...teaching experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for education to every tutoring session. My commitment to nurturing a love for learning in students, combined with my expertise in various subjects, ensures that I can provide effective support tailored to each student's unique needs. I believe in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. Let's embark on this educational journey together!
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...in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a...
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...students unlock their full potential and discover the joy in learning. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed...
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As a teacher with 10 years of experience, I'm excited to apply my skills and experiences in tutoring math. I worked with middle school students in those years teaching Bilingual Math and Spanish Language Arts. I love math and want students to feel empowered when learning the subject. I am currently working on obtaining my master's degree in Science at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
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...The Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. I am employed as a 2nd grade teacher in my local school district. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exercising, and many...
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...over 30 years, high school and college, and I teach Spanish, French, English, and Photography at Varsity Tutors. I am a Vanderbilt graduate and I earned my master's degree at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Texas). I love working with words and I'm really good at explaining language structure. My love of languages naturally led me to travel the world, and I have been a practicing art and travel photographer for over 30 years. I can help...
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...teach Early Childhood-6th grade. I also obtained my English as a Second Language certification. While attending school, I worked several jobs where I was able to work with students of all ages. I observed and worked in different classrooms and created and implemented different academic material. After graduating, I was hired at a local elementary school where I have taught 1st grade for the past three years. The subjects I will be offering to tutor...
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...in a variety of content areas and grade levels and even taught abroad in South Korea. I am currently certified in K-12 Library/Media, K-12 English as a Second Language, 6-8 Language Arts, and K-12 Comprehensive Exceptional Education. I have taught 5th grade English Language Arts, middle school and high school Media Literacy, AP Seminar, AP Research, and high school Exceptional Education. I received my undergraduate degree in English with a minor in TESOL from University...
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...four and I enjoy teaching. I have not found a grade in my years of teaching that is my favorite, as each has its own unique qualities. Being a part of helping someone in their educational journey is exciting. I have taught for 23 years as a special education coordinator and have experience with all grades elementary through high school. I have taught a variety of subjects, but mainly English Language Arts and math.
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...almost twenty years. I have taught at the university level, worked closely with the local school systems, and have experience working with young and adult learners with learning disabilities. With experience as a mental health therapist, I strive to develop a working relationship with learners so that we can determine the best way to approach new concepts. I enjoy helping others, am very passionate about subject areas, such as mathematics and psychology, and I am...
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Helping students achieve confidence and understanding is the most rewarding job in the world. I've worked successfully in classrooms with elementary aged students, and tutored students up to college level. I always start by meeting my students at their level of experience and understanding so that we can work together to build up their skills. My favorite topics to teach are math and science, but I can help with nearly any K-12 subject.
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...love for learning in my students. After finishing college I continued my education taking Master of Science in Biology majoring in Microbiology and Cancer Biology. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD in Science Education to further enhance my expertise and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of educational practices. As a dedicated educator, I tutor a wide range of subjects, including Biology (AP, Dual Enrollment, Honors), Environmental Science, Earth Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Physics, Chemistry,...
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...Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, teaching two years in a low-income public high school in Tennessee; three years in Spain teaching English while improving my Spanish, and also tutoring children from low income areas of Kentucky and small towns in Valencia. During this time, I also acquired my TEFL certification. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, English, and History. I have a strong belief in the...
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...The University of Texas at Austin. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Arabic. Since graduation, I have studied Arabic intensively in Morocco for a year, and I also was an English teacher in Turkey this past year as a Fulbright Scholar. I have 3+ years of working with students of all ages and backgrounds. I tutor Arabic, Essay Writing, English, Art History, and SAT and ACT prep. I am most passionate...
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...and Latin. I finished a Masters in Latin from the University of Florida in the summer of 2018. I have six undergraduate Latin classes from Patrick Henry College with a 3.8 GPA. I have 3 years experience teaching overseas second language learners, including 1 year at an institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and 2 years at an American college in Bahrain. I am here to help you in any way that I can and only...
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I am so excited to assist those students with success and learning. As a special education educator, I have experience and differentiating and modifying instruction in order for students to learn state standards that are required of them. Every student has the opportunity to reach as far and to be as great as possible. It is my objective to serve these students diligently to successfully meet their educational goals.
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Helping students grow is a passion of mine; it is, in fact, my life's work. Since I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2001 and NC Central University in 2005, I have worked to help students develop their potential in my roles as as an Exceptional Children's Teacher, Middle School ELA teacher, High School English and Social Studies teacher, and College Developmental Reading/Writing and English/History/Humanities instructor.
