Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...graduate student at Portland State University in the Mathematical Sciences PhD program. I have a lot of tutoring experience both private and with the Southern Oregon University Math and Science Tutoring Center where I worked for 3 years as a math tutor. I also handled tutoring for statistics and lower division physics. For the past 2 years I was the lead math tutor and a writing tutor in the Writing Center at SOU. I have...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...I have worked with them to achieve their goal. I have tutored SAT since April 2022 and my reviews from my students are great. My students have improved their scores. I give questions from practices tests and Varsity links. I give homework at the end of the session. If the student does not the question, I will ask around of it, and the student will understand right away. I recommend flash cards to memorize formula...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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Thanks to one-on-one help in middle and high school, I not only achieved stronger grades/test scores, but gained the confidence I will continue to use even beyond graduate school. I hope to give others the same invaluable tool set!... The ways I've always preferred to learn myself are typically the ways I teach. Once it seems like a student has a pretty strong understanding of a subject, I like to play competitive or timed games. It...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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As a senior in Bentley University aspiring a major in Corporate Finance and Accounting, I believe that teaching is one of the most powerful and honorable jobs that exists. It is through learning with a positive mindset that will take an individual far in life. It is through teaching and learning that our world will grow to become a better living environment.
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...academic goals is by tutoring them in a way that they can understand by breaking the subject down using examples to make it simple and clear to understand. I have few hobbies besides my books, I love drawing flowers and traveling. I visited few places in the Caribbean and I took the opportunity to take pictures of the most beautiful flowers i could find to later draw and frame them. I also like going to...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...and before my recent move to Washington, I served as an adjunct math tutor for five years at Indian River State College in Vero Beach, Florida. I love helping people dispel the belief that they "can't do math." One of my favorite compliments given to me by a college algebra student was that I explain concepts "like a person, not a mathematician," and that I "can break down ugly problems and make them easy to...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...an outstanding teacher must be able to adapt to each students individual personalities and needs. I am a firm believer that students may not always remember what you teach them, but they will always remember how you made them feel. Secondly, an outstanding teacher is one who can take things that are difficult and make them simple to understand. That is extremely important when discussing mathematics because many students struggle with math and if we...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...so many ages and backgrounds both online and person that it has shaped me as a person and educator. I have learned how cultural differences influence a student's educational life and passions and how to connect with students on a meaningful level, no matter their age or background. I also have several degrees, as well as several years of experience teaching various topics both online and in-person. I also have many accolades, such as being...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...learning. A perpetual honors student, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my bachelor's in Accounting from Towson University about 8 years ago; in which time, I have built a notable career in financial services taxation, GAAP accounting, financial leadership, and personnel training. In accountancy, my deepest learning was through my professional work. I count education and training among my strongest skills, and in professional opportunities to develop curriculum for other accountants, I've felt the most...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...from New York City, where I was Associate Director of Analytics for a digital advertising agency. Math, statistics and economics have always been the subjects I enjoyed learning about the most and in which I excelled. This has led me to a career in the analytics field (though in varying industries) for the past 5 years. Since I'm currently in a program that focuses on mathematics, statistics and computer science, I am especially excited to...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...children. I also tutored five students for the ACT. I always want others to do well academically; hence, I created a set academic structure depending on a number of months they have left before their exam and through my personal experience. I always go over the questions they were stuck on and provide more help if needed. I video-called and visited them to see their progress and to make sure everyone was on track. All...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...it is presented in the child's learning style instead of the teachers teaching style. I want to show children that they do make a difference and they can overcome the obstacles in the area of academics. My background of wanting to be an educator started when I was able to dream of a career. I always wanted to be a teacher and help children, but it wasn't until 5th grade that I decided I wanted...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...teaching mathematics, both in the brick and mortar classroom and online. My first goal in education is to build relationships with my students and fellow staff. I believe firmly that students "don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." - Theodore Roosevelt. My fuel for the hard days is remembering those relationships and the impact that I have been able to make In many lives through the years. I love...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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I enjoy helping students learn more about math. It is a great feeling to see the "light bulb" turn on. I have been a math teacher and tutor for over 10 years, which includes teaching secondary, collegiate, and graduate courses. I earned a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Notre Dame. I also have an M.B.A. in quantitative business analysis from Indiana University and earned my secondary mathematics teaching license/certification at Indiana...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...guidance in language arts and mathematics to students from kindergarten through middle school, witnessing their progress and confidence soar. Moreover, my passion for teaching extends to the college level, where I have tutored STEM courses like chemistry, biology, calculus and graduate test including the MCAT. This experience has not only allowed me to share my knowledge of these subjects but has also taught me how to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...communicate and listen attentively to each individual's needs. Given the fact that everyone has different levels of comprehension, I aim at understanding the specific area of weakness and strength for each individual. I then start from what you know and understand easily to what seems to be confusing or difficult to understand. I also make sure that as soon as a concept becomes clear, we move on to solve as many problems as possible relating...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...enemy to learning" and I believe in that maxim. Learning should be fun and engaging, tied to real-world examples and explanations that not only illuminate the concept but also show the student why the information is important. I teach a variety of STEM topics, mostly focused around Computer Science, and I specifically focus on GRE preparation. There are a lot of tips and tricks you can use to maximize your score, as well as core...
