...a dedicated, goal oriented individual with an eye for attention to details. I possess a Bachelors Degree in Education and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership. Through extensive collaboration and partnership working with diverse student population, staff, school community partners and parents, I have gained immeasurable knowledge in planning, organizing, and implementing successful strategies, and best practices to lead in my profession. I am fully knowledgeable of the Common Core Curriculum used in Elementary...
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I graduated Summa Cum Laude graduate from Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. I am a Writer and Editor with over fifteen years of experience. I can help my students to improve their essay writing skills, sharpen editing skills, or become better at writing in general. I can also help with Social Studies subjects across all grade levels.
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...career, I decided to become a tutor so I could help others who needed assistance with something that was just fun for me. Practicing for my own PSATs and SATs, watching my scores (practice and real) go up and up gave me a satisfaction that its almost indescribable. Helping people reach their own goals, and seeing them succeed is really important for me. My approach is more relaxed, because learning should always be fun. I...
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...5th and 6th grades. The later years have been spent in middle and high school. I also homeschooled my three children for seven years. Two of my children have dyslexia, so I learned what works best with them. I love working with kids of all ages and try to help them in any way I can. I love to travel, spend time with family and friends, read novels, and entertain my dog and two cats....
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...your child learns and then build on that, so he or she can excel academically! I have been a teacher for 15 years. My first 2 years were spent teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Math. For the past 13 years I have been teaching 5th grade. I have taught a variety of subjects and concepts including general math, pre-Algebra, introduction to Geometry, Elementary Life and Physical Science, Ancient Civilizations, and American History. I am...
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...in education and working with students. Teaching has always been a passion of mine and I love seeing my students get excited in their successes and achievements. I strive to help all students realize that they can learned and be successful in their learning. I make an individual learning plan for each student to make sure i meet their individual needs in their education. All students can learn and deserve the opportunity to learn in...
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...into my mind at an early age. Any questions brought up at the dinner table led directly to a reference book. Wondering where your meal came from? Pick up the Oxford Companion to Food. Any question about word origins? Grab your magnifying glass, and pour over the dictionary. This type of curiosity has followed me into adulthood. I'm a full-blown Wikipedian. My rsum goes beyond tutoring. From grant proposals to album reviews, I've been published...
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...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 safety...
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...degree in broadcast journalism and joined Teach for America I became passionate about other's education as well. I have taught middle school reading and math for special education and am currently teaching elementary special education. I am also pursuing my master's degree in speech language pathology, hoping to continue to make an impact on children outside the classroom. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and adorable puppy, hiking,...
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...hold a PK-6th grade certification, am a Reading Specialist, and recently graduated with my principalship. I have taught throughout the elementary spectrum but am currently a third grade teacher. Most of my teaching experience is with the state assessment grade levels of 3rd-5th. I have high expectations for each child and the understanding that each child learns in their own time at their own ability. In order for each of my students to reach their...
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...where quality education is some-times lacking. Neglect, poverty, and policy have left our nations public schools lagging behind in a perpetuating cycle of underachievement. In my few short years as an educator, however, I am beginning to understand what is effective in alleviating this problem at the individual level. I strive to create a classroom that is a safe place for positive self expression where there is a joy in learning. More importantly, I strive...
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...I started as a paraprofessional in Pre-K and then moved to being a paraprofessional in an elementary school grades 3-5. After graduating with my degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, I became a 5th grade ELA teacher. I remained in that position for 3 years before deciding to tutor full time. I feel like I can make a bigger impact working with students one on one and meeting the students individually needs. I am...
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...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 make...
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...years dedicated to unlocking potential across all age groups. With eight years of Psychology studies, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice, I bring a structured yet engaging approach to subjects ranging from elementary math and English to adult literacy and essay editing. My background equips me with a unique lens for critical thinking, which I can apply to diverse subjects and circumstances. I have cultivated a teaching approach that prioritizes engagement and understanding, making learning...
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...in Women's and Gender Studies and picked up minors in Spanish, Linguistics, Sociology, and Multicultural Studies along the way. Since graduating, I've moved to St. Louis and spent a year in a public affairs fellowship program, learning about public service, politics, collaboration, and leadership. Now, I'm working in the non-profit sector and finding ways to be more involved in my neighborhood and community. I'm a naturally curious person who loves learning and truly values a...
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...Sociology and minors in International Studies & Ethnic Studies. After college, I decided to purse my passion of service and working with youth in the realm of education as I am with my current role as a full-time AmeriCorps volunteer with City Year. Here I tutor middle school aged students in predominately math. Additionally, I have tutoring experience with first grade students in English Language Arts, working with reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. I also...
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...English and a minor in the Honors Program. During my time at the University of St. Thomas, I tutored English, French, and general writing for the university's tutoring center. During my time at the tutoring center, I worked with students from various backgrounds including undergraduate, graduate, ESL, and continuing education. Additionally, I worked for several summers with the university's summer institute preparing incoming college freshman for a writing-intensive and rigorous liberal arts education. Although, I...
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...in English Literature with honors. I have taught 9th, 10th, and 12th grade English for students in Pre-AP, Standard, Inclusion Special Education, and Self-Contained Special Education. I am currently a stay-at-home mom and I teach ESL students (K-6) in China online, so I have a very wide range of teaching experience. Some of my hobbies include playing rugby, traveling, and spending time with the ones I love. Teaching is my passion and I am dedicated...
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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.
