...done very well on an exam thanks to our tutoring session. I have experience the same sense of pride when one of my adult learners get their certification after having gone through my preparation course, especially given that this person had not stepped in to a classroom for over 15 years. It gives me great pride to be able to say I knew you could do it!. It is such a gratifying and humbling feeling...
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I truly enjoy teaching and helping children reach their maximum potential in all subject areas. Learning should promote children's self-esteem and I always look to find ways to engage my students in order to inspire them to be life long learners. By differentiating my instruction, I am able to help students progress towards the standards in which they are working to achieve.
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...settings to students of all ages. My passion is helping people go beyond their frustrations and gain a true understanding of the subject matter at hand. My tutoring style is individualized to each student as everyone has a different struggle and thinks in a different manner. Using my background in Education from the University of South Florida, I am able to create a unique learning situation for each student. I am also very patient and...
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...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 philosophy is...
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...needs. I am looking forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve your goals. For tutoring Geography: I enjoy helping students to create the self-confidence of study. I help them to build a unique way to learn Geography, to think spatially for every student on a purpose of understandable and efficient. I help students understand the key theories to help get the ideas to solve problems. I give practice only when needed. Sharing my...
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...their reading and writing skills! I myself am a writer, having written and published my own blog (kaylahackmann.blogspot.com) and working as the Managing editor for my school's Honors newsletter, Breaking Stereotypes. I have experience with elementary through high school age students and look forward to meeting new clients. If you or your child is looking for a friendly yet focused tutor to help improve grammar mechanics, technical writing, creative writing techniques and more, then I...
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...Nowadays, I enjoy being the mom a 15 month old baby girl and the wife of my loving husband. I am all about learning and exploring new disciplines of study. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with a special interest in web applications development. One of my biggest passions in life is to see others succeed and reach their goals. This is why I enjoy tutoring and helping in the community in...
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...in English / German). In the past I have worked as a German teacher, court interpreter, translator, localization expert and researcher for the State Attorney's office. I now tutor those who would like to get a solid grip on all aspects of the German language, as well as younger students working on building foundations in Reading and Writing. Teaching is a passion for me as I truly enjoy helping students improve their language skills and...
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...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 their creativity through extracurricular activities and field trips. I have always had a passion for working with children of all ages, and teaching as well as tutoring has enabled me to leave a lasting...
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...way to reach each student. I have the knowledge and understanding to connect with each child so that they can become the life-long learner they were meant to be. Patience is a true virtue and knowing that I have the patience to work with children who may have lost interest in learning. Learning is hard work and I realize that children and parents can become frustrated. I will work with your child to renew their...
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...welcome the opportunity to tutor any students that have special needs. I probably enjoy helping students with reading and writing the most, simply because success and confidence in these subjects help students perform better in all areas of school. When I tutor, I am patient and work to build knowledge from the student's current understanding of the subject. I know students need their confidence built and do not need further frustration. My aim is to...
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...that in my own endeavor to do well on it; I have developed approaches to and understandings of the test that will greatly help students preparing for it. The test can be rather daunting for a student so having someone to guide studying and the development of the skills necessary to do well on the SAT is greatly valuable. Outside of academics, music is a huge part of my life; I am an avid trumpet...
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...are: patience, a positive attitude, flexibility, understanding and being a good listener. Children are very perceptive and I believe they know a lot more than we think they do about people. One thing I would like to say about myself, is that I consider myself to be a team-player. Having worked in the business world, prior to becoming a teacher, I found that the most successful people were those who worked as a team. I...
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...MA in Political Science from the US Naval Postgraduate School (with Russian), and an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (with Biblical Greek and Hebrew). I am an avid learner and a world traveler who has lived in Italy, Japan, and Romania. Passing on a love of learning, and way of streamlining the learning process is a pure joy to me. My teaching portfolio includes the university level, elementary through high school (substitute teaching), and...
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...I am also attending the School of the Art Institute to complete my minor in Visual Arts. Having this diverse educational background, I am able to assist students in multiple subject areas. I have had experience tutoring elementary aged students especially in reading and mathematics. I have also helped both high school and middle school students with areas they struggle in. I love to assist and encourage students to comprehend subjects that they need extra...
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I love working one on one with students and their families. Customizing the learning experience is my number one goal! While tutoring Algebra students in middle school, my students saw an average of two letter grades improvement. I look forward to helping you reach your educational goals.... Customizing to each student is the key to success! I like to find out how you learn best so that we can have the perfect blend of content to...
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...helping others. I invite others to grow with me as I use the knowledge and skills I picked up in my studies, and during my experience as an educator. I have experience as a head classroom teacher, an assistant teacher and a tutor. My formal professional experience has been in grades one through high school, both in the states and in China. I have also tutored students from toddlers through the graduate school level. Tutoring...
