...pass high-stakes standardized reading assessments. I also love teaching fundamental reading (alphabetic principle, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary),English literature, writing, communication, and public speaking. I am a graduate of multiple colleges including the University of West Florida and Barry University. I received my Master of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in rhetoric of the South, have a Masters in Library and Information Science and Specialist degree in Reading Education.I have been teaching public school...
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...experience working with students in the following ways: 1. Helping move students from on level classes to honors level classes. 2. Helping students transition from one school system to another, including international schools. 3. Helping students with homework and organization skills. 4. Helping students be more confident as learners. 5. Helping students not feel intimidated in the classroom. 6. Helping students be more confident in their math skills. 7. Helping students with general test taking...
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...I enjoy teaching as much as I do learning! I am typically engulfing myself into various trainings or educational classes to continue to learn the most I can. I have been teaching for over 20 years and truly value the opportunity to touch the lives of others through the development of a program to help them thrive in areas they may be struggling with! I believe in building a positive relationship and a collaborative approach...
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I am a patient and results-focused tutor with experience teaching Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering at GCSE, A level, and early university level. I focus on building strong foundations, clear exam technique, and student confidence. My lessons are structured, friendly, and adapted to each student's learning style, with plenty of worked examples and exam-style practice. I aim not just to help students improve grades, but to truly understand the subject and enjoy learning.
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University of Tabriz - Bachelor of Science, Laser and Optical Engineering
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...students achieve their academic goals; everyone deserves the support they need to succeed. I have worked closely with students to enhance their learning experiences, observing the diverse ways in which individuals absorb information. I have a bachelor's degree in health sciences, focusing on Radiologic Sciences, and I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Public Health at South University. As a tutor, I specialize in various scientific subjects, including Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and preparation...
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...student at New York University. I am working towards my Bachelor of Science in Neurolinguistics with a minor in Public Health as well as a focus on pre-medical studies. I am also a coxswain on the NYU Crew team and practice every morning, either in the gym or on the river. Since 2013, I have worked as a lifeguard, a summer camp counselor, and as a private tutor in both English and Spanish and a...
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I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
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University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
...over 2 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping students excel in mathematics and standardized test preparation. Currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Environmental Analysis at Washington University in St. Louis, I specialize in subjects such as Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and SAT prep. My teaching philosophy revolves around active engagement and repetition, ensuring that students grasp concepts through practical application. Having worked at Kumon, I learned the importance of a structured approach, which I...
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Washington University, Saint Louis - Bachelor's (in progress), Environmental Analysis
...autism. My license is in Elementary Education (Grades 1-8). I particularly enjoy working with intermediate students (Grades 4-6). My favorite subjects are History, Geography and Language Arts. I love working with students and sharing my knowledge and experiences with them. I also enjoying learning from them and their experiences. I believe learning is a life-long process and I want to help my students enjoy the learning process. To me, the most rewarding aspect of teaching...
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...differences make us strong, while our shared similarities help us understand each other. I always promote sensitivity by stressing that we are all different and that is what makes our class and community strong. Everyone brings something of their best to the group. As educators and future quality leaders, we have a responsibility that it is to give an opportunity to all our scholars to learn. We have the responsibility to facilitate the path of...
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Hello! My name is Jenise G. I have 13 years of experience working with children and young adults with special needs. I specialize in tutoring preschool, elementary & middle school math, phonics, reading comprehension and problem solving skills. I would love the opportunity to teach and learn from your child!
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...all students to thrive. Recognizing interests and unique skill sets as well as understanding universal needs are important components as well. Activity, multi-sensory approaches, art, music, movement, and multi-cultural training can help people make meaningful connections. Communication and interaction in a social environment remains essential to all. Some essential components for team members and students I use are as follows: -freedom to talk -freedom to listen -freedom for mobility -freedom to think -freedom to discover...
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If you find yourself struggling and unsure of how you will pass your class, I would love to offer my services. With 23 years of teaching under my belt, including Montessori, I am very good at breaking things down to make them much easier to understand.
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...Spanish grammar, verbal production, listening, and reading comprehension. I have 18 years of experience helping students from different US government agencies pass the speaking, listening, and reading portions of exams required for their jobs. My teaching style adapts to the student and is very visual. I am convinced that every student needs to be able to literally see their progress and the patterns to correct in order to be confident in their investment of time...
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...social studies as the need arose. I prefer tutoring English especially helping students write better essays and research papers. My teaching philosophy is to do whatever it takes to help a student reach his/her full potential and can be very flexible in my methods. I have prepared students for standardized testing since 2005. When I taught full time, the majority of my students scored well above the state and national averages. I am very active...
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...close to eight years in education and over three years as a classroom teacher in New York City. I love teaching math and helping others work through difficult problems. I specialize in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus. The best part of teaching is breaking down complex topics into smaller, more understandable pieces. My strongest held belief as an educator is that every student can learn if they have the right tools.
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...Reading and Writing Tutor, my mission is to inspire a deep love for language and literacy in my students. With a strong foundation in English Education, I strive to create a supportive and enriching learning environment, tailored to each student's unique needs. I am passionate about fostering reading and writing skills that empower students to excel academically and communicate effectively. My commitment to continuous learning and dedication to helping students unlock their potential make me...
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...and I am a certified high school and middle school science teacher. I am taking a break from the classroom, but available to tutor students during the week. I work with students from 6th grade up to graduate programs in their sciences, specifically biology and evolution, but I can often help in other sciences as well. I look forward to meeting and working with all of you amazing students. I'm also highly skilled in English/writing...
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...try to instill that into them everyday. I just happen to be a math teacher, a discipline that I have come to love. I try to show that enthusiasm so that they too can find their path, whatever that may be. My interests are fitness (our bodies are the only ones we will ever get so let's take good care of them) and animal husbandry (we share the earth, we don't own it).
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Receive personally tailored CogAT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
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.
