...teaching assistant, research technician, resident advisor, and taekwondo instructor. Currently, I tutor elementary school to college level students in various subjects, including SAT, biology, chemistry, and physics. I personally obtained test scores of 1560 for SAT, 34 for ACT, 5's for AP calculus BC, chemistry, and physics 1, 2, and C mechanics. When I tutor, I recognize the varying levels of K-12 and college education around the world. With this in mind, I help students...
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...of my masters degree, I was a math instructor at JEI learning center summer camp program. I have a strong predilection for mathematics, and teaching math together with other general knowledge subjects is always an amazing to me. I believe in the saying by Albert Einstein that goes teaching is an art that awakens joy in creative expressions and knowledge in both young and old people. Therefore, as a tutor, it is my pleasure to...
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Can also tutor:ISEE, ACT, SSAT and 35 more subjects.
Education
University of Lagos Akoka - Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering
I'm an experienced high school teacher, college counselor, and administrator with a passion for helping students. I've taught English, Social Sciences, introductory German, and writing for the last 28 years, and look forward to helping you succeed.
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Can also tutor:PSAT, ACT, SAT and 50 more subjects.
...intervention program) 4th grade classroom as well as in my middle grades remedial reading classes. On the other end of the spectrum, I obtained my gifted endorsement, managed the gifted department, and taught gifted classes at my middle school. I have had the pleasure of teaching at every level- Kindergarden - 8th grade, and even a 9th grade math class. I feel confident that I can address your needs wherever you find yourself in that...
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...students because I believe that education is the key to a better future. I want to help students learn and grow, so that they can reach their full potential. I also believe that education can help students develop the skills they need to be successful in life, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. I am also passionate about helping students because I believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed. I have seen...
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...I am a teacher of 34 years. I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education (K-8) and Special Education (K-12). I enjoy teaching Reading and history. It is rewarding to see children become engulfed in children's books. I believe that every child can learn to read. Learning to read can be a challenging, but fun experience for anyone who has the desire. I use videos and games to assist with student learning.
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...Degree in Biology from the University of Massachusetts and a Master's Degree in Biology from Southern Connecticut State University. I have extensive experience in a variety of fields. My teaching experience ranges from college Biology to High School Environmental Management. I am certified by the state of Florida to teach Biology and Agriculture to 6 to 12th Graders. I've taught Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Food & Nutrition at the University and community college...
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Hi. I am a firm believer that all kids can learn. As an educator, it is my job to identify the way that the learner best learns and adapt my instruction accordingly. Repetition, illustrations, and real life examples will help to solidify the learning.
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Education
Barton College - Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
...am most passionate about English, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable growth) prepping for the Critical Reading and math standardized test. 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. I have experience with...
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...students learn to be better communicators both verbally and in writing because I feel that communication is a key skill everyone needs in order to be successful in all aspects of life. AP Language and Composition is one of my favorite subjects to teach because teaching the material taught in this course truly helps students learn to develop convincing arguments and this course not only prepares them for college, it also prepares them to communicate...
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...English Language and Literature. A self-motivated English Language and Literature Teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching students in different teaching institutions. Facilitates trust and rapport with students to promote learning. Adept at creating a lesson plan that engages students helping students to see the beauty in literature and encouraging students to read on their own. Specializes in high school and junior levels classes. Dedicated to teaching children the joys of literature. Able...
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I am currently a bioengineering major at the University of Houston - Honors College. I am also working as a Research Intern at Rice University's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics. I have tutored students of various ages from different backgrounds over the past four years. I enjoy disseminating knowledge to anyone who is ready to learn!
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...journey. One of my favorite quotes is from Einstein "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." Helping students understand content by explaining it simply while using evidence-based literature to increase critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment is so important for the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). This is also important for other subjects: TEAS, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and many more. I want you to be confident in the...
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...fun teacher. I have a BA in French, an MA in Teaching of Writing, and a PhD in Rhetoric. I have been teaching and tutoring writing for 24 years. I am an expert on grammar and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it...
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...Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University. After doing an internship at NASA I discovered that I wanted to impact lives more personally and so decided to follow another life-long passion of mine - teaching math. I earned my NJ teacher's license in Mathematics and stepped into the high school classroom for nearly a decade specializing in Geometry, special education and test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me to not only work...
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...students in high school as I had an influential mathematics teacher that inspired me to help others! Because of this, I enjoy helping students become their very best in mathematics while getting to know my students for who they are as individuals. In my spare time, you will find me relaxing at home, spending time with my girlfriend and close friends, playing video games or basketball, or spending the day at the race track!
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...multiple tutoring/teaching opportunities. For the past 3 years, I have been a teaching assistant at Manabadi, a Telugu school, where I help students learn to read, write, and speak Telugu. Recently, I taught a group of elementary and middle school students the basics of Java (a programming language). While I am open to tutoring a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about computer science, math, and economics. Through tutoring, and being tutored myself,...
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My name is Lauren and I look forward to meeting/tutoring with you! My background has 10 plus years in education and tutoring in multiple areas. I am patient, kind, caring, understanding and have a passion for helping others learn at all levels.
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...from SUNY New Paltz in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. I am NYS dually certified to teach Birth-2nd grade and 1st-6th grade. I am currently working on my certification to work with English Language Learners. I received my Masters degree in Curriculum & Technology May 2023. I have been working with students Kindergarten-6th grade going onto 3 years in the Winter. I have worked with the general population, special education population, and english language learners....
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...access to better education will ensure they have a brighter future. I have two children that have always made A honor role. I went to Somerset Community College and earned an Associates in Arts and an Associates in Science. Next, I went to Eastern Kentucky University and earned my Bachelor's in the Science of Psychology. My free time is spent researching to increase my knowledge base. I feel like nobody is ever finished learning and...
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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.