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...and Quran with Tajweed. I hold an Ijaza in Quran memorization, and I've been privileged to teach both children and adults how to read and recite the Quran with proper pronunciation and understanding. I specialize in helping children learn Arabic in a fun and engaging way by creating and using my own bilingual Arabic-English stories. These stories are designed to introduce vocabulary and sentence structures through context and repetition, making it easier for young learners...
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...understand it. I enjoy puzzles and therefore I enjoy trying to fit the pieces together between people's understanding and the concepts of mathematics. I taught high school mathematics (Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3 - regular and honors) my first 2 years of teaching. I also did my internship and long term substituting after graduation in the high school environment. I then moved to teach middle school mathematics where I have been for the...
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...to succeed, given the right support and encouragement. I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their difficulties. My approach is student-centered, focusing on building a strong foundation of understanding before moving on to more advanced topics. I use a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, practical examples, and interactive activities, to cater to different learning styles. Moreover, I emphasize the importance of developing...
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Can also tutor:ISEE, NNAT, SAT and 1410 more subjects.
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CogAT Tutoring FAQ
The Cognitive Abilities Test, or CogAT, is an aptitude test used widely throughout the U.S. to determine a child's eligibility to enter gifted and talented programs. First used in 1968, this multiple-choice test is made up of three sections: the verbal battery, the quantitative battery, and the nonverbal battery. Depending on the school, these batteries may be administered to students all at once or separately. The focus of the exam is specific reasoning skills that have been shown to strongly correlate to academic success. Specifically, the CogAT measures the ability to learn new tasks, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive development. One strength of the CogAT exam is that it is largely nonverbal, so it can be useful for assessing students whose first language isn't English.
The CogAT is offered to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If your child is preparing for the CogAT, it may be of great benefit to have him or her work with an experienced tutor who knows the ins and outs of the exam. Varsity Tutors can connect you with just the right tutor for your child.
Although it varies from school to school, the CogAT generally allows students 30 to 45 minutes per battery. The total exam consists of 118 to 176 questions, depending on the level. Within the verbal battery, your child will be asked questions on sentence completion, picture or verbal (depending on grade level) analogies, and picture or verbal classification. The quantitative section tests your child on number puzzles, number analogies, and number series. Finally, the nonverbal section tests your child on figure classification, figure matrices, and paper folding.
A private tutor can help your child prepare for the CogAT exam by working through similar questions and shoring up his or her strengths. At the same time, the tutor can help define your child's challenging areas, and focus on improving them. When you have a gifted child, you know that it's important to be able to provide the resources necessary to develop his or her natural abilities, and passing the CogAT with a high score is a great way to secure future gifted learning opportunities.
Your child's CogAT tutor can work at his or her own pace, without hurrying through skills that need a little extra work, while moving on when a concept is mastered. This provides for efficient study time focused specifically on your child's abilities. The one-on-one attention gives your child the opportunity to ask questions when they arise, and to get answers immediately. Sometimes children freeze up during an exam situation, so working with a tutor to gain confidence using materials that resemble the CogAT can be a great advantage.
Varsity Tutors will help you find a tutor who can work with your child based on your schedule. Using the Varsity Tutors live learning platform, your child even has the option of meeting with his or her tutor online. If your daughter or son is preparing for the CogAT, get in touch with Varsity Tutors today.
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Recent CogAT Tutoring Session Notes
We used a study book of questions and went through the equation building, number series, and quantitative relations. She did well on most and I only had to walk her through a couple of questions that she couldn't figure out. Next session we will review the paper folding and shape series questions.
I tested the student on the various sections of the placement exam to figure out his strengths and weaknesses. I was able to conclude that his weakest section is the verbal battery, specifically the verbal analogies subsection. I will come up with extra practice questions for our next session so that he can have additional work between our sessions. I am not concerned at all. He is very bright and learns very quickly.
The student and I covered practice items in his workbook to expose him to the different types of questions on the test. We also did some specific work with numerical sequences and equation building. The student was focused and eager to learn and no concerns were noted.
The student and I worked on a few story problems, and then selected a book about dogs from the library to practice her reading skills. She seems to prefer those things to math analogies. I will work on incorporating more math into future sessions to help her become more comfortable with it.
The student and I completed practice questions to prepare for the exam. Specifically, we worked on vocabulary and analogies. I worked with her on test-taking skills (eliminating answer choices, using clue words, looking for parts of speech, suffix/prefix, etc.). She is very bright and eager to learn. She is a joy to work with!
All the concepts that we have worked on in the previous sessions so far, I tried to review all of them. The student is taking the test tomorrow, so I tried to cover all the basic concepts that cover arithmetic, algebra, geometry and probability. Also reviewed some test-taking strategies like the elimination process and using substitution to find the answer.
