...Sciences in Graphic Design from El Paso Community College. I'm currently continuing my education of a Graphic Design career in process of acquiring my Bachelor's Degree in UTEP (University of El Paso Texas). I have 3-4 years of experience working with students organize their learning class and homework subject skills such as Reading, ESL, Writing, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, History and Creative Arts as a substitute teacher and tutor from Clint Independent School District...
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...at a time by empowering them to find the light within. I am passionate about justice, equity, diversity and kindness in all its forms. Students are who I serve, the reason I am here. Everything I do centers around inclusivity, belonging and empowerment for all no matter who they are or where they come from or where they are on life's journey. My call as a critical justice diversity educator and researcher is to make...
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...what I do. In high school, I eagerly participated in many clubs and organizations, such as: Academic Decathlon Art Club Student Senate National Honors Society Newspaper Club Yearbook Club World Cultures Club Drama Club Reach Out Spartans Future Doctors Club Symphonic Orchestra Henry David Thoreau Society I believe that there is no student beyond help. Even one who is failing, I believe can be brought back to a place of academic success. I am more...
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...schools and students from diverse cultural backgrounds, enriching my teaching practice and broadening my perspectives. Through virtual classrooms, I have had the privilege of connecting with students from around the globe, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. My favorite subject is math, and I am dedicated to making it accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for young learners. I believe in adopting a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to teaching, where...
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...degree in Mathematics from the University of Southern Mississippi, with a minor in Computer Science. In my time at USM, I was active in the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) while serving as a peer tutor for the federal TRIO program. At my previous college, I graduated with an Associates of Arts with Special Honors, Phi Theta Kappa recognition, and an Honors Institute certificate. There, I first...
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...work with students at risk of academic failure one-on-one and in small groups to maximize growth in ALL required courses they need to obtain their high school diploma. Prior to working in this position, I have worked with students in elementary schools in a variety of classrooms. Please look at my resume and feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I cannot wait to hear from you!
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...in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal success.... I believe everyone learns...
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...out to discuss your student. Here are my expectations for my students and their families. Student must willingly engage in lessons both during the face-to-face tutoring sessions, and in homework with appropriate support from guardians. Supplies should be readily available to the student during sessions and homework. Please keep supplies in good condition and near to tutoring location so they are not lost. Are you ready to pick up a pencil and laugh a little...
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...as children work and explore at their own pace, there is always something else ready to move them on and take them further in their learning. I also believe that differentiation and meeting varied learning styles are key to effective teaching and learning. Work should be set at an appropriate, but challenging, level. When I prepare lessons I make a conscious effort to ensure I am not just catering for visual learners, but try to...
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My name is Austin. I'm a very motivated and lively tutor who has passion for impacting and helping people succeed in academics. I promise to leave you better than before after my sessions. Feel free to schedule me anytime.
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...teacher possessing a great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an...
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Hi! My name is Mithra and I have a background in neuropsychology. I have been tutoring and teaching for the past 9 years and love doing so. I believe that education is what will create positive global change and I want to be a part of that by helping students through their educational journey!
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I am a graduate from New York University with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication. I have experience tutoring from elementary level through college level, as well as in SAT prep. I think patience is the key to being an effective teacher, which is something I apply while tutoring students. Furthermore, I think it is important that students never lose the joy that comes with learning.
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I have been a teacher for 12 years and I really enjoy working with students from all backgrounds. I like to see students achieve in their subjects in school as well as in life. I will do my best to help any student I work with achieve their best.
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...University of Kansas with bachelor's degrees in accounting and finance and also hold a master's degree in computational finance from American University. After finishing my education, I spent 5 years in the Navy on active duty. Always a lifelong learner, I am presently working on a certificate in computer science and a Master's in Data Science/Business Analytics. With over 9 years of tutoring experience, I am passionate about working with all students, especially those needing...
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...and teacher of literature, writing, and reading comprehension for the past 7 years. I graduated from NYU with a degree in literature and creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I...
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...variety of prior experiences in teaching and tutoring with young people. I have 6 years of experience teaching summer reading classes for students ages K-12, in which I helped students hone their skills in comprehension, textbook reading, fluency, beginning phonics, essay-writing, long-word decoding, and vocabulary enhancement. I also have one year of experience in individual tutoring for ACT/SAT test prep, reading (K-12), writing (K-12), world and U. S. history (high school and college), and writing...
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I have been a private tutor for the last 10 years. Before that, I taught high school for 25 years. I have a great deal of experience with communicating complicated concepts in a clear and concise manner. I am experienced in a wide variety of subjects and look forward to the opportunity to help you.
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...teacher with a passion for spreading resources to, empowering, and amplifying the stories of traditionally underserved communities. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where I majored in Urban Studies. Since then, I've led marketing and content strategy at global brands such as HBO, Paramount, BET, and Nickelodeon. I've also written and published 40+ articles, launched a youth professional development, volunteered with T. Howard Foundation as well as City Tutors, and given back through nonprofit...
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The ACT Compass Writing Skills test is an evaluation used by colleges to place their incoming students in writing classes appropriate for their skill levels. This test can be used in tandem with the ACT Compass Writing Essay test, or on its own. The Writing Skills test is a multiple-choice exam focused on evaluating your mastery of English grammar, rhetoric, and style. On the exam, you are asked to identify and correct sentence errors and to find more effective ways of stating ideas. If you are preparing to take the this exam, consider contacting Varsity Tutors for help connecting with ACT Compass Writing Skills tutors.
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We continued our discussion of the assessment test, specifically, we reviewed the student's first practice test and examined the strategy of the writing section to adapt her skill set to the test.
We covered some grammar from the Writing section, and were able to work through 3 sections of a full length exam. The student showed improvement for his grammar questions and felt more comfortable when he could read the sentences aloud, so I suggested that he continue to practice reading aloud.
Timed the student in the math and English sections; her pace was good. We then transitioned into science, which she is least familiar with from her SAT studies. I helped her detect trends in data and extrapolate beyond the provided information.
Today the student and I spent some time reviewing grammar concepts and talked about strategy for identifying sentence errors and improving paragraphs. We worked together through the problems of these types that she had missed on her diagnostic exam to make sure that she understood the concepts. We finished our time by doing some work on her pacing and time management for the reading portion of the exam.
We started today by working on the math section. She has no problems with the content, but needs to be more confident. We discussed testing strategies and methods to increase confidence in her abilities. We also worked on the science section. We focused on interpreting graphs.
