I am a pre-medicine student at Guilford College, double majoring in Biology and Health Science with a minor in Chemistry. Science courses and test-taking have not been my strongest suit. But as a pre-medicine student, I have worked on different strategies that I have learned from mentors and tutors and I hope to pass those on to students.
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I've always considered myself a life-long learner across many subjects and mediums. The core essence of teaching another is communicating, regardless of the subject, the joy and excitement of learning something new.
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...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Writing, and Multicultural Studies. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I firmly believe every student can become more confident and independent with the help of a tutor who takes the time to get to know each student's unique learning...
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...history of philosophy (ancient, medieval, enlightenment, modern), political philosophy (your Locke, Hobbes and Rawls, etc), philosophy of science (Bayesianism, positivism, etc). I can also tutor undergrad courses on Chinese philosophy (Ruism, Buddhism, Daoism)! I'm confident tutoring K-12 math and physics. I'm also a native Mandarin speaker; I can help you or your children study Mandarin Chinese as well! Learning makes life significant. It lets you see more of the world in finer details. Great learning...
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...students reach their full academic and personal potential. I hold an Associate in General Education from Durham Tech Community College, along with coursework in Teacher Preparation. In addition to, my position as a Elementary Instructional Assistant. This educational background has given me a strong foundation in educational theories and practices, reinforcing my belief in the importance of personalized learning. My tutoring approach is built on these key principles: Personalized Support: Recognizing the uniqueness of each...
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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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...my Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems. I have several years of experience my peers and working as a tutor for kids K-12 in a tutoring center. I tutor in a variety of subjects. I tutor in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative writing to essay writing, is my favorite subject. My...
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I have been tutoring for over 4 years. My teaching style is very friendly, caring and result oriented. I tutor Algebra and foreign languages such as Ukrainian and Russian. I studied at California University of Management and Sciences and recently received an MBA. My hobbies are travelling and shopping.
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...developed a teaching philosophy that takes into account individual learning goals. Having had the opportunity to coach and/or tutor students of different age groups and within different disciplines, I've learned that assessing students' strengths and weaknesses, along with each student's needs provides for the most successful teaching approach. I enjoy one-one-one tutoring; as it allows for more consideration of individuality among students. I am continually searching for, and utilizing the most current and effective pedagogical...
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...differences rather than reject them, we must respectfully acknowledge one another. By doing so, we can form new relationships across cultures. Relationships thrive when they are in sync with one another. We should consider the concepts of cause and effect, recognizing that each individual holds the power to both destroy and create. It is vital to develop new ways of perceiving the world and each other, enabling us to learn and grow together. The first...
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Hello all! I began my love for tutoring when I had gotten a job as a babysitter for young kids when I moved back home. I initially majored in Accounting at the University of Missouri but have since then switched programs and am currently an undergraduate student studying Psychology and Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University!
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...heavily based in the home and at school. The home and the school have the greatest impact on a person's life. Being an educator, I am a part of the process of human development, and I do my best to help. My interests outside of academia are reading across genres, drawing, writing, studying current events and social trends, listening to music, travel, surfing the internet for research and to seek out reading material (especially obscure...
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...my graduate degree in Education with emphasis in Organizational Management from Grand Canyon University. My favorite subjects to tutor are Reading and Math. I love that "got it" moment a student's face when they have reached a milestone. I love to travel during the summer. My travel bucket list includes North Africa, Germany, and Greece. I love meeting new people and taking part in the culture, food and music of the place I am visiting. I...
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...joy in learning. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed to making learning engaging, empowering, and meaningful. Together,...
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...experience, who is looking to help students who need additional help within their learning experience. I have the most experience tutoring writing, but I also love working with math, history and English. I have experience working with special needs students and have a strong familiarity with the NYS Regents exams especially in Algebra 1, Geometry, English, Global history and Living Environment. I have a majority of my teaching experience covering math and English high school...
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...received a Master's degree in biomedical sciences. The education and experience I have received have given me the confidence, knowledge, and well-rounded background in medicine and science. I then entered medical college (Xavier University School of Medicine), which provides the knowledge and art of healing the human body. It encompassed many healthcare practices developed to sustain and restore an individual's health. I finally graduated with my MD degree. I could not imagine not being a...
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...find the common ground and use it to everyone's advantage. I'm happy to talk about anything from Barbies to Roman war strategies, and I will always make it my goal to present my lessons in ways that will engage the students. I have a competitive and vibrant, positive personality. I have a desire to help mold young scholars into the next generation of global, working citizens. I am very patient, and I strive to learn...
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...be learning something new each day. For that reason and more, I enjoy teaching and learning from those individuals that I tutor and teach. I find that there are so many opportunities to share viable information that can be life changing for those on the receiving end. Informative, fun, engaging and interactive are four ingredients you will get from a session with me. Hopefully, this will help you to retain the information better.
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...ages my entire life. I have been tutoring math, science and English since I was a teenager. During my undergraduate program, I taught English as a Foreign Language in Shanghai. Before my graduate studies, I taught English and Anthropology in China. I have over 30 years of experience teaching. I spent more than 5 years teaching TOEFL and SAT, 20 years instructing EFL and am TEFL certified with distinction. Currently I place international students in...
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...Through my additional science and public health coursework, I have gained expertise in writing in a variety of settings and completed my public health thesis. Additionally, one of my greatest skills is in helping students with professional development work, particularly in medical school and graduate school essays. I enjoy working with students to improve their writing by asking questions, improving grammar, and helping them chart out their ideas to really get to the next level...
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The student and I finished up the math portion of the practice exam after briefly discussing the essay conclusion that I had her revise for homework after our last session. After finishing the math section, we made a list of math test-taking strategies, such as skipping and returning to more complicated problems, eliminating or using answer choices, categorizing problems according to concept in order to find the proper approach to solving, etc. We then began looking over some additional math practice I assigned her, in order to strengthen her skills with problems involving percents, averages, and proportions. I asked her to finish a second essay she had started and to look over some of the math problems she'd had trouble with for homework.
We reviewed linking and action verbs. We discussed adverbs and prepositional phrases and then the student practiced problems with these. We went through tips on taking the math portion of the exam. The student did 10 arithmetic problems using the tips discussed. The student went through seven word problems.
As the student has a history test coming up soon, we spent a great deal of time reviewing the content that would be covered on his exam. He explained that the vocabulary from the various chapters is a big part of the test, so I quizzed him on the vocabulary words as well as important facts from the readings. I also created a vocabulary test for him to fill out that resembles the way the test is formatted. We spent the remainder of the session reviewing his science material.
We spent this session reviewing the practice problems I created for the student two weeks previously. Now we are focusing on the breadth of his knowledge, so he will be prepared to answer a variety of possible questions.
We read 2 passages and a poem, and responded to comprehension questions as well as open-ended responses. The student is doing great at turning the questions into a statement. He needs extra practice with grammar and spelling within his responses.
We spent this session going over an online edition of the teaching exam. In particular, we focused on reading comprehension passages and question sets. In a previous session we explicitly focused on enhancing our internal dialogue, including frequent comprehension checks and section summarizing. This session, we worked on breaking down question prompts and answer choices. Question types covered included those that required making distinctions between main ideas and supporting details and between facts and opinions. We planned for the student to complete the remainder of the exam on his own before our next session, so we can target our attention on the most challenging aspects of that practice exam at our next meeting.
