My name is John, and I am an elementary special education teacher from Arizona. I've also taught middle school special education as well as high school Geography. I have over 20 years experience working with children as a teacher, an aide, and as a coach.
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...and social studies, high school AP English Language and Composition, and college history courses. I have also worked in university writing centers and am skilled at helping students develop their writing skills. In addition, a passion of mine is working with students to help them develop their executive functioning skills. I love helping students develop effective study habits by teaching them about organization, planning out assignments and due dates, and prioritizing. I also scored very...
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...in English education from North Carolina State University and am certified to teach in North Carolina. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting the writing process to students' personal experiences, making lessons relatable and engaging. I aim to break down complex concepts into manageable steps, ensuring students understand the "why" behind their writing. As the speech and debate coach at Cary High School, I also focus on developing strong argumentation skills and public speaking techniques.
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...Middle Eastern/South Asian Studies. I love history, politics, and travel, as well as anything outdoors. I believe learning is really a process of finding passion within your studies. When tutoring both in the US and in India, I did my best to make each subject as new and interesting as possible for my students. As a student myself, I understand how hard it can be to focus on a topic you don't like!
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...experience working with children and teenagers in academic and non-academic settings. Additionally, I have a very diverse range of interests and hobbies, including being a varsity athlete, conducting on campus psychological research, and watching Jeopardy! I seek to make my sessions as "unboring" as possible, as I believe a combination of effective teaching and fun is unmatchable. If you are looking for a tutor in English, Social Studies, or standardized testing (ACT and SAT), contact...
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...I have all kinds of learning and studying strategies prepared for the students. The best part about these strategies is that they can be used for other subjects other than history. My goal is to have the students take these strategies and use them for other classes. Therefore, they can build their confidence, as well as become more independent in their future Studies. I plan to be dedicated to each student that I have the...
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...area, I am gladly willing to do the research so I am able to help the student. I can help with learning about Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome as well as Greek Mythology. If there is any specific topic a student wants to learn apart from any of these, I am willing to do the research to help them learn it. My favorite subjects are Early American History, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. ***Please give...
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...and ideas on paper is immensely rewarding. In my teaching philosophy, I believe in meeting students where they are in their learning journey while gently pushing them forward. I also incorporate mindfulness into study strategies and sessions to help students mentally declutter, allowing fertile ground for cultivating new ideas and understandings. Outside of academia, I lead a vibrant life. I am an avid yogi and a passionate writer. Music, animals, cooking, and helping others are...
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I have 11 years of teaching experience in both urban and suburban schools. My favorite subjects to teach are special education, reading, writing and history. I take pride in being able to make learning safe, fun and engaging for students.
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...to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. With over 4 years of tutoring experience helping students at the high school and college levels, both personally and academically, and as President of the UNLV Debate Team, I am comfortable teaching all elementary-level subjects. And liberal arts subjects from the middle school level onward, which are my favorites, such as English, AP Psychology, History, AP U.S. Government & Politics, and Public Speaking. I am excited to...
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...subject matter that I am very passionate about. I do not believe that any subject is superior to another, and that together they form the basis of a well-rounded, informed individual. With regard to my particular areas of expertise, History, Social and Political Sciences, I feel that these areas all interact, and react, to each other and form an essential part of our human story; the story of us if you will.... I make the subject...
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...children to the core principles of philosophy. I incorporate critical thinking and philosophical discussions into my children's daily learning, encouraging them to explore ideas, question assumptions, and develop their own unique perspectives. My goal is to help others develop a deeper understanding of complex topics like philosophy, law, and critical thinking. I bring a patient, thoughtful approach to tutoring, fostering an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring ideas at their own pace....
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Hello! I have been a teacher for almost ten years. History, civics, economics, and geography are subjects that I love and I am always reading to learn more. I like teaching these subjects because they are so relevant to our society today. One of my strong points as a teacher/tutor is finding connections that make the material more relevant to the student. This makes learning the material more fun and interesting!
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...can take you anywhere in the world. I have been teaching in Florida for 14 years. I started out teaching in elementary school but fell in love with middle school and teaching science at that level. I have always been an avid reader and I love the hands on experiences in science. I am interested in bringing STEM to all students and earned The National Certificate for STEM Teaching from the National Institute for STEM...
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...educator with over 20 years of experience. I was a certified high school teacher both in public schools in the United States and in international schools. I have taught AP World History, AP European History, IB Economics, IB Theory of Knowledge. I was an AP World History examiner as well as an IB Economics examiner. Currently I work at the University of St. Thomas in the Office of International Students and Scholars where I support...
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...skills instruction and reenforcement in every tutoring session. Students at all ages benefit from this. In fact, the earlier they learn how to find ways to structure their learning process, the easier learning becomes for them as they progress through school. I don't recommend waiting until High School to learn note-taking, close-reading, rote memorization techniques, and brainstorming. Taught with enthusiasm, and age-appropriate approaches, these skills make learning much easier, and more fun for kids even...
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...I am most passionate about English, Literature, Math, and multi-disciplinary Engineering principles. My tutoring style varies from student to student as I find it optimal to meet the student where they are rather than force them to adapt to a particular style. One of my most successful tactic has been to use educational sites such as Blooket to gage students' performance in a competitive setting. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading various works of literature,...
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...I would love to work with your student to unlock their full potential and give them confidence in their own abilities inside and outside of the classroom. Also, other than teaching world history and yearbook currently, I am an avid musician spending much of my time writing and performing my own songs. I am absolutely addicted to record collecting and accumulating what my girlfriend deems to be "useless guitar pedal junk". I believe that I...
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...from Virginia Tech, Magna Cum Laude with honors. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies. I have been tutoring for a decade now in all subject areas and with all ages. I am most fond of reading, writing, and history. I adore working with others and I am always wanting to learn something new. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, and pilates. I look forward to...
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The student and I looked up terms and finished four essay questions in preparation for her AP exam. We then briefly went over the normal bell curve and the percentages that fall within each standard deviation.
Because the student is preparing for the psychology test, she asked for help while going over the concepts of behaviorism. She felt that her teacher was unclear in class and wanted clarification on concepts ranging over two chapters. The student and I went over each concept slowly and I explained them in both theoretical ways and then again using examples from either experimental literature (mostly animal studies that I had read) or from the "real world." After I was done explaining the concepts, I asked the student to explain them back to me, to relate them to each other, and to provide her own examples of the concepts.
The student and I finished revising the first sections of the clinical competency for her doctoral dissertation by outlining the ways in which her clinical practice is pastoral in nature. After that, we talked briefly about which sections could be kept from the original draft, and then we discussed our plan moving forward.
The student still hasn't gotten her first exam back. She reports that it was easier to focus during lecture and absorb material after reading first, so we had another reading day. We finished Chapter 3 from (Neuroscience & Behavior) and moved on to Chapter 6 (Learning) since it's up next on the syllabus.
Today the student and I went over the chapters she will be tested on tomorrow. We went through how to best approach the material not only to understand it, but to sift through all of the dense information for main ideas. By using strategies common in the study of psychology (and many subjects in general) such as revisiting the information several times, writing your own test and quiz questions, relating the chapter to previously learned materials, and finding examples in your own life, I think she will have a better grasp of the chapter and be able to perform better on her quizzes. During the session we picked out the chapter focus questions and skimmed the chapter itself to make notes on these questions. Towards the end of the session I also went over a writing assignment that she recently handed in. I gave her some formatting ideas and how she could expand her arguments.
