...Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on mathematics. Since graduation, I have been teaching mathematics online. I am a certified teacher with over 10 years of experience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Science. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart my passion for learning to all...
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...and Test Prep Why Choose Me? I intentionally work with a limited number of students so I can give each one the focused, individualized support they deserve. My approach is student-centered and fully differentiated to meet each learner's unique needs. I value open communication and believe in working as a team with families to help students reach their goals. I'm excited to support you or your child on this learning journey. Please feel free to...
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...wishes to undergo SAT/PSAT or ACT Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for admission to the college of your choice. As for my experience, I have tutoring experience in both one-to-one settings, going as far back as high school, and group/classroom settings, especially from my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate student myself, it is my general goal in life to continue the tradition of...
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I love teaching and working with my students. My goal with all my students is to see to it that they love learning and excel in their education. I aim to take students that may be struggling in some areas and see to it that the not only master those areas but excel in those areas.
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I believe that every student has unique characteristics. As a teacher, I want to identify those traits, and use them to communicate effectively with each individual student. I believe that knowing a student well is the key to helping him/her to understand that I truly care about his/her success in my class and in life.
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...of Murray State University and I received my Bachelor of Science with a focus on Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have received my Master's of Literacy from Furman University. I have previously taught K5, 1st and 3rd grades. I have 7+ years of classroom experience. My most recent position was as a Reading Interventionist for 2 years. I am a certified teacher in the state of South Carolina with a Literacy Teacher endorsement. I have...
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Can also tutor:ACT, HSPT, SHSAT and 23 more subjects.
...order to achieve this goal, I implemented many strategies such as small group instruction, one-on-one instruction, and engaging activities. I am very passionate about the process of reading and writing. I believe that today's youth struggle with comprehending what they read and being able to transfer that into coherent thoughts. My experience is that when this concept is introduced through familiar concepts, it is easier for the student to process. I find great pleasure in...
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...so for the past four years. I started in education through Teach for America as a Spanish and remedial English teacher at a high school in Greenwood, MS. I tutor English, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. I personally love to teach any writing component, because I enjoy the process of creating an essay which everyone can enjoy. I consider my tutoring style to mimic that of a coach; my goal is to push your...
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...Clarion University of Pennsylvania. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education there. Since graduating from college, I was an elementary special education for four years in South Carolina. I specifically taught Reading, Written Expression, and Math intervention. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is that all children have the ability to learn and succeed and it is my job to figure out what learning style works best to help them achieve success. In my...
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...It brings me joy when a student suddenly has that "a-ha!" moment, and everything makes sense. I am patient and easy to understand, which makes covering a lot of material during our lessons feasible. I like to empower students and create a positive teaching environment while tutoring. I can effectively interact with a diverse population of students at a variety of academic levels, by making use of my own fun and unique style of teaching....
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I am a passionate educator, who has been in the industry for nearly 20 years. My overall goal is to help and support my students to be successful in their academic, and professional careers. Their WIN is my gain!!
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I really enjoy helping students learn. I love finding a project, an activity, or a lesson that both interests your child in their learning, and also challenges them to succeed! I have been a special education teacher for one year and have already experienced working with almost every age group, and I love them all!
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...us has a different way of absorbing new ideas and frameworks, and to be aware of those critical differences in learning styles is tantamount to your success. In some rigorous coursework, it can be so tempting to give up and settle for a grade that does not reflect your true potential. However, with the right attitude and patience, you will be on the fast track to getting the most value out of a class because...
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Husband & Father of 2 young daughters. Graduate of Cedarville University with a BA in Integrated Social Studies Education. Educator with 7 years plus experience & over 15 years working with youth and children in a variety of settings. Passionate about helping students succeed in and outside of the classroom.
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...Baruch College.I have A's on every Japanese language class in Baruch. When I immigrated to the US, I became interested in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes...
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Yaseen is currently a third-year law student at Washington University School of Law. He scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT and he has substantial experience teaching test preparation. Yaseen works closely with his students to develop personalized and effective study plans. He graduated from Grinnell College and Bronx Science.
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...was a volunteer tutor for a Boys and Girls club to help students with English and math, as well as an online English tutor for refugees in Iraq. For the past several years, I was blessed and challenged to have taught English language literacy, environmental science, and biology in a high school setting. In this role, I interacted with hundreds of English learners from various linguistic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including those who struggled with...
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...basis for general studies, organization and study skills, supplementary practice, and comprehensive skill development and mentorship. For many clients, I work to ensure that satisfaction of grade level content standards are met with evidence, IEP and 504 based supports, home-bound/home-based instruction, and transition support from home-based instruction. It is imperative to begin tutoring by learning about a student overall; yes, this includes all academic aspects, yet knowing who they are outside of that arena provides...
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...Science alumnus of Texas A&M University, eager to simplify complex concepts for you. Being a polyglot fluent in the likes of Japanese, French, and Tamil, I can guarantee you that effective communication will be seamless during our sessions. My professional journey has taken me from the vibrant tech hubs of Buffalo, New York, to the bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan, enriching me with diverse experiences that enhance my teaching approach. In addition, I'm gearing up to...
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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.
