...enhance the ability of every student that I tutor to succeed and excel in school. The most important job I have, is to patiently aid the student in developing an understanding of the content areas that I tutor, so that I can allow each student the opportunity to learn and transfer that knowledge to other areas of their scholastic life. I embrace diversity and warmly welcome all walks, faiths, personalities, abilities and cultural backgrounds.... My teaching...
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...the privilege of creating and teaching a series of literature courses at a local community center. There are few experiences I find more enriching than facilitating a meaningful dialogue centered around great works of literature and art. While literature and art are my passion, I also tutor in variety of other subjects, including math, science, and test preparation. I currently work as a lead teacher in the after-school program at Archway Classical Academy in Phoenix.
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...practice, dedication, and a little help, anyone can become a clear, effective writer. In addition to my experience with one-on-one tutoring, I have also taught reading, public speaking, and study skills classes to students as young as Kindergarten all the way up to graduate students. Reading, study habits, public speaking, and organization are all skills that, like writing, can be honed with guidance and practice. I truly believe that cultivating these skills leads not only...
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...a GED instructor and ESL teacher. Recently, I taught university English language learners through the Mexico-U.S. partnership program "Proyecta." Before that, I was halfway around the world teaching American culture and English as a foreign language at a private English school in Anshan, China. It is exciting and challenging for me to teach while immersed in a new cultures and meeting new people! I graduated Magna Cum Laude with my B.A. from Western Washington University...
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...program in ESE, and hold a master's degree in reading and literacy. My experience includes working with children living with special needs as well as working with those learning English as a second language. I believe that learning is something everyone can achieve if given the right tools and support. I can be strict, but in practice it is far better to have the learner want to participate than to force learning. I am upbeat,...
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...years of experience in education and have worked with students at all levels. I think students and teachers have to change with the times, and I find lots of ways to integrate technology and tech-based resources into my teaching. I'm sure I can find a path that will help your student perform on state tests and in the classroom. I like to target the skills students need help with the most and focus on improving...
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...then knowing how to get it. That's why I believe a tutor/teacher/coach can be so important. They have been there themselves and want to pass on their knowledge and experience. If you can become clear on those two things, the learning and growth will come. It will come even faster with personalizing your working and applying it to your life. I was doubted in middle school and high school in even getting into college. I...
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...both at the building level working with teachers and students in grades K-6 and at the district level working with all elementary teachers and administration. As a coach I work with students in small groups. I work with both struggling students and high-achieving students. This includes students with special needs and students whose first language is not English. I enjoy tutoring in both reading and math because both are skills that will be needed throughout...
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...to school to further my education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program with elementary age children, but I have my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover...
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...they ultimately expect to aspire to. Further, it is my job to provide the requisite tools they require in order for them to become productive in this global job market. I am excited about continued work within the tutorial arena. I have tutored students during after-school tutorial programs. I have also worked as a tutor for both Marygrove College and the University of Detroit Mercy where I have tutored high school students.... If a student has...
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...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 a n 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 to be a...
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...This will enable me to present skills in the best way so the child will be able to grasp difficult to understand concepts. Children should also be responsible for their learning and be prepared each day. I am structured, organized, and teach explicitly to the skill that is to be learned that day. In my free time, I enjoy reading, kayaking, hiking, running and salt water fishing and most importantly hanging out with my King...
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...age of 16, and now have over eight years of experience. In college, I taught Spanish three days a week to middle school children, while tutoring in the evenings and weekends. I took Spanish classes throughout high school and college in order to perfect my writing skills, and in the summer I worked a program called Freedom Schools. In this program we taught the children aged from 7-13 an integrated reading curriculum, while also exploring...
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...and Community college. I have lived extensively in Europe and Asia and have had the opportunity to visit many countries throughout the world. I had many wonderful experiences tutoring English as a second language in varying cultural contexts. I graduated from Smith College with a degree in French and studied at L'Universite de Paris, Sorbonne et Clignancourt through the Smith junior year abroad program. I also hold a Masters degree in Education with a concentration...
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...and spend my free time visiting museums and seeing the fascinating spots the city has to offer. I found an interest in tutoring in high school and continue it today because I love helping students understand material in a way that is easily understood by all. Nothing makes me more happy than the brightened face on a student content with working on a subject they previously struggled with. I work with all ages and abilities...
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...students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults...
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...so! I believe in multiple-sensory education and using many routes toward the same goal. I use a process which relies on questioning and independent learning methods so my students reach the 'answer' in a way that is easily memorable and something they can take ownership of and be proud of! Given the opportunity I would gladly dive in to any subject and hope to teach a love for learning above all else! Best wishes, and...
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...to success in life. This is why I have a deep passion for helping others achieve their academic goals. I especially enjoy witnessing that "aha!" moment where the student has reached full understanding of the subject matter at hand and the personal confidence that the student demonstrates puts me at ease. When this occurs all is right in my world! I not only have the passion to assist in attaining that academic goal but I...
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...topic they have little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and tricks learned over 16 years in the classroom and 7 years as a tutor! No two students learn in the same way. It is my job as a professional to engage that student's spark of curiosity...