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Certified ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutor in Elmwood Park, IL
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...practical subject for my students. In the area of reading and writing, I am familiar with teaching and evaluation methods to identify and help reading and writing issues, including reading strategies, like reviewing and summarizing, and writing strategies, like story maps, free writing, genre writing, and voice writing. As a tutor for your child, I am committed to learning about your child's personality, interests, and learning styles, and work to make the content relevant and...
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Private ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutoring in Elmwood Park, IL
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Elmwood Park ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutoring FAQ
Many colleges and universities across the country require incoming students to take the ACCUPLACER exam in order to get a better idea of how well each student has mastered various topics and to assist the school in placing matriculating students into courses of an appropriate difficulty. The Elementary Algebra section of the ACCUPLACER test may seem relatively unimpressive at first glance. Consisting of only 12 multiple-choice questions that involve integers, rational numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, and word problems, this portion may initially seem to have little impact on your course selection.
However, this is not the case. Your performance on the ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra section plays a part in determining whether you are placed in a math course that challenges you with new material, or whether you have to spend your first semester of college math courses repeating information you have already learned during your high school pursuits. Brushing up on your algebra skills can help you deliver a performance that demonstrates all of your knowledge on test day, but determining which concepts to review and how to structure your studies can pose a challenge.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra tutors all across the country who tailor instruction to your specific academic strengths and weaknesses. Our educational directors can take into account your current algebra skills and knowledge, any concerns you have about your review, and your preferred learning style when they help you select the ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra tutor who is ideally suited to help you prepare.
Your tutor can then analyze your current mastery of elementary algebra material and create a series of lesson plans just for your ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra tutoring sessions, focusing on the specific concepts it would most benefit you to work on before exam day. You can work through these lesson plans at your own pace, spending as much or as little time on each concept as it takes you to fully understand it. Your tutor can answer questions and provide feedback at a moment's notice, since all of the tutoring is conducted in a one-on-one environment.
One area students often struggle with is selecting an appropriate study method. There are a lot of different study methods you can choose from, but it can be difficult to determine which ones will benefit you the most. A private tutor can identify your learning style, your weaknesses, and your strengths, which will give them a good idea as to how to develop a study plan that will work for you. Studying by yourself can be a tricky proposition because you may lack the internal motivation to push through when you inevitably hit a wall. A private tutor can help with this because they can help encourage you to keep studying even when you don't feel like it.
Additionally, your tutor can help you master test-taking strategies that can play a crucial role on exam day, especially if you are unfamiliar with the exam structure or are worried about approaching questions that you have difficulty solving. Brush up on your math skills with the help of ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra tutoring.
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Recent Elmwood Park ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Tutoring Session Notes
Last week, the student mentioned that she wanted to work on poetry. This time, after going over some homework that she had (she's reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" in school), we discussed two poems: Robert Frost's short "Nothing Gold Can Stay" and Poe's "Annabel Lee". The first poem is a good example of metaphor and alliteration, while the latter has good vocabulary and other imagery.
The student and I focused on the English language arts portion of the test, finishing a grammar practice packet that we had been working on. Through our practice, we have touched on important grammar points, such as consistency in verb tenses, how to use commas, punctuation with quotations, hyphens in compound adjectives, and prepositions. We then reviewed the essay she wrote and identified ways she could have improved it, in an effort to take her strong writing skills to the next level. We went over: identifying the most important parts of the question and addressing those more completely, varying sentence structure, fixing small grammatical issues, and using her conclusion to identify the greater significance of the essay to the reader. I asked her to rewrite her conclusion for homework.
I focused on helping the student with her test taking strategies and timing rather than teaching any new material. She some practice math problems similar to the ones on the entrance exam. I had the student work on these problems and some reading and comprehension practice questions while timing her so that she could get used to working under pressure.
Today the student worked on mathematical word problems, linking verbs, and stem list 1. We discussed ten word problems and linking verbs. The student then practiced using linking verbs. I showed her how to use website for practice and how to access stem list 1.
The student is preparing for the upcoming test. We looked over the science portion, and she seems clear on the questions we went over. We finished up with algebra. She is very bright, and she picks up the algebra concepts very quickly.
Today we completed the problem set I created for the student during our last session. Most of the problems were slightly more difficult than the problems in the test prep guide, but they covered the same material. He was able to solve most of them with relative ease. During our next session, we will work on completion time and identifying algebraic equations from word problems.
