Through 10 years of teaching at three different colleges, I know that great learning comes through individual advising sessions and conversations that allow students to address their concerns, develop their skills, and work on their goals.
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...fourth year at Penn State. I have extensive tutoring experience with all ages of students ranging from elementary school through college. I love teaching but I study psychology and criminology at Penn State. I hope to one day work as a clinical psychologist who assists law enforcement agencies. I am an avid reader, I love...
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...and sister to teach them math and reading. Ever since then, I have looked for ways to keep learning and sharing all the cool things there are to know in this world. I am also a registered yoga teacher and am currently working with over twenty Suzuki violin students. I have tutored a broad array...
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...of Art's in Teaching program at Queens College. I have taught and tutored a range of ages, and primarily specialize in Literacy and Writing. The best success in reading and writing comes when passion and interest pairs with practice and I look forward to bringing it all together for you or your student!
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...be helping you with a specific test, a general subject, or brainstorming an essay, I am glad to provide my assistance, and, hopefully, we can have some fun as well. My goal when I tutor a student is not to drool out dull information but to empower students with the tools they need to succeed...
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...helping students feel more confident, prepared, and successful in school. I recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area to begin a private sector career after seven years as a diplomat, working overseas and in Washington DC. I am working as a tutor to share my passion for writing, languages (English and French), history, government, and...
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...joy of education to hundreds of young people up and down the east coast as a full time high school ELA and AP US History teacher. I am super excited to be taking the next step in my own career here and hope that we have the opportunity to expand our minds and perspectives together...
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...and am committed to bringing out the best in all of my students. Whether that means learning new material, catching up on missed material, or honing already sharpened skills, I can help! I specialize in social studies and writing but am more than able to help in many math and english subjects as well. I...
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...student needs to see the real-world value of what they are learning. My job is to make the material relevant, so that there is a greater enthusiasm for the subject. Learning should be a rewarding experience. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, visiting art museums, walking, and watching the world famous Spurs.... Learning needs to be student-centered. My role as a teacher is to provide the necessary tools for a student to access and master...
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Hi! My name is Ben Hopwood and I recently graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelors in Journalism. I am so excited to work as a tutor and cannot wait to help guide young minds along their paths to success.
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I seek to provide the best tutoring available to help all students from all walks of life succeed. I am a graduate of the IB program with the full diploma, as well as a graduate of Stanford University in African American Studies. I have experience in classroom teaching and...
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...National Merit Scholar and graduate of Pomona College, one of the elite liberal arts colleges in the United States. I am excited to help students through all sorts of academic challenges. I bring patience, integrity and a positive attitude. I am a writer, so for reading and writing help especially -- come my way!
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...or for research purposes. I believe education is very important and should not be taken for granted. The choices you make in a 4-8 year period greatly influence the rest of your life and getting a strong and well-rounded education helps set-up for future success. My spare time is generally filled with video games and...
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I teach ESL, English, Literature, and Music. I have been teaching since 2012 and have a BA and MM in Music Performance. I have experience working with students of all ages and bring language, music, drama, and poetry to life in my lessons! See you in class!
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...is most relevant to the SAT and other standardized tests asks, "what is the author not merely saying with his or her words, but doing with them"? When we put ourselves in the shoes of the test-writers, not just the shoes of the test-taker, a lot becomes really clear about how to succeed at taking...
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...My favorite subject to tutor is writing because I enjoy the process of English composition and can make strong recommendations on how to improve essays. My teaching philosophy is that every student deserves access to a quality education that matches their learning style. My tutoring style is discussion-based, in which the student and I have...
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...the Romantic Period (we're talking William Blake and Wordsworth not John Hughes and Ryan Gosling). I'm also a pun master with an affinity for bad jokes so you'll be giving me a lot of pity laughter and side eye! I have taught children from all kinds of backgrounds and come from a big family, so...
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...a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate student. I have my Bachelor of Arts in Biology, with minors in Healthcare Administration and Neuroscience. I have been tutoring in academics - specifically the biological sciences and English subjects - on the side for about two years before becoming a Varsity Tutor. Throughout my experience as an...
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...the University of Cincinnati. I have a BA in German Studies, with a minor in English Literature, and a certificate in Creative Writing. I am a passionate scholar, having just received a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship to attend graduate school at the University of Gttingen in Germany. I am a former Army Ranger, and my hobbies...
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Drawing on your knowledge of numerous historical events, poetic forms, and literary genres that span several centuries may be difficult. As it concentrates on all of the aforementioned ideas in the context of poetry, prose, drama, and essays, American literature can be an overwhelming subject to face altogether. But first, what is American literature, exactly? American literature is the literature written or produced in the area of the United States and its preceding colonies. Whether you are preparing for an Advanced Placement exam or feeling apprehensive about a college seminar, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an able and brilliant American literature instructor. These professional tutors can efficiently help you to make sense of the literary elements that confuse you by providing exceptional one-on-one tutoring.
The names Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson may all sound familiar. These men and women are just a few of the greatest authors and poets of all time, and the key people who have significantly impacted American literature. Their work can be seen in today's classrooms and is often worked into today's curriculum. Certainly, these are some of the public figures that you may be expected to analyze in an American literature class. Each author or poet brings to bear different experiences and historical perspectives with his or her works, which pose distinct challenges to readers. Whether you are having a hard time making sense of Henry David Thoreau's contemplative essays, Emily Dickinson's concise poems, Herman Melville's compelling novels, Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious tales, or Nathaniel Hawthorne's dense short stories, an experienced tutor can provide feedback and guidance. Each tutor's instruction is tailored to the specific aspects of American literature with which you struggle.
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Recent American Literature Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I edited an essay that she had started to write. The essay is an opinion piece on genomes that she based off of several articles provided in class. We re-worked the copy to better organize her writing and convey the argument that she was making. The student understood how to finish the essay. I'm certain that she will receive a good grade on the essay, and I hope that she feels more confident in her writing skills as we continue to work together.
Today, the student and I continued our work on a homework packet covering clauses, complex or compound sentences, and punctuation. The student continues to grasp new English concepts easily, and in our hour and a half, we finished nearly the entire packet. As part of the assignment was to supply proper punctuation for some of the sentences, we also took this opportunity to discuss the proper use of punctuation when separating independent clauses, including semi-colons, hyphens, and comma/conjunctions.
The student and I worked on his reading comprehension with story and poem worksheets. We also talked about his previous math test and the struggles he faced with the problems. I discovered that he struggles with some of the word problems of his math units and deciding where to start. We will try to begin working on how to conquer math problems and what steps to make first, no matter what the questions are asking.
During this session we focused on studying the student's vocabulary words. My goal was to teach him different ways to study his words. We talked about the words and their definitions, we made stories up to put the words into context. I also made him use the words in different forms, such as nouns, adverbs, etc. We also came up with a detailed study plan for the week.
We worked on an assignment due on 11/14: writing a paragraph answering questions about Flannery O'Connor's short story "The Life You Save May Be Your Own." The student said they read the story in class. We read it together and I asked her questions about the plot, characters, imagery and symbolism. She started working on her assignment just before the end of our session.
We discussed on revisions to the student's first draft of a persuasive essay. Points of focus included citation conventions and sentence-level editing. She developed and practiced strategies for MLA formatting of citations, identifying and repairing run-on sentences and establishing pronoun agreement.