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...Essay Bootcamp for 150 students. Two summers ago I was the Teaching Artist Cadre Development & High School Readiness Project Intern at an arts and literacy non-profit in Chicago called Changing Worlds. The next summer as Education Intern I taught, organized lesson plans, and created lending library for a preschool for homeless children in Washington D.C. I have studied French for nine years and have studied abroad twice - once in Brest, Bretagne and once...
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...an excellent tutor because I listen to the student's specific needs and establish a plan that helps the student fill in their personal skill gaps. I truly believe that every child has the ability to shine in all subjects. I think that tutoring help is a great way to supplement different learning styles so that students can build confidence and attain their goals. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exercise, spending time outdoors with...
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Hello, I'm Jennifer! I have over 9 years of experience working with elementary aged children reach those "ah-ha" moments in learning. My goal is to provide your child with relative and fun learning experiences they will carry with them throughout school to reach their highest potential. I love having one on one sessions with students and I can't wait to work with you or your student!... My philosophy on teaching is that if you make it...
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4th Grade Writing Tutoring FAQ
Fourth grade is an exciting time in your child's academic career. While he or she is making great strides in subjects like math, English, social studies, and science, they are also expanding their writing skills. Fourth-grade writing instruction is unique in that it acts as a bridge between the rudimentary, grammar-based instruction of previous classes and the sophisticated analytical arguments that future classes will require. As a result, your fourth-grader will be expected to continue mastering grammatical concepts such as the correct use of prepositions and the difference between active and passive voice, and take the first steps toward learning how to write a persuasive argument that draws on supporting evidence.
Classes may instruct students on how to organize their first forays into persuasive writing according to a template like the five-paragraph essay. Your child's teacher may start to stress the importance of a thesis statement, and challenge him or her to compare and contrast various texts. Every student is a unique learner and may fly through certain concepts while struggling with others.
As a result of the breadth of focus of fourth-grade writing and the way in which it combines familiar material with new challenges, your child may encounter concepts they find difficult at a greater rate than in previous classes. He or she may become overwhelmed or disillusioned with their progress as a result. However, it is crucial that your student continues to develop their writing skills, as every future class will ask them to express opinions, logic, and reasoning in writing. This will even be the case in subjects such as math and science.
Do not let your child's temporary confusion develop into a long-lasting setback in his or her educational career. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a writing tutor who can guide your student as they learn to write. Working with one of these superb instructors might be just the thing to help your student. A tutor can help your child make sense of any difficulties he or she may be experiencing, while also kindling an enthusiasm for the subject.
A private tutor represents a significant advantage to a classroom setting because a tutor is able to work with your child on an individual level. Their teacher can't really spend time focusing on individual students, but a private tutor can give your child the attention and the repetition they need to develop into a proficient writer.
Fourth-grade writing tutoring is designed to focus on helping your child build confidence as his or her writing improves. If your child struggles with grammar, your child's tutor can work through exercises and provide analogies and examples. They can also provide constant feedback and encouragement, which will help your child master the core concepts.
If your student does not understand why a thesis statement is important, his or her tutor can provide examples of writings that organize ideas effectively and ineffectively. His or her tutor can also share strategies to use when formulating a thesis statement in the future. These tutors are not only great teachers, but they are also experienced at working with young students and can travel to hold sessions at the time and location that best suits your schedule. Varsity Tutors' live learning platform also allows you and your child to meet a private tutor face-to-face online. This gives you and your child the flexibility to meet their tutor in the time and place that works best for both of you. Do not allow temporary setbacks in fourth-grade writing go unaddressed. Call Varsity Tutors today and inquire about getting connected with a fourth-grade writing tutor.
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Recent 4th Grade Writing Tutoring Session Notes
We read pages 8-10 in the student's math book, and also read more of the Lemonade War. I encouraged him to write down words he didn't know and taught the concept of onamadapia.
Most of the session was devoted to a poem that requires "repetition or wordplay". I helped him pick a structure and theme: soccer. We brainstormed, and he used that outline to start writing.
The student and I worked on punctuation, specifically completing an activity in which he had to punctuate a paragraph, reviewing main and subordinate clauses, and doing a few punctuation quizzes. No extra work.
I gave her a story with imbedded vocabulary for her to study and put on index cards. Then I read her a Greek myth and had her write me a synopsis. She did very well.
The student and I worked on her sight vocabulary, focusing on parts of the face and previous words from books. Then we went outside and did a hopscotch game with some of the words.
The student first went over her spelling words; she only got one word incorrect. I gave her new words for the next two weeks. We went over the essay she wrote, which she did well on. She is still having some problems with run-on sentences and spelling in particular. We created a checklist for her to use when going over her next two essays due in two weeks. Finally, we went over some material for her Social Studies exam this week.
Covered: writing basics including revisions, editing, and how to write an introduction to an essay.
Reading basics: how to use keywords and contextual clues in the question and text to find the right answer.
Strategies: process of elimination and scanning the passage.
I worked with the student on staying on topic within a paragraph. We are developing the concept that every paragraph has a main idea (topic sentence) that is supported by a number of detail sentences. I left him with 2 workbook pages. We continue to work on a personal narrative piece.