...exceptional students of all abilities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students make a connection between what they are learning and how it will help them in all areas of their life. I am a strong supporter of life long learning, believing it to hold the keys to our success and self efficacy, and I try to spark this love of learning in all my students. In...
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...my education, I worked for nearly two years as an interpreter for a bank. While that line of work had a lot of advantages, I felt in my heart that I needed to make a bigger difference in the world. Therefore, I went to Missouri State University to get my Post-Baccalaureate in Teaching with emphasis in K-12 Spanish. I began teaching in 2018 and have not looked back. There is no greater excitement or reward...
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...experience working as a substitute to students classified as having special needs from the pre-k to high school grade level. I have worked as an alternative instructor for my school district as well as tutored math and reading to students over the Internet. My other work involved serving as a counselor for several youth activities, such as the Special Olympics, coaching at youth basketball clinics, and tutoring adult learners enrolled in English as a Second...
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Hi everyone! My name is Kate, and I have been teaching and tutoring for about 30 years. I have taught preschool through college level students. I enjoy working with students of all ages to help them improve their skills and achieve their goals. I especially enjoy making reading and math a little less mysterious for my students. When I am not teaching, I love reading, camping, hiking, and cooking.
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...goal should be to teach problem solving and critical thinking so the student can move on to independent work. I have lived in Florida since moving from Ft Leonard Wood MO in 2017. I taught second and third grade at a local charter school. I was a co teacher for 4th grade in a public school. I am familiar with Florida State Standards, SAT 10, county portfolios, and the 3rd grade ELA/Math FSA. I am...
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Hi! I am Jessica and excited to help you learn! I am a life-long learner with nearly 10 years experience as an educator. I have taught 1st through 10th grades, specializing in math instruction. I am excited to meet you and work on your learning goals!
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I have been an English teacher for 26 years, and I am excited to bring that experience to working with you. I love working with young writers and readers, helping them to become the best communicators they can be. I can help with all things language and literature-- test prep, AP English, reading, and writing.
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...music, movies, hanging out with my family, doing my art which is photography. I have traveled extensively and I love food, so I took some cooking classes, taught myself and learned a lot from my Mom growing up. Then I moved to Taos, New Mexico, where I met and fell in love with my Wife, raised two kids and completed everything except for clinicals in my Associate in Arts degree in Holistic Healing where my...
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Hi! My name is Brittney. I was born and raised in Ohio. I have a dual Bachelors in History and English and a Master's in Education licensed 7-12 social studies. I am currently working on my Master's in English and will graduate in spring 2024. I am in my third year of teaching. I have taught 6th-8th grade social studies and English and currently 3rd-8th grade social studies.
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...K-5th. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Literature and Science. With helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) in understanding a variety of mathematical strategies. I hope to continue igniting a passion for learning for each student I encounter, no matter where they are at in their learning journey. In my spare time, I enjoy dabbling...
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...currently taking a break from full time teaching due to big personal changes recently. I studied biology and chemistry at Oregon State University to get my Bachelors degree then went on to get a Masters of Art in Teaching from Pacific University. I then worked for two years at a local high school teaching biology, chemistry, physics, and physical science. I taught all high school ages from grade 9 through grade 12. I love working...
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...Houston graduate (go coogs!). I received my Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. I have worked as a high school teacher for almost five years teaching Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science. I guess you can say I have done it all! While I do love ALL of these subjects, my absolute favorites are Algebra and Geometry. My specialty is breaking down...
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...to Queens College, where I spent many years building my math credentials, taking undergraduate and graduate level courses in calculus, problem solving, math for business, and history of mathematics, to name a few. I entered into Queens College's graduate teacher education program, where I completed student teaching. I have hundreds of fieldwork hours in various schools observing teachers and colleagues at work, working on tutoring or group-organized instruction, and student teaching. I have worked in...
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...teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University, I bring over two years of experience in the classroom, specializing in Earth Science, Life Sciences, and Spanish. My teaching philosophy centers around fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore and engage with the material. I am passionate about finding innovative ways to connect with my students and make complex concepts accessible and exciting. My experience in teaching Spanish, along...
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...am a second grade teacher in Florida and have been tutoring for over 5 years. My teaching philosophy is that a positive environment creates a kind child. Why is kindness important? Well, it allows our ears to be our eyes and our eyes to be our ears. When we are kind we have an open mind and not only can we interpret the world differently but we can attract different energies in this world. If...
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...new to the St. Louis area from Kansas City. I am rejoining Varsity Tutors with ten years of classroom teaching experience and two years as a tutor in different educational settings. I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary/Deaf Education, my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and my Educational Specialist in Teacher Leadership. I love horseback riding, reading, evenings at the theatre with friends, or window shopping with my husband at the local outlet mall....
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...tutor with a background in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, GMAT and GRE preparation, I offer personalized and engaging instruction tailored to each student's unique needs. My approach focuses on building strong foundations, improving grades, and fostering a love of learning. With a proven track record of success, I use interactive teaching methods and the latest educational technology to make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable. Join me to unlock your full potential and achieve your academic...
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...Education in Reading and extensive experience instructing reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. I truly enjoy reading challenging literature in my spare time. My love of reading allows me to be passionate about teaching students to appreciate books and develop a lifelong love of learning through reading. I also have experience as a Kindergarten and ESL teacher in teaching phonics and early reading skills. I currently teach Family and Consumer Science as well as health and...
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I am a retired high school teacher who has tutored for many years. What I love about teaching and tutoring is the opportunity to help people work toward their future goals. From several thousands of written student feedback comments, I know that students consider me kind, patient, able to explain clearly, and willing to use various methods to match a student's learning needs.
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...from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. I tutored GED math for 3 years in college, so I have experience breaking down concepts for students with a variety of learning styles. I've also informally tutored other students in my math and science classes. My favorite part of working with students is seeing people's faces light up when they understand a tough concept. In my free time,...
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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.