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...Middle School English Language Arts. I love helping students get to that "light bulb" moment. I believe that it is important to get to know each student in order to motivate them to succeed. Providing students with examples that make sense to them and apply to their lives is so important and necessary for success. I've been passionate about helping students for as long as I can remember. I always wanted to play school with...
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With your child just beginning to learn the skill of writing sentences, it may seem early to worry about the details of composition and grammar. However, as the old maxim goes: Parvus error in principiis, magnus error in conclusionibus. This can be roughly translated as, A small error at the beginning of an undertaking creates a large one at its conclusion. In other words, only a strong foundation today can support a bright future. Make sure that your child's early language acquisition fosters crisp, articulate communication. Contact Varsity Tutors today and let us help you connect with a first grade writing tutor who can help your child develop the best writing skills possible at this early stage of his or her learning.
All language acquisition has a mixture of verbal and written aspects, as well as passive and active ones. Even if your child can speak very well and likewise has reading skills that meet or exceed his or her grade level, it is still necessary to make sure that he or she is able to write clearly. The extra level of connection between spoken and written word requires an important exercise of thoughtfulness and care. Such care is only learned by a concerted application of teaching and attention, which private writing tutoring can help provide.
Such skills are best taught to a child one-on-one, not in the mixed environment of a classroom. Certainly, the basic concepts of these skills can be imparted to a student during the normal hours of school instruction. However, the acquisition of language skills is such an intimate affair that it is best taught by someone who is well informed about your child's strengths, weaknesses, and interests. This can be difficult to achieve in a classroom setting because your child's teacher most likely does not really have enough time to focus on individual students. A private tutor can identify exactly where your child is having difficulties and develop a plan to combat his or her weaknesses.
Reading is such an important skill because it is something that people use every day. One of the best ways to ensure that your child succeeds both academically and in life is to help them develop a love of reading. Reading will certainly help them in their academic pursuits as it crosses over into every academic subject, but it can also help them from a personal standpoint because it fosters imagination and creativity. An engaging and personable tutor can help your child learn to love reading and reap all the benefits that come with that.
Your child's tutor can help you target your students burgeoning skills of expression and help to develop them into articulate writing. By correcting any early confusions or errors, you can potentially prevent a number of continued problems in years to come as the expectations for your child's writing become increasingly demanding. From citing the name of a book to crafting simple narrative paragraphs, skilled and experienced tutors possess the knowledge and teaching ability to support your child's academic journey. The ability to communicate well is imperative in today's society. Why leave such important matters to chance? Contact the Varsity Tutors office in your area today to find out more about how we can help you and your child connect with a first grade writing tutor. Deep foundations today can make for great success tomorrow.
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Recent 1st Grade Writing Tutoring Session Notes
We spent the session reviewing and revising the student's practice timed essay for the non-fiction book Deadly Choices. She had completed the introduction and first body paragraph before our lesson, and we improved the writing and streamlined the thesis and supporting arguments. She wrote the second body paragraph in-session and we improved it in the same fashion before working on the conclusion together. I suggested that she include more detail from this book than she would from a novel, where it would be construed as 'plot summarizing'; in this case, her teacher has not read the book and some points of her essay were too vague to allow the reader to understand her argument fully. I gave her another practice prompt from this book to give her more practice. This assignment may take place on Wednesday, unless it is pushed back to next semester.
In order to gauge what needed to be reviewed, we went over a sample language arts multiple choice test. As we went through the questions, we reviewed general multiple choice test taking techniques and also focused on sentence revision. As far as sentence revision goes, we focused heavily on punctuation and usage, including fragment sentences, comma splices, run-on sentences, and semi-colons. The student seems quite comfortable with the format of the multiple choice test and caught on quickly. He doesn't seem to have a problem scoring at least 4 out of 5 of the questions right.
Today's session went well. The student and I focused on his reading comprehension questions for his English class. He is getting better at forming sentences using correct grammar. He is also getting better at explaining his answers. We also continued on with his vocabulary quiz and providing a paraphrased definition of the words provided in his lessons.
In this session, we worked on an essay assignment that the student had. He had to write about the most interesting aspect of the play thus far (till act II). He decided to focus on the relationship between the father, Orgon and Tartuffe and how Orgon was blindly obsessed with his friend. I made the student outline his essay into a 5 point paragraph, which helped plan which examples he was going to use. Overall, he did a good job with the essay.
We did a small sight word spelling test. She made 90%. We worked with a sounding out activity. We worked for a short time with beginning consonants then moved to beginning consonant blends. (Sh,sl,ch,th,wh,ph) we wrote a short story and she wrote a few sentences she made herself.
This session rocked. I was so proud of the student.
I wanted to get him writing in the least fear-inducing way possible, so I told him he had three minutes and he could write anything he wanted. He got nervous that he had to write a book and I told him to write the easiest words--cat, dog, and--and to just go from there. He did, and then I gave him 5 minutes and then 10 minutes and he rose to the challenge beautifully. At points he asked for more time, and he wrote more words. We spent a good 50 minutes just writing, and he underlined the words he was unsure of as he went along.
