it on to your students. I'm the teacher at whom the students roll their eyes when I show them yet another corny mnemonic device, but...
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...with students for almost a half-decade now, and the one lesson I've learned about myself in that time is that helping others makes me feel as if I am helping the world. While that might seem like a grand application for my small role, I like to imagine that being a positive ambassador of education spreads good faith through those I reach and teach. That's why I want to help Varsity Tutors: to continue working...
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...working with students. I believe that each student can learn, it just takes patience and hard work. For me working with a student is really a partnership between the parents, student and tutor. We all need to work together in an open and honest relationship. Communication is key. In order for me to know how to best work with students, I need to better understand their study habits and the environment in which the studying...
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...University of Oregon with a Bachelor's of Science in Human Physiology and a minor in Spanish. I am taking a break in my schooling to save money for graduate school and decide what I want my career to be. Currently I am toying with the idea of going back to school and getting a Master's in Human Physiology and then going on to get my PhD and then become a professor at a University, OR...
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...countries in the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East. And ready to incorporate this interesting North American experience to my resume. I obtained a diploma for teaching Spanish and French as a Second Language from the Education Canada College of Montreal, Canada. I also hold the highest diploma in French language and culture awarded by the French Ministry of Education. I also have my home country teachers certification from the University of Havana, Cuba. My...
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...junior, studying International Studies and Sociology. While those basically reflect my greater interests, I do have a very strong love for math (four years of math team) and primarily tutor in that. While I was on my school's math team, I coached both the algebra II and pre-calculus teams, leading both to top 3 finishes at the regional level. I have also done personal tutoring earlier on in high school and even do as much...
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...the University of California, Santa Cruz. I also hold a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have experience tutoring ESL privately in Brazil and through Skype. I also have experience tutoring Spanish and the clarinet. I tutor many aspects of English including reading, writing, test prep, literature, grammar, and essay editing. I also tutor any level of Spanish, including test prep for SAT...
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...early high school when I was a peer tutor in high school level math for Mu Alpha Theta (a math honor society). I then joined the Spanish Honor Society and became a peer tutor for them. In college, I have worked as a Spanish tutor for the Waltham Group, which involves tutoring local high school students. Regardless of the subject, I greatly enjoy watching my students work hard and experience the feelings of accomplishment which...
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...working on my med and business endeavors. I have not only an interest, but a motivation to help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination...
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...language educator at the novice and intermediate level, from the K-12 age group to the university, I have learned to keep in mind external factors that affect the students’ development as a second language learner. My approach to this issue has always been and will continue to be proactive, involving the cultivation of a positive rapport with the students, creation of positive and safe learning environment and a high emphasis on the content of the...
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...to introduce myself as a Merit and Terry Scholar at the University of Houston Honors College, pursing a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in Pre-Medicine. I currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.901 and am expected to graduate in May 2018. I graduated with the IB diploma and was summa cum laude in the top 3% of my class. I have tutored students through various organizations in high school and college and was...
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...with enough credits to be granted the IB Diploma. As part of the graduation requirements, I had to have at least 150 hours of various community service types. Over 120 of these hours were logged in tutoring a group of 4th graders, which is where the most of my experience in tutoring has stemmed from.] I am currently working towards a bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of central Florida. I am tutoring...
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...a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look forward to hearing from you soon!... My teaching...
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...helping them master subjects that once seemed difficult. I am great at connecting with students of all ages and from all walks of life, helping them reach their highest potentials.I am both American and British and was brought up in Europe. I can bring my international experiences as well as my tutoring and teaching training to the table. In high school, I not only graduated with distinction from the International School of Geneva but I...
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The International Baccalaureate (IB) program focuses on global perspectives, multiculturalism, and diverse methods of learning. The program also requires that you become proficient in a foreign language before attaining an IB degree. In standard-level IB foreign language classes, you learn to speak conversantly, write convincingly, and think critically in a new language. Simply understanding basic grammar and vocabulary is not enough to pass the exam. Instead, you are challenged to demonstrate real fluency in the target language, as well as engage with the media, history, and traditions of the cultures that speak the language being studied.
Learning a language in enough detail to succeed in an IB Language B course and the exam is certainly a challenge, but it can be made unnecessarily difficult by approaching your studies alone. Even when working with study guides or classroom-based reviews, it may be difficult for you to receive enough personalized feedback on your skills to know where to focus your attention when preparing for your exam papers and course evaluations.
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Recent IB Language B SL Tutoring Session Notes
In today's class, I introduced some pairs of antonyms to the student, such as tall and short, big and small, hot and cold, etc. We also went over four seasons. We then studied his worksheet. It divided core vocabulary of level 1 into different categories, the grammar and sentence structure were also introduced. He again showed his talent in learning Chinese, I truly enjoyed working with him.
We started working on his new unit vocabulary, body parts. He wrote all the characters with their pinyin and English translations. He wrote the pinyin to dictation and did really well writing the sounds he heard. He then translated the song "heads, shoulders, knees, and toes" into Chinese, and we practiced singing it.
During today's class we reviewed the numbers, the shapes and the colors we learned before by games. He did a great job! The new sentences I taught today was quite challenging e.g. "please use yellow (marker) to draw a square; please use blue to draw 5 triangles; please use pink to draw 8 octagons; and etc." In this sentence, we included the new word "to use", the colors, the numbers and the shapes he knew. He was able to understand and also to say them at the same time. The new phrases we added for this class were "this morning, tomorrow morning and yesterday morning". Due to the limited time in class, we didn't get to practice them in conversation. This will be what we're doing at the beginning of next class.
I quizzed him on the things we reviewed last week. I also taught him some conversational Chinese, like "my name is ____" etc. Once again, he memorized everything quickly and I love that he is interested in learning Chinese.
Today we focused on writing Chinese characters in the whole session. I gave the students their names in Chinese and I taught each of them to write and practice the strokes of their name. We also practiced writing the I and be, together students learned to write a whole sentence of I am, which also helped them to recap the previous Chinese speaking knowledge. Student one picked up the writing and sentence very fast. Student two learned the writing fast and made some progress in writing characters.
The student and I did a very big review of the material she had learned over the past 1.5 years. We tried to consolidate her vocabulary from cassette tapes, flashcards, and notes into categories. We also worked on pronunciation and tried to converse in Mandarin as well. She took to the conversation after a little bit of prompting.