...teaching grade 4 I wanted to take a break from classroom teaching and decided to move to Zanzibar, Tanzania, to work with a Canadian development organization and informally teach young women about entrepreneurship. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Social Studies, Philosophy, and reading intervention. I believe that education changes the world and I am motivated to support my students in becoming leaders of their own learning...
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...final semester of my Bachelor of Arts in History at York University, and in October I will be starting my master's degree in Global and Imperial History at the University of Oxford. During my time as an undergraduate I have spent over one and a half years volunteering as an assistant teacher at the high school level. While my main area of expertise is History, I have experience teaching Geography and Spanish. I am also...
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...compass, guiding me through expression and discovery. My journey began with a BFA, where I delved into diverse media, absorbing techniques and honing my skills. But the true awakening came through sharing my passion. Witnessing the spark ignite in a student's eyes as they grasped a new concept or idea fueled a desire to nurture artistic growth beyond myself. Today, as an MFA student at the University of British Columbia (UBC), I'm actively fostering artistic...
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...a master's degree in art history from Carleton University, she began her career as a Curator specializing in the commercial art world buying and selling ancient art in London, UK, traveling throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Her international explorations and diversity of styles she was exposed to traveling to over 18 different countries fueled her passion for storytelling via writing and developed her artistic style. Driven by a mission to inspire individuals (students)...
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...over 15 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom instruction, I have developed a robust teaching philosophy. My expertise includes AP World History, and I have had the privilege of teaching a diverse array of courses at New York University Abu Dhabi, including Gender & Globalization; Varieties of Capitalism; Transitional Justice and Introduction to Comparative Politics. I take great pride in mentoring students as they navigate their academic journeys, including guiding Rhodes Scholarship recipients...
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...deeply committed to empowering students to reach their full potential and excel academically. What sets my approach apart is my fun, interactive, and supportive teaching style. I create a positive, motivating environment that encourages students to feel confident in tackling challenges and achieving growth. My engaging methods foster an enjoyable learning experience, which inspires active participation and progress. I have achieved remarkable success in helping struggling readers thrive through well-established programs such as Jolly Phonics...
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...I remain passionate in unlocking creativity, tutoring students from all walks of life and nurturing talent. Being in the design field has taught me that we will always learn everyday as we tailor to the needs of every individual we come across. Join me in a journey of technical growth and a peak into the world of design as we draw, design and build on a computer. Remember, Success comes before work only in the...
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...understanding. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in History, alongside Bachelor of Science degrees in Developmental Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge, I am currently pursuing graduate studies with a focus on cognitive neuroscience and developmental psychology. Each student presents unique challenges and strengths, transforming every tutoring session into a fresh, rewarding adventure. I tailor my teaching methods to align with their individual learning styles, utilizing visual aids, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities. Witnessing...
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...of social studies. From struggling beginner to confident speaker, I've been there and I'm here to help you overcome any hurdles. Let's turn hesitation into confidence and fear into triumph! Explore the world of language and society with me. Whether it's perfecting pronunciation or delving into political science, international relations, and human rights, I've got you covered. Let's make learning fun and effective. Ready to transform your doubts into determination? Contact me and let's get...
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...During my studies, I participated in several debate competitions. Since graduating in civil law, I have taught French, law and public speaking at Louis Riel College in Winnipeg, at the University of Victoria, at the Saanich School District where I prepared students for the Canada Parents for French public speaking competition. I have also taught French public speaking at Western University Ontario since 2021. I have worked for several tutoring companies with various levels. I...
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...tutoring for standardized tests, I have passed countless standardized tests on my first attempt using skills that I would love to teach mentees(SAT, ACT, Praxis-Math, Social Studies, Science, ELA, and PLT). As a dedicated member of the nationally acclaimed Call Me Mister program, I've been committed to increasing the Black male representation in education. I've learned to be a revolutionary educator through practicing outside the box teaching strategies that have been proven to be effective....
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...for over 15 years and have gotten scholarships for two separate intensive French courses. I am currently studying to complete my ESL and FSL. I am passionate about teaching children because I love learning and know the school system isn't perfect. Many students don't do well at school not because they can't but because the school system has not adapted to meet the needs of all of their students. There is not just one way...
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...Whether it's helping with mathematics, authoring an essay, researching a project, or writing a powerful resume, I am there every step of the way. As an award-winning educator, I take pride in my ability to help you succeed. The ability to have an impact on the students I work with is met with gratitude and appreciation. Tutoring all subjects K-8 and high school humanities is my specialty. I also specialize in helping people become better...
