...mold my teaching styles to what best works for the student so they leave feeling confident and are able to teach it back to me. My tutoring background primarily includes elementary school, all subjects, but mainly math and science. I do have some experience in Biology, Genetics, and intro level Spanish. I love Nutrition and...
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...it is possible to provide a thought-provoking educational experience that compliments the child's life outside of academics as much as possible. I have also found that as a lacrosse coach at Central Park Sports allowed me to gain experience with the challenges and rewards of working with young children. Not only did this experience give...
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...I love tutoring because I know how much a tutor's patience one-on-one can make the difference. I love sharing my study tips and test-taking strategies so they can study efficiently and make the best use of their time to get that desired result. I want students to feel heard and supported and help them find...
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...Alicia found life in literature, tetherball, and the unconditional love of a single mother. She was also nourished by the commitment of several teachers and mentors. Inspired by these social justice educators, Alicia is invested in institutional equity, centering historically marginalized narratives in the classroom, and cultivating young readers in Denver during her residency year...
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...education and 7-12 English and social studies. I recently completed my third Masters degree, which is in English. I have previously earned the following degrees: Master of Education in special education from Waynesburg University, Certification of Advanced Studies in Education from Notre Dame of Maryland University, Master of Teaching in secondary English education from Chatham...
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...versed in other facets of study as well. I have a very fluid and versatile teaching method that can accommodate students from many walks of life. I'm currently a student myself majoring in English, with a strong foundation in History and Psychology. I approach every student interaction with an open mind and empathetic verve, seeking...
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My name is Carmelina. I am a recent graduate of Kutztown University with a B.A.S Degree in Secondary Education English. I love to read and write, and hope that I can help you do the same!
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...am currently learning photography. Lastly, I am an avid volunteer in my community. In particular, I provide event management, planning, and fundraising support to Animal Aid, the Girl Scouts, Well Arts, and Humane Educators Reaching Teachers (HEART). From this diverse background, I offer tutoring in English, Literature, Accounting, French, Voice, Elementary and Middle School Math,...
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I'm an English teacher with 10 years of experience in middle and high school Language Arts. I have a passion for teaching and I love to see students light up over all things literature and writing.
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...for THEM to do things. Our brains work differently, and we find the same right answers in different ways! Like your typical millennial, I enjoy traveling, but I've really made a full time life of it. Since college, I haven't lived in one place longer than 7 months. My seasonal homes have included Tennessee, North...
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...Peru for three years and travel to South Africa and Germany. I have a deep love for languages and other cultures. For this reason, my favorite things to tutor are French, Spanish, and English--as a first or second language! In addition to languages, I find great satisfaction in tutoring for test prep as the SAT...
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...an educator of all ages, from children through college-aged adults. I hold a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of North Florida, as well as an MFA in Creative Writing from Hollins University. As a tutor, my one and only job is to help you achieve your educational goals, whatever they might be. I...
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...have worked with students on high school subjects and college entrance exams. I really enjoy tutoring and, as I am currently in law school, it is a good fit for my busy schedule that allows me to have an income but flexibly and while setting my own hours. I'm an outdoors girl who loves camping,...
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...learning styles. I take pride in developing engaging, student-centered instruction that promotes both academic and personal growth. Working one-on-one with students is one of my greatest passions, as it allows me to build meaningful relationships and provide individualized support that empowers students to ask questions, gain confidence, and achieve success. With a strong foundation in...
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If you want to learn, I want to help you. I have had academic success, hold a MS Environmental Science (thesis option), and am working on my PhD in Coastal and Marine System Science. I take the work seriously, but enjoy helping people and having fun while we accomplish our goals.
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Hi! My name is Connor Keihl and I have a great passion for writing and literature. I want to help share that passion with others. It's my goal to help students understand the significance of English studies and to help foster creative minds.
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...a high likelihood you've seen content written by me. I also regularly perform sketch comedy and improv around New York City. There are oodles of other places you could have seen my work. I refuse to inundate this bio with my entire oeuvre. If you'd like to know more, please reach out! I'm excited to...
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...student needs, but you always can expect a compassionate and humorous yet progress-driven approach from me. I'll help you break academic goals down into bite-sized, non-intimidating tasks-- my infectious energy has been known to make even the SAT seem fun and manageable. In addition to SAT, SAT II, PSAT, and AP test prep, I am...
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I am based in NYC and have been tutoring for two years. I have a bachelor's degree in English literature from Grand Canyon University and a master's in creative writing from The New School. I teach English and writing, and I love helping my students gain confidence in their abilities.
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...with a double major BA in Economics and French Language and Literature. I have been tutoring students in English, French, Math, and standardized test prep for over six years, and I especially love teaching in Economics, History, and Literature. My teaching style centers on understanding each student's unique way of learning, and adapting my approach...
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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.
