...to the First grade. I attended a small Catholic school for grades 1-8, and I graduated high school from a top Catholic, college prep program. I completed my undergraduate degree in Colorado and my Graduate work was done in New Jersey. I have over 15 years experience teaching, tutoring, and advising students in writing and...
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I am a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, with a concentration on Speech and Theater. I earned my Masters...
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...years of experience providing instruction in a range of subjects to students across diverse settings. I care about tutoring because I recognize the value of empowering students to achieve their full academic potential. Through my training and experience, I have realized the critical importance of reaching students at prime teachable moments in order to reduce...
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I have about 10 years of experience tutoring students of all ages in multiple subjects, including elementary science students to professionals learning English as a foreign language. I am passionate about helping others reach their goals!
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...has been very comprehensive, I have also developed active interests in literature, music, art and architecture and popular culture. Along with a making a good meal, reading widely, hanging out with friends and family (including a tri-pod Labrador), watching British crime dramas, and drinking a great cup of coffee, these round out my day.... It begins with getting acquainted and listening; a student needs to understand that this is about them and not the tutor.
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...what it is today. As an English major, I have written my fair share of essays, and I have a keen eye for proof-reading which was the result of writing in one of the top English departments in the country. Additionally, I have experience tutoring ESL students in the basic concepts of English, grammar, and...
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...next year I will be going to medical school. My dual background in the humanities and sciences has given me knowledge in a wide range of subjects. I have experience tutoring anything from elementary school Math to High School English Literature to college level biology. I work with my students on what they are learning...
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...with their education, and learn beyond the scope of what is taught in school. I hope to bring creativity and passion into schoolwork. Showing students learning tricks and methods that break the mold of traditional routines that do not improve learning in many students is extremely important to me. I can identify with the confusion...
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...major is crafting a fine tuned ability to read and write in a critical and analytical manner. Thus, I will also be of assistance in subjects such as English (composition and literature) and essay writing and editing. I would be glad to help you with attacking a term paper or preparing an essay test starting...
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...know till they know how much you care." I believe that we not only have the obligation to impart knowledge, but also show we care about the student's future. Every student has the potential to do great things. We as teachers have to find the way to bring that out. By differentiating our instruction based...
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...levels. Having lived in Latin America for three years, I am fluent in Spanish. When I'm not reading, writing, or watching movies, I like to listen to music and hang out in the city with my friends. I'm hoping to be an MFA candidate at Columbia in the fall of 2018.
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...training. I practice tai chi and meditation. I live in the bustling city of Philadelphia, PA and have travelled much over the years. I believe in self improvement through self actualization. I believe that learning happens all of the time, every second. We just need to be aware in the moment as much as possible...
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Hello, my name is Makenna and I am a college junior studying Exercise Science and Medical Spanish at the University of Evansville. I have been working with kids aged preschool all the way through high school in both academic and recreational settings for years now and love it.
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...the University of Florida, who is very passionate about helping young students grow academically and personally. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but tutoring math and English excites me the most. The aspect of tutoring I try to focus on extensively is organization within a students school work, because it is such a key...
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...raised in Miami, FL. I have two Master's degrees in linguistics (one from Florida International University and one from Georgetown University), and have just completed my Ph.D in Spanish linguistics from Georgetown University. I have taught for over 10 years (6 years in the 6-12 setting as an English teacher, and 4 years as an...
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...I'd love to fulfill that role for a student who's looking for that bit of extra help. I am most passionate about teaching reading and writing skills. I believe that learning should be fun but not without rigor. If I can figure out a hook to engage a student in the material, then I think I've...
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...a sophomore at Columbia University in the City of New York. I plan to major in Art History. I have a passion for the humanities, but an appreciation for mathematics and the sciences as well. I have experience working with students of all ages in subjects such as math and english (reading & writing). I...
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...a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can offer a wide variety of strategies for vocabulary, writing, and time...
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As a lifelong learner with degrees in comparative literature, philosophy, social science, and education, I love collaborating with students in their journey to academic and personal success. Whether the topic is essay composition, research methods, or spelling and grammar, let me personalize a tutoring session for you today!
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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.