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...goals. I love seeing students grow in confidence and knowledge, knowing that I helped them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. The satisfaction of making complex concepts easier to understand and seeing students succeed is what drives me every day. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with students at various levels, from Pre-Kindergartener to college, across subjects from numbers to engineering, math, and writing. I have worked with students on AP...
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...teaching is extremely flexible depending on many different factors, such as the culture, community, and upbringing each individual carries. Therefore, half of the learning process is me learning what works with you. I enjoy teaching because of the level of confidence it can bring to a student. I myself recall the times when a concept was so difficult to understand, however, by simply listening to another teacher's perspective, what seemed so difficult became so simple....
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...the Northeast, where I currently reside. I have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6...
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...spoken Spanish for nearly 10 years, learning the language by traveling abroad and through high school and college courses, and I love it! I also have many other academic interests and I am excited to tutor in any of the areas listed on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have continued to tutor...
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...many students since then, I feel this goal can never be completely met because there are always students that need help learning and growing. I am someone who considers herself a lifelong student as well, for I am constantly seeking out knowledge to better myself and to expand upon the information that I already have. However, in this endless process, I feel it is my duty to pass along all that I can to whoever...
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...sessions to fit the unique learning style of each student. I have been tutoring students since 2004 and formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the...
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...your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's University, and Siena College basketball fan.
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Studying the rich and ancient history of Africa presents any student with numerous challenges. African history encompasses a history that spans for millennia and attempts to describe an entire continent and the many distinct cultures, kingdoms, and civilizations that it gave rise to. Thus, the breadth of the subject can make it seem extremely overwhelming. While African history classes may narrow their focus to particular eras, cultures, or regions, more challenges arise from the interconnectedness and interactions between African regions, as well as the complex relationships with European cultures.
The paucity of written documentation of much of ancient African history means one may need to approach it using methods very different from the text-based studies used to address the histories of other regions, cultures, or eras. You may be expected to piece together early African history from sources as various as art, cultural traditions, transcribed oral stories, architecture, archeological findings, and other historical elements that form a part of a greater picture of a society at a given time. Additionally, the way in which Africa's cultural landscape was altered by the slave trade, the way in which it was divided up, colonized, and eventually decolonized by European countries, and its later political instability all can present students with unpleasant aspects of history that are difficult to discuss or come to terms with.
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You can have your tutor's full attention during your sessions, giving you the opportunity to discuss confusing points, receive feedback on your work, and have questions answered as they arise during your learning process. This is something that may not really be an option in a classroom setting, because your teacher likely doesn't have the time to spend significant time with individual students.
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Recent African History Tutoring Session Notes
I reviewed topics that the student learned about in class this past week. From reviewing I observed that the student was very knowledgeable with the subjects. We then moved on and I began to pre-teach the material for the following week for the student. Overall, the session was extremely successful!
We continued to review from the book. We went over the study guidelines her teacher provided and how to read graphs and maps. I also wrote out an outline for her to follow when taking notes to prepare for this final.
The student's teacher said that her social studies final will be completely multiple-choice and will mainly test vocabulary knowledge, so we tailored our studying strategies today accordingly. I quizzed her on all of the vocabulary until we both felt confident that she knew the words well. Then we reviewed nearly all of her old social studies tests, looking up any questions that she had gotten wrong. Since this test is multiple-choice and closed-notes, as opposed to the usual open-notes, short answer format, I focused less on minor details such as geography and more on key concepts, people, and phrases. I also taught her some general multiple-choice test strategies to use in the event that she is really unsure what answer to pick.
Today we spent the majority of our time preparing for the student's world culture quiz on Tuesday and perfecting his outline. We also spent a brief moment reviewing his math for a test on Tuesday as well. He appears to be a very good math student.
Student 1 and I finished her social studies study guide for her test, and began her practice test. We went over important vocabulary (revolution, volunteer, Declaration of Independence, constitution, patriot, patriotism) and went through Unit 1 in her book. Student 2 and I did a math worksheet about litter collection and grouping numbers, and then we worked on his science project, which was classifying aliens on a poster.
I helped the student study for his social studies test. I reviewed the work he had done in outlining the essay questions. I also quizzed him on some of the study guide. For the matching sections, he preferred for me to read the definition and he would say the vocabulary word. I went along with that for a bit, but for the people and events, I would give him the name of the person/event and he would need to explain it to me. I would ask follow up questions to make sure he knew the material. I told him that going that direction would be more helpful because we learn things better when we teach them to someone else.
